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  1. RN students who've completed 1st semester (fundamentals) can sit in for CNA exam!

    Sabr&Shukr posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Ok, I'm sure plenty of others can benefit from this as well. I've just completed my first clinical rotation, and kept hearing from other people that I could sit in for the CNA exam without having to...

  2. TKA - Muslim pt kneeling to pray?

    Sabr&Shukr replied to CanuckNurse1's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    http://www.islamqa.com/en/ref/67934/is%20praying%20obligatory Hope this

  3. TKA - Muslim pt kneeling to pray?

    Sabr&Shukr replied to CanuckNurse1's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    No, fasting has specific exclusions. Even though the pt. has a TKR, he/she can still pray in the bed. They must complete ablution/wudu (the proper cleansing before prayer), and then the bed can face...

  4. Any Nurse Techs in RN nursing programs?

    Sabr&Shukr replied to kv07's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I'm about to finish my first semester of an RN program and I was just hired yesterday for a nurse tech/assistant position at a local-area hospital. I don't have my certification as a nursing...

  5. Nursing Student Looking For Hospital CNA/PCA/PCT Position And Struggling

    Sabr&Shukr replied to SuchanSuch's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Not true! I just had an interview yesterday (after a month of applying), and was hired. It's a nursing assistant position at a local-area Boston hospital. You just have to have patience. I'm not...

  6. Trying to get cna exp. while in RN school, but it's been tough getting any hits

    Sabr&Shukr replied to Sabr&Shukr's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Thank you both for the tips. I'm going to keep trying. I believe that once you complete your first semester of nursing (fundamentals), you can sit in for the cna exam. So that may be a possibility....

  7. Trying to get cna exp. while in RN school, but it's been tough getting any hits

    Sabr&Shukr posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hey everyone, I'm almost finished with my first semester of an ADN program. Everyone keeps saying to apply for CNA/PCA positions to get the experience before graduating. I must've applied to over 40...

  8. Nursing Student Looking For Hospital CNA/PCA/PCT Position And Struggling

    Sabr&Shukr replied to SuchanSuch's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Hey Suchansuch, We're on the same boat. I'm also in nursing school. I just completed my first clinical rotation. I have been applying for about a month to all the local hospitals for those types of...

  9. just got hired at MGH as a PCA in PACU

    Sabr&Shukr replied to ErinDel's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Hey Erindel, Thanks so much for the info. I just checked, but the next orientation is full. So I'll just wait until the next one comes up. Thanks again and best wishes with everything

  10. just got hired at MGH as a PCA in PACU

    Sabr&Shukr replied to ErinDel's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Hi Erindel, Who did you speak with about volunteering at MGH? I worked @ MGH as an MA for two years a couple years ago. I just finished my first semester of nursing school and have been applying...

  11. 1st Sem. of RN program, applying for cna/pca jobs - no luck so far

    Sabr&Shukr posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hey everyone, I am currently almost done with my first semester of an ADN program, and have started applying for CNA/PCA positions at the local hospitals around Boston. I have been applying for about...

  12. How to gain experience!!??

    Sabr&Shukr replied to NursingStudent12109's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hey watersamy, I know this is an old post, but I just came across it. I just finished my first semester of clinical rotations and was wondering where I could get information on taking the CNA exam?...

  13. Math Problem.. Please Help!

    Sabr&Shukr posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Ok, this is the problem: The physician orders ergocalciferol 240,000 units orally daily. Ergocalciferol is available in 8,000 units/milliliter. How many ounces should the nurse administer? I know the...

  14. getting into roxbury community college nursing program

    Sabr&Shukr replied to Humma's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Congratulations!!!!! I'm so happy for you! That is such great news! My best wishes to you in all that you do. It gives hope to those that are out there still applying. Hopefully it'll just get better...

  15. Bunker Hill Community College....

    Sabr&Shukr replied to Ellis02136's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I was a transfer student from another state. My gpa (transferred) was a 3.79, and my teas score was in the 90's. I kind of blew off high school, so I wanted to really prove to myself I could do it, by...

  16. getting into roxbury community college nursing program

    Sabr&Shukr replied to Humma's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Best Wishes Fullefect! Please keep me posted. I keep hearing about all the hiring freezes going on. I keep praying it'll get better. You think about nursing jobs and assume jobs will be plentiful, but...

  17. getting into roxbury community college nursing program

    Sabr&Shukr replied to Humma's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Thanks for all of the info! Good guess and yes I really like her. Congrats on passing boards!! That must've been a huge weight off your shoulders. Have you heard anything yet? Please keep me posted....

  18. Bunker Hill Community College....

    Sabr&Shukr replied to Ellis02136's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I'm in the first semester of the ADN nursing program @ RCC. I know they do consider the TEAS exam, especially the reading/english portions. I think you'll do fine with your score. I've heard of a lot...

  19. getting into roxbury community college nursing program

    Sabr&Shukr replied to Humma's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi Fullefect, I agree. Even when I called to apply, someone at the desk told me not to mail in my package, but to turn it in personally once I had everything completed. Congrats on graduating I...

  20. Math Problem.. Please Help!

    Sabr&Shukr replied to Sabr&Shukr's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks so much! LOL That was such an easy problem, but I was wayy over-thinking it. Thanks so much again!

  21. Best shoes ever?

    Sabr&Shukr replied to redraccoon's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I usually wear Privo by Clark's - Very good brand, very comfortable. But you have to be careful, once they start getting worn, they become slippery. I just bought a pair of DAWG's - Love, love, love...

  22. Best shoes for a CNA/Nurse

    Sabr&Shukr replied to acubed's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I just bought a pair - They are the BEST! I bought the Ultralite Tracker ones. Very comfortable and made especially for this purpose. Has antimicrobial insoles and are slip resistant - Definitely...

  23. Community college/University OR Trade school?

    Sabr&Shukr replied to ruiz_09's topic in General Students

    Community colleges are a great way to get started. Not only are the tuition prices low, but you get a lot of experience, and a good education. I don't know why someone would tell you to go to a trade...

  24. How to prepare for first semester of nursing school?

    Sabr&Shukr replied to IGotIN!'s topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Yes, you have to have your first semester of clinical completed - which they usually count as med/surg

  25. How to prepare for first semester of nursing school?

    Sabr&Shukr replied to IGotIN!'s topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    @ngaki - I don't know about LA, but here in Boston the requirements for getting a CNA position is that you need to be certified. Which will cost you $800.00 to do through the American Red Cross. I...