jersey1993

Latest Activity

1. 3 weeks in L&D and wanting out

   jersey1993 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   Hello all! I'm needing some advice! I recently transferred to L&D. I have almost 2 years med-surg experience. I liked my last job, but didn't feel super passionate about it. I'm 3 weeks into orientation. I am seriously considering talking to HR ...

2. St. Peter's University Hospital Internship

   jersey1993 replied to Abrillant12's topic in New Nurse

   I know Atlantic Health System and Saint Barnabas both offer a new grad program. JFK has a nurse residency program. I think Robertwood has some kind of new grad program for the OR, but not sure about other areas. Hope this is helpful :) When I gradua...

3. St. Peter's University Hospital Internship

   jersey1993 replied to Abrillant12's topic in New Nurse

   I have an internship on the surgical unit also! :) I failed the first time around. Review ACLS drugs and their uses. Look up dosages for major drugs and memorize them (I used my drug book, it was less confusing than the pharm textbook). Memorize gene...

4. St. Peter's University Hospital Internship

   jersey1993 replied to Abrillant12's topic in New Nurse

   Good luck! I just went with the first doses I saw in my drug guide. I did pretty well on that section

5. St. Peter's University Hospital Internship

   jersey1993 replied to Abrillant12's topic in New Nurse

   So, just like everyone else I passed the calculations portion and failed the pharm. The nurse educator went over it with me. I would look over the most common med from each category and learn it. Make sure your confident with drug and trade names and...

6. St. Peter's University Hospital Internship

   jersey1993 replied to Abrillant12's topic in New Nurse

   Me too! I take it Thursday. I've been reviewing powerpoints from school for the past week and am going to seriously study today and tomorrow. We'll see!

7. St. Peter's University Hospital Internship

   jersey1993 replied to Abrillant12's topic in New Nurse

   Hi all. I was just offered an internship last week. Not sure if this is helpful but I was told that new grads start at 30/hour without shift diff, weekend pay etc. Per diem pay is higher, starting at 40/hour. The recruiter told me that over 90% of in...