Starchild

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1. New Nursing student

   Starchild replied to jameslfaught's topic in General Students

   This link might help as well. http://free-ed.net/sweethaven/MedTech/MedTerm/default.asp

2. Is Trinitas School Of Nursing

   Starchild replied to RN20102010's topic in New Jersey

   wanna b, Thank you for the words of encouragement. I'm starting 130 next month and I am a little anxious, but ready to start. I have been watching skills videos and reviewing nursing math to prepare. I wish you lots of luck in 131 and you remainin...

3. Nursing Assistant Question

   Starchild replied to emschick's topic in CNA/MA

   It may be difficult to find a job in a hospital since they require you to have 6+months of experience for a CNA. Most likely, you can quickly find a job in nursing home or some type of long-term care facility. Patient care tech will give you a wider...

4. Nursing Assistant Question

   Starchild replied to emschick's topic in CNA/MA

   You may be better off checking with the unemployment office because they have to approve the program. Not sure what part of NJ you are in, but try Ace Healthcare Training Institute. They have a location in Dover and Union. I'm sure they are on the...

5. CNA Certification at Essex County College??

   Starchild replied to coffee&milk's topic in General Nursing

   Coffee&milk, Hope all is well. Here is a link for the American Heart Association: http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3012360 Search and see what's in your area. The cost depends on where you go for certification. I paid $8...

6. Question re: chemistry prereq at UCC

   Starchild replied to WDW4ever's topic in New Jersey

   I took CHE 105 without having high school chemistry or any chemistry knowledge in my background and got a B+ in the class. CHE 005 would help to prepare you for the chemistry for health sciences. But, in my opinion, CHE 005 was not necessary. If...

7. CPR Certification

   Starchild replied to Adams_Mama_07's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Here a link form the American Heart Association website to search for classes near you: http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3012360 I hope this helps.

8. No waiting list and no entrance exam rn

   Starchild replied to Dionyonce's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Union County College/Trinitas does not have a entrance exams. As far as the wait list, once you finish the prerequisites, you have to be invited to the first nursing class. Its kind of like a wait list, but I don't think its as bad or as long of a ...

9. CNA Certification at Essex County College??

   Starchild replied to coffee&milk's topic in General Nursing

   There are some nursing homes that offer certification/training, but I am not sure which ones they are. Check with your state's department of health or board of nursing. Or check with some of the nursing homes in your area.

10. Calculator for General Chemistry

    Starchild replied to 2ndLife's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Yes, you will need a scientific calculator for gen. chemistry. I also remember using it for calculating ph conversions. Its a good investment for your other classes where math is involved. I have a Texas Instuments TI-83 that I got over 10 years a...

11. CNA Certification at Essex County College??

    Starchild replied to coffee&milk's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, I'll be here.

12. CNA Certification at Essex County College??

    Starchild replied to coffee&milk's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck with your classes. I'll be in NJ for a few years. I start classes at Union County College next month. Hopefully by the time I finish, the ecomomy will be looking better. Please let me know if you need help with anything.

13. CNA Certification at Essex County College??

    Starchild replied to coffee&milk's topic in General Nursing

    I did the CNA program at Healthcare Training Institue and we did clinicals at Regency Grande in Dover. I was in the process of moving to North Carolina to be closer to family and go to nursing school there, but the ecomony is not working out in my f...

14. CNA Certification at Essex County College??

    Starchild replied to coffee&milk's topic in General Nursing

    Did you mean South Mountain Rehabilitation on Springfield Avenue? The 70 stops very close to there or you can take the 25 but you will have to walk a bit from the bus stop. Also check the trip planner on njtransit.com to see what the closest stops ...

15. Union County College Nurses

    Starchild replied to VeggieNurse's topic in New Jersey

    It may even depend on where you go for your BSN. Research which schools you would like to attend and see what they require. Even if you just take Chem 105 for the sake of getting the ADN and go for the BSN later, you can take the required chemistry...