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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...

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 A...

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 precept...

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...

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. ...

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 ...

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 j...

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...

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

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 a...

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 em...

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 em...

I was talking to a nurse recruiter who said there are no positions now for new grads but that she is interested in me and to keep in touch, i was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on what I could keep in touch with her about? I'm participating ...

I was talking to a nurse recruiter who said there are no positions now for new grads but that she is interested in me and to keep in touch, i was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on what I could keep in touch with her about? I'm participating ...

to laboratorian i never heard of volunteering to help get your loans down but i am definetly interested..can't wait to see the links u post. thanks in advance.

Thx Blindsided for the welcome:), I finished week 2 and i lost 1.6 lbs. Most importantly, I feel great and I'm still motivated to see this weight loss through until i get to my ideal weight. I still slip up on the healthy eating part (i'm working on ...

I am doing a new grad residency program that is not paid and does not guarantee a job at the end, although they do offer job placement assistance ( the program starts in next month) and I recently spoke to a nurse recruiter from a different hospital,...

Hello everyone, I saw this thread last week and it motivated me... I hit the gym...so far I've lost 2lbs!!! :yeah:So just wanted to say thanks, I'm super excited, I'm going to keep at it!!! It also helps to relieve frustration (at not getting any cal...

Which specialty are you interested in, if u were to do the program?

all that being said...would an experienced nurse recommend this program for a new grad, considering the educational flaws in nursing and the current state of the economy?

Somehow I hear lawsuit...and think...this is going to cost me more money I don't have...but calling to complain to whoever chooses the curriculum might not be a bad idea.