mursesomeday

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1. Fall 2014 Mercy Hospital

   mursesomeday replied to Dubpgh's topic in Pennsylvania

   Definitely excited that they changed the curriculum to not only shorten the time but also remove some courses. Excited to get started!

2. Fall 2014 Mercy Hospital

   mursesomeday replied to Dubpgh's topic in Pennsylvania

   Yes I submitted application right after test results came in. Received acceptance letter Wednesday actually. Wish time would go faster!

3. Fall 2014 Mercy Hospital

   mursesomeday replied to Dubpgh's topic in Pennsylvania

   Took the PSB in October and looking to start at Mercy in Sept 2014. Can't wait.

4. Job Advice for a Pre-Nursing Student

   mursesomeday replied to littlepunjabi2008's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I agree with the above commentor for sure. I'm in the same boat. I was "displaced" earlier last year and am currently taking two prereqs before starting the program. I'm currently going through the interviewing process to be a nursing assistant at...

5. Am I too old to start a new career in nursing?

   mursesomeday replied to tr1216's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I wish you all the luck in the world. I'm 33 and will be making the leap myself. I would think that having a background in HR would definitely help you in general as far as dealing with people. Like you, my previous education and career have nothi...

6. Other PCT/CNA opportunities in Pittsburgh?

   mursesomeday replied to momokombat's topic in Pennsylvania

   I'm curious about the misunderstanding as well. I'm going through the process right now. Are all UPMC facilities out for you or just hospitals? Their LTC facilities are always looking for people. I know the hospital NA programs are just that, NA ...

7. Switching majors to nursing & EXTREMELY nervous!

   mursesomeday replied to PRWeav's topic in Pennsylvania

   I'm right there with you in terms of being extremely nervous. I have a BS in Communications and an MA in Journalism. So both of those areas have nothing to do with the nursing/science classes at all. And quite frankly, those areas are more subject...

8. Help! I need some advice about a PCT/CNA interview! Please!

   mursesomeday replied to TaraAnn91's topic in CNA/MA

   I can only speak from my experience, which was just a few weeks ago. The interview started out with a number of "standard" questions that you would be asked at any entry level job interview. Things such as, "How do you handle a fast-paced work envi...