LJ85 ADN, BSN, CNA, LPN

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Caring for others isn’t just a job- it’s a calling

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    First job as an RN in the ER

    LJ85 replied to JMD14's topic in Emergency

    Thanks so much for your input I will definitely include
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    Any info on Raritan Bay Medical Center?

    LJ85 replied to iamRN09's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    JerseyGuy2 still working there? Trying to get some info about what it's currently like
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    First job as an RN in the ER

    LJ85 replied to JMD14's topic in Emergency

    Sorry there was a typo on the initial post. I have had two interviews already, the final one is with the nurses in the ED who precept new nurses. I have already asked the questions about general...
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    New Job

    LJ85 replied to punchin51799's topic in Emergency

    Would you guys say ER nurses are less catty or "eat their young" types of nurses than ms
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    New nurses and the ER

    LJ85 replied to SVT511's topic in Emergency

    I'm in the same boat except in NJ LPNs do not have the ability to work in hospitals, so I never had a hospital experience except for clinical rotation. I was so lucky to be hired as a new grad in an...
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    First job as an RN in the ER

    LJ85 replied to JMD14's topic in Emergency

    I have an interview with a panel of ED nurse preceptorship next week. Does anyone recommend any specific questions to ask
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    How to help a med/surg nurse transition to the ED

    LJ85 replied to JamieDNP's topic in Emergency

    Where do you find info about what JC expects for ED
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    ER Interview tomorrow HELP!

    LJ85 replied to LJ85's topic in Emergency

    So I just want to thank everyone who commented. I arrived early so I reviewed some websites and wrote down answers to some questions I would likely be asked. I researched the hospital and studied...
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    Raritan Bay Medical Center

    LJ85 replied to WeepingWillow11's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I am going for an interview tomorrow for the ER. I am starting BSN in the fall. It seems like most magnet hospitals require BSN but in the job description for RBMC it says progress toward BSN is...
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    Is trauma for me?

    LJ85 replied to LJ85's topic in Critical Care

    Thanks so much for your insight. I have been an LPN for 6 years so I have a little experience as a nurse. I handle the stress to the best of my ability but I haven't worked in a hospital so I'm sure...
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    I should probably know this but...

    LJ85 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey guys, So lately I have been working more than my usual hours and I work nights. I have been a little sleep deprived as well. I have noticed the last 2 days I start feeling a bit light headed at...
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    Is trauma for me?

    LJ85 replied to LJ85's topic in Critical Care

    Wow thanks Ruby, that was such a helpful comment I asked for opinions, preferably from nurses who have worked in trauma and can talk a little bit about what their experience was as a beginner in...
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    Psychological stresses of RN/ICU

    LJ85 replied to lostbruin's topic in Critical Care

    I think I've mastered the compartmentalization I don't know if that's a good thing or
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    NJCU RN-BSN Anyone in this program

    LJ85 replied to flashlight's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I
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    Brookdale Community College ONLINE program

    LJ85 replied to Jag815's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Online learning requires diligence but you get to view/ listen to lectures online, power points, there are also aids in the textbooks for practice tests and websites, ATI... I didn't have a problem...
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    Conflict of interest...

    LJ85 posted a topic in Home Health

    So I have been working for a home health agency for the past 5 years and I recently had the opportunity to become a partner in a startup agency (10%). Word got out that I was involved in this and...
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    Conflict of interest...

    LJ85 replied to LJ85's topic in Home Health

    Honestly though, it's a bit ridiculous because you're talking about a drop in the bucket compared to a huge organization. Is it really a threat? People are going to want to advance their careers. If I...
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    Conflict of interest...

    LJ85 replied to LJ85's topic in Home Health

    As far as if they have accepted this I am unsure. The meeting about all this was today and I told them I would get back to them with more info tomorrow. It sounded to me like they may consider keeping...
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    Conflict of interest...

    LJ85 replied to LJ85's topic in Home Health

    I am just transitioning into the RN role, currently awaiting my license #. I really like the client and family I am working with through this agency and the hours I am getting are working, but I do...
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    Surviving ICU/nursing... advice for novice?

    LJ85 replied to RNnur's topic in Critical Care

    I just graduated in May and desperately want to land a job in icu or picu. I have worked in home health for the past 5 years as an LPN but I worry trauma or icu might not be for me...how do you know...
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    NJCU ABSN 2014!

    LJ85 replied to Lsegalla89's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I will be there this fall at the wall
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    License by Endorsement- Got my license in 4 weeks

    LJ85 replied to RNVANJ's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I'm still waiting for my
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    Brookdale Community College Nursing 2014

    LJ85 replied to caremerc's topic in New Jersey Nursing

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    OCVTS Toms River 2014

    LJ85 replied to boragirl02's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Hello! I graduated from the OCVTS program in 2008. I too wanted to go for RN and the waitlist was long and I was called for LPN first so I went for it. The entrance exam isnt that bad, I just studied...
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    Brookdale Community College Nursing 2014

    LJ85 replied to caremerc's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I applied in 2011 and took the challenge course may 2013. They would not let me on the list until all my prereqs were completed. It takes about 2-3