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  1. Donating unwanted medical supplies

    njgrl622 replied to RunBabyRN's topic in Home Health

    I do the same as Sugarbear55 - my patients give me their leftover supplies. I usually keep the extra dressing change kits, end caps, extensions, iv start kits, etc... good to keep as back up! But...

  2. Removal of a PICC line in home

    njgrl622 replied to nursepolly4's topic in Home Health

    I'm a Home Infusion RN and have removed many PICC lines in the home. Slowly pull the line and then apply pressure to the site if there is bleeding. Never sent a patient for a scan after removal -...

  3. How do I know the correct vial for blood draws??

    njgrl622 replied to Newgirl9376's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I am a home infusion nurse also - and every lab kit I have dealt with tells you which tube to use for each test. It's printed on the requisition form ! :) Check your agency's policy though....we draw...

  4. NJ IV/Phlebotomy Certification Classes

    njgrl622 replied to NurseKate16's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Yes, you receive an actual certification. Make sure you register for "Intravenous Therapy Certification Course". Good

  5. NJ starting rn salary..

    njgrl622 replied to filipinathomasiannur's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Got my first paycheck! Apparently an error on "corporate's" part - the position pays $32/hr.....um, OK...I was happy with $30 - but I'll certainly take the

  6. NJ IV/Phlebotomy Certification Classes

    njgrl622 replied to NurseKate16's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    It was $149 - if I remember correctly....I took it in November 2012 :) I remember it being A LOT cheaper than UMDNJ! I think they were around

  7. NJ starting rn salary..

    njgrl622 replied to filipinathomasiannur's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Started working pd for home infusion agency at $21/hr. After 3 months started getting $25/hr. Now after 7 months experience just landed a pt job at an assisted living (assessments and monitoring PRN...

  8. NJ IV/Phlebotomy Certification Classes

    njgrl622 replied to NurseKate16's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I didn't want to make the trip to Newark (I live in way way way up - North Jersey). CCM (Community College of Morris) offers an IV Cert course. It was difficult to find on the website, so I called....

  9. Passaic County Community College RN program

    njgrl622 replied to sussexgirl's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    YES they cheated!! I'm talkin' copies of pharm exam questions and even had question banks for some of the exams. I agree that professors were annoyed if they were told people were cheating because...

  10. Passaic County Community College RN program

    njgrl622 replied to sussexgirl's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    And BTW,This post has HAUNTED ME!! "I have 2 semesters left at PCCC and LOVE the RN program and all the professors....The professors are tough - but you'll learn soooo much from them. And they are...

  11. Passaic County Community College RN program

    njgrl622 replied to sussexgirl's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Our group started nursing 1 with 78 students and at pinning only about 22 of the original class was there.....it IS a tough program. And I agree with you about the exams - we always had issues!...

  12. Just got a per diem home infusion job... help!

    njgrl622 replied to HaylyAmber's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Most of the pharm companies I deal with in home health won't automatically send the Biopatch. But when I call them and tell them the patient came home from the hospital with one - and no replacements...

  13. How scary does this sound to you? Or am I the only one -

    njgrl622 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm a new grad (RN) and just had an interview at an LTC/SNF. It is a corporate/for profit facility that apparently doesn't want to have too many RNs on staff. There are 120 beds (2 wings of 60). For...

  14. How scary does this sound to you? Or am I the only one -

    njgrl622 replied to njgrl622's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is exactly what they told me in the interview - I wanted to run outta there! LOL. I'm a new nurse with NO experience BUT I'm not stupid - I know my limits! I would've been too overwhelmed and...

  15. How scary does this sound to you? Or am I the only one -

    njgrl622 replied to njgrl622's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks everyone for your input! I'm not ready for something like this....it's a lot of responsibility for a new grad with no nursing experience. I was really surprised to even get an

  16. How scary does this sound to you? Or am I the only one -

    njgrl622 replied to njgrl622's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes - this would have been my first job (that's even crazier). The most I had during clinical was 4 except for when we played "charge nurse". We were assigned 10 patients and had to delegate to a...

  17. How scary does this sound to you? Or am I the only one -

    njgrl622 replied to njgrl622's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    To be fair - I'm not sure how many LPNs they have for all those residents. My concern as the RN being legally responsible for any incidents since the LPNs and CNAs would be under my supervision. I...

  18. NJ BON is ridiculous

    njgrl622 replied to jeuulnie's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I passed NCLEX July25 and went for my fingerprinting July 26. I JUST received my license number YESTERDAY (using the website - same as what DaddyO just posted). The waiting was 6 weeks! I called...

  19. NJ Nursing License- time interval to receive license

    njgrl622 replied to RNin's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    At first I was told about 20 business days.....which has come and gone.... Well it's been 30 business days since I passed NCLEX (7/25 got results 7/27) and still no license - background...

  20. waiting

    njgrl622 replied to brtknee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Mine shut off at 75....got home did the trick, got the good pop-up. 48 hrs later found out I passed! So.... CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

  21. Would you hire me and what questions should I ask?

    njgrl622 replied to Gonavy's topic in Home Health

    First - THANK YOU! :loveya: Now, I don't think you should "tone down" your resume at all. Your triage skills are a big plus in home health. Along with your strong ability to prioritize and manage...

  22. Should I wear makeup to my psych clinicals if I'll be around sex offenders?

    njgrl622 replied to Kuniklo's topic in General Students

    I don't think it's your make-up that they're lookin' at....so, I don't think it makes a

  23. Need help with my RN resume- little experience outside of clinical

    njgrl622 replied to Bridget41040's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I know this is an older thread....BUT you've just helped me sooo much with my resume! After working in a restaurant for the last 10 years, while raising my kids, I was unsure HOW to put that...

  24. what color uniforms does your school use?

    njgrl622 replied to Nolander's topic in General Students

    White, white, and more white!!

  25. Passaic County Community College RN program

    njgrl622 replied to sussexgirl's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Hello Nursing 1 students! Just a warning.....parking is HORRIBLE....so allow yourself plenty of time to find somewhere to park and get to class. The professors HATE when someone comes in late with...