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Hi everyone! I was wondering if anyone could share a little bit about their experience at Suburban Hospital particularly their new grad program? As a soon to be new nurse there-- please feel free to share any advice or tidbits that may be helpful! Th...

HI everyone! I'm about to complete my first year as an RN and I would like to update my resume. I'm looking to apply to higher acuity units so I'm not sure if I should altogether delete the internships and clinicals from nursing school. Any advice? I...

Hi everyone! I'm a new nurse (working in both surgical/trauma and med surg for several months) but with plenty of medical experience prior to nursing (I've worked at a cancer institute and an ed for several years prior to this since nursing is my sec...

I figured I'd ask. A few of my friends and I were chatting about this: Do you keep your nursing shoes in your car, bring them into your home, or clean them after a shift?

I'm still orienting and during the first week that I switched to the night shift I had my very first rapid response and first code--in one night. The next night I had my second rapid response and second code. What a week!!! The codes were handled exc...

Hi everyone! I'm in NJ for this week and I wanted to look for a comfortable pair of white pants to go with the scrubs I have. Does anyone know of any good places in Northern NJ (Bergen County area)? Thanks!

Sorry to hear that Dawn! I know it must be frustrating. What state/ area do you live in ?

Unless you're forced to sign a contract for a year - I would very much start the clinic job and keep looking for a hospital job in the meanwhile!! What part of NJ are you from? I'm from JErsey myself although I now live elsewhere.

Also forgot to ask.. How are you liking the ultrascope you purchased? I was considering getting that rather than littman. However, everyone seems to say its best to try different stethoscopes prior to purchasing.

Hi everyone!! I just took the nclex, passed and can now officially begin my job in about two weeks! I'll be working on Medical floor and floating to a surgical floor eventually. Does anyone have any advice for things that I'll need to buy before star...

Thank you very much! Everyone has been very helpful. ITs funny but you're the second person to mention different colored pens. I hate to sound dense but what did you change colors for? Anything particularly important that is escaping my mind? My prec...

Hi everyone! What is the difference between the Littman Lightweight SE II and the SE II? Is it just that one weighs less than the other?

Thank you! Yes we were given a stethoscope in nursing school but it certainly wasn't a quality one! It is pretty much along the quality of the disposable ones you put together that some hospitals have in their supply rooms in case a nurse forgets or...

I really hope that you DO NOT give up! You spent so much time and effort into getting your degree and I promise you that your experience is NOT the norm. There will be good/bad in the future... of course... but I do hope that you continue on and try ...

I took the nclex on the 17th and I just received mine in the mail about two days ago. So they were rather quick (surprisingly!). Congrats to you all!

Hi Happy day ! Thanks for mentioning this. I just received my new license in the mail (I passed the nclex last week) and my birthday is in October. I just noticed that the license will expire then and so I practically need to start applying for a new...

NY dreamer ..that doesn't mean anything. It usually takes longer than 24 hours to show up on the BON. Every state is different. Mine showed up exactly 48 hours after i took the exam.. the same time that the pearson vue website had the quick results r...

But are ultracopes really good stethescopes? I'm a new grad and am in the market to buy one. I know nothing about which to get! However, I was hoping to get one that would be easy to spot if it did get lost :)

You're welcome!! I know it can be daunting as I mentioned before. I recall sitting in front of my computer screen and seeing one particular hospital's job openings. This one in particular had several jobs available. However, next to each one in big f...

I'm pretty sure the "trick" works Its most likely less a trick then it is just common sense but since it isn't proven its tough to believe it! Plus you don't want to get your hopes up either since nothing is official at that point! However, I'd like...

Hi there. I would strongly suggest you go for a BSN program rather than an ADN program. I have absolutely nothing against an ADN program however so don't get me wrong. The reason I suggest this is that I was in your shoes and it makes more sense to g...

Hi there! I'm from DC and just moved to Virginia (rent is cheaper!) although I'm in the Arlington area. I just graduated in May and I understand your concern about being hired as a new grad. There are plenty of opportunities even though it can be dau...

Help!! I'm slightly confused. I haven't checked Pearson Vue BUT I did check the BON website. My name is up with the title REGISTERED NURSE. HOWEVER.... I don't have a license number. It says 'pending'. Underneath that it has a checklist with inform...

Good question! I took it on Thursday as well and now I'm wondering if we'll have to wait until Monday. At this point then I'll simply wait until the BON posts it for free! Its a horrible wait though so I understand :)

hi Neelia, Oh goodness. Don't worry about being the first or last You made it, didn't give up and that is all that matters!:yeah:If you can put this into practice as a nurse then you're going to be amazing since we want women/men that are dedicated...