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  1. Union County College/Trinitas School of Nursing-- Entrance Exam?

    Starchild posted a topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I'm in the Pre-Nursing program at Union County College. I was hoping to get an invited to register for NURE 130 next year, but from what I have been reading on some other posts, that hope is shot to...

  2. New Nursing student

    Starchild replied to jameslfaught's topic in General Students

    This link might help as well.

  3. Is Trinitas School Of Nursing

    Starchild replied to RN20102010's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    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...

  4. Nursing Assistant Question

    Starchild replied to emschick's topic in Medical Assistant, 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...

  5. Nursing Assistant Question

    Starchild replied to emschick's topic in Medical Assistant, 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...

  6. 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...

  7. Question re: chemistry prereq at UCC

    Starchild replied to WDW4ever's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    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....

  8. CPR Certification

    Starchild replied to Adams_Mama_07's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    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

  9. No Waiting List And No Entrance Exam RN

    Starchild replied to Dionyonce's topic in New York 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...

  10. 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...

  11. Calculator for General Chemistry

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

    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...

  12. CNA Certification at Essex County College??

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

    Ok, I'll be

  13. 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...

  14. 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...

  15. 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...

  16. Union County College Nurses

    Starchild replied to VeggieNurse's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    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...

  17. Union County College Nurses

    Starchild replied to VeggieNurse's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    They recommend you to take the Chem 113/114 combo if you plan on going for the BSN. I took Chem 105 class. This was the first chemisry class I ever took. The most difficult part was with the...

  18. CNA Skill Test in NJ

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

    It takes about 2 weeks or 10 business days. It will say you passed the skills portion and can take the written portion. As soon as you get it, call up to schedule your test. I took the skills test...

  19. Union County College Nurses

    Starchild replied to VeggieNurse's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    APAG1020, You have to apply as a nursing major and be listed as a nursing major. The code for Trinitas (NURE I think) has to be listed in your file. I hope this answers your

  20. Career Changer...Again

    Starchild replied to luvmy2dogs's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm kind of in a similar situation. I graduated with as Associates degree in health information management (medical records) and ended up working part time on a hospital nursing unit as a unit clerk....

  21. Where to get CPR training - Is Red Cross online and skills session acceptable?

    Starchild replied to catrat's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats on your acceptance into nursing school. I didn't quite understand, do you need a full CPR certification course? I found a CPR course through the American Heart Association...

  22. When should I take Chemistry?

    Starchild replied to hcook08's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It depends on what you are comfortable with. I recommend taking Chemistry first to get it over with. But I wouldn't recommend taking it with A&P. That sounds like a little too much of a...

  23. New CNA, looking for job hunting tips, need experience

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

    It seems to be like this everywhere. I went on a job interview today for a CNA position. But they were only looking for people with experience. When I was called to come in for the interview, she...