Please help I'm confused !!!

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hello !!! i am relocating to the new jersey area sometime in the summer. i wanted some advice on regards to schools. i am currently in nursing school in boston and i was checking out holy name for a nursing degree. i read that what they offer is a diploma with an associate's degree in science. would i be hired anywhere with a diploma? i was also thinking of going for an lpn license first. can some one give some advice? also i work in a hospital as a medical assistant/ scrub tech in a labor and delivery unit does any one know of any positions for a medical assistant? does anyone know the pay rate for a medical assistant in the new jersey area?

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I wrote this hoping to get some feedback. Please someone read this and tell me what ya think

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If you are already in an actual nursing program, don't move. You are going to find it hard to transfer what you do have completed, most will make you start over from the beginning. Adn you start the wait process all over again.

Best advice, finish up where you are, then move.

p.s. I am a Diploma RN and have never, ever had a problem finding a job.

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Hi Lamorena,

It's my understanding that the only difference between the associates degree and diploma programs at Holy Name is one course. Also note that Holy Name will only allow you to transfer 9 credits from another institution. The associates degree is not in nursing, but Health Sciences.

Holy Name is a great nursing school, but make sure you do your homework and determine if it's the right fit for you.

Hope this info helps,

espikey :)

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How many semesters have you spent at your current nursing program? How many credits ?? It is pretty hard to get into most of the nursing schools in New Jersey...some wait lists are 2-3 years long.

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Hello and thank you for responding.. I am in my second year of nursing school and I hate the school. I for now was willing to transfer schools and try again.

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Will they take any sciences? If they let me transfer my sciences then I don't mind startin over

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It is up to the school on an individual basis. But be aware that you are going to face about a two year wait again. Is that really worth it to you?

Especially if you are already in a program.

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I do not think there is a waiting list for Holy Name. Check out their web site and compare the courses they require to the courses you have already completed.

Good luck,

espikey :)

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thank you for the response I will give them a call and find out if they have a long waiting list.

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