pookabeary replied to pookabeary's topic in New Jersey
All my books have arrived. I've been looking over the syllabus and working on memorizing the sheet they gave us at registration. I haven't ordered my clinical uniform yet, but I did buy a set of royal blue scrubs. The patch just has to be on the scru...
pookabeary replied to pookabeary's topic in New Jersey
Awesome! I just purchased all my textbooks today from Amazon. I cant wait to start- even though it sounds like it's going to be crazy studying 24/7. Still have to order my uniforms and stuff
@sweetlola648 I bought the ati book and another book called "ace the teas v". But, seriously the best thing I did was get on YouTube and watch these videos by tecmath. He makes it really easy to understand and I learned a lot if shortcuts. I only had...
It's one of the hardest jobs in the world, IMO. I have been a cna for 5 years with the plan to eventually go to school for RN. Most of the CNA's I know have worked at many different facilities. It is hard to find a good place to work. The best advic...
Like the above poster mentioned , most places have units dedicated to Alzhiemers/Dementia. I was just like you and after clinical time I knew that was where I wanted to be, so when I got my first job, I requested that floor. I have worked at a few pl...
pookabeary replied to JensMom520's topic in CNA/MA
In nj you can practice as a student nurse pretty much doing cna/pct work as someone n this thread already mentioned once you complete a certain module.The pay is from 10 to at the most 14 or 15 an hour (if you're lucky!). I have 5 years experience an...
pookabeary replied to TheCommuter's topic in CNA/MA
What is your job title? cna Where are you located? NJ What is your hourly wage? $12.00/hr. Are you paid shift differentials? $1.50 What shift(s) do you usually work? 1st (7-3) What is your current specialty? ALzheimer's dementia How many years...
pookabeary replied to Zambrano25's topic in New Jersey
Hi Zambrano25 and Jennifa514 Have either of you started at LTI yet? Any feedback on the school would be greatly appreciated! I am looking into enrolling and would to hear from some students who are currently in the program! Thx in advance!
pookabeary replied to LALA_MA2bLPN's topic in New Jersey
Hi LALA_MA2bLPN ! I am seriously looking at Lincoln Tech in Moorestown as well. I was taking classes at BCC but with all the pre reqs and the waiting list, I was looking at least 3 or more years to graduate! I am 38 years old and have 3 little kids a...
pookabeary replied to hollyhark's topic in Pre-Nursing
I am 36 years old and I have 3 kids and I am going back to school in the fall. I am just beginning because I have to take so many pre reqs and I am really worried too! I am a cna also but I don't plan on working while I go to school. Its going to be ...