hiddenjoules

hiddenjoules has 5 years experience.

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1. UCONN CEIN 2016

   hiddenjoules replied to RN2BCamm's topic in Connecticut

   Thanks for setting up this thread as I am also in the same boat and planning to apply for the 2016 cohort. To those who have applied and gotten accepted into the program -- when did you have your Bachelor's Degree? I will finish my undergrad official...

2. Do you enjoy being a PCT

   hiddenjoules replied to cdsavannah59's topic in Technicians

   I am a PCT in an Emergency Department. I love my job, especially the unpredictability and variety of patients/cases. If I ever have a "rough day", I find comfort in that no two days are the same! :-)

3. Getting a Job as an ER Tech

   hiddenjoules replied to DFWRNStudent's topic in Technicians

   Have you considered volunteering as an EMT-B? I know some ER jobs have specified "at least" a certain amount of months/years with patient care experience in the field, and it's a great way to get some hands on patient care as an EMT-B to add to a res...

4. Never get the job...

   hiddenjoules replied to ntvan07's topic in Technicians

   Persistence is key. I have my EMT-B, I'm also a Field Training Officer, my CNA, and training in EKG/Phlebotomy. I had no previous hospital experience, and at times I felt discouraged applying, but I didn't give up. I created a Microsoft Excel spreads...

5. Has anyone ever heard of or taken the HOBET?

   hiddenjoules replied to hiddenjoules's topic in Technicians

   I appreciate the response Smiley06! I'm taking it tomorrow morning and hoping it won't be too bad!

6. How many of you are in your 20's?

   hiddenjoules replied to kstrac13's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Great post! So many fascinating and inspiring stories! I'm 24. It took me almost 3 years going to school full-time and working to (finally) finish all of my nursing prerequisites on top of receiving a Liberal Arts and Sciences A.S. degree with honors...

7. Has anyone ever heard of or taken the HOBET?

   hiddenjoules posted a topic in Technicians

   Hello everyone! So I have to take an exam next week called the "HOBET" to be qualified for one of the PCT programs in my area. It means "Health Occupations Basic Entrance Test". An online source I found stated that it "measures a person’s ability to...

8. 2014 Applicants

   hiddenjoules replied to emergenceRN17's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Hi, I'm from Connecticut and I'll be applying to BSN programs (and one ADN program) that accept transfers, not limited to, but primarily in the northeast. This is my list so far, but I plan putting myself out there to more schools since it's really c...

9. BSN VS ABSN

   hiddenjoules replied to pickles123's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I agree with the previous posts from those above me -- if it applies to you (as I'm sure it does with most people) definitely speak to someone in the Financial Aid department. I'm in a similar situation, except I'm coming from a community college wi...

10. Pre-Cal or Finite Math

    hiddenjoules replied to ravenl20's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I took Pre-Calculus (Summer '12) and Statistics (Spring '13). I found Statistics to be more "helpful" when it came to being able to relate to nursing. Statistical applications can be used in any field as it is the "science of data collection and inte...

11. Question about what stethoscope to buy for nursing program?

    hiddenjoules replied to Mandy0728's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I started off with a Littmann Lightweight ($40). I thought it was a great first stethoscope for learning what to listen for. I never had any problems with it, in fact I still use it as my back up. After two years as an EMT, I found that I personally...

12. Feeling discouraged....

    hiddenjoules replied to Mrsgeel's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Hi Cassi, I'm also a fellow Connecticut pre-nursing student. I'm familiar with the CCC-NP application process and what they're looking for. I applied last winter for the Fall of 2013 and was wait-listed #7 out of 150 for Capitol's program. Though I w...

13. Decent job(s) for a student waiting to re-apply to nursing school?

    hiddenjoules replied to hiddenjoules's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Thanks fireman767! I'm going to look into pharmacy tech programs to possibly take this summer. That sounds perfect. Is your certification as a pharmacy technician good for any state? (I'm thinking in terms of EMS and state reciprocity haha).

14. Decent job(s) for a student waiting to re-apply to nursing school?

    hiddenjoules replied to hiddenjoules's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Apologies for the delayed response CowboyMedic -- that sounds like a great career, good luck with your program! I really appreciate all of the responses on this thread, thank you!

15. Volunteering.

    hiddenjoules replied to babelinglove33's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Fireman767, would you be able to tell me a little more about being a Cardiovascular Technician? Does the hospital train you for that position or do you have to go to school and acquire a degree? I've never heard of that job before, it sounds awesome.