JessiekRN

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  1. *vent*

    JessiekRN replied to Kiringat's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Can you speak to your NM? Let her know that it just isn't a good fit with your preceptor- sounds like you need a new one-

  2. Do Hospitals in New Jersey pay for schooling?

    JessiekRN replied to iceangelnnj's topic in General Nursing

    Hi! I start working for St. Barnabas in Livingston in September.. they give RN's $5,250/ year toward education. The courses taken have to be pre-approved and you have to work for a year before you are...

  3. Can an instructor do this???

    JessiekRN replied to tele jelly's topic in General Nursing

    It's been 4 months since I finished NS..thankfully..and while I wouldn't wish it on anyone, it's nice to know my program wasn't the only one that pulled this kind of nonsense. Some days it truly felt...

  4. Working full-time with a part time job??

    JessiekRN replied to JessiekRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Thank you so much. This definitely made things a little bit clearer! I am sorry if this is a very dumb question, but what do you mean by "contingent"? Is this the same as per diem? Thank you

  5. Working full-time with a part time job??

    JessiekRN posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi everyone! I have a question and am hoping for some input.. I just passed my boards July 15th and am starting my first job September 8th, on a med-surg floor at nights (7p-8a). I was talking to my...

  6. New Grad from ADN: Difficulty finding Work!

    JessiekRN replied to Mo_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I did NOT want to do nights either.. I have awful sleeping problems as it is and figured working nights would screw me up even more. But that seems to be all that's available to new grads around...

  7. CNA trying to hit me up for drugs.

    JessiekRN replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    So..let me understand.. this individual is most likely abusing drugs and potentially caring for dependent and vulnerable patients while in an altered state of mind..I'm sorry I realize this puts you...

  8. Interview HELP!!

    JessiekRN replied to Leebebebe's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You are welcome!! No problem!! Hope it helps.. good

  9. Accelerated BSN? Associates? HELP!

    JessiekRN replied to novanurse05's topic in General Nursing

    Hi!! I was in your exact position a few years ago. I ended up going for the Associate's for a few different reasons, the biggest being the cost of the ABSN tuition and that many of the ABSN programs...

  10. How Flexible Was Your Nursing School???

    JessiekRN replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in exact agreement with Kiringat.. I loved my program and many elements of it but the attitude was more or less that school is the first priority, far and above all else, and that if we couldn't...

  11. Interview HELP!!

    JessiekRN replied to Leebebebe's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi! Just had my first interview myself.. my boyfriend found these sites for me and they were really helpful: http://www.nursecareers.com/QuestionstoAnswer.html...

  12. Night shift survival?

    JessiekRN replied to SaraO'Hara's topic in General Nursing

    Hi! I also just passed my NCLEX and got my dream job at the hospital I've been wanting- the only part of the job I'm not looking forward to is that its nights- that was the only open position. I'm...

  13. how to register and what to do

    JessiekRN replied to rajotolentino's topic in General Nursing

    I live in New Jersey, so I'm not sure how it would work in another state, but I would guess that she will have to call her Board of Nursing and ask them how to proceed; most likely she will have to...

  14. Took NCLEX RN Tuesday, cut off @ 75 Q's

    JessiekRN replied to heaverboo's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations!! I take it July 15th and I just want it over with

  15. Passaic County Community College

    JessiekRN replied to denise0815's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Just wanted to clarify.. 2 years ago when I applied the only actual requirements for the application to the nursing program itself was scoring 50th percentile or above on the NET and passing Chemistry...

  16. Passaic Community College

    JessiekRN replied to espikey's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Hi to both of you!! Denise I posted a reply on the other thread before I realized you had written here too- hope that answers some of your questions, let me know what else I can help you with!...

  17. Passaic County Community College

    JessiekRN replied to denise0815's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Hi!! Don't apologize- I'm so glad I can help you out! I know how nervewracking it must be and how many questions you must have..Anyway here are my thoughts- make sure you have a copy of an official...

  18. Passaic County Community College

    JessiekRN replied to denise0815's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Hi! How are you? I just graduated PCCC's nursing program. It is a really strong program but very difficult- it takes a lot of committment and dedication. I did my pre-reqs at PCCC too and found them...

  19. Passaic Community College

    JessiekRN replied to espikey's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Hi.. it's funny cause I just noticed this post and realized I had posted almost exactly two years ago, when I was just about to start nursing school.. well, here it is two years later and I just...

  20. Cancer patient- hot/cold fluid restriction??

    JessiekRN replied to JessiekRN's topic in Oncology

    Thank you so much- this is really helpful and informative.. thank

  21. Cancer patient- hot/cold fluid restriction??

    JessiekRN posted a topic in Oncology

    Hi- I have a quick question, was hoping someone would know the answer- I'm a student, I start a new rotation on an oncology unit tomorrow. Last week, my group was oriented to the unit and noticed...

  22. looking foa a good nursing school

    JessiekRN replied to bunnyangge's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I know.. it can be an intimidating process.. but you'll get it done! And you'll be there before you know it, don't worry! Let me know if you have any questions.. Happy New Year to you

  23. looking foa a good nursing school

    JessiekRN replied to bunnyangge's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I took the exam three years ago and it consisted of math and English. I've heard since then thay they have started including science on the exam as well, but I'm not sure if there is any validity to...

  24. looking foa a good nursing school

    JessiekRN replied to bunnyangge's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Hi! If you're asking about Passaic County specifically, it's a two year (four semester) program, for the associate's degree. The only actual pre-reqs for entry to the rn program are: above a 50th...

  25. looking foa a good nursing school

    JessiekRN replied to bunnyangge's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Hi! I live in Clifton and am in my fourth and last semester at Passaic County. It's a very intense, but very strong program with 100 % NCLEX pass rate for I think the last 7 or 8 years, NLN...