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  1. NEW RN ....just accept any job?

    asp40 replied to bumblebee2010's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If the job sounds good, accept it. The best hospitals are often in the 'worst'

  2. License Question

    asp40 replied to iloverosie's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks. I have been applying all of the Saint Barnabas Hospitals up to an hour away from me, but Kimball is too far. I am in North Jersey. Good Luck to

  3. License Question

    asp40 replied to iloverosie's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Had you already applied to the NJ BON before? I applied about 3 months before my NCLEX, so all they needed were the NCLEX scores. And I have to know - how did you find a job in a NJ

  4. License Question

    asp40 replied to iloverosie's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My NJ license was online in 12 days. Seemed like

  5. Bergen Community College Nursing Program Question

    asp40 replied to Cinqui73's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I think last year the school was being re-accredited and they decided to step it up to look better. For the record, I purchased two full uniforms and one scrub jacket and I only wore one uniform - I...

  6. Student Loans....how long did/will it take to pay?

    asp40 replied to joanna73's topic in General Nursing

    KookyKorky - what you are suggesting is just dishonest. If you take out the loans, you pay them

  7. admin pending

    asp40 replied to amnewjerus's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    If you passed the NCLEX, it will take about 10-12 days to get a license number. It says pending as soon as they process your application - mine was pending for a month before my

  8. Bergen Community College Nursing Program Question

    asp40 replied to Cinqui73's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    peanut - look at the cost - Bergen is MUCH cheaper. Now, if you were deciding between associates and BSN, I would say go for the BSN,. but for an equal degree, go to Bergen cele - that is called...

  9. Bergen Community College Nursing Program Question

    asp40 replied to Cinqui73's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    You cannot transfer any actual nursing courses to bergen. You can only transfer pre-reqs and electives and general ed

  10. Bergen Community College Nursing Program Question

    asp40 replied to Cinqui73's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I was in the evening program, but the day program is similar. It is 4days/week. The evening program always had Fridays off, but the day program varies. In addition to your 4 days/week you will need...

  11. How long should you wait before knowing you didn't get the job???

    asp40 replied to rebecca6890's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am still waiting on PCT jobs I applied to 18 months ago! Seriously, the one interview I did get for a PCT - it was 8 weeks after I applied. I am now applying to RN jobs and I figure if I ever hear...

  12. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    asp40 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well, I finally tried the trick after reading about it for so long. I took my NCLEX-Rn yesterday, and within an hour, the trick worked for me - I passed accd to it! Hooray! I have been reading...

  13. Burlington CC Nursing Program questions

    asp40 replied to Nicole74's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Bergen Community college does not have a waitlist. You have to have the correct pre-reqs (go in and speak with someone or attend a health care info session) Then, you apply by the dates (ask to be...

  14. students who don't seem to study and do so well

    asp40 replied to italy's topic in General Students

    In nursing school, you will learn very quickly to focus on yourself and not worry what the others are doing. Yes, lots of people cheat and yes, lots of people will skate by while you work your butt...

  15. Bergen Community College Nursing Program Question

    asp40 replied to Cinqui73's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Honestly, you need a car, especially if you are coming from the city. Some of the hospitals do not have public transportation nearby. Also, if you do the day program you might need to be somewhere...

  16. Students with young kids...how are you handling it?

    asp40 replied to brittanywatson's topic in General Students

    Yes it is doable and yes it is tiring. I started pre-reqs, all the way through graduation with 4 children who are now between 4y-8y. It was a lot of juggling and a lot of support from my husband,...

  17. Bergen Community College Nursing Program Question

    asp40 replied to Cinqui73's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    You can wear a plain white shirt underneath it but long sleeves are not the best idea - too germy. I used to wear 3/4

  18. Bergen Community College Nursing Program Question

    asp40 replied to Cinqui73's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Good Luck on your first day. Everyone is nervous, so don't worry. We did not have an orientation, we just started. I wish they had given us something of an orientation instead of just jumping in....

  19. Bergen Community College Nursing Program Question

    asp40 replied to Cinqui73's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    If you are looking for the uniform for Bergen you cannot wear cheap scrubs. You must purchase the uniform that they require. If you are looking for something else, not for Bergen, just go to any...

  20. Infant Circumcision in Nursing school

    asp40 replied to AmberLB's topic in General Students

    The most you would have to do it hold the baby down or get supplies. Honestly, you likely might not even see one. I almost did but the doctor was late and we had to leave. It is a fast procedure...

  21. Bergen Community College Nursing Program Question

    asp40 replied to Cinqui73's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    You do not need your uniform until clinicals. Until clinicals begin you will have classes Wed and thurs from

  22. Bergen Community College Nursing Program Question

    asp40 replied to Cinqui73's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    You often do not get to choose your clinical day and not every semester has a Saturday available. Basically, they will assign you and occasionally they will take requests. I know you are excited but...

  23. Could employers judge people by their names?

    asp40 replied to MsbossyRN's topic in Nursing Career

    This is an interesting thread. I have thought about this myself as I have a very ethnic name and along with it comes stereotypes. In addition, one of my past jobs was at an ethnic place and I have...

  24. There is hope!

    asp40 replied to holly123's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Thanks. I ma in NOrth Jersey. I really want to work in the hospital in mother/baby, NICu or L&D but I know how tough that is right now. So, I want to apply otherplaces to keep my options

  25. There is hope!

    asp40 replied to holly123's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Congratulations! Can I ask how you find out about these jobs if they are not posted? I am interested in a doctors office possibly but I dont know how to find