LJ85 ADN, BSN, CNA, LPN

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    Brookdale Community College Nursing 2014

    LJ85 replied to caremerc's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    There are several other posts about the BCC nursing program on the boards, I just wrote crazy long replies lol so look for them. I have so much to tell you guys but its hard to type it all! I am...
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    Questions about Brookdale Community College program

    LJ85 replied to kerri124's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I am about to graduate next week! woot woot! I went in as an LPN and took the challenge course so I dont know about the whole program, I came in in the last year. The labs are definatly time consuming...
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    License by Endorsement- Got my license in 4 weeks

    LJ85 replied to RNVANJ's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Sweet! I just paid for it and submitted the app...just gotta send the pp photo and birth cert. I have already been fingerprinted for LPN so that's done. I really hope to have my license this
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    Brookdale Community College Nursing 2014

    LJ85 replied to caremerc's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    BTW I dont think the NCLEX pass rate is 100% but its close. Its not that hard, but it is challenging. You have to prepare yourself. If you can get in at a year, the time
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    Brookdale Community College Nursing 2014

    LJ85 replied to caremerc's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Hi samantha2174, I went into the BCC nursing program as an LPN last summer. You need to complete all your prereqs before they even put you on the list for the advanced placement, I had to take...
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    Centrastate RN Residency

    LJ85 replied to melissam529's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I am graduating next week and also interested in working here. Any tips? Only have AS right now, but already registered to start for BSN in
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    NJCU ABSN 2014!

    LJ85 replied to Lsegalla89's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Starting NJCU @ Wall for BSN Fall 2014. About to graduate the nursing program with associates next week! woot
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    Brookdale Community College Nursing 2014

    LJ85 replied to caremerc's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    LOL. BCC is also Brookdale Community
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    Passed the Exit RN HESI with 934

    LJ85 replied to Goat_Boy's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    My instructor said Saunders is too easy. I bought a Lipencott with alternate format questions. It's challenging. I take my exit HESI
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    RN who has an idea to do CNA skills only, for nurses pay.

    LJ85 replied to IowafemaleRN's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I too am in NJ and have just opened a HHA. I am interested in your consulting. I am in the process of reviewing the P & P. I am unsure of how to become medicaid and medicare certified. It's a huge...
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    NCLEX Classes: Teaching?

    LJ85 replied to mAGGI315's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I am in the final month of nursing school...I will be taking exit HESI May 1st. I would be interested in a prep for that and the
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    Transitioning into Medical Sales from nursing...how difficult have you found it to be

    LJ85 replied to SusanBlanton's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    When you use the term "medical sales".. I am not exactly sure what you mean...equipment like DME
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    Staffing Agency Business

    LJ85 replied to Healthcaresolutions's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I don't know how its so easy..I am in the process in NJ as we speak and I don't know if it's just hard to find a person who can get the job done or harder to just find the right person for the job....
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    Aesthetic Business - RN

    LJ85 replied to LadyMystic's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    What does this field of nursing entail? Ive never heard of
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    Not sure what kind of business

    LJ85 replied to cc_RN's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Sounds like a great idea. I currently work for an agency doing pediatric home health. I love working with infants. The only issue I see with your business idea is where you will be getting paid, it...
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    How can I utilize my Certified CPR/BLS Instructor status?

    LJ85 replied to newtress's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    The person who taught my instructor course recommended getting insurance to protect yourself as an instructor..you know how sue happy folks are nowadays... If I get more info on who Ill let you know,...
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    New Grad Trying for NICU

    LJ85 replied to UCAFblue's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I thought NJ was the armpit of America
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    Home Health Salary???

    LJ85 replied to mmdacar's topic in Home Health

    see
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    Home Health Salary???

    LJ85 replied to mmdacar's topic in Home Health

    What state is this in? I make base rate between $26/h and a specialty rate of $32/h on one client but that is rare. Usually a higher rate is paid if a nurse is trained in all specialties (trach, vent,...
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    Good Home Care Agencies?

    LJ85 replied to jrzee732's topic in Home Health

    I've been with Bayada for several years, they are indeed a good company to work for if you work in home health. It a good idea to take whatever educational classes they offer like trach and vent...
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    Best nursing associations to belong to?

    LJ85 replied to astratton83's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I thought that was only if you were in school for BSN or
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    Why can't I do everything a RN does as a LPN? We should be equal.

    LJ85 replied to SweetPoo's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    SweetPoo if you are willing to go through the hassle of writing a letter why not just challenge the RN program and take the year of
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    Why can't I do everything a RN does as a LPN? We should be equal.

    LJ85 replied to SweetPoo's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    SweetPoo..Its the way the initial post came across..it appears that you are devaluing the education of an RN..that might be why so many are a little
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    Why can't I do everything a RN does as a LPN? We should be equal.

    LJ85 replied to SweetPoo's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    the worst part about it is that here in NJ the pay isnt much different from
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    Why can't I do everything a RN does as a LPN? We should be equal.

    LJ85 replied to SweetPoo's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    You know, I totally understand where you are coming from, I have been an LPN for 6 years. I never understood until I started school for my RN. There is actually more involved with the education...