notnursezelda

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  1. NJCU ABSN current students or graduates?

    HEY! I just got accepted into the ABSN program at NJCU for this fall! And I'm super excited and freaked out all at the same time. I know its suppose to be super competitive and rigours, since its just 12 months long! Are there any recent graduates o...
  2. Seton Hall Nursing - Advice?

    Hey I am looking at the Seton Hall Nursing program, the 2 year one at South Orange. Does anyone have any advice about the program and how it is set up? I have heard in the past seton hall wasnt that great with the administration, and i know tuition i...
  3. How to follow up after applying for a job online?

    Contact human resources, they usually direct you to a recruiter
  4. Career advancement?

    also interested in finding out :)
  5. So I was looking at starting salaries and found an old thread from 2009 with outdated information , I'm trying to figure out some of the recent statistics. I know Lehigh Valley Health Network is $25.50 with shift differential depending on weekend or ...
  6. Knows nothing about nursing, seeking help

    Look for schools with a high pass rate for nclex (90%+).... visit each school, get a feel for the environment, possibly shadow a nurse too, and not just in one speciality, try different ones because one is really different in the day to day respons...
  7. nursing or computer science ?

    Computer science, there is more opportunities plus with experience you can make 100k+ easy depending on the area and if your willing to work contracts as opposed to full time positions Then you can work in Healthcare too
  8. Very stressed (2.5 years into it) - please help

    You have the right to not work in a toxic environment. Report them and find a better place or different unit.
  9. MedSpa Ex-Boss Wants Me Back After I Graduate

    Why would their licenses be under review?
  10. NO flashcards--use quizlett

    That's great and all, but be careful. It's not 100%reliable since other people are making the material and it may not match what you were taught
  11. Benefits of becoming a CNA before Nursing School??

    Have you checked with local hospitals? Usually they train too so you shouldn't have to pay put of pocket.
  12. Taking a Year Off? Did not pass TEAS.

    How did you previously study?
  13. Why or why not CRNA?

    Not all Hospitals hire ADNs ... there is a big shift toward bsn as the standard
  14. Nursing Vs. Teaching

    Why not continue nursing and then become a nurse educator? I'm not sure how much bedside time you would have to put in, but it's a good way of combining the two. Plus nurse educators are in serious demand, salary isn't the best but job security is th...
  15. Why or why not CRNA?

    It's not engineering per say, you get a computer science degree, 4 years, and can apply for this position or many like it. Comp science majors usually get jobs faster and at a better salary compared to other people
  16. how to stay warm in the OR?

    The cold never bothered me anyway *runs away*
  17. Differences in US nursing vs the rest of the world

    I know in some parts of South Asia, Pakistan/India, nursing isn't exactly as it is in the states. Most often there is a lack of support for women to go into this profession - mainly because it's considered a "lowly" job, its not considered a profess...
  18. Ecmo tech?
  19. Should I even bother???

    Yes it's true for some states, while others are hiring. Look into your area, surrounding cities, or wherever you plan to live afterwards
  20. Main Line Health

    ive been doing a bit of research, and some of the older threads make it sound like its difficult to get hired, even through the nurse residency program, is that just because of connections or are they super picky?
  21. Main Line Health

    Anyone have experience working at these facilities? They have magnet status and nurse residency programs which looks great. How is their l/d and pediatric units? Are they accepting new grads? I'm hoping to start there (or anywhere lol ) once I gradua...
  22. Anyone recently apply and get hired? What's their interview process like? How difficult is it to get hired? Is it super competitive or are they looking for something specific with their applicants?
  23. Main Line Health

    thank you for the feedback! i will definitely take a look into the new grad program :)
  24. Starting Salaries for New Nurses in Philly

    thank you! I was looking them, and they seem pretty decent with magnet status and nurse residency programs, so two major tick marks already
  25. Any nurses from University of Penn Hospital here?

    Any idea when students should I start applying? I don't have a connection and I won't have my license until the summer.