I definitely understand your point of being unable to set reasonable boundaries and becoming too emotionally invested which does of course concern me. I also do not have any experience other than...
Thank you PsychGuy for your response. I read your replies to previous threads also and must say you have accomplished what many strive for in the advance nursing practice. I did look into the option...
Hi Everyone, I am in need of sound advice or personal opinions of anyone who is interested in sharing their experience and choices. I currently have 1.5 years of nursing experience (actively working...
Congrats on the new job! I am also a new grad nurse, 3 months in. With me I always have my stethoscope, 4 color pen, alcohol wipes, scissors, tape, saline flushes (you need them for everything), 2x2...
Congrats on passing the NCLEX !!! I feel as though nursing school only gives you the foundation to start your career. Hands on experience you receive during orientation is crucial in adding a little...
Northern NJ New Grad RN $33.65 base pay, $3 differential, $1.50 extra for weekends Rent depends on the area/city but the norm would be $1100-$1300 for a decent one bedroom apartment in a fairly nice...
Do not stress too much about it, you took the test, it is over and you will find out soon enough. I took the NCLEX in March and also had all 265 questions. Lots of SATA, EKGs, and more than enough...
-New Jersey -Graduated Dec. 2014, ABSN -NCLEX and license March 2015 -Had 2 interviews and 2 offers in April 2015 from a teaching hospital and rehab institute -Accepted offer from teaching hospital...
I also did a second degree accelerated BSN in 15 months. Anyone with a previous degree can apply if you also have all the prerequisites done. Working full time is probably not feasible but I worked...
I received my ATT about two months after pinning. Our official graduation date was 3 weeks after that which is when everything is sent out to the BON, so a little over one month after the official...
Hey baileyzt, I actually completed my ABSN at Rutgers (legacy of UMDNJ). I started looking for jobs after I received my license number which was at the end of March. I had two interviews and two...
I am also a new grad in NJ, passed NCLEX in March, and am excited to state that I will begin orientation in a well known hospital in 11 days!!! It is definitely possible by being determined and...
First day of class today. Pathophysiology, Foundations, and Health Informatics. Lots and lots of information, dove right into the chapters, and lots of reading to do. I am in a 15 month ABSN so it is...