iamRN09

As a new grad, an easy answer to your question would be EVERYTHING-I want them to tell me everything lol. Some of the stuff might be covered during orientation, but hope this helps u on ur project. Mainly, from my experience thus far with my preceptor, I would like them to try to remember how it was when they were new, sometimes my preceptor forgets I don't know how to do something or have never done it before, but we have good communication, once I remind her she helps me -suggestions on what works for them or for their friends on the unit for time management/tips for organization -where else I can get more information on the unit-where are the resources? (drug book, nurse reference center, etc) -some might say this should have been covered in nursing school-it was-but i think it should continue with the preceptor for the new grad-ask me questions that make me think critically

Thanks for the info.

Thanks everyone for your response. Helpful info.

no umdnj did not offer jobs to the residents. The program is through umdnj but the clinical hours are done at Jersey City Medical Center. Most of us got jobs there. There were 6 of us that started, 2 left midway between because they found jobs. and 4 of us got a position (2 pt, 1 ft, 1 perdiem) at JCMC. The application process wasn't that competitive for us but I hear they are adding an in person interview for the fall class, i can't imagine it'll be too hard, i think they are trying to see your personality. The hours are flexible although they are based on ur preceptor, i don't think anyone had nights. If they can find u a preceptor that works at night u can do it at night.

Hi, The program is what you make of it. Most of the certifications are just continuing education units/contact hours except of course ACLS and IV. We didn't really meet with our mentors every week but they were readily available if you wanted to. They don't check to see that you do the clinical hours, you mostly arrange that with the preceptor yourself and it's up to you to take the initiative to get what you want out of the program. I worked towards taking on a full patient load, other residents took no patients but just observed or performed procedures. I do wish we had done the case studies every week because I think it would have helped with our critical thinking but we only did those once. Mostly b/c they (educators) didn't bring it up and the other residents hadn't done them. Overall, It was very beneficial and I am getting job offers now...it had the intended result that I wanted. good luck but remember it is what you make of it.

the flushes are individually wrapped and then the plastic needle tips (they come with a cover) are also individually wrapped inside that bag, you open the flush then the tips, connect it and use it. so we can carry it, i hadn't heard of them having to be locked up before...i'll have to double check policy when i go back

Fairleigh Dickinson University, my friend went to Christ Hospital school of nursing for ADN

I have an interview with the nurse manager on a medsurg unit and I also wanted to know if anyone knew any common topics (diseases/meds/priority/safety) or clinical scenarios that they've been asked? Thanks in advance

I was almost in ur same situation, I had a bachelor's in biology and I opted to do the accelerated program (I had little debt from first degree but yes the accelerated program put me in a lot of debt). When I think back, I kinda think I should have just saved my money and done a ADN but I have to say during my interviews (in interviewing process now) a lot of the managers and recruiters like that I have my BSN and I think that coupled with a high gpa definetly helps me to stand out. However, I really think that if you get your ADN and have a high gpa, then you can say that you are interested in continuing your education at job interviews and if they prefer BSN's I think it's cheaper/easier to get your BSN in one of those RN to BSN programs. I have a friend that got her ADN and she said, that if she is asked, she mentions in interviews that she is going back to school for her BSN. She didn't have a hard time finding work though with her ADN. (she is going to school now for her BSN but in the meantime she is working and gaining experience as RN)

This was during my nurse internship: My drug book and a medsurge handbook-which i leave at the nurse's station, i carried my stethoscope, a black and a red pen, a sharpie, alcohol wipes, and some flushes. Oh...and my cheat sheet/brain sheet which was the dietary worksheet that I scribbled everything on. I am also looking for a new sheet that I may take with me wherever I go just in case the hospital I get hired at doesn't have a dietary worksheet. I'm currently interviewing for new positions.

Thanks I had read that also. I did want to apply there because I saw openings on their website.

What's it like to work there as an RN? Do they offer continuing education, tuition reimbursment? What do you like about it? what do you hate about it? Patient:RN ratio? salary? shift differentials? How long is training-classroom and clinical? AND ANY other info you care to share, will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

What's it like to work there as an RN? Do they offer continuing education, tuition reimbursment? What do you like about it? what do you hate about it? Patient:RN ratio? salary? shift differentials? How long is training-classroom and clinical? AND ANY other info you care to share, will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Hello everyone, I know that in this job market a new grad can't be picky, but I do not have the option to go out of state so I am interested in learning about NJ hospitals. I'm interested in full-time but will consider part-time and perdiem. I am interested in these hospitals in particular: St. Joseph's, St. Barnabas system (interested to see which hospital out of the whole system people recommend the most-looking at St. barnabas Medical Center and newark beth israel), Overlook and Morristown memorial hospital, Hackensack Medical Center, Jersey City Medical Center, Trinitas, Raritan Bay Medical Center, UMDNJ University Hospital, RWJU Hospital in Hamilton, JFK hospital and St. Peter's University Hospital. I wanted to get the perspectives of other fellow RNs working in these and other NJ hospitals: (besides what it says on their Nursing hospital web page) the name of the hospital you work at, years you've worked there are they new-grad friendly (welcoming, training, etc) Do they offer opportunities in education, growth,ability to move to a different dept/shift, etc what kind of preceptorship do they offer for new hires and for how long is the orientation/preceptor phase pay/benefits Relationship with doctors/multidisciplinary staff Intradisciplinary relationship/professionalism among nursing staff Any information will be helpful, i know the situation out there is tough and I'll be lucky to get any job, I'm just curious about these hospitals and want to know more info. Thank you in advance and all information is greatly appreciated.

Thanks, but it's in a different hospital...sorry i forgot to mention that. But I'll try ur other suggestions about asking for a tour/shadowing a nurse. I am going to make sure i learn everything i can about the hospital so that i can mention it in email or if i get to meet up with her. Thanks again. :)