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  1. Meaning of your username?

    NJnewRN replied to Flightless Bird's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I'm from NJ and I was a new RN. I think that says it

  2. Least stressful nursing specialty

    NJnewRN replied to Svkd's topic in General Nursing

    For me it was radiation oncology, but there were a few times when it was stressful. For the most part I loved it. Teaching was fun as well. I had my moments, but it was super fun. Also being a hha...

  3. Disgusted to say this.. 4 misdemeanors before facing demons

    NJnewRN replied to Purple7892's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I sent you a pm. All the best to

  4. What do you want for Christmas?

    NJnewRN replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

    I have everything I could EVER want and need. I just want to be with the people I

  5. Great Salary But Sometimes I Wonder...

    NJnewRN replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    I wouldn't call our hard earned money "great" that's for six figures and up. Since I have to bleed for it. I make a good

  6. How do you cheer yourself after a bad day at work?

    NJnewRN replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Check my calendar to see if I have to return the next day and call out. Then, I basically make sure I spend the next day venting on Allnurses. Take myself out to a steak dinner and a movie. Then, I...

  7. Six weeks out - never been so happy

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

    Funny, this is how I felt after leaving home care. Know the feeling. My anxiety level was through the roof! I felt as if I was being tortured throughout the process. Good luck on your future...

  8. Homecare Advice

    NJnewRN posted a topic in Home Health

    So I have 3 yrs of med/ surg float experience. I worked on different tele unit, neuro, tried ICU, floated to ER for pts in holding, floated to Eating disorder unit, radiation oncology, orthopedics,...

  9. Its official! I am leaving nursing.........

    NJnewRN replied to Kashia's topic in General Nursing

    Finally, finally someone understands how I feel! I could just bawl my eyes out. Yes, there are somethings in healthcare that are down right wrong! It has nothing to do with age. I started at 24 and...

  10. NP: Still a nurse?

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

    Ha ha ha that's why it's called "Nurse Practitioner." Get it? There's Nurse in the title. Clearly, there is something going on in her head to make her want to separate herself from distinction or...

  11. What Is The Deal With All The Highly Educated & Professionals Becoming RNs?

    NJnewRN replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    mclennan nailed it on the head, but I wish I could tell those people not to do it! There is no shortage and it's a rough life. After 4 years of crazy, I'm on the verge of getting the heck out. Good...

  12. Where are you happy?

    NJnewRN replied to CaitlynRNBSN's topic in General Nursing

    I've tried many different things. The only thing I seem to like is radiation oncology which is an outpatient setting. It's where I've felt most happy as a

  13. Personality At Work vs. At Home

    NJnewRN replied to pinkiepieRN's topic in General Nursing

    Pretty much the same. Funny as ever. Making the patients, family, and friends laugh. I like everything neat and presentable. Sometimes, I'm not as meticulous about cleaning my apartment. But for the...

  14. The Hardest Job You Will Ever Love! - Nursing

    NJnewRN replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    Bare in mind I was a float med surg nurse. I didn't find it mentally difficult, but what I hated was all the running around. For example, I did ortho 7pm to 7am. All I did from 7:30 to 2pm is take the...

  15. Seeking feedback: NJ NP programs

    NJnewRN replied to ponderingNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Actually, UMDNJ leaves it up to the students to find their own preceptors. I looked in Felician College, but can't afford their

  16. Seeking feedback: NJ NP programs

    NJnewRN replied to ponderingNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thank you for the feedback I was seriously considering FDU, but I know nothing about them. What about UMDNJ. I heard there's a lot of disorganization with them. I applied there, but decided to hold...

  17. Cry for help: I don't think I can do this.

    NJnewRN replied to -MissTake-'s topic in General Students

    People on here make you feel hopeful. Let me tell you the truth. School is nothing compared to the real world. Nursing is rewarding, but it's a rough working life. If you are lucky you might land an...

  18. Long shifts = Higher levels of burnout

    NJnewRN replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    What really worked for me was switching to an 8 hour day. It doesn't always work for some people or just their preference level, but it just made more sense for my body. It really helped, but when all...

  19. Help deciding which school is best

    NJnewRN replied to Maymegan's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Not sure about those schools, but congrats on making this

  20. When did nursing caps go extinct in the wild?

    NJnewRN replied to RNperdiem's topic in General Nursing

    I have mine from graduation. It's very symbolic for me. I have it on my desk among my diploma and other nursing memorabilia. I never seen a nurse warring their hat excerpt on graduation

  21. It really annoys me when nurses say they are going to go to med school...

    NJnewRN replied to megank5183's topic in General Nursing

    First, I'm just chuckling. What is OP talking about??? (Flash your rage at me) but it ain't that hard. With a bsn you have to take the science pre-reqs & the MCAT. What's the big deal?...

  22. 2 semesters down at TWU (Texas Wesleyan) CRNA program, ask away!

    NJnewRN replied to SRNA1985's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Congrats! You are young and smart. All the best to

  23. FNP to PMHNP

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

    No. If you know that you want to work strictly with the psychiatric population, I would advice you to find a FPMHNP program. That way you can work with all different age groups. If you are having...

  24. Feeling like a job hopper!

    NJnewRN replied to Eleven011's topic in General Nursing

    It could go either way. You can use it to your advantage to show that you are flexible and a fast learner. The downside is that it shows instability. I had to justify over and over again to potential...

  25. Attitude Towards NP Students

    NJnewRN replied to Heart2015FNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I know the feeling. This weird insecure nurse I work with has been acting all crazy because she thinks I'm going to NP school. Another frenemy who I went to nursing school with was trying to psych me...