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  1. where are the jobs for new nurses?

    decartes replied to kimber3ks's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Try Bayshore Community Health Services. They have a hospital in Central NJ and are boasting of their new grad programs in different areas of nursing. Check them

  2. Bachelor Degree for nursing is a must???

    decartes replied to eyesonme's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I don't know about the RN license becoming a LPN license but from what I understand, all NY state nurses are required to achieve their BSN's within 10 years or else lose their ability to renew. Maybe...

  3. Charting Bloopers

    decartes replied to AHarri66's topic in Nursing Humor

    I heard of someone charting "pt. had CXR of the right

  4. NY hospitals with excellent Nursing Benefits?

    decartes replied to amy0123's topic in New York Nursing

    I don't know about the MTA discounts but from what I've seen, many NY hospitals have great benefits in terms of paid time off, 401K/403B's, educational reimbursements, health benefits, etc. I...

  5. Any ACTUAL Second Degree BSN/RN's?

    decartes replied to buddhak0n's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    If I were making $200K+/yr, I wouldn't consider anything else but

  6. Nursing Sch. in NJ that can get to from NY via public transportation

    decartes replied to Free Spirit 1's topic in New York Nursing

    UMDNJ Newark is an accelerated BSN program. It's a PATH train ride from the city to Newark Penn Station and then a free UMDNJ shuttle to

  7. You Guys Are Great

    decartes replied to gt4everpn's topic in Men in Nursing

    I used to want to be an MD because of MD shows like Doogie Howser, ER, House, etc. Eventually I learned that most of the manly stuff I saw the MD's doing on those shows were actually the things that...

  8. ATI NCLEX Review?

    decartes replied to Montessori Mommy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I found it useful. It's good to know where your weaknesses are and therfore work on them before the BIG

  9. Need some encouragement

    decartes replied to KayceeLeeRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You can always try a different facility. Maybe some break in new nurses better than

  10. Job for a student

    decartes replied to hansen32's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Are you seeking employment as a new grad nurse??? At the Teaneck career fair, the Holy Name recruiters were very pleasant. However, I have heard about the rudeness/nastiness of the nurses in Holy...

  11. Nursing school, setting you up for failure???

    decartes replied to kstec's topic in General Students

    Research supports that the "upper level" nursing degrees results in reduced patient mortality. I'm sure that the degree and associates prepared nurse is just as effective but that's what the research...

  12. thoughts on the Accelorated BSN program..

    decartes replied to Gannon1qb's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In my opinion, part time during the weekends at most. It is a lot of material to cram and the group projects will need time outside lecture and lab time. It wouldn't be fair to the others in your...

  13. Help! Nclex problems...need info review course

    decartes replied to lvnnurse2b's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    No...but I've owned a few pairs of his shoes

  14. Shifts - do new nurses have a choice?

    decartes replied to firstyearRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Jess! I have heard so much about the new grad program in this hospital but I must admit that it's a bit far...not to mention the traffic. However, I am hoping that it will properly break me...

  15. What would you do?

    decartes replied to IsseyM's topic in Operating Room

    No problem! Just trying to help others stay on the positive route. When you really think about it, the positives are usually more siginificant than the

  16. thoughts on the Accelorated BSN program..

    decartes replied to Gannon1qb's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am graduating from an ABSN program in May. If you're enjoying AP1 and 2 and motivated to becoming a nurse, I highly suggest going for it. It is intense but as long as you're motivated and enjoying...

  17. Shifts - do new nurses have a choice?

    decartes replied to firstyearRN's topic in General Nursing

    Opinions please: Is it worth traveling 25 miles one way to a facility that has a reputable new nurse preceptorship program over a more local place that pays better? The hours are 7P - 7A three...

  18. What would you do?

    decartes replied to IsseyM's topic in Operating Room

    I agree! It appears that they trust in your skills and are practically one of the regulars. Need I include that you are even more experienced with each

  19. Funny fake names for meds

    decartes replied to time4meRN's topic in General Nursing

    Micoxaphalen

  20. UMDNJ Accelerated program

    decartes replied to MiaNJ's topic in Nursing Career

    Because of the numerous tasks required from each class, the collection of classes each semester made the program VERY demanding. Because it is an accelerated program, EXPECT no cake-walks. If only...

  21. UMDNJ Accelerated BSN Program

    decartes replied to 3Triages's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    The program IS competetive (>500 applications for about 50 seats). The program is not too well organized. I'd like to believe it's like that by design in order to prepare you for all the crap...

  22. Accelerated BSN

    decartes replied to saral_123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am in my final semester as well and I concur with all the above posts. I'm sure that either route will be challenging. I guess your decision should be based on how bad and how soon you want

  23. Accelerated program advice...

    decartes replied to erin1205's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you already have experience in the workforce, consider the program as your new full-time job (and then

  24. UMDNJ Accelerated program

    decartes replied to MiaNJ's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm actually in my fourth semester now. Thanks for the offer of advisement though. If you need advice, I'd be happy to offer some. Good luck with this

  25. good grades vs. competent nurse

    decartes replied to natrgrrl's topic in General Nursing

    I think all of the above applies in making a competent nurse. Nursing is apparently both a science and an art. Having good grades (accomplished honestly) might indicate that the science part is well...