Nurse831

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1. positive training experiences for new nurses at jersey hospitals

   Nurse831 replied to healer27's topic in New Jersey Nursing

   Hi, I work at one of the hospitals of St. Barnabas Health Care System. I think it's a great place to start. They offer extensive training, especially for new grads. They have 2 weeks in the...

2. Wages in New Jersey

   Nurse831 replied to niceone's topic in New Jersey Nursing

   Hi, it depends what area of Jersey you work in. The northern parts (Newark, Hackensack) start around $27-30/hr depending on shift and experience. If you go towards Southern Jersey, the pay is...

3. St. Barnabas Med Center

   Nurse831 replied to promises's topic in New Jersey Nursing

   Hi, I work at Newark Beth Israel, which is part of SBHCS. I love it there. The benefits are great and the staff is very helpful. St. Barnabas was voted a top employer by

4. "Don't waste your time getting your BSN..."

   Nurse831 replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   Assistant Director of

5. Extreme Fatigue in a 26 y/o Female

   Nurse831 replied to June55Baby's topic in General Nursing

   Hi, I don't know if this will help, but I hope it will. I work as a telemetry nurse in a heart hospital and they had patient a year ago with almost the same problem. Just gave birth to her 3rd child...

6. question about 3 NY nursing schools

   Nurse831 replied to peterperrett's topic in New York Nursing

   Sorry, I am not familiar with those schools. I do know that if you call any of them they have to tell you what the last few years pass rates were. I just graduated from St. Vincent's in Staten...

7. Nurscee's Freaking Out!

   Nurse831 replied to nurscee's topic in General Nursing

   I understand how you feel. I am in the same boat. I am a new graduate, had six weeks orientation then on my first night shift alone I had to take 12 patients. I told my manager I couldn't handle it...

8. Kimball Medical Center

   Nurse831 posted a topic in New Jersey Nursing

   Hi, I just moved to NJ and am seeking employment. DOes anyone work/know anyone that works at Kimball Medical Center in Lakewood? Any info would be appreciated. Thanks

9. How much $ do RNs start out at?

   Nurse831 replied to Doug85's topic in General Nursing

   It's great that you want to be an RN due to the shortage, but being a nurse is not just a job. Don't do it for the money. It is who you are...I don't know about everyone else, but my life revolves...

10. Help! Im offered $25/hr. Need your advice pllssss

    Nurse831 replied to dermachiq's topic in New York Nursing

    Hi, $25 is average...I make $28/hour for days and $30 for nights in

11. Question Regarding Hourly Rates for RNs

    Nurse831 replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, I think a nurse with that much experience deserves ALOT more than $23/hour. I am a new grad working nights in Med-Surg and I make $30.75 an hour. We need experienced nurses where I work. Tell...

12. Hi Wanted to know if any great Hospitals in Brooklyn

    Nurse831 replied to angelique777's topic in New York Nursing

    The area is pretty nice..expensive though. It is in Park

13. Hi Wanted to know if any great Hospitals in Brooklyn

    Nurse831 replied to angelique777's topic in New York Nursing

    Hi, I've heard that Methodist is a good hospital to work at. The pay is excellent too. Good

14. Maimonides Hospital?

    Nurse831 replied to ucandoit's topic in New York Nursing

    Hi, I live in NY. I work at St. Vincent's. I have several friends that work at SIUH. IT is a great hospital to work at. The pay is good and the patient-nurse ratio is excellent. They also hire...