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It has always been my understanding that historically diploma programs provided more clinical hours.

Yep this is pretty typical of agencies (at least) from what I've been able to tell in the two months I've worked in homecare. I am over all happy with the agency although they flat out lied to me when I was told they would def have full time hours for me. Oh well-it's a job I enjoy for the time being. Seems like to get full time hours in homecare you need to be signed up with more than one agency. There are many in nj advertising on crags list right now. Good luck-you will be fine in this as a new grad.

Thanks for the quick reply! I am being hired to work in the Lakewood area. I have two concerns1) that I am going to be bored out of my mind or 2) I am going to be in way over my head! Do you feel like you were given enough orientation time? Get to use you skills? Are gaining valuable experience? Sorry for all the questions! I don't start till next month so I have a lot of time to dwell on it:0) I was told most of the cases are young infants-have you found that to be true? Are working days or nights? How is it working with the parents? Do they hang over you? Ask inappropriate things? If you've read this far and take the time to answer-thank you so very much!!!

Hi there...not sure if you will be coming back to this thread but if you do would you care to update on how your experience at Starlight is? I was recently hired (orientating next month) and am cautiously optimistic about it though I am nervous about homecare, esp as a new grad. Would LOVE to hear your thoughts! Thanks!

Thanks for the info, I will have to look at it. I will either be going to Muhlenburg or Trinitas. If you don't mind me asking where do you go to school?

Hi all - I am finishing up my pre-recs before starting nursing school (2 yr. evening program) and I hate my job!!! The idea of doing it for 2 more years makes me sad! But unfortuantly not working is not an option, so I was wondering what one has to do to become a cna? That seems like it would be a good job for a nursing student and I would assume it pays more than a part time retail job....thoughts? Any suggestions on how to go about doing this? I have no idea where to start, I am assuming there is training involved w/ being a cna. Any input would be greatly appreciated! TIA=)

I am smack dab in central Jersey (North Brunswick area) so with the exception of schools down in the Camden area I think most are within a 45 min drive of me.

Hi all - I am seriously considering a career switch to nursing (already hold a BS in business) I have just begun the search and I am currently exploring all of the diploma programs out there....anyone want to share their experiences. I am VERY SCARED by all the talk of "wait lists"...is it even possible to get in? I have also heard that some diploma programs offer loan forgiveness for work contracts...is this true? Thanks in advance for the help!!!

I just wanted to say that I am in the same exact boat as you. I have business degree (2.7 undergrad gpa) and I am pertrified that I won't get into the accelerated BSN programs I want b/c they require a 3.0 gpa! I do have some grad work completed with a much higher gpa and I am sure when I take the pre-recs I will do much better than my previous 2.7...I just hope they will take that into consideration! I am hoping to go to an nterest session for UMDNJ next week so I will def. be asking about my chances!!! Sorry no help....just wanted to let you know you are not alone!