NJSassyCat

NJSassyCat ADN, BSN

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  1. Tips, tips, tips? :)

    NJSassyCat posted a topic in School

    Hi fellow nurses! I'm going to be a new school nurse at a public school starting this September. The only specialty I have is in med-surg and step down unit. No peds experience! I'm going...

  2. Newark Beth Israel NJ

    NJSassyCat replied to RNcharm's topic in General Nursing

    A few were hired straight out of nursing school. A few of us decided on a residency program. Which, by the way, I highly recommend. Usually residency programs teach you up to a year(some six months)...

  3. Newark Beth Israel NJ

    NJSassyCat replied to RNcharm's topic in General Nursing

    Well, for me - they were offering me in the mid 30’s. Im almost positive it was 35 for nights and didn’t have much experience. ? A few were offered in med-surg, telemetry/step-down units. Hope...

  4. How many people made it to the end of the program?

    NJSassyCat replied to Snatchedwig's topic in General Students

    ADN. We started with around 80 and graduated with 53. Not counting those that were in the LPN-bridge program (which was around

  5. New NCLEX Format

    NJSassyCat replied to NurseRNBSN81's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    When I took the exam in late August, I had 47 SATA questions (I tallied it on the white board they give us) and I was internally panicking all the way through. Luckily I passed as well and so did...

  6. Newark Beth Israel NJ

    NJSassyCat replied to RNcharm's topic in General Nursing

    I’m an old new grad and was also offered a position at another hospital for med-surg as well and while the pay is less, they do offer amazing training. It depends on the unit you’re in for Newark...

  7. Newark Beth Israel NJ

    NJSassyCat replied to RNcharm's topic in General Nursing

    Hi RNCharm, I recently was hired to Newark Beth, but declined the job. You will meet with HR and nurse manager at the unit you applied for. They will ask you the typical questions like: Why do you...

  8. Grades when you were in Nursing School

    NJSassyCat replied to poliwag48's topic in General Students

    I totally understand, OP. I, too, had to have 80 or better in nursing school to be able to pass onto the next nursing course. The first two semesters, I did pretty well. The last two -- Med-Surg II +...

  9. Thinking about relocating.

    NJSassyCat posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi everyone! ? So, after finally graduating and passing my NCLEX and taking two months off to spend time with my family... I started applying for jobs. It's so hard here in New Jersey to get an...

  10. RN with no work experience

    NJSassyCat posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone! I just graduated last June from nursing school and passed by NCLEX in September and after some time off due to family emergencies, I am finally applying to some jobs in NJ. My problem is...

  11. Thinking about relocating.

    NJSassyCat replied to NJSassyCat's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thank you so much Nursy. It's funny that you mentioned New Mexico. It's at the top of my list since I started thinking about relocation. I researched the area and it's almost exactly the type of...

  12. RN with no work experience

    NJSassyCat replied to NJSassyCat's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much for your kind words. ? This honestly helped me so

  13. New grad with no work experience

    NJSassyCat posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi everyone! I just graduated nursing school this June and plan on taking the NCLEX this July. I have a slight issue though -- I'm not confident I will receive a job offer because I do not have any...

  14. HCCC / CarePoint Health SON AS-RN Fall 2016

    NJSassyCat replied to lacerti's topic in School, College Programs

    It honestly depends. I'm going to my third semester at HCCC and the hours keep getting longer. For Fundamentals, I remember that it was 3 days per week -- Tuesday was lecture for 2 hours and Wednesday...

  15. Carepoint Health Fall 2016

    NJSassyCat replied to NJSassyCat's topic in School, College Programs

    No problem! You can ask me anything. :) The references, from what I heard, was supposed to be filled out with the accompanying application. However, you should call them and verify. Let me give you a...

  16. Carepoint Health Fall 2016

    NJSassyCat posted a topic in School, College Programs

    Hello everyone! :) So, I recently got accepted into Carepoint Health SON (formerly known as Christ Hospital) this upcoming Fall 2016. Even though it is a while away, I am nervous and excited! Mostly...

  17. Carepoint Health Fall 2016

    NJSassyCat replied to NJSassyCat's topic in School, College Programs

    Hello, I submitted it a bit too late and was put on the waitlist. I suggest you do submit everything in December. I was speaking to my nursing counseler the other day (to register for nursing 120)...

  18. Carepoint Health Fall 2016

    NJSassyCat replied to NJSassyCat's topic in School, College Programs

    Hi, My friend gave me her "The Success" series (Med-Surg/Fundemental version are pretty good) by Kathryn Cadenhead and I purchased The Incredibly Easy Med-Surg + Fluids & Electrolytes. Honestly,...

  19. Carepoint Health Fall 2016

    NJSassyCat replied to NJSassyCat's topic in School, College Programs

    Hey! It seems like everyone I speak to is doing the evening division. I'm doing day myself! Don't be too nervous. The professors are extremely helpful and studying is essential. Also, my friend who...

  20. HCCC / CarePoint Health SON AS-RN Fall 2016

    NJSassyCat replied to lacerti's topic in School, College Programs

    Hello! I'm so proud of you! I wish you the best in whatever you decide. Definitely consider the other schools that you applied to if they get back to you. I got accepted into NYU and William Patterson...

  21. Carepoint Application

    NJSassyCat replied to A-KhaeyBhy's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Hello, Thank you! No, it does not need to be typed. I believe everything is written out by hand -- personal essay, letters of recc.,

  22. HCCC / CarePoint Health SON AS-RN Fall 2016

    NJSassyCat replied to lacerti's topic in School, College Programs

    Hello Lacerti, I have applied to Carepoint Health ("Christ Hospital) last year, but was put on the wait-list. I was recently offered a seat for Fall 2016, Day Division. I, too, have had a problem...

  23. Carepoint Application

    NJSassyCat replied to A-KhaeyBhy's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Hello, I got accepted earlier last year (September 2015) to Carepoint, after being taken off the waitlist. Don't do what I did! I sent my application around early March 2015, took my test in April,...

  24. Carepoint Health Fall 2016

    NJSassyCat replied to NJSassyCat's topic in School, College Programs

    Hello! Sorry for the late reply! I am doing the day division. How about you? I have heard that it's a tough program, but not impossible. Study partners and tutoring are life

  25. Christ Hospital SON Fall 2015

    NJSassyCat replied to selectallthatapply's topic in School, College Programs

    There were quite a few people who are still waiting to hear back from Christ SON. You applied earlier on just like a few other people, but most apply around this time. :) I keep hearing from some of...