pixieshmoo

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1. Surgical Techs/OR Techs in New Jersey

   pixieshmoo replied to pixieshmoo's topic in General Nursing

   Well, I did it! I applied to a community college (a few mile drive, but it's accredited and worth it). I got accepted! Of course, I got accepted because right now I'm enrolled in the Assoc. in Science and general pre-requisites. I will have to app...

2. Surgical Techs/OR Techs in New Jersey

   pixieshmoo replied to pixieshmoo's topic in General Nursing

   I have one more question. Was the school you went to accredited? My problem is that near me, none of the schools are accredited by CAAHEP. There are two business schools right near me that offer the surgical tech course, but the few that are accre...

3. Surgical Techs/OR Techs in New Jersey

   pixieshmoo replied to pixieshmoo's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you so much!

4. Surgical Techs/OR Techs in New Jersey

   pixieshmoo posted a topic in General Nursing

   Anyone on here a Surgical Tech/OR Tech? Would you care to tell me how you like your work, the type of pay, the type of hours, etc.? In my route to becoming an RN, I think I may go this route first, as I'd like to start somewhere in healthcare and g...

5. Am I "too old" to change careers?!

   pixieshmoo replied to pixieshmoo's topic in General Nursing

   Just wanted to thank naturallystrawberry for going out of your way to join just to respond to my thread!!! I appreciate it and take comfort in knowing I am not the only one out there in this situation and also not the only one who wants more out of ...

6. Am I "too old" to change careers?!

   pixieshmoo replied to pixieshmoo's topic in General Nursing

   Oh LMAO! Thank you guys for your responses, they are all much appreciated!! Thank you for the laughs as well too. I am in the process of teaching my kids responsibility and how to help out around the house, the oldest already does a good job of ke...

7. Am I "too old" to change careers?!

   pixieshmoo replied to pixieshmoo's topic in General Nursing

   Ps. Are there any jobs I can get myself into in the hospital or doctor office field where I can at least get a foot in and then attend school? I want out of the legal field and don't know how to get into the medical field without going to school or...

8. Am I "too old" to change careers?!

   pixieshmoo posted a topic in General Nursing

   I have posted in the LPN/LVN section of this forum as well, but I'm still in search of as many opinions and as much information that I can gather. I ask if I'm "too old" not in the sense of age, as I know that numbers have little to do with what you...

9. In NJ and want to become a nurse...but totally confused!!

   pixieshmoo replied to pixieshmoo's topic in LPN/LVN

   Thank you and yes, I've researched on bls.gov.!! Actually, I printed out the whole rundown on RN's from their site lol. I'm still in awe about how many nurses are still NEEDED in the healthcare system, you wouldn't think there'd be such a "shortage...

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

    pixieshmoo replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    While I'm still researching schools and struggling with the whole Surgical Tech/LPN-RN thing and what to do, I am a legal secretary. I love the field of Law, however, I'm not in any exciting field. Defense litigation. We represent insurance compan...

11. Lpn...rn...surgical Tech...totally Confused

    pixieshmoo replied to pixieshmoo's topic in General Nursing

    WitchRN, What area are you from? I know here too, in NJ, LPNs are not as in demand. Well, I shouldn't say that. They are, but they're more for care facilities. Hospitals don't really hire them and when you look in the paper or online for jobs, th...

12. Lpn...rn...surgical Tech...totally Confused

    pixieshmoo posted a topic in General Nursing

    I started posting on here in the LPN section because ultimately my goal is/was to become an RN. However, I also heard that LPN is a route that I may want to consider first, as nursing school isn't always the easiest to get into. So I continued my i...

13. In NJ and want to become a nurse...but totally confused!!

    pixieshmoo replied to pixieshmoo's topic in LPN/LVN

    Pagandeva, You are a big help, thank you. Considering we're both in the same metro area I figure a lot of what you tell me probably applies to NJ as well. I'm quite shocked to read what you've typed however. I cannot believe that there is such a ...

14. LPN to RN

    pixieshmoo posted a topic in LPN/LVN

    I've noticed a lot of people on here talking about being an LPN and going for their RN online. How hard is that? Do many hospitals/doctors/facilities accept people who earn their degree online as opposed to physically going to school? What are the...

15. LPN salaries in New Jersey

    pixieshmoo replied to pixieshmoo's topic in LPN/LVN

    Ya know, I've been told that the salary difference between an RN with Associates and an RN with Bachelors is basically zip. Not much difference. However, obviously I was also told that having the bachelors really just opens up many more doors (whic...