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  1. I start nursing school tomorrow and I'm having second thoughts...help!

    decartes replied to Rachelmm007's topic in General Students

    If it has been your dream job, absolutely go for it, always strive to do your best, be empathetic, collect clinical instructors to give you references and do whatever it takes to make you stand out to...

  2. Study Group Question - Do you think you know it?

    decartes replied to KAYBDT6's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Bleeding and or blood

  3. Study Group Question - Do you think you know it?

    decartes replied to KAYBDT6's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    guafenin, humidification,

  4. Question about Cardizem Drip...

    decartes replied to al7139's topic in Cardiac

    I agree with nightcrawler's post and your actions with titrating the drip off. In my facility, we slowly titrate the Cardizem to off when the afib rates are controlled or converted back to NSR. Of...

  5. help picking nursing school

    decartes replied to tuchiha's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    It's no so much the school that will make a good nurse, it's more the individual. No matter where you go, it's all up to you to make the best of your education and experience. Enjoy becoming what...

  6. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

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

    Diarrhea can potentially be inherited... if it runs down your jeans

  7. UMDNJ Fall 08, FDU Fall 08,SHU fall 08, NJCU Fall 08

    decartes replied to ggabri07's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I forgot to include that I was hoping to bring a positive light in all this disorganization and stress that it can serve a purpose for our future

  8. UMDNJ Fall 08, FDU Fall 08,SHU fall 08, NJCU Fall 08

    decartes replied to ggabri07's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I completely agree that nursing school (UMDNJ) should not be as crazy as it is. I'm an UMSNJ alumnus and currently a MSN student and am still a victim of the disorganization. In my previous post...

  9. How to communicate

    decartes replied to mlisk589's topic in General Nursing

    Conversing every second does not = excellent companionship. This might be a standard you set for yourself but remember that not all of your patients will like what you like. Enjoy the...

  10. Morristown Memorial Hospital

    decartes replied to laurenleigh012's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I don't know about your practicing invasive skills sans a license due to legal liability. I guess it will depend upon your preceptor. Just absorb as much as what's presented to you. If it's J1 SDU...

  11. Morristown Memorial Hospital

    decartes replied to laurenleigh012's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    You're very lucky to have such an opportunity. I work on that floor and the RN's there are very supportive and knowledgeable. You're going to have a great

  12. UMDNJ Fall 08, FDU Fall 08,SHU fall 08, NJCU Fall 08

    decartes replied to ggabri07's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Clinical Nurse Leader =

  13. UMDNJ Fall 08, FDU Fall 08,SHU fall 08, NJCU Fall 08

    decartes replied to ggabri07's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I graduated from UMDNJ in May 2007 and I agree that it was not as organized as I would have liked or expected it to be. HOWEVER, that is nothing compared to your future career as a nurse, especially...

  14. Best Shoes

    decartes replied to Serlait's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    The ugly Crocs works best for

  15. 4.0 GPA people, HOW can you do this?!!!

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

    How? I enjoyed the

  16. waiting list for Trinitas Hospital School of Nursing / Newark area nursing schools?

    decartes replied to rhp123's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    If you're studying and retaining the info well, look into you test taking strategy. Read the question and try to come up with the answer on your own before looking at ALL the choices. Make your...

  17. Anesthetist or Physicians Assistant?

    decartes replied to Future-nurse's topic in General Nursing

    The real question lies in why you would want to do

  18. Morristown Memorial Hospital

    decartes replied to laurenleigh012's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Many of my cohorts along with myself believe that the Kaplan Question Trainers played a huge role in our passing t he NCLEX. You might want to look into that along with reading the Kaplan Strategies...

  19. Morristown Memorial Hospital

    decartes replied to laurenleigh012's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I suggest that you well prepare yourself for the

  20. vasovagal response????

    decartes replied to newtelenurse's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like

  21. A majority of Americans would tolerate higher taxes to help pay for universal health

    decartes replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    interesting

  22. Any NJ hospital hire new BSN grads in the ICU/Critical Care?

    decartes replied to naz220's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    All of the above gives you an advantage over a brand new grad w/ absolutely no experience in healthcare. Make it known to the unit you'd like to work in that you'd like to start your career there and...

  23. A message to new grads: NEVER....

    decartes replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks!!!

  24. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

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

    Oh yes! This is what I meant. Sorry for the

  25. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

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

    I know for sure that the NJBON supports this movement but not much has been done to make it NJ law. I don't think it has even been presented to NJ legislature