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    Hackensack Univ Med Ctr vs. St. Barn Livingston

    nycNurse2b replied to nycNurse2b's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Hi there - I have a non-nursing BS degree and will be getting my Associate's in Nursing. I posed your question to a recruiter at HUMC and she told me they do hire Associate Degree
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    Med/Surg for New grads?

    nycNurse2b posted a topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Is med/surg still the preferred first job for a new nurse? Ultimately I want to go the PEDS/PICU/NICU route but I keep hearing i should get at least 1 year of med-surg "under my belt".
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    Med/Surg for New grads?

    nycNurse2b replied to nycNurse2b's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Many thanks for your response. It makes sense and was basically along the lines of my reasoning as well. I, too, am a career-changer who has moved around within companies - and, yes, it is always...
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    Live In NJ, Work In NY

    nycNurse2b replied to EMERGENCYRNNJ's topic in New York Nursing

    Where in NJ are you? For example - I have heard that both Hackensack University Medical Center and Jersey City Medical Center are starting new nurses at over $70K for nights. ( i was told around $73K...
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    Excellent Psychiatric Nursing in NYC?

    nycNurse2b replied to mkohut_'s topic in New York Nursing

    Have you looked into Bellevue? Lots of interesting cases
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    Rampant Cheating

    nycNurse2b posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi - Just curious if anyone else sees rampant cheating going on at their school. I witness it in my Chemistry class all the time. Its so lame. Adults pulling out cheat sheets and writing answers...
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    St. Barnabas Livingston - NEW GRADS

    nycNurse2b replied to nycNurse2b's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Anyone?
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    What specialties are most in demand?

    nycNurse2b posted a topic in New York Nursing

    ...in the NY/NJ area. One, I am simply curious. And two, I have areas in my mind that I *think* I might like to go into (I still have 1.5 years of school left!) and wonder whether there is a dearth...
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    What specialties are most in demand?

    nycNurse2b replied to nycNurse2b's topic in New York Nursing

    Thanks guys and good luck with the new job,
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    Attention weekend evening BMCC grads/nur 2,3,4 students

    nycNurse2b replied to kittykat23's topic in New York Nursing

    Talk to other students there. I am sorry to say this but i have heard horrific things about the evening program there - SORRY. I was all set to go into it and at the last minute changed to their DAY...
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    Career Change - NURSING - Help Needed

    nycNurse2b posted a topic in New York Nursing

    hello thanks in advance to anyone who is able to help me out with some answers to my questions. background: i’m in my 30’s and looking to change careers to nursing – there are several reasons...
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    Did knowing about the Nursing salary contribute to your decision of becoming a Nurse?

    nycNurse2b replied to RNsoon!'s topic in New York Nursing

    Right off the bat, please let me say that I , too, will be taking a pay cut to be a nurse. So, no - it did not have any bearing on my decision to be a nurse. Having said that, please note that...
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    BMCC just called...

    nycNurse2b posted a topic in New York Nursing

    I got in! (sorry to pat myself on the back like this; just wanted to
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    Basic Cardiac Life Support-C Course in Union County?

    nycNurse2b posted a topic in New Jersey Nursing

    HI all - Looking to get Certified this summer. Can anyone point me in the right direction? I'm in Union County.
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    BMCC just called...

    nycNurse2b replied to nycNurse2b's topic in New York Nursing

    Many thanks! I would love your tips and suggestions! I was curious about the "RECOMMENDED" books - - should i bother buying them? Of course i will get all the required ones, but i often wonder will...
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    For those who have attended/go to BMCC

    nycNurse2b replied to nurse2btracy's topic in New York Nursing

    Hi there - You can take your pre-reqs anytime. Weekends, weekdays, weeknights. Once you are accepted into the Eve/Weekend NURSING program it is Tues and Thurs lectures starting at 5:45 pm and your...
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    Info on Nursing Schools in NYC?

    nycNurse2b replied to dlab24's topic in New York Nursing

    Hi there - I can only speak to you about BMCC. Basically, your acceptance to their nursing program is dependent on your grades for the following 4 courses. Math 104, Eng 101, A&P I and Psy 101....
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    Career Change - NURSING - Help Needed

    nycNurse2b replied to nycNurse2b's topic in New York Nursing

    Hi, This is actually an OLD post of mine that somehow has re-surfaced. I have actually completed all my pre-reqs and am waiting to hear on my nursing school acceptance! Thanks
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    Loan Forgiveness Programs

    nycNurse2b replied to nycNurse2b's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    THank you so much! I would love to hear from anyone who works at any of these places and has taken advantage of the forgiveness
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    Is there really a waitlist at BMCC?

    nycNurse2b replied to bright-eyes's topic in New York Nursing

    So true! If you want answers - ask fellow students or post here! We know more than BMCC admins know! Above poster is correct. No wait list. Just make sure to get A's in your 4 pre-reqs and you are...
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    Scope of FNPs

    nycNurse2b replied to nycNurse2b's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    LOL. THanks Siri, for your help. Maybe someone out there knows the answer. Thanks
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    ? re: becoming an NP specializing in infertility

    nycNurse2b replied to vmcneill01's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I know several nurses who do this at MAJOR infertility centers and they are all WHNPs. Hope this helps. good luck to
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    I am very confused about being an NP. someone please help!!

    nycNurse2b replied to coffeecake91501's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Rutgers University (www.rutgers.edu) offers R.N. to BS/MS. I don't know where in NY you are but Rutgers has campuses in Newark which is very close to NYC. Good
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    Scope of FNPs

    nycNurse2b replied to nycNurse2b's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Siri - Thank you so much for the input. Pediatric NP & WHNP intrigues me. Are there "dual" programs or would i essentially be going thru two full
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    which are the cosest hopitals to new york city

    nycNurse2b replied to starbin's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Maybe Hackensack Medical Center - not far from the GWB in Bergen County. Or UMDNJ in