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  1. responding outside of hospital

    NewGradRN09 replied to pinky22786's topic in General Nursing

    Also, in a lot of situations, what good are you without equipment? I am an EMT (and a new ER nurse) and I HATE when people show up to scenes and say, 'I'm a nurse!'... well that's a great...

  2. BLS vs ACLS

    NewGradRN09 replied to WoofyMutt80's topic in General Nursing

    Also, having ACLS does not make you exempt from a BLS certification. Most jobs require BLS, so only having ACLS doesn't suffice. They are two separate certifications and must be renewed seperately....

  3. When to start applying

    NewGradRN09 replied to rach78's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree. Start applying now. I applied/interviewed/received a job offer in January '09 for my Sept '09 job. As for the NCLEX, I graduated in mid-May and the earliest we could begin to schedule our...

  4. Nurse Residency Programs

    NewGradRN09 replied to Jump_Nurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The Valley Hospital, Ridgewood,

  5. Recent New Grads: Job Search Poll

    NewGradRN09 replied to muesli's topic in First Year After Licensure

    We had to have a 3.0 gpa to be considered, though higher was definitely desired. They also asked for a copy of our transcript to see the break-down of our grades. As far as experience, I don't think...

  6. How important is your g.p.a

    NewGradRN09 replied to shynurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My hospital (in NJ) required a 3.0 to be considered for a job. They also required a copy of your transcript. Good

  7. Help--HUGE A& P Dilemma

    NewGradRN09 replied to anewme1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I totally sympathize with you and I probably would have opted out of the dissection if my program allowed it! However, if you HAVE to and you're willing, it really was an amazing experience. After you...

  8. I want a pre-nursing job but I DON'T want to be a CNA. What else should I try? EMT-B?

    NewGradRN09 replied to springing's topic in General Students

    If you're thinking of becoming an emt, you should consider volunteering on a local first aid squad first. That way you could gain experience and make sure that emergency work is good for you. I've...

  9. CALLING---Those who have Jobs- WE need you!

    NewGradRN09 replied to k.morris's topic in First Year After Licensure

    1. What kind of floor are you working on? Emergency Department 2. Where are you from? New Jersey 3. How did you get that job? I completed all of my clinicals in this hospital and in my last semester...

  10. How soon is too soon?

    NewGradRN09 replied to getting2work's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I applied to my hospital-of-choice in early January '09 (the day the job was posted), I was interviewed two weeks later, and received the job offer 2 weeks after that. I graduated in May, tested in...

  11. Which study resource resembles the NCLEX type and difficulty of questions the most?

    NewGradRN09 replied to IcanHealYou's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the in-class Kaplan course where I received access to the strategy book and question banks. I recommend the whole package, as it worked for me.. but if I had to pick JUST one, I'd say go with...

  12. SHARE your KAPLAN scores Please!

    NewGradRN09 replied to RNindmaking's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Diagnostic: 66 QT #1: 67 QT #2: 63 QT #3: 60 QT #4: 55 QT #5: 53 QT #6: 65 QT #7: 60 Overall Q-Bank: 60 (completed 100%) Readiness: 68 I PASSED my NCLEX with 77 questions in June and I thought the...

  13. Which study resource resembles the NCLEX type and difficulty of questions the most?

    NewGradRN09 replied to IcanHealYou's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I thought Kaplan was worth every penny. The questions are harder (making the NCLEX easier) and even the layout of the screen is the same. Good

  14. Can I "shadow" a nurse for the day?

    NewGradRN09 replied to denise0815's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Hey! I contacted [PM for info], the Trauma EMS Outreach Coordinator, to set up the shadowing. I am an emergency medical technician but I don't believe that the program is only for EMT's as I told him...

  15. Laminating Cards

    NewGradRN09 replied to NewGradRN09's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Nothing official really. For one, I'd like to keep it safe (I like to save everything and I KNOW I'm going to be saving my first license) and also for those lovely 'nurse' discounts at Disney. Maybe...

  16. Laminating Cards

    NewGradRN09 posted a topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I tried to call the NJBON but they didn't have a clue; Can we laminate our nursing licenses? I understand that I won't be carrying it with me on a daily basis, but the paper is so flimsy! Does anyone...

  17. good RN-BSN programs?? felician,? kean???

    NewGradRN09 replied to iRN86's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I went straight for my BSN at Ramapo College and I know they have an RN-BSN program. I loved my experience there.. you should check it

  18. Can I "shadow" a nurse for the day?

    NewGradRN09 replied to denise0815's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    You can also contact the education department. I did a day of shadowing the trauma team in Cooper Hospital down in Camden and it was well worth the drive! And I was a junior in a 4-year program. Good...

  19. Where to buy scrubs in NJ?

    NewGradRN09 replied to AllAngelsRN's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Scrubs & Beyond have a great selection. I believe there's a store in the Jersey Gardens. (I recommend 'Dickies Perfect

  20. Recent New Grads: Job Search Poll

    NewGradRN09 replied to muesli's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello & Thanks! I WILL be entering into an RN residency. It starts Sept. 1 and will last until March 1. It will consist of 3 months in-classroom and then the rest of the time will be with a...

  21. true XXS scrub pants??

    NewGradRN09 replied to Nightingale11's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'm 5'7 and 120 lbs, but I've always been very petite (I'm actually not sure where the weight is hiding...). I just bought a pair (actually 4!) of Dickies "Perfect Pant" in Size XS. They might not...

  22. Jobs after graduation

    NewGradRN09 replied to Tua15395's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I did it! I knew what I wanted and applied the DAY the job was posted. I was interviewed within 2 weeks and was offered the position a week later. This was 5 MONTHS before I graduated. I still don't...

  23. Recent New Grads: Job Search Poll

    NewGradRN09 replied to muesli's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Good luck to your hubby! I applied in early Jan. 2009, received my job offer (& accepted!) in late Jan. 2009, graduated May 2009, tested in June 2009, and will start working Sept. 2009. My advice:...