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  1. Any new grads work for Visiting Nurse Services of NY?

    MiaNJ replied to MiaNJ's topic in New York Nursing

    Congratulations on getting hired. It sounds like a great program. Do you know if they require nurses to be IV certiified, or do the provide training for

  2. How to solve the shortage of new grad jobs?

    MiaNJ replied to BonnieSc's topic in General Nursing

    Well it's a problem where I am located, in north NJ. I've applied to every single hospital within a 30mile+ radius, and had only 1 call back, and didn't get the job. I also know several other former...

  3. Still can't find a job, should I just volunteer?

    MiaNJ posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have been searching for a job for almost 6 mos now. I am beyond frustrated and running out of money. It seems that many hospitals in my area hire new grads in waves. I have applied to most...

  4. Still can't find a job, should I just volunteer?

    MiaNJ replied to MiaNJ's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I don't know if I would be able to relocate to Canada. It's a different country, and wouldn't I need a visa to work? Also, the NCLEX RN test we take here isn't valid for Canada, is it? I thought it...

  5. travel or staff nurse in first yr after school?

    MiaNJ replied to fcracing's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I don't think you'd be able to be a travel nurse as a new grad. Every ad I've seen for travel nurse says at least 1 year experience, preferably more. I would feel uncomfortable being a travel nurse if...

  6. I want to move to NYC after I graduate

    MiaNJ replied to myrose's topic in New York Nursing

    I live right next to NYC, in North NJ. I would love to live in Manhattan (I actually am used to city life, and don't mind taking suways, etc) but even for me w/o a child, it would be outrageously...

  7. GPA dilemma

    MiaNJ replied to cina23's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It depends on the school. Some will take lower than 3.0 if you have very good grades in your prereqs, which I think count more in many schools, since these are the core science courses. They also look...

  8. Feeling hopeless, can't find an entry level job

    MiaNJ replied to MiaNJ's topic in Nursing Career

    I know that the area where I'm in it's more difficult than some other areas. I'm willing to travel 25-30 miles, but 100 miles is too much. I also have family which I don't want to be too far from....

  9. Feeling hopeless, can't find an entry level job

    MiaNJ posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I graduated with a BSN last summer, but due to an immediate family illness (cancer), I could not work right away. I passed the NCLEX, and have been looking for an entry level job for over 3 months...

  10. ATI testing NCLEX indicator?

    MiaNJ replied to BabySweetpea's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It's a predictor, but not very similar to NCLEX, especially not the latest test formats. NCLEX has alot of 'select all that apply' questions now, and priority questions. Also fill in the blank math...

  11. Feeling hopeless, can't find an entry level job

    MiaNJ replied to MiaNJ's topic in Nursing Career

    You are in CA? I thought there were more opportunties there. But maybe it depends on the county. At least you were able to land a home nursing job. But do you think it's not allowing you to learn...

  12. Still can't find a job, should I just volunteer?

    MiaNJ replied to MiaNJ's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks, I will be calling all the hospitals again. I've tried most of them at least twice now. It has a been a frustrating ordeal. I've even written cover letters. But I don't have any medical...

  13. Nursing Home for New RN?

    MiaNJ replied to egipitian's topic in First Year After Licensure

    There is a shortage, but it seems I'm reading alot both on this site and others that the shortage is mostly for Experienced nurses, NOT new grad nurses. I guess it depends on where you live. I'm in...

  14. Still can't find a job, should I just volunteer?

    MiaNJ replied to MiaNJ's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think one main problem is that I've heard many hospitals in my area hire new grads during certain periods, where they can do orientations and hire preceptors. I got started searching for a job...

  15. start rate for bsn rn in north jersey

    MiaNJ replied to browneyed9127's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Have you applied to hospitals? I have always heard it's better to work in a hospital setting rather than a nursing home, when you first start nursing. But if that's the only oppty you have now, it may...

  16. trouble finding job in NJ

    MiaNJ replied to jojo19's topic in First Year After Licensure

    No, it's not just you. I've also been searching for a new grad. job for a few months with no success. I'm starting to get frustrated and wondering if I will ever find a job. It does seem to be very...

  17. Feeling hopeless, can't find an entry level job

    MiaNJ replied to MiaNJ's topic in Nursing Career

    Thank you so much for the suggestions for the cover letter, and all your advice. I wish that my instructors had told me in school that it would be good to have recommendation letters. I didn't think...

  18. Feeling hopeless, can't find an entry level job

    MiaNJ replied to MiaNJ's topic in Nursing Career

    It seems shocking, but even some of my classmates told me it took them a while to find jobs, since I think there is a nursing shortage, but mostly for 'experienced' nurses, and not all hospitals have...

  19. Feeling hopeless, can't find an entry level job

    MiaNJ replied to MiaNJ's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks for the link. I'm in NJ. I didn't think about taking a refresher since to me last year seems so recent, and I still remember alot of skills. I thought refresher courses were for people who had...

  20. UMDNJ Accelerated program

    MiaNJ posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi everyone, I'm new here and happy to have found this forum. I have applied to UMDNJ back in early May and still waiting to hear from them. I am hoping to get into the Accelerated BSN program for...

  21. recently graduated w/Accel. BSN, and worried/disappointed about not enough practice

    MiaNJ posted a topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I recently completed an Accelerated 2nd degree BSN program, and studying for NCLEX. I was in a conversation with some nurses/students who said that diploma or ADN nurses have the most clinical...

  22. Nursing Student HATES Nursing Assistant Job

    MiaNJ replied to PeachyERNurse's topic in General Students

    That may be a good idea for some, but I also know that many nursing students DO the job of a CNA during their clinicals, in addition to their nursing care. During my clinicals, we had to change beds,...

  23. ashamed and hopeless

    MiaNJ replied to amc7791's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks for the explanation. I was a bit worried that I would have to notify my nursing manager every time I took Percocet or some other strong drug. I have to take it at least 2-3 times a month since...

  24. ashamed and hopeless

    MiaNJ replied to amc7791's topic in Nursing Career

    Did you explain that you had taken Percocet for back pain? I just graduated nursing school, and not sure how this would work. If someone is taking narcotics to help them sleep due to pain or other...

  25. changing last name on RN license after marriage

    MiaNJ posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just wondering if any of you were hesitant or felt sad changing your last name when you got married. I mean, in terms of giving up the name you used while earning your hard earned nursing degree, and...