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  1. New Grad - Med/Surg Float position

    dragn2623 replied to dragn2623's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I know I was extremely surprised that I even got called for this position... I know that being a new nurse is hard enough but to be that adaptable on short notice will be a challenge. My resume...

  2. Correctional Nursing - can any one tell me about it

    dragn2623 replied to dragn2623's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Thanks, I wish I was closer to PA, I'm over on the coast so commuting into PA would be tough. I applied to several positions through UMDNJ, lets see if anything comes of

  3. Advice for making myself more marketable??

    dragn2623 replied to RoxyChic's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Do you have experience other than your clinicals? If not, I would suggest voluntering at your local hospital. Networking is paramount...The job market is extremely tough in NJ.. I've sent out over 100...

  4. What's an IO

    dragn2623 replied to ErinBSN's topic in Emergency

    If she had read the material before the class she would have known what IO stood for......... I think it shows lack of personal preparation for the ACLS. I read that book several times over because I...

  5. New Grad in L&D = Nervous!

    dragn2623 replied to Jennyfour's topic in Ob/Gyn

    HOW did you manage getting a position in L&D?? Just curious- because I'm having a terrible time trying to even land an interview. So I'm happy you found a job. Once you are in nursing...

  6. New grad taking ACLS course??

    dragn2623 replied to nurseypoo87's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm a relatively new grad and I took the ACLS. It's not hard but just make sure you know your rhythems. If you don't pass the written or the mega code they will remediate you. They want you to pass....

  7. New Grads in NJ

    dragn2623 replied to Conquering Lion's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    OK, I was curious about it. I saw an add in a nursing magazine but I was very skeptical because safety is hard enough in a hospital! Did you have prior experience before being

  8. New Grads in NJ

    dragn2623 replied to Conquering Lion's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Where did you apply for the prison job. Is it scary? How are the patients to

  9. my problem with allnurses...why so pessimistic?

    dragn2623 replied to pymschrs's topic in General Nursing

    You were lucky... got into accelerated program... busted my butt working full time and going to.school.. graduated with high honors and still no job and time is ticking.....I wish it was as easy you...

  10. Taking a pay cut to enter into Nursing

    dragn2623 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm going to ask the same question here that I asked in the NJ section but got no response. I spent two years get my BSN through an accelerated program and recently will be going on an interview....

  11. anyone leave high paying 1st career?

    dragn2623 replied to onedayitllbeme's topic in General Nursing

    mind you, some of the other posts have told you the job market for nurses is not so hot right now. it's extremely hard to get noticed and currently the market is flooded with nurses. so you will...

  12. FDU 2 year accelerated program! (Fairleigh Dickinson University)

    dragn2623 replied to nurseinnyc&nj's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    i managed to work FT and go to school and get good grades. It did come with some personal time sacrifice though. All I did was study on the weekends, since I had a M-F job. As with any school you have...

  13. Advice on answering why I want away from bedside nursing

    dragn2623 replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    Consider your audience.. take the reasons why you want to move on and use them in a positive fashion. Explain to them why this job appeals to you and how you may be the best fit individual for the...

  14. FDU 2 year accelerated program! (Fairleigh Dickinson University)

    dragn2623 replied to nurseinnyc&nj's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Just sent you an email .. hope I can answer your

  15. FDU 2 year accelerated program! (Fairleigh Dickinson University)

    dragn2623 replied to nurseinnyc&nj's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I graduated from FDU in August. The majority of the classes start at 5PM and run until late evening. Clinicals except for Home care (clinical during the day) were all in the evening and either started...

  16. Kimball Medical Center in Lakewood, NJ

    dragn2623 posted a topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Can anyone tell me about Kimbal Medical Center in Lakewood, NJ. I will be going on an interview there on Tues. I'm a new graduate, entering into nursing as a second career. I have worked in the...

  17. Advice to current Nursing Students

    dragn2623 replied to RN_Mama's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    RN.Mama- I wish you luck in your search. I think what you wrote is constructive and is helpful to the students who need to know the truth or just need to have some personal insight. I often find it...

  18. Kimball Medical Center in Lakewood, NJ

    dragn2623 replied to dragn2623's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Hey Louise: I thought it went well. No sure if they will want or consider me since I cannot start till May. However, I found the experience to be very educational. I was interviewed for the 2 floor...

  19. Interview skills and tips..

    dragn2623 replied to inProgress's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck... I just went on my first interview and I see that pretty much the above posts have said the same thing. Also bring a copy of your references, be prepared to ask questions of your own. I...

  20. Staffing and Nursing Fatigue

    dragn2623 replied to TheMrsRN's topic in General Nursing

    Have you tried google scholar?? Sometimes you can get some decent hits....not sure if the below would help, but this is what I found doing a five minute search using google scholar with the search...

  21. Taking a pay cut to enter into Nursing

    dragn2623 replied to dragn2623's topic in General Nursing

    If this position does not come through, I plan to look into volunteering on the weekends. It just so happened that this interview came along before I could finish up the volunteer application

  22. Taking a pay cut to enter into Nursing

    dragn2623 replied to dragn2623's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you...I'm still wrestling with this, however I am leaning towards most likely making the switch. I do not have rose colored glasses and think that nursing is glorified, wonderful position. It...

  23. Taking a pay cut to enter into Nursing

    dragn2623 replied to dragn2623's topic in General Nursing

    If you want to get into clinical research... look for positions titled clinical research associate, clinical research manager, Local Trial Manager. These types of positions run/coordinate the clinical...

  24. This forum is scaring me!

    dragn2623 replied to Laurel32's topic in General Nursing

    I would advise to to do the nursing degree... you can still get an office job if you decide it is not for you. A healthcare degree is so much more than just working in a hospital or nursing home. You...

  25. Taking a pay cut to enter into Nursing

    dragn2623 replied to dragn2623's topic in General Nursing

    So from your perspective you feel that nursing is less stressful than the pharma