NJ2013

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   Prioritizing in the Cath Lab

   NJ2013 replied to C4th L4b RN's topic in Cardiac

   couldn't have said any better. in addition to that, know your Doctors, and memorize their preferences. know where the supplies are, as well in keeping in mind what will they use next. For example, if they are doing a cath via radial artery, keep the exchange wire handy..
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   Cerner EMR? Tell me allll about it

   NJ2013 replied to KeeperMom's topic in Emergency

   cerner is what we use at our hospital. please keep in mind that there are different variations of it.. Cerner EMR is easy to navigate, easy to chart as long as your informatics dept tweak it.. It has different "bands" so you can customize to your specific liking.. its really a nice EMR. you'll be able to master within a few weeks.
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   Are the on-call requirements worth it for a job you love?

   NJ2013 replied to emilyaRN's topic in Cardiac

   I am exactly in the same position. I have been an ED nurse for 2 years and i loved it. Cath lab has always interested me as well for which i applied for. I just interviewed at my hospital, and to my surprise the pay increase is only $1/hr more than what I'm getting paid already, and they require 7 days/ month of on call. which was a bomber for me... I have talked to a few cath nurses, and they don't seem to bother by it... which makes my decision ever harder. they provide 30mins after a call, which also bothers me as I live 20-30 mins from the hospital, and feel as it may cutting close. Sorry to hijack your thread, but it seems as we are dealing with the same situation. would love to hear your decision, and thoughts from other RN who made transition, or have been in the cath love..
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   New grad. Torn between two..ER or med/surg?

   NJ2013 replied to Nurseresrey's topic in Emergency

   ER as sugested above, hopefully they have a good orientation program. My hospital has 14-17 weeks for new grads.. take advantage of that they have..
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   Salary question

   NJ2013 replied to dogluver14's topic in New Jersey

   1-2 years experience is about 33-35 x hr
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   License Number

   NJ2013 replied to Nursehellokitty's topic in New Jersey

   mine took 8 weeks after confirming the NCLEX. But just like the above the post, the number will be posted online and you'll get the actual license in the mail 1 week later.
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   St Barnabas interview

   NJ2013 replied to nur18's topic in New Jersey

   so, how did it go?
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   Trinitas Nursing School

   NJ2013 replied to lexabella's topic in New Jersey

   please see this post .. is there any anything in particular you would like to know? https://allnurses.com/new-jersey-nursing/union-county-college-917079.html#post7895777
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   Getting licensed at same time as Pa?

   NJ2013 replied to PaParamedic's topic in New Jersey

   it may take close to 8 weeks for initial license and about 6 weeks for endorsement.. I guess your choice depends on where are you planning to work ..PA or NJ
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    Trinitas school of nursing

    NJ2013 replied to babyann79's topic in New Jersey

    hi, it is very doable. I took nure 130 and bio 106 together and received B+ for both... 130 is more like a regular college class (once a weeK) there are 5 quizzes and 5 tests including the final.. use your time wisely and do not fell behind.
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    Where to go to next after LPN?

    NJ2013 replied to nic0lle's topic in New Jersey

    most lpn to rn programs are usually offered in brick and mortar schools..but if you plan on doing it online, make sure to check their accrediations.. you should start by looking into your local community colleges and hospitals to see if they offer bridge programs. you can also check the NJ nursing board for the list of accredited schools, and maybe go from there
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    What TIME of the day did the BON send your ATT

    NJ2013 replied to njnurseintraining's topic in New Jersey

    late evening for me. you should call them to make sure all paperwork was received.. in my particular case, the board claimed they never received my school completion letter, so i had to stop by the school and get a sealed copy and had to hand deliver to them..
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    trinitas school of nursing

    NJ2013 replied to gtreesa's topic in New Jersey

    as suggested above.. in addition, when taking notes from the book, use the power points as your guide.. make sure you understand what the questions is asking, know your content (symptoms, meds, rn interventions, etc), pay attention to the lecture, and take notes from it.. Do not procrastinate on your required readings. Practice math problems, those are given points and don't take them for granted.. also study for the quizzes, and try to get 100 for those As per the clinical site, it really depends what work for you. I know they offer trinitas, and overlook hospital.
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    How to run a Background Check on self?

    NJ2013 replied to nycmoon's topic in Criminal

    find out what agency your state uses for their background checks. often times, you can pay to get a personal copy..
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    ca nclex passer without snn

    NJ2013 replied to di_cnn's topic in New Jersey

    Excellent answer. There is no way around it..
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    New Jersey Vo-Tech Program vs. Community College Program

    NJ2013 replied to nursingirl14's topic in School Programs

    you would eventually want to be become an RN. that being said, go straight to get your RN. RN school won't be easy, and time management is very important..