Nurse831

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1. positive training experiences for new nurses at jersey hospitals

   Nurse831 replied to healer27's topic in New Jersey

   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 classroom and then about 8-12 weeks on the floor, dependin...

2. Wages in New Jersey

   Nurse831 replied to niceone's topic in New Jersey

   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 less...usually around $22-24/hr. Hope this info helps. ...

3. St. Barnabas Med Center

   Nurse831 replied to promises's topic in New Jersey

   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 AARP.

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

   Nurse831 replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in ADN/BSN

   Assistant Director of Nursing

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 and was extremely fatigued. Doctors blew it off,...

6. question about 3 NY nursing schools

   Nurse831 replied to peterperrett's topic in New York

   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 Island. They hada 88% pass rate. My class had 46 gra...

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 but they didn't care. There is a nursing shortag...

8. jersey nurses

   Nurse831 replied to ebeRN's topic in New Jersey

   I have been on several interviews at Jersey hospitals. The pay ranged from $22/hr (Jersey Shore) to $30/hr(Bayonne) The closer to big cities the higher the pay..

9. jersey nurses

   Nurse831 replied to ebeRN's topic in New Jersey

   I have been on several interviews at Jersey hospitals. The pay ranged from $22/hr (Jersey Shore) to $30/hr(Bayonne) The closer to big cities the higher the pay..

10. Kimball Medical Center

    Nurse831 posted a topic in New Jersey

    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 :)

11. 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 around being a nurse. You have to want dedicate yo...

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

    Nurse831 replied to dermachiq's topic in New York

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

13. 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 her to come to New York. :)

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

    Nurse831 replied to angelique777's topic in New York

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

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

    Nurse831 replied to angelique777's topic in New York

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