KatyCar

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1. Just accepted a peds job offer :) :)

   KatyCar replied to ForeverDreaming's topic in Pediatric

   I started in Peds 6 mo ago. First job. I would be interested as well

2. New Grad - BMT

   KatyCar replied to seasidesoul's topic in Oncology

   I'm a new grad working in GenPeds/BMT units so I don't have much to share at this point! Only 6months in so far. But very interested in following this thread and learning from others! My experience so far is that it has been tough watching kids go th...

3. Concordia Fall 2015 ABSN

   KatyCar replied to at27's topic in New York

   I graduated in cohort 5 (12/2013) from Concordia! I know there have probably been some changes since then (bigger class size, more technology/additions to sim lab) but I would highly recommend it!! I did the accelerated route and it was challenging b...

4. 2nd career, new nurse to med-surg and need help

   KatyCar replied to iowa27's topic in General Nursing

   I'm also a new nurse in my 2nd career! I've had many of the same feelings. I can tell you it does get better. I have 2 more shifts w my preceptor and then I'm on my own. I still feel like I have a million things to learn and I'm a bit scared to fly ...

5. Might get kicked out today!

   KatyCar replied to RNDREAMER4's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   @rndreamer4. Is there anyway to appeal the schools decision? I'm not familiar w the state or PN vs RN laws but it does seem a little extreme to be kicked out and not just written up or warned.

6. Concordia College - NY -2013

   KatyCar replied to rachwabb's topic in New York

   Wow, a lot of great questions! Let me do my best to answer them 1) I noticed that in 2012 only 33 students from Concordia sat for the NCLEX exam.... I have to say I don’t have the definitive answer to your question, but I will tell you what I ...

7. Concordia College - NY -2013

   KatyCar replied to rachwabb's topic in New York

   Hello members of Cohort 6! Like RachPapp I am also a student in cohort 5, so welcome toConcordia! I know you have a couple ofd ates in June where you will be on campus for a short orientation so we may meet many of you then. (I also have books I w...

8. Concordia College - NY -2013

   KatyCar replied to rachwabb's topic in New York

   Hello cohort #6 ! Congrats to all those who have been accepted, and for those still waiting, I hope you hear soon! I was just thinking of where I was 1 year ago and can't believe it! I had my interview around March 17th and heard back in less than ...

9. Concordia College NY - Fall 2012

   KatyCar replied to katemary's topic in New York

   I sent my deposit in!! yeeeah! it's starting to feel very real! But so far away! I wasn't sure if sharing that on the fb page would show to everyone and since I haven't told my job yet, I wanted to be safe and post it here instead! (someone told me...

10. Concordia College NY - Fall 2012

    KatyCar replied to katemary's topic in New York

    Congrats to all the new additions! Glad you found the envelope Colleen! Miss Mel - I did read the thread about Pace, and thought I would take it with a grain of salt, plus I really wanted to start in Sept. so kept it on my list. But I had put off...

11. Concordia College NY - Fall 2012

    KatyCar replied to katemary's topic in New York

    I'm in the same position Miss Mel - thought I would be sending in my PACE (NYC location) app this weekend, but the more I think about it I think why bother! I had such a great experience at Concordia the day I visited, and have read excellent things ...

12. Concordia College NY - Fall 2012

    KatyCar replied to katemary's topic in New York

    Congrats to you all! I just got my acceptance letter too! I was not even expecting anything for another couple weeks! I'm so excited!!! Where is everyone from? I'm in Queens and doing my last pre-req at LAGCC, so I'm accepted conditionally....pend...

13. NYC CNA's

    KatyCar replied to Serendipity, PCT's topic in CNA/MA

    I need a chill pill because I swear I am dreaming.. I remember this day.... seems like sooo long ago! I read and reread the NYS website... just wanted to see the words "YES YOU PASSED" but didn't! instead saw my cert # and an expiration date and i...

14. NYC CNA's

    KatyCar replied to Serendipity, PCT's topic in CNA/MA

    Congrats SerendipityWomYn!!!! I haven't been on this site in ages.... been very busy working!! So thought I would check in, and glad I did! You should PM me and we can chat about leads in Queens. I'm employed right now with 2 places... an LTC in...

15. NYC CNA's

    KatyCar replied to Serendipity, PCT's topic in CNA/MA

    Thanks Dedream!! I must be having the luck of the Irish today! I got a call from the place I interviewed last week and they want me to come in for orientation!! (no talk of pay... is this normal? I interviewed with the DON who is on vacation this w...