newgrad.2011

Thanks for the info!!! Can you tell me about the "prectium", I was told there will be four semester. The advisor wasn't sure about how many hours per semester I would need. How long did it take you to finish the program. I'm trying to make a decision between St Pete, UPA and UTA.

Hi, Has anyone heard anything about St Peter's College Rn-BSN online program. Just found out that it's 21 months with 8 weeks semester and $ 420/credit.

I would definitely choose the second job because you get 40 hrs- that's a full time and you still get three days off. Also it's not too far. I used to drive to work one hr each way and it really sucked when there was bad weather or accident.

I live in Northern NJ and based on my research starting rate for new grad is $ 25-28/ hr. This is what my classmates have been offered. One actually got a job PRN for 33/hr but no benefits. Where do you live?

Thanks for the reply WRST. There is nothing listed on their website that would include the pay rate. Also I know that there will be other new grads starting with me which got the same contract and pay rate. I have to make a decision by tomorrow if I am accepting the job. Since it is lower than my non Rn job and yes it's less 25/hr, I am thinking to try to negotiate so i can get the same rate..what do you think???

It also has been two months for me since I passed the boards in NJ. I have been applying everywhere and finally got a call from LTC/SubAcute Facility. I had an interview with the recruiter, DON and the CFO and was told to come back today for a physical which I did. Based on all the info that they have told me, i got the job :) but it comes with the 3 yr contract...and I am not sure what to think about the pay rate. I understand that i have no experience but what's is the lowest you would take???