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  1. RN to BSN on line or in person?

    NJnewRN replied to 28871's topic in General Nursing

    I'm currently finishing up an online rn to bsn program. I have mixed feelings about it. I don't mind not going to class for some classes, but I just wished the workload wasn't as much. I feel that...

  2. UMDNJ CRNA 2013

    NJnewRN replied to VasoactiveRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Good luck

  3. I pick the days that I'm dumped on....

    NJnewRN replied to NotMyProblem MSN's topic in General Nursing

    Can you get out of the hospital environment? Can you try something else like homecare, school nursing,

  4. Hospitals... the only place where...

    NJnewRN replied to Brian's topic in Nursing Humor

    lunch breaks aren't

  5. I must make a confession

    NJnewRN replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    You are so funny. I can't stop

  6. I pick the days that I'm dumped on....

    NJnewRN replied to NotMyProblem MSN's topic in General Nursing

    Today I was just thinking about the same exact thing. I went to work today and had six patients. When you are float or agency, you can tell easily what kind of day you are going to have. If the...

  7. Paying Off Student Loans - Happy New Year!

    NJnewRN replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    That is exactly what I'm planning to do. Thanks for letting me know that it is entirely possible!

  8. Habits you picked up from work...

    NJnewRN replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Sometimes I have an increase sense of awareness. I can tell when something about a person is not right. Sure enough the person either falls or something crazy happens, but I sensed the danger long...

  9. ER New Grad- ICU holds in ER - Is this a normal situation in the ER?

    NJnewRN replied to rlunay21's topic in Emergency

    If you are smart please heed my advice. Please do a yr there and get the heck out. Please go back to school or find a easier job. That sounds unsafe. You are working like a dog. MD's should consult...

  10. Is Becoming A NP Worth It?

    NJnewRN replied to 8mpg's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm applying to NP schools this year. Is it worth it? For me it is. I have always been dissatisfied as a RN. I don't know. Feels like something was always missing. Feels like I'm running around like...

  11. Is Becoming A NP Worth It?

    NJnewRN replied to 8mpg's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Sorry to say, but not true. The average starting salary in NJ is around 30/hr and NY is a little higher. Also, not true. South Jersey is generally cheaper than North Jersey. I can attest to this...

  12. agency Nurses, How do you do it??

    NJnewRN replied to beatrice1's topic in Agency Nurses

    I've been doing it for a while now and some times it's tougher. I recently decided to go get a regular part time job. A lot of it depends on where you work. In the same hospital, I got sent to this...

  13. 8-5

    NJnewRN replied to MILspouseRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I did a contract at a outpatient clinic in the hospital and loved it. I don't have any kids, but the day was shorter and I was much happier. It was 8 to 4pm or 9 to 5. I just accepted at homecare...

  14. What did you get for Christmas?

    NJnewRN replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Truthfully? Nothing. Nope not a single

  15. Misdirected aggression

    NJnewRN replied to malenurseFl's topic in General Nursing

    I have always gotten back positive feedback from strangers. Most people are quite impressed and have more respect for me. I purposely choose not to tell people. Heck, sometimes I forget that I'm a...

  16. The reality is home health care is where the jobs are.

    NJnewRN replied to paradiseboundRN's topic in Home Health

    I think that's nursing all around. They want people to hit the ground running. I mean how do you break into L&D, OR,

  17. Left Nursing After 3 Months and Couldn't Be Happier!

    NJnewRN replied to sweetgeorgia's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank You, Thank You. I hope to feel the same sense of relief one

  18. Holistic Wellness Coaching?

    NJnewRN replied to BA.LVN's topic in Holistic

    Good luck to

  19. Started first travel assignment. Totally stressed, is it just me?

    NJnewRN replied to lupe's topic in Travel

    It's not just you. My first assignment was so bad that I ended up taking 3 months off to recover. Needless to say, I NEVER did another assignment ion the floor.

  20. Do you cut corners in your daily nursing practice?

    NJnewRN replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    The Commuter, I hear you. I feel the same exact way. It's literally like arguing with a brick wall. I get such bad anxiety. I'm afraid that one day something bad is going to happen on my watch and I'm...

  21. Going for a MD program from FNP

    NJnewRN replied to mahaandai's topic in Advanced Practice

    As a perspective NP applicant, all of this is making me feel discouraged. I had doubts about becoming a RN and after graduation I had realized I made a mistake. Now, I fear making the same mistake all...

  22. NP unable to find job...looking for RN job but having interview difficulty!

    NJnewRN replied to qwerty17's topic in Advanced Practice

    Hmm...what about per diem for the time being? I mean you could still leave, but I feel that per diem has less obligations? I'm sure plenty of NP's work per diem every once in a while. You could say, I...

  23. What is one to do feeling like this?

    NJnewRN replied to gloryfied's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Listen, I understand what you are saying. I did it for two yrs when I first started as a nurse. I did it because I had no other choice. I had to leave my family behind and go 2000 miles away. I say...

  24. Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner day-to-day work

    NJnewRN replied to Anonymous1369's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Good

  25. Have Job Interview Tomorrow?

    NJnewRN posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi Everyone, I live on the East coast and it's been very hard to find a job even with experience. I applied for a home care position a few months ago. I forgot about the position, but I received a...