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1. Pay rates for PCT/Care Partner?

   lav42788 replied to HeatherMax's topic in Virginia

   I just got a job as a care tech in Richmond, VA. The HR rep that I was speaking with said the pay ranged from 9-12 per/hr depending on experience. It depends on the hospital though I guess? Some care techs are responsible for more than others. I know...

2. J. Sargeant Reynolds RN Program 2012-2013

   lav42788 replied to aprincess's topic in Virginia

   Hi soulshine101 I just finished my first semester at JSR. It was very intense. I have two children and I don't work, I studied my tush off to make it through and it was a struggle. I think out of the 60 that got in by the end we had about 40 left. I ...

3. J. Sargeant Reynolds RN Program 2012-2013

   lav42788 replied to aprincess's topic in Virginia

   I've ordered all my books. I have my physical next week and am waiting on my immunization record to get here so I can take that to the DR office. I have to order the background check next week. Since I just got in last week I am now rushing to get ev...

4. J. Sargeant Reynolds RN Program 2012-2013

   lav42788 replied to aprincess's topic in Virginia

   I originally wanted section 2 based on the handout from orientation, but then they switched the clinical to Sat . So I picked section 6, but theres a conflict with NUR 226 06 lab time. ( it's been a little unorganized, but I guess that's to be expect...

5. J. Sargeant Reynolds RN Program 2012-2013

   lav42788 replied to aprincess's topic in Virginia

   Things have been good! i got into the program!! I wrote you to let you know! So excited to start as soon as they work the stuff out with this registration! I choose section 6. How about you?

6. J. Sargeant Reynolds RN Program 2012-2013

   lav42788 replied to aprincess's topic in Virginia

   I agree. Since you want to do GP learning every area is a must! You never know our clinical rotations may surprise us and change our minds. I've wanted to do neonatal since I was in high school. Then I got pregnant with my first son and had him at 2...

7. J. Sargeant Reynolds RN Program 2012-2013

   lav42788 replied to aprincess's topic in Virginia

   Yes!! Study groups are a MUST. I've been emailing every hospital to see if there are any potential NICU/PCN volunteer oppertunities. I know that that isn't typical because it's critical care, but I do have a few connections in the NICU since both of ...

8. J. Sargeant Reynolds RN Program 2012-2013

   lav42788 replied to aprincess's topic in Virginia

   Hey! It's been so nice to go through all of this with y'all. We need to keep in touch!! Aprincess- They 'make' you put a last name on facebook, but I just put my middle name in as my last that way if an not one can search for me using my full name. ...

9. Nursing Student Considering NICU

   lav42788 replied to Squarestate's topic in NICU

   Thank goodness I found this board. I am also a nursing student looking to pursue NICU. I was just wondering is there anything that I can do in school to help gear me to going into this field of nursing? Also when looking for a job in NICU would it al...

10. J. Sargeant Reynolds RN Program 2012-2013

    lav42788 replied to aprincess's topic in Virginia

    Ahhh I don't have Twitter. I made one a while back, but have no idea how to work it. I found the article on the press center. You have so many amazing accomplishments. You really are a wonder woman. So amazing! JSR is so lucky to have such a well-rou...

11. J. Sargeant Reynolds RN Program 2012-2013

    lav42788 replied to aprincess's topic in Virginia

    Yea, I know I shouldn't worry! I'll post if I hear anything! Thanks so much for keeping me posted :). If you want to facebook me I'm under Leigh Anne in Hanover, VA ( no last name, I try to keep it semi-private) That way you can put a name with a fa...

12. J. Sargeant Reynolds RN Program 2012-2013

    lav42788 replied to aprincess's topic in Virginia

    lol. Well your good connections have been so helpful to me! Thank you so much for keeping me updated on everything that you have heard! Since I have taken a lot of my classes through distance learning (because of my children) it's been hard to meet p...

13. J. Sargeant Reynolds RN Program 2012-2013

    lav42788 replied to aprincess's topic in Virginia

    Where do you get all this great info from? You seem to be really well connected!!

14. J. Sargeant Reynolds RN Program 2012-2013

    lav42788 replied to aprincess's topic in Virginia

    You really get the best information!! lol. So happy I commented on this thread and got in touch with you!! I really hope this means good things for me :) :) AHHH!

15. J. Sargeant Reynolds RN Program 2012-2013

    lav42788 replied to aprincess's topic in Virginia

    aprincess- CONGRATS! That's awesome! Best of luck to you at NVCC!