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  1. Regret

    b_m_prosepct replied to cpatobsn's topic in General Nursing

    An extremely bad decision, in my eyes :-) Unless you are thinking becoming a CRNA eventually, well, it takes a long way and might not worth the

  2. Does it matter which school I get BSN from to get into ICU?

    b_m_prosepct posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I'm thinking about applying RN-BSN programs. When I graduated from ADN program. I had extreme difficulty finding my first job because almost all hospitals in northern NJ area require BSN. I ended up...

  3. Does it matter which school I get BSN from to get into ICU?

    b_m_prosepct replied to b_m_prosepct's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I concur after some research. Private schools are outrageously expensive in my area. Most of them won't give me extra edge when looking for jobs (besides BSN). Major academic centers, mostly public...

  4. Does it matter which school I get BSN from to get into ICU?

    b_m_prosepct replied to b_m_prosepct's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Congratulations on your transfer! The biggest issue for me now is to get into a hospital. I've seen too many fresh BSNs in my area have difficulty finding a hospital job. Some have to work in a NH for...

  5. Does it matter which school I get BSN from to get into ICU?

    b_m_prosepct replied to b_m_prosepct's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Thanks, the state school only have online RN-BSN, and I tend to do badly with online classes. I'm currently looking at SUNY RN-BSN, they have traditional ones and seem more

  6. New Grad leaving NYC RN jobs to pursue CALI job?

    b_m_prosepct replied to kobebryant's topic in California Nursing

    As far as I know, NYC has an extremely tough new grad RN job market. May I ask if you graduate from some top school like Columbia or NYU? I don't mean to be any of offense, I'm thinking going for my...

  7. Subacute rehab nurse to Med/surg nurse

    b_m_prosepct replied to foqnns's topic in Nursing Career

    Just wondering if a nurse agency take you if you don't have acute-care experiences? I have similar experience as you. All nurse agencies I've seen require at least one year experience in acute-care...

  8. where to apply,, who's hiring?

    b_m_prosepct replied to roxygal_18's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I don't think hospitals accept

  9. CA resident looking for a job in NM

    b_m_prosepct replied to johnybhoi24's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, how is your job hunting in New Mexico? I have a feeling that Nevada has a very tough market as well. Because lots of CA nurses who cannot find a job move to Nevada. After all, it is only 4 hour...

  10. For those who do not have experience!

    b_m_prosepct replied to Amoola85's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Question, is it legal to volunteer as an RN on the floor and passing meds, giving nursing treatments, just like a regular hired RN does? I think that is prohibited by state labor law. Volunteering...

  11. Applying for a job in a different state- should I move before or after?

    b_m_prosepct replied to b_m_prosepct's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thanks for the advices. However I'm thinking. The worst case, I should not have any problem finding a sub-acute or Skilled Nursing job in one of these states. So the worst case scenario would be...

  12. Applying for a job in a different state- should I move before or after?

    b_m_prosepct posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm currently an ADN working in a LTC-subactue nursing home in NJ. Have about three years experience now. I'm planning to move to one of the South states: Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona, Texas. Whichever...

  13. Applying for a job in a different state- should I move before or after?

    b_m_prosepct replied to b_m_prosepct's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thanks for advice. Your mother is a very experienced nurse. In my case, I'm an ADN and don't have hospital experience yet. I'm afraid they are not going to hire me if I stay out of the state. That...

  14. First RN job at a nursing home, advice/tips welcome

    b_m_prosepct replied to blinky's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a nursing home too. Yours sound like a 12-hour shift, which I have never heard of of a nursing home, maybe yours is a subactue care? Plus, your nurse pt ratio is very low. At night shift in...

  15. Interview at SNF tomorrow for new grad position

    b_m_prosepct replied to brendacg's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Same here. When I started, I was supposed to work in 3-11 shifts, but they oriented me for 7-3 shifts for a month. And I couldn't work at night shfit due to being a new nurse. Thinking an experienced...

  16. Ask for help, how to improve my clinical nursing skills while not working in hospital

    b_m_prosepct posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm an ADN prepared RN. Live in North NJ. Having been working in one nursing home part-time since I graduated 2 years ago. I worked at both long-term and subactue care units. My goal is to work at...

  17. Please recommend a good RN-BSN program

    b_m_prosepct posted a topic in General Students

    I hold an ADN, currently working as staff RN in a nursing home in NJ. Looking for a RN-BSN program. Anybody can recommend a good one, not online though, I tend to do terrible with on-line courses....

  18. Please recommend a good RN-BSN program

    b_m_prosepct replied to b_m_prosepct's topic in General Students

    Thanks I'm in the North NJ. I'm willing to relocate in the country for good schooling if there is a need. Because when I graduated, I had such a hard time finding a job. And because I only have an...

  19. When do CRNA usually retire?

    b_m_prosepct posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Due to the special requirement of the job, good eyesight. Usually people need reading glasses in their 50s, just wondering in most cases, when do CRNA

  20. DONs, the effects of a displinary action /written up?

    b_m_prosepct posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Hello DONs, I was a brand brand new grad RN, lucky enough to get a job in a nursing home. That said, for all the other three new grads that were hired at the same time, we all seem to got into some...

  21. New Grad LTC Seeking Advice

    b_m_prosepct replied to kasendamiles86's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Zergasaurus: Good luck, sometime you got to do what you guts tell you to do. Nobody knows your individual situation better than

  22. DONs, the effects of a displinary action /written up?

    b_m_prosepct replied to b_m_prosepct's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Nascar nurse & CapeCodMermaid; Thank you two for the replies. I feel much relieved

  23. New Grad LTC Seeking Advice

    b_m_prosepct replied to kasendamiles86's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hang on there guys. I'm a new grad RN working in a LTC for 3 months. I have to care 30 residents on one shift, in the beginning it is terrible and the idea of going to work sometimes make me scared....

  24. Would you please recommend some states with better job market?

    b_m_prosepct posted a topic in General Nursing

    I graduated last Summer from an ADN program in North NJ. Due to family reasons, I have been looking for a job on and off, no offer yet. I'm getting a little panic, since the longer I cannot find a...

  25. Would you please recommend some states with better job market?

    b_m_prosepct replied to b_m_prosepct's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your advice. No, I do not have any plans to go back to school in the forseeable future. Houston is a big city, heard job market at big cities are not very good though. But I'll trying to...