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jss1985 ASN, RN

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  1. Why aren't CNAs/PCTs qualified for Unit Clerk/Medical office jobs?

    jss1985 posted a topic in General Students

    I've been trying to assist my wife in getting a job in healthcare that is not as hands-on. Something like Unit Clerk, Patient Registrar, Medical Secretary, or even anything medical office related. My...

  2. Switching to night shift... A good choice?

    jss1985 replied to jss1985's topic in General Nursing

    I dont know what it is, but im feeling like nights is a bad idea. And im supposed to start the position in 2 weeks. Do you think its too late to tell my RN supervisor that i changed my mind? Sorry but...

  3. Why aren't CNAs/PCTs qualified for Unit Clerk/Medical office jobs?

    jss1985 replied to jss1985's topic in General Students

    That makes sense. Well in my wife's case, if she doesn't have a degree and theres no UA openings where she works, what other option does she have? Volunteer in medical

  4. Why aren't CNAs/PCTs qualified for Unit Clerk/Medical office jobs?

    jss1985 replied to jss1985's topic in General Students

    Anyone? There must be a unit clerk/medical office worker here or maybe a RN who used to have a job like that. Doesn't anyone have any insight into

  5. General Chemistry or "Fundamentals/Essentials" of Gen Chem?

    jss1985 posted a topic in General Students

    So my college has Essentials of gen chem (aka gen chem for nurses) plus essentials of o chem. Then they have just plain Gen Chem I and II, O chem I and II. I was planning to take the former...

  6. Are my prerequisite grades good or bad so far?

    jss1985 posted a topic in General Students

    The classes i have left for BSN are Micro, general chem, and organic/biochem. Im taking micro right now. I have 66 credits but Heres what ive done so far that is direct reference to nursing: Eng 1 and...

  7. Just found out my school has a low NCLEX passing rate... should I leave?

    jss1985 posted a topic in General Students

    I signed up for this LPN school in NYC called Mildred Elley. I haven't started classes or anything like that yet, I just went today to fill out my application, signed a few papers, and meet with an...

  8. Please help... Am I on the right path?

    jss1985 posted a topic in General Students

    Im 32, take care of a family, and have worked in this field for almost 10 yrs now as a medical assistant. Im employed under a union that helps pay for college. I love this industry and am proud to be...

  9. Please help... Am I on the right path?

    jss1985 replied to jss1985's topic in General Students

    I'm definitely going to continue towards BSN, being that I only have Micro and Chem left over and my GPA is high. I think it's totally worth a shot. But what I'm wondering is this: Say I either A) For...

  10. What jobs can a PCT get other than PCT?

    jss1985 posted a topic in General Students

    I've been doing hands-on clinical work for almost 10 years now. Started in EMS and now I'm a Patient Care Tech. I'm exploring my options for a 2nd part-time job that I could possibly do in addition....

  11. Anyone from LaGuardia here?

    jss1985 posted a topic in School, College Programs

    Im looking into their LPN program. I spoke to someone in the health sciences dept and asked if they are flexible around work schedules and he said since my GPA is good 3.80 and i have most of the...

  12. Question about transfer credits (Certificate vs. Degree)

    jss1985 posted a topic in General Students

    I'm wondering if it is possible to transfer credits from a certificate program to a degree program? Like let's say I take Medical billing and coding which requires A&P course. Then I take an...

  13. Just found out my school has a low NCLEX passing rate... should I leave?

    jss1985 replied to jss1985's topic in General Students

    Yes i was thinking that initially. But i would be getting up 5am. Attend class 8am to 1pm. Then work 3pm to 11:30pm. Arrive home by 12:20am. Then wake up at 5am. Rinse and repeat. Not sure about that...

  14. Just found out my school has a low NCLEX passing rate... should I leave?

    jss1985 replied to jss1985's topic in General Students

    Hi. I cant seem to find the pm option sorry. Maybe cuz im on mobile right now? But what school did you attend for lpn? The one im considering is mildred elley. Not sure if this makes any difference...

  15. Just found out my school has a low NCLEX passing rate... should I leave?

    jss1985 replied to jss1985's topic in General Students

    Think i found a solution. Might be extreme but tell me what you guys think... Theres a vocational school that offers lpn for $14k. Its ACEN accredited and my union sponsors it so they will help pay...

  16. Just found out my school has a low NCLEX passing rate... should I leave?

    jss1985 replied to jss1985's topic in General Students

    Dangerous in what way? I have a 2 year old and an 18 yr old stepdaughter. My wife works as a cna. We make roughly the same

  17. Just found out my school has a low NCLEX passing rate... should I leave?

    jss1985 replied to jss1985's topic in General Students

    Well its a union job they help pay for school. Most of it actually. And i need the money for my family and i. I make $23/hour. Good benefits

  18. Just found out my school has a low NCLEX passing rate... should I leave?

    jss1985 replied to jss1985's topic in General Students

    The only other option for me is a CUNY school. There's 4 of them near me: Medgar Evers (76.9% NCLEX), Laguardia (73% NCELX), Hostos (87.5% NCLEX), and Bronx Community College (100% NCLEX). All of...

  19. Questions for those who attended Mildred Elley for LPN (please read)

    jss1985 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I spoke with a rep from Mildred Elley on the phone about their LPN program a few days ago, he explained to me that the class schedules are very flexible, that got me excited because that has been the...