secondcareergal

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

   secondcareergal replied to joanne82's topic in New Jersey

   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 at NJCU. The job market is tough right now, but I ...

2. new rns with no job

   secondcareergal replied to smartnurse1982's topic in New Jersey

   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 any suggestions for me? What career fairs did you at...

3. Multiple Sclerosis

   secondcareergal replied to kmrmom42's topic in 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 and provided me with so much information. I just swi...

4. Getting 1st Job in Nursing

   secondcareergal posted a topic in New Nurse

   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 filled out more applications than I can remember. Eve...

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

   secondcareergal replied to 83studentnurse's topic in New Jersey

   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 get in to see any of the nurse recruiters in NJ. ...

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

   secondcareergal replied to joanne82's topic in New Jersey

   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 program. NJCU is good, but with everything being so ...

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

   secondcareergal replied to joanne82's topic in New Jersey

   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 very fast and you will be living and breathing this p...

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

   secondcareergal replied to joanne82's topic in New Jersey

   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 are pretty good, but if you want tutoring, you will...

9. Tips for nurses in their first year of nursing

   secondcareergal replied to Brian's topic in New Nurse

   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 northern nj. I have filled out many applications a...

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

    secondcareergal replied to joanne82's topic in New Jersey

    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 Luck.

11. Let's introduce ourselves...

    secondcareergal replied to pedi-RN's topic in New Nurse

    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 filled out many applications and it seems most things a...

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

    secondcareergal replied to joanne82's topic in New Jersey

    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 in.

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

    secondcareergal replied to joanne82's topic in New Jersey

    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 glutted or not. But I keep trying. My advice to you if...