jenn_rn_nj

jenn_rn_nj

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  1. Is it possible to get a job at CHOP?

    jenn_rn_nj replied to Ling07's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I would have to disagree with you on that one...my nurse recruiter was professional, timely, pleasant and very amicable. Actually, I have found this attitude and professionalism extends to their...

  2. Getting the first job--what's most important?

    jenn_rn_nj replied to 83studentnurse's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I have a BS in psychology & education and I chose the diploma route when I went back to nursing school because I wanted the clinical experience. I do not regret electing a diploma program. The...

  3. Question about soap.

    jenn_rn_nj replied to NANSNURSE's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    for those babies in an isolette still on humidity, we use gauze moistened with warmed, sterile water (the little enfamil sterile water bottles as they are easy to keep in the isolette and thus stay...

  4. Question for night-shifters

    jenn_rn_nj replied to JdNNurse2B's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    i have a blend of 3 in a row or a single day and 2 in a row...i tend to sleep in even on my off days, staying up until 3-4am and sleeping until 11ish...the morning of an "on" day, i stay up until 0600...

  5. Is it possible to get a job at CHOP?

    jenn_rn_nj replied to Ling07's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    hi all they use behavioral type interviewing (i think that style of questioning is popular in healthcare...my previous job used the same approach)...there are various websites that have sample...

  6. Let's introduce ourselves...

    jenn_rn_nj replied to pedi-RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    nother new grad joining the lot...my name is jenn and i'm working as a new grad in a nicu...started working in july and everyday is an adventure so far

  7. Classes and Part-Time employment

    jenn_rn_nj replied to Jag815's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    i think it all depends on how organized you are, how well you can prioritize and follow through with things and the type of studier you are...i was able to very successfully take two lab courses...

  8. Is it possible to get a job at CHOP?

    jenn_rn_nj replied to Ling07's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    seashore house is part of chop...you would still go through the chop application process / new hire

  9. Hi! Anyone know what TRAFFIC is like from south jersey to UPenn Hospital?

    jenn_rn_nj replied to lpjmmb's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    i commute from near great adventure to chop and i just finished an 8am-4pm stint for 2 weeks i was pleasantly suprised that the commute was not bad at all...i take 295s to walt whitman and i drive...

  10. Night shift and endurance training

    jenn_rn_nj replied to triRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    hello - was searching the forums for this exact subject...sorry to bring back an old thread but also a concern of mine...former triathlete and current runner that just graduated from nursing school...

  11. If you just passed the NCLEX-RN....

    jenn_rn_nj replied to neeniebean's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Saunders: 83-88 RN3500 & Lippincott: 78-82 Davis: 80-81 Meds Pub & Drexel question bank: 78-88 passed NCLEX in 75 but was also a strong student...i think the practice tests are a great way...

  12. Is it possible to get a job at CHOP?

    jenn_rn_nj replied to Ling07's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I think that pretty much sums it up...apply, then call about your resume...it will get forwarded to the appropriate recruiter who will in turn contact you and the process will begin from there...the...

  13. transcripts rejected

    jenn_rn_nj posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    hello - wasn't sure if i should post here or the gn / nclex forum but here goes... i graduated from a cooperative nursing program (diploma school linked with community college so i earn a diploma and...

  14. transcripts rejected

    jenn_rn_nj replied to jenn_rn_nj's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I was advised that my new transcripts would not "go to the bottom of the pile" so to speak but get forwarded on for review upon receipt since my file is already considered "active". Given that they...

  15. transcripts rejected

    jenn_rn_nj replied to jenn_rn_nj's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    thanks for the replies / suggestions...my school's registrar and i both phoned the BON and neither of us received a callback in over 48 hours...i got a little assertive / demanding today and i...

  16. How did you decide NICU is the right place?

    jenn_rn_nj replied to blindlittlebear's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Though I haven't started, yet, NICU is the only area that has ever had any appeal to me...my reasons are similar to Elizabells plus a few others: I would rather work with adults as a parent, not a...

  17. Chop

    jenn_rn_nj replied to GottaBeanRN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    when i interviewed, it was with 3 different people individually - HR, RN from the unit and nurse manager. not sure if this is the norm, though. my interview was behavioral - if you search the...

  18. Nurses/Nursing Students:What advice would you give someone starting Nursing School?

    jenn_rn_nj replied to missymarie26's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    hello...some thoughts understand the pathophysiology of the disease entities, don't just memorize them...when you study, think of the nursing process...what would I assess, what are possible nursing...

  19. Using the "Major 5" companies to study...?

    jenn_rn_nj replied to MikeyJ's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    our program faculty have advised us to use at least 3 different books to expose ourselves to different ways of asking questions and to help with preparation for nclex... i've used saunders (i find...

  20. CHOP vs. JEFF new grad Advice??

    jenn_rn_nj replied to thekewi's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    All of the staff nurses that I know are paid by the hour versus a salary for income. The hospital at which I currently work has PRN or per diem nurses that "fill in the gaps" in the schedule and...

  21. Hello and question

    jenn_rn_nj replied to HeatherTN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi and wow we have similar situations...i have a bs in psych and am currently about to finish my diploma nursing program and start as a new grad in the nicu. :) before i went back for the rn, i...

  22. CHOP vs. JEFF new grad Advice??

    jenn_rn_nj replied to thekewi's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    also to jesspedsrn...i know you aren't a new grad but i figured it would give you a comparison to how they pay new grads compared to other nearby facilities and then you may be able to figure out what...

  23. CHOP vs. JEFF new grad Advice??

    jenn_rn_nj replied to thekewi's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    i will be starting as a new grad at chop this summer and the information i received at my interview was a rate of $25.50 per hour...$2.50 shift diff weekday night, $4.50 shift diff weekend night....

  24. What was your job before you became a nurse?

    jenn_rn_nj replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    Neat thread so thought I'd chime in on what I did... vet tech / waitress (college jobs) day care worker inventory control for computer company (because working in daycare wasn't helping me save for...

  25. Wait time for Nclex result

    jenn_rn_nj replied to GodsPower's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I believe you can access your results online in 2