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1. accelerated bsn program at njcu in jersey city, nj

   secondcareergal replied to joanne82's topic in New Jersey Nursing

   Sorry - I have not been on this website in quite a while. I did find a job as a school nurse. I applied and was accepted as a full-time school nurse. I am now in school for my Nurse Certification...

2. new rns with no job

   secondcareergal replied to smartnurse1982's topic in New Jersey Nursing

   MercerMom - I am also a NJ grad with license and I have submitted hundreds of resumes, applied for jobs online and attended career fairs to no avail. I have not had one interview offer. Do you have...

3. Multiple Sclerosis

   secondcareergal replied to kmrmom42's topic in Nurse Disabilities

   Hi all. I was diagnosed with MS in 1998. I have been taking Avonex and have been very lucky. A good Neurologist is very important. Also, join your local MS Chapter. My MS Chapter has been excellent...

4. Getting 1st Job in Nursing

   secondcareergal posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

   Hi everyone. I am hoping someone can help me. I am a recent BSN graduate with her newly issued NJ nursing license. I have applied online at every hospital I can think of; I have gone in person and...

5. Getting the first job--what's most important?

   secondcareergal replied to 83studentnurse's topic in New Jersey Nursing

   JAG815: I have a BA in Biology and finished an acclerated BSN program in May 2008. I received my nursing license at the end of July 2008 and have not gotten a position yet. It is very difficult to...

6. accelerated bsn program at njcu in jersey city, nj

   secondcareergal replied to joanne82's topic in New Jersey Nursing

   For me, time was a factor. I could afford to quit my job for one year, but not much more, so that was my deciding factor. If time is not an issue, then you may want to go with a more traditional...

7. accelerated bsn program at njcu in jersey city, nj

   secondcareergal replied to joanne82's topic in New Jersey Nursing

   If you were accepted somewhere else, I would compare the two programs. NJCU can be a sink or swim program. Does the time you finish to get your degree make a difference? The 12 month program is...

8. accelerated bsn program at njcu in jersey city, nj

   secondcareergal replied to joanne82's topic in New Jersey Nursing

   Hi rgirl - I am a former student of the accelerated program at NJCU. The clinicals give you some exposure, but my opinion is that until you do it 100 times, you don't own the skill. The professors...

9. Tips for nurses in their first year of nursing

   secondcareergal replied to Brian's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Hi all. I have been checking these boards all through nursing school, and finally decided to join. Graduated May '08 and passed boards July '08. I am looking for my first RN position at a hospital in...

10. accelerated bsn program at njcu in jersey city, nj

    secondcareergal replied to joanne82's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    You really don't have much time between studying, etc. If you absolutely need to work, I would suggest a weekend day. Remember, it is alot of material in a short amount of time. Good

11. Let's introduce ourselves...

    secondcareergal replied to pedi-RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi all. I have been checking these boards all through nursing school. Graduated May '08 and passed boards July '08. I am looking for my first RN position at a hospital in northern nj. I have...

12. accelerated bsn program at njcu in jersey city, nj

    secondcareergal replied to joanne82's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Kaylah18 - NJCU took 45 students (approx.) at the NJCU Campus in Jersey City. I think they probably took the same amount at the Communiversity. Good Luck and Hope you get

13. accelerated bsn program at njcu in jersey city, nj

    secondcareergal replied to joanne82's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Hi Joanne82 - I graduated from NJCU's Accerated Program May 2008. I took my Boards and passed. Now I am having difficulty finding an RN position. I don't know if the market in northern nj is...