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  1. My seven month journey in ICU has ended.

    NJnewRN replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    First, hugs for you! We on here are proud that you made it this far. You have nothing to be ashamed of. I have to say that you must have been reading my mind. I got into a really messed up ICU last...

  2. Reiki, Lamaze, CPR...What do you think?

    NJnewRN posted a topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    In the earlier part of this year I became reiki I and II certified. My plan was to have my own reiki practice, but I just wasn't sure if it would appeal to many people. I starting thinking becoming a...

  3. Reiki, Lamaze, CPR...What do you think?

    NJnewRN replied to NJnewRN's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    pmiles, Thank you so much for the encouragement. That is so wonderful that you have your own reiki practice. A big part of what has been holding me back is fear. Thank you for reminding of us what it...

  4. Reiki, Lamaze, CPR...What do you think?

    NJnewRN replied to NJnewRN's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Thank you so much for the tips. I really appreciate it. I have been advised to come up with a business plan before making any major decisions. These are great tips! Thank you

  5. Reiki, Lamaze, CPR...What do you think?

    NJnewRN replied to NJnewRN's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Thank you, thank you! That's why I love coming on here. Yes, I do love to teach. Thank you for all the great ideas. I guess I just did not realize that there is truly a market out there for the...

  6. Reiki, Lamaze, CPR...What do you think?

    NJnewRN replied to NJnewRN's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Passionflower, Thank you! That is exactly what I plan to do. I wanted to keep working part-time. Yes, you are right about developing a business plan. Thank

  7. New Grads, It is Possible!

    NJnewRN replied to owlRN01's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    My dear I know how you feel. I remember completing the last six weeks of the program and a nurse in my clinical group said, "It's like a elephant in the room and no one is willing to acknowledge it."...

  8. What was I thinking?

    NJnewRN replied to RanieRN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Ok, So I'm not 50, but I am really proud of you. I got my ADN three years ago and decided to go back for my BSN. What a challenge that was. I am almost done with the BSN and already applying for the...

  9. RNs: How much vacation time do you get?

    NJnewRN replied to SummitRN's topic in General Nursing

    There is a double edged sword to this, but the answer is as much as I want. I am an agency/per diem nurse. I go in between contracts or let the agency know when I'm going. 2012 has been a stressful...

  10. The University of Texas at Arlington

    NJnewRN replied to zoeyzoe's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    I know that this thread is old, but I wanted to chime in anyway. It seems like everything that everyone said is true about the program. For anyone applying in the future, they lost my transcripts...

  11. Why NP and not doctor?

    NJnewRN replied to Enigmatik's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    This topic has been talked about a lot. Please do a search in the search

  12. If you weren't a nurse, what would you have become?

    NJnewRN replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    I would have done interior designing. It is truly my passion. I love designing. I simply love working with color. They evoke so many emotions. Perhaps an architech, but I heard it's not a good time to...

  13. I confess...I'm a nurse who doesn't want to work in a hospital again

    NJnewRN replied to Marshall1's topic in General Nursing

    My dear, I feel your pain. The stress of working in the hospital caused me to go on medications. I got myself off the medications and I never went back to work on the floor. It's been 7 months and I...

  14. Rent or buy text???

    NJnewRN replied to Floridanurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Rent. Just takes up too much space. I would buy if it's cheap or I would anticipate using the book as a

  15. Acceptance into NP school with Bachelor's pending?

    NJnewRN replied to registeredin06's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Wow, I thought I had to finish my degree first. I will look into it.

  16. What can nurses do to be more happy in their career?

    NJnewRN replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Leave the profession.

  17. I don't think I want to do FNP anymore?

    NJnewRN replied to Jmallard's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    LDrnWNB, If you don't mind, where are you attending

  18. Hopeful Foreign BSN grad with Low GPA going to NP program

    NJnewRN replied to pennylane18's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    So you currently reside in NJ? Me too. Well, you could take the GRE's even though some schools don't require. I think it would help. You take a couple upper level MSN courses too. This proves that you...

  19. Lost my first nursing job... now how do I find another?

    NJnewRN replied to 071911's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    First, I wish I could give you a hug. Nursing is tough isn't it? Yup. Welcome. It's a cut throat world. I feel for you. I've seen instances where the nurses allow incompetent nurses to continue...

  20. How to choose ADN program

    NJnewRN replied to Rfrog's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Don't. Choose a bsn program instead. I don't know how old you are and where you live. In my part of the country they are slowly being phased out. It's more aggrevation later on to go back to do a rn...

  21. Is Nursing as Stressful as Nursing School?

    NJnewRN replied to imjustme123's topic in General Nursing

    For me it's a different kind of stress. I think it's more stressful on the floor. When I was in nursing school it was stressful for me because I knew that I had a lot riding on whether or not I...

  22. NPs Are You Happy?

    NJnewRN posted a topic in Advanced Practice

    So now I have been a nurse for 3 years. I am thinking aboutBecoming a Nurse Practitioner. I just want to find Out if the NP's out there are happy. Also, how is it differentFrom just being a RN....

  23. Letting the market determine whether I can go straight to PMHNP

    NJnewRN replied to priorities2's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Go for it. I wished I could have done that. I just ran out is steam. Now, I plan to go back. Why suffer on the

  24. CRNA back to RN, anyone?

    NJnewRN replied to something's missing's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Honestly, I'm just about ready to leave nursing. Either I get my masters or leave. The floor is brutal. Yes, try to cut back. Don't come back to the horrible

  25. think I might be depressed?

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

    You sound like me. I've been doing this for almost 3 years now. Sometimes I wonder how I ever made it this far. The truth is, nursing is stressful. We are constantly being pushed and have to sacrifice...