jaratarRN

jaratarRN specializes in Rehab, Orthopedic, Urogyn, Gyn.

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1. Brookdale Community College Nursing 2014

   jaratarRN replied to caremerc's topic in New Jersey

   Congrats! I just graduated in May, and it was ALOT of work, but you can do it if you put in the time and work hard! I worked full time and still managed almost all A's. My advice to you if you want to work in a hospital when you graduate, is to get a...

2. New LPN in ambulatory care, I'm doing the same job as the MA's.

   jaratarRN replied to Rivalicious's topic in Ambulatory

   I was in a similar situation, but on the other end, as a MA in a busy surgical practice. Myself and the other MA trained the RN, and resentments built up over the years. Being that we were there for a longer time and went above and beyond, the docs o...

3. Night shift and networking

   jaratarRN posted a topic in General Nursing

   I have been reading through the various posts on day vs nights for hours, but still have one question. First, let me give some background: I was just hired, as a new grad, onto a telemetry floor in a pretty big teaching hospital working nights (7p-7a...

4. Testing center doesn't know when they will send my results off...

   jaratarRN replied to wkate's topic in NCLEX

   I took mine today too, and had a similar issue. The internet was super slow at the testing center. One girl's test didn't even download and she had to leave and reschedule her test! I want to do the PVT trick, but mine still doesn't say delivery succ...

5. Serious Nursing Assistant Question

   jaratarRN replied to emschick's topic in New Jersey

   It all depends on what part of the state you are in. I took mine through Brookdale CC, where I am also going for my RN. The class was very good and I learned a lot. I don't have the link off hand, but the state dept. of health and senior services ha...

6. Training Reimbursement

   jaratarRN posted a topic in CNA/MA

   I have heard, and read on some websites, that in NJ, as a new CNA, if you are hired at a licensed LTC facility, the facility has to reimburse you for the cost of your training. Now I have been hired and working at a facility for about two months now....

7. Do you feel that you were adequetely trained??

   jaratarRN replied to greeniebean's topic in CNA/MA

   I am actually a trainee right now. I am a brand new CNA, so I was told I would be training for about a month before I am on my own. I just ended my 3rd week and I have had some wonderful CNA's who have trained me. The facility trains us on all the fl...

8. CNA Skill Test in NJ

   jaratarRN replied to jaratarRN's topic in CNA/MA

   Yeah, I know. Luckily its just me, no husband or kids yet. I figured its good experience while in nursing school. I will have to make do for a few years. It will be tough, but worth it.

9. CNA Skill Test in NJ

   jaratarRN replied to jaratarRN's topic in CNA/MA

   Starting out, brand new, you can make about $10-11/hour, plus any shift differentials.

10. Announce that you passed your CNA exam here!

    jaratarRN replied to jb2u's topic in CNA/MA

    I took my skills test a couple of weeks ago, got the results and finally got to take my written test yesterday (7/14/09) and I passed!! I have had a job lined up for a few weeks but I was just waiting on my certification. Now I can finally start my ...

11. CNA Skill Test in NJ

    jaratarRN replied to jaratarRN's topic in CNA/MA

    I actually still haven't started. I was waiting for my state exam, which I finally took and passed yesterday! I have my pre-employment physical tomorrow and I should start orientation in a couple of weeks. I will keep you posted! From what I have hea...

12. Best site for used textbooks?

    jaratarRN replied to Tryxie's topic in General Students

    What about for selling? Has anyone sold their books online? And if so, what is the best site? Do they charge listing fees or take a percentage of your sale? And have you been successful selling them quickly? I have purchased off amazon, but never sol...

13. What skills did YOU get at the CNA state exam?

    jaratarRN replied to emily_ganshert's topic in CNA/MA

    I am in NJ and I just had my test this past Friday. I had 1) Handwashing 2) Weight of Ambulatory Resident 3) ROM - Knee & Ankle 4) Cleans Upper or Lower Denture 5) Foot Care For me, foot care was the hardest because it was the most involved, but ...

14. Calling all Brookdale Community College Nursing Students!!!

    jaratarRN replied to TrinaCNA's topic in New Jersey

    I am actually going to the info session tomorrow too!

15. question for those of you who take melatonin

    jaratarRN replied to Charlotte205's topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone know if there are any side effects? My mom just stopped taking it because she was having some problems, but I think it was because she was taking it during day light hours (she goes to bed around 8) and she was taking it over an hour befo...