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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 grad RN in NJ/PA/NY knows, there is a major new RN...

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. Right now, I am stuck here in mercer county, and I am ...

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 I had was a year ago!! How long did you stay in m...

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 heart, I know med/surg is not for me either, but as a n...

IamRN08, I have formally withdrawn my application from Ancora.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 conditional offer that starts jan 2009. On the upsi...

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 cycle?). I am determined to make use of my first career...

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. I think med/surg is the best place to start for n...

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 (especially for acute care), I should take it rig...

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 found out I am definitely ineligible to sit for the...

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 drive for me at 70 minutes, so I would prefer a 3 ...

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 brand spanking new, but I don't know anybody who wor...

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 weigh in on this? Graduatenurse, the SNF/LTC wants me ...

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. Unfortunately, the saturday sunday part is not negotia...

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 all for central and south jersey. Are you applying f...

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 wanted to do home care for children. Preferred Hea...

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 the place. She should be made aware of the extre...

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 Care One facility (long term care and skilled nurs...

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 2008 on first try. I have been looking for work sinc...

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 part time jobs as EMTs or patient techs, seemed very...

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 confirmed with a few places that the next orientation fo...

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

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 market in TX? Here, pay is anywhere from 26-31 us...

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 NJ). Here is the list of exhibitors: http://events.n...

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 br apt? My friends are sooo right, that if I visi...

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 on at least a quarter acre of land in TX for less...