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  1. Ancora Psychiatric Hospital - any recent news?

    mercermom_rn posted a topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Hi all, Am a new RN (second career, BSN May grad). Went to a nurse fair and Ancora Psychiatric Hospital recruiter was there and immediately offered to scheduled me for an interview. Now, as every new...

  2. Ancora Psychiatric Hospital - any recent news?

    mercermom_rn replied to mercermom_rn's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    thanks for all your input! I may need some feedback from you in the future about Ancora if ever the housing crisis is over and we manage to move to Southern NJ to be close to my husband's family....

  3. Ancora Psychiatric Hospital - any recent news?

    mercermom_rn replied to mercermom_rn's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    IamRN08, I am orienting at Capital Health at Fuld. First week of orientation was just lectures on corporate and clinical policies. I hope there is a clinical lab soon, since the last med surg rotation...

  4. Ancora Psychiatric Hospital - any recent news?

    mercermom_rn replied to mercermom_rn's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Per the TPH recruiter/ADON, the 3-day work week is being phased out to comply with state laws....if that were the case then I would think Ancora would do the same in the future. Deep down in my...

  5. Ancora Psychiatric Hospital - any recent news?

    mercermom_rn replied to mercermom_rn's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    IamRN08, I have formally withdrawn my application from Ancora. You see I finally managed to get interviewed at Trenton Psych (after countless messages and emails to the recruiter), and got the same...

  6. unemployed New Grad RN with IT background - where do I start?

    mercermom_rn posted a topic in Nursing Informatics

    Hi all, Am a new BSN-RN (but ehem, a "mature" new grad) and I just received my license last month and live in Central Jersey. Still have a hard time finding work (I guess I missed the hiring...

  7. unemployed New Grad RN with IT background - where do I start?

    mercermom_rn replied to mercermom_rn's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Hi tiskatt, thanks for the info. I have decided however to accept a med/surg position at a regional medical center with trauma II status, I just have to pass their physical before orientation starts....

  8. two weeks enough for new grad in SNF/LTC?

    mercermom_rn posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi all, I am contemplating on accepting an offer from a Skilled nursing facility (post-acute care and long term care) near my home. A a new grad RN in the East Coast where there is a major new rn glut...

  9. two weeks enough for new grad in SNF/LTC?

    mercermom_rn replied to mercermom_rn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Capecodmermaid, you are absolutely right on the certification! The SNF/LTC DON told me I could attend the certification classes instead of herself. After looking up med/surg certification classes, I...

  10. tips to handle Fri-Sun almost 14 hr night shift?

    mercermom_rn posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi all, I am contemplating on accepting a position as a new grad RN at a state (NJ) facility. Starts either in Dec or Jan 09, depending on how quick they do the background check. The place is quite a...

  11. two weeks enough for new grad in SNF/LTC?

    mercermom_rn replied to mercermom_rn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    debi49,txspadequeen921,jess1983, an945. thanks for responding. As I reviewed my notes, found out that the LTC has a pt nurse ratio of minm 24:1. It is a chain of LTCs in NJ. All the facilities look...

  12. two weeks enough for new grad in SNF/LTC?

    mercermom_rn replied to mercermom_rn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    OOPS! I accidentally posted the thread twice! Thank you for feedback. RNGrad2006,This is the first time I've heard that "LTC is the easiest and fastest way to lose your license". Can anybody else...

  13. tips to handle Fri-Sun almost 14 hr night shift?

    mercermom_rn replied to mercermom_rn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks casperx875x. I never thought of the total drive time that would intrude on sleep time. I guess I'll have to negotiate that the weekday part of the shift would be in the middle of the week....

  14. new rns with no job

    mercermom_rn replied to smartnurse1982's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    secondcareergal, Congratulations on a stellar GPA! I do not have impressive credentials as yours (I assume nursing is your second career like me). Are you applying in Northern NJ? My interviews are...

  15. new rns with no job

    mercermom_rn replied to smartnurse1982's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Thanks mina123. I live in central NJ. Just came from another job fair, Bayada regional recruiter definitely wants at least 1 year acute care experience, or at least 6 months pediatric acute care if I...

  16. Ancora Psychiatric Hospital - any recent news?

    mercermom_rn replied to mercermom_rn's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Thanks for the response sb8686. From what position did you resign? I plan to ask the nurse recruiter what changes have been made since the new head honcho took over. At this point, she should sell me...

  17. new rns with no job

    mercermom_rn replied to smartnurse1982's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I have applied to every hospital within a 65 mile radius (including PA). I have turned my sights to rehab, LTCs and home health agencies but even those are getting picky. I just interviewed with a...

  18. RP nurses have no reason to be jobless

    mercermom_rn replied to breech's topic in International Nursing

    Hey guys, that remark by Dr. Tan is news to me. I am a second career second degree nurse here in NJ USA (BS Industrial Engineering, U.P. Diliman 1987:D). took my BSN here in NJ passed NCLEX on July...

  19. Orientation Day LPN to RN

    mercermom_rn replied to 99percentangel's topic in General Nursing

    What a great story! I am 43 yrs old and finished my BSN last May:yeah:. I was also the oldest person in my class. I felt so out of place many times, especially since most of my young classmates had...

  20. Out of school 3-4 months and still no job!!!

    mercermom_rn replied to kcsb12's topic in First Year After Licensure

    KCSB12, There is a career fair on on 10/10 in Edison, where we can finally talk to a recruiter instead of leaving voicemail (http://events.nursingspectrum.com/event.cfm?EID=649). I have already...

  21. New Grad & No one will hire me

    mercermom_rn replied to cmh25's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    sharpie1983, I am interested to know which home health care agency would hire a new grad...

  22. is it easy getting a new RN position near Frisco, Texas?

    mercermom_rn posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi, I graduated with a BSN May 2008, live in the NJ, and haven't found a job:sniff:. It seems there is a shortage of new grad positions (for hospitals) here in the east coast. Wondering how is the job...

  23. New RN, NO JOBS!!!! WHAT the HECK!??

    mercermom_rn replied to kcsb12's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    KCSb12, and all other seekers: Nursing Fair on 10/10 in Edison is back on the Nursing Spectrum Website! I''d rather go to that one instead of Atlantic City on 09/26 (more companies close to central...

  24. is it easy getting a new RN position near Frisco, Texas?

    mercermom_rn replied to mercermom_rn's topic in Texas Nursing

    WOW!!! The houses are so big (and look so new too)! Never lived in one more than 2200 sq ft. Thanks you guys. BUt seriously, I think I really need to rent first before buying. Any ideas on rent for 2...

  25. is it easy getting a new RN position near Frisco, Texas?

    mercermom_rn replied to mercermom_rn's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thank you guys for the info. I am not afraid of heat and humidity, since I grew up in southeast Asia where heat and humidity are much worse. If I can get an updated 4BR 2.5 bath with 2 car garage home...