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jss1985 ASN, RN

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  1. NCC Spring 2021 NASSAU COMMUNITY COLLEGE

    jss1985 replied to Goalhunter's topic in School, College Programs

    Wow 3 times. Just curious what score did u get the first 2 times? This was my 2nd time. First one I got 67 (boo), the individual subject grades were good but science was under 58.7(what ncc wants)....

  2. NCC Spring 2021 NASSAU COMMUNITY COLLEGE

    jss1985 replied to Goalhunter's topic in School, College Programs

    I'm applying for the day program in Spring 2021. Are my stats good? I just took the TEAS today. TEAS = 72.7% (not too happy about the overall score, but I'm glad the individual subject scores...

  3. Question for BMCC graduates (and current students in their RN program)... What grades did you get for A&P 1 and 2?

    jss1985 posted a topic in School, College Programs

    Just curious. Because I'm currently doing A&P 1 (aka BIO 425) right now and I'm kinda concerned about what if I don't get an A in this particular class. The required pre reqs for them are BIO 425,...

  4. Question for BMCC students

    jss1985 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just curious. Because I'm applying for Spring 2021 and am currently doing A&P 1 (aka BIO 425) right now and I'm kinda concerned about what if I don't get an A in this particular class. The...

  5. PCT... Seeking advice about switching from Psych to Medical ER setting

    jss1985 posted a topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I've been in this field for 11 years, I started as an EMT and then I became a PCT for an inpatient psych unit. I work 8 hour shifts, 5 days a week, 4-12. Union job. Right now i make $49k per year. I...

  6. A&P 1 question for BMCC students or grads

    jss1985 posted a topic in New York Nursing

    I'm currently taking CHE 121 at BMCC. I am planning to take A&P 1 (BIO 425) over 7 week Summer session. Mind you I've taken both A&Ps before, but I am retaking them because its been 5 years...

  7. Seeking advice about switching from Psych to Medical ER or ICU settings

    jss1985 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I actually posted this in the PCT forum last fall but got zero responses, so just trying my luck here. I've been in this field for 11 years, I started as an EMT and then I became a PCT for an...

  8. Seeking advice about switching from Psych to Medical ER or ICU settings

    jss1985 replied to jss1985's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thanks. Can you comment on the difficulty of working in ICU as a PCT/CNA? I keep hearing horror stories about it. And this hospital is paying top dollar $57k for ICU techs. I dont know if that dollar...

  9. Seeking advice: Choosing LPN program vs. ADN program in NYC

    jss1985 posted a topic in New York Nursing

    Hi im trying to see what would be the best option. Im looking at the following schools: ADN: BMCC or Montefiore SON. For both, i would need to retake A&P 1 and 2 plus chemistry then take their...

  10. Advice needed about changing majors... I feel like I've made a mistake

    jss1985 posted a topic in General Students

    Im 34 with a family. I've been on healthcare for 11 years. Im currently a Med Assistant. My employer provides tuition assistance, but only for *one* degree. I was pursuing nursing initially and i was...

  11. Advice needed about changing majors... I feel like I've made a mistake

    jss1985 replied to jss1985's topic in General Students

    Thanks. Is HIM really oversaturated? I tried searching on indeed for Health info mgmt and some related titles, results for my city varied between 50-175 results. Of course this is without filtering...

  12. Advice needed about changing majors... I feel like I've made a mistake

    jss1985 replied to jss1985's topic in General Students

    I just thought I'd update this. So i am pretty certain, 95%, on finishing my BA in Accounting as a "back up" and then either 1) ASN then ASN-BSN or 2) Accelerated BSN. #1 is the least complicated due...

  13. Advice needed about changing majors... I feel like I've made a mistake

    jss1985 replied to jss1985's topic in General Students

    But should i be concerned with not being eligible for financial aid or tuition assistance for nursing if i finish accounting

  14. Any advice if your boss (an RN manager) isn't willing to work with your school schedule?

    jss1985 posted a topic in General Students

    I'm trying to see if I can get into either an ASN or LPN program here in NYC, for Spring. I am a patient care associate at a hospital and we are part of a union. Both of these ASN and LPN programs are...

  15. Advice needed about changing majors... I feel like I've made a mistake

    jss1985 replied to jss1985's topic in General Students

    To answer your question, i like certain things about both of them, but i feel like I'm leaning toward RN a little more. My accounting degree would be done by June 2020. 5 classes left (2 in...

  16. Advice needed about changing majors... I feel like I've made a mistake

    jss1985 replied to jss1985's topic in General Students

    Thanks. Yeah i already have most of the GE credits. All im missing is the Chemistry. If i go to ADN school i have to retake only A&P 1 and 2 cuz they expire soon, which i dont mind. The science...

  17. Advice needed about changing majors... I feel like I've made a mistake

    jss1985 replied to jss1985's topic in General Students

    Roger that. Yes im currently eligible for pell. However my job/union has been covering 6 credits for me every semester. So my first degree (be it accounting or nursing) will end up being free (pretty...

  18. Advice needed about changing majors... I feel like I've made a mistake

    jss1985 replied to jss1985's topic in General Students

    I hear what you're saying. I had looked into other healthcare specialties before deciding to go the accounting route. Namely respiratory therapy and occupational therapy. RRT has 3 schools in my area:...

  19. Advice needed about changing majors... I feel like I've made a mistake

    jss1985 replied to jss1985's topic in General Students

    Im in NYC. I've seen a ton of RN openings on indeed. I've also checked individual hospital career sites and RN is the one thing i see an abundace of. Two years ago, my coworker (also a med assistant)...

  20. Advice needed about changing majors... I feel like I've made a mistake

    jss1985 replied to jss1985's topic in General Students

    But the thing is my background is already in healthcare. I have 11 years experience. I started as an EMT and am currently a medical assistant. I can easily imagine that being a "no experience" problem...

  21. Advice needed about changing majors... I feel like I've made a mistake

    jss1985 replied to jss1985's topic in General Students

    On a side note, everyone.... I just received my 2nd post-phone interview rejection email for an accounting internship in the past 2 weeks now. First one was with a major airline company and this one...

  22. Advice needed about changing majors... I feel like I've made a mistake

    jss1985 replied to jss1985's topic in General Students

    That was my first concern, whether finishing vs. Dropping accounting would be the best use of my time. I guess part of me would feel like a dumbass or stupid for switching majors back to nursing...

  23. Advice needed about changing majors... I feel like I've made a mistake

    jss1985 replied to jss1985's topic in General Students

    Congrats! I took Gen Chem in a huge auditorium with 200-300 people as well at my school. But i also took micro at the same school one semester prior to that and got an A. But then again, there's no...

  24. Advice needed about changing majors... I feel like I've made a mistake

    jss1985 replied to jss1985's topic in General Students

    Good point. I can definitely do that. That also works out well if i go the LPN route. Because, accounting will be done in June and LPN starts september and is only 11 months. Regarding chemistry, this...

  25. Advice needed about changing majors... I feel like I've made a mistake

    jss1985 replied to jss1985's topic in General Students

    Nurse Kelsey, you put a smile on my face ? lol. But what should i do in regards to the accounting degree? Im one semester away from graduating in June 2020. Its not coming out of my pocket or anything...