HarStarr

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1. Going Backwards

   HarStarr replied to HarStarr's topic in General Nursing

   If I can respond for Amarilla in my reply, I'd say it's harder in NJ because facilities ask so much of new grads. Hospitals want 3-5 yrs experience in North NJ (near NYC); agencies don't have the...

2. Going Backwards

   HarStarr replied to HarStarr's topic in General Nursing

   This has always been my downfall. I lack confidence & I'm scared to ask for help. The whole "dealing with humans" aspect of nursing terrifies me even more. People expect you to have all the...

3. Going Backwards

   HarStarr replied to HarStarr's topic in General Nursing

   I've been considering a refresher course since I graduated nursing school but could never afford it (not exactly making nursing money, or any money right now). I'm just grasping at straws now. I'll...

4. Going Backwards

   HarStarr replied to HarStarr's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks everyone 4 ur replies & support. I really appreciate

5. Going Backwards

   HarStarr posted a topic in General Nursing

   I've been an RN in NJ for 2 years now. I've had a 3 nursing jobs totaling 6 months experience. I worked at a summer camp last year & "mutually separated" from my employer 2 weeks before camp...

6. if i pass nclex once, all i have to do is fill out paper work for another state, righ

   HarStarr replied to im_melba's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Idaho's fee is $110 (+ $25 for a temporary) & if ur state participates in NURSYS (license verification), that's

7. Settling for less

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

   Thx Ashley! I've tried everywhere. I actually got hired at a camp but I can't afford to go b/c my current job just cut hrs & camp don't pay until the end. Anyway, I'm not big on networking. I'm...

8. Settling for less

   HarStarr posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

   I'm getting desperate! I graduated in 12/2009 with an ADN, I've been licensed for 8 months & am still looking for work. I got my 1st interview a couple months ago & have had only one other...

9. Should I become ACLS or PALS certified?

   HarStarr replied to MrsMwenja_RN's topic in Pediatric

   Only good if u have ur BSN,

10. Reality Check for Nursing Hopefuls

    HarStarr replied to DedHedRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

11. Reality Check for Nursing Hopefuls

    HarStarr replied to DedHedRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Where do you live? It's been 2 years since I've graduated, I'm itching to get back in the

12. Reality Check for Nursing Hopefuls

    HarStarr replied to DedHedRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In which state? I would relocate for

13. What types of questions to ask during an Interview?

    HarStarr replied to michi_ca's topic in Camp

    I'm a (not so) new grad who just got hired for a camp nurse position in PA. I'd like to know how your 1st camp experience was & have you/are you planning on going

14. New RN grad looking for ANY experience....please help!

    HarStarr replied to Chicago's topic in General Nursing

    The military requires BSN. I looked into that

15. For new grads looking for their first job

    HarStarr replied to tryharder's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think it's what you know or how much experience you have anymore. It's WHO you know. Many of my classmates have found jobs thru the connections they made during nursing school. Stupid me was...