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  1. Just accepted a peds job offer :) :)

    KatyCar replied to ForeverDreaming's topic in Pediatric

    I started in Peds 6 mo ago. First job. I would be interested as

  2. New Grad - BMT

    KatyCar replied to seasidesoul's topic in Oncology

    I'm a new grad working in GenPeds/BMT units so I don't have much to share at this point! Only 6months in so far. But very interested in following this thread and learning from others! My experience so...

  3. Concordia Fall 2015 ABSN

    KatyCar replied to at27's topic in New York Nursing

    I graduated in cohort 5 (12/2013) from Concordia! I know there have probably been some changes since then (bigger class size, more technology/additions to sim lab) but I would highly recommend it!! I...

  4. 2nd career, new nurse to med-surg and need help

    KatyCar replied to iowa27's topic in General Nursing

    I'm also a new nurse in my 2nd career! I've had many of the same feelings. I can tell you it does get better. I have 2 more shifts w my preceptor and then I'm on my own. I still feel like I have a...

  5. Might get kicked out today!

    KatyCar replied to RNDREAMER4's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    @rndreamer4. Is there anyway to appeal the schools decision? I'm not familiar w the state or PN vs RN laws but it does seem a little extreme to be kicked out and not just written up or

  6. Concordia College - NY -2013

    KatyCar replied to rachwabb's topic in New York Nursing

    Wow, a lot of great questions! Let me do my best to answer them 1) I noticed that in 2012 only 33 students from Concordia sat for the NCLEX exam.... I have to say I don’t have the definitive...

  7. Concordia College - NY -2013

    KatyCar replied to rachwabb's topic in New York Nursing

    Hello members of Cohort 6! Like RachPapp I am also a student in cohort 5, so welcome toConcordia! I know you have a couple ofd ates in June where you will be on campus for a short orientation so we...

  8. Concordia College - NY -2013

    KatyCar replied to rachwabb's topic in New York Nursing

    Hello cohort #6 ! Congrats to all those who have been accepted, and for those still waiting, I hope you hear soon! I was just thinking of where I was 1 year ago and can't believe it! I had my...

  9. Concordia College NY - Fall 2012

    KatyCar replied to katemary's topic in New York Nursing

    I sent my deposit in!! yeeeah! it's starting to feel very real! But so far away! I wasn't sure if sharing that on the fb page would show to everyone and since I haven't told my job yet, I wanted to...

  10. Concordia College NY - Fall 2012

    KatyCar replied to katemary's topic in New York Nursing

    Congrats to all the new additions! Glad you found the envelope Colleen! Miss Mel - I did read the thread about Pace, and thought I would take it with a grain of salt, plus I really wanted to start...

  11. Concordia College NY - Fall 2012

    KatyCar replied to katemary's topic in New York Nursing

    I'm in the same position Miss Mel - thought I would be sending in my PACE (NYC location) app this weekend, but the more I think about it I think why bother! I had such a great experience at Concordia...

  12. Concordia College NY - Fall 2012

    KatyCar replied to katemary's topic in New York Nursing

    Congrats to you all! I just got my acceptance letter too! I was not even expecting anything for another couple weeks! I'm so excited!!! Where is everyone from? I'm in Queens and doing my last...

  13. NYC CNA's

    KatyCar replied to Serendipity, PCT's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I need a chill pill because I swear I am dreaming.. I remember this day.... seems like sooo long ago! I read and reread the NYS website... just wanted to see the words "YES YOU PASSED" but didn't!...

  14. NYC CNA's

    KatyCar replied to Serendipity, PCT's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congrats SerendipityWomYn!!!! I haven't been on this site in ages.... been very busy working!! So thought I would check in, and glad I did! You should PM me and we can chat about leads in Queens....

  15. NYC CNA's

    KatyCar replied to Serendipity, PCT's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thanks Dedream!! I must be having the luck of the Irish today! I got a call from the place I interviewed last week and they want me to come in for orientation!! (no talk of pay... is this normal? I...

  16. New CNAs- Have any trouble finding a job??

    KatyCar replied to Chica17's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Well, don't let just my experience influence you..... In my opinion you can never waste $ on education.... but you are smart to check out the job prospects first, and maybe hold off on classes until a...

  17. NYC CNA's

    KatyCar replied to Serendipity, PCT's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I hear ya!!! Have you been job hunting since Jan with nothing!??? I keep thinking maybe next week it will be better..... didn't expect to be searching for months though..... I posted this under...

  18. New CNAs- Have any trouble finding a job??

    KatyCar replied to Chica17's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yes, I am very frustrated right now. I finished my CNA classes/ineternship Dec. 17th, waited 2 months to get a NY State exam date... passed my test and have been job searching for the last few weeks....

  19. NYC CNA's

    KatyCar replied to Serendipity, PCT's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thanks SerendipityWomYn!! I know, there are threads for Nurses by location, but it is nice to have a CNA by location thread too!! Hello everyone! I am in Queens, NY too. Just passed my state exam!...

  20. Announce that you passed your CNA exam here!

    KatyCar replied to jb2u's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    oooh I've been waiting to be able to post here!!! I passed!!!! I'm a CNA!!!!! :clpty: I had 3 good skills - Dressing, ROM-leg, and Vital Signs..... but I did mess up on dressing of all things!!! I...

  21. CNA's graduating in March-April!

    KatyCar replied to Serendipity, PCT's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Jade - where in NY? SerendipityWomYn and I are both in Queens but different schools - I went to New York Medical Career Training Center in Flushing - I am finished with my classes and internship,...

  22. Any daycare that operates until 12 midnight or 7am- 3pm LTC jobs

    KatyCar replied to malima's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi Malima, Don't know if this will help, but I thought I would add it.... Since I had just moved to a new city (NYC) and was taking my CNA class, I wanted to pick up some babysitting jobs to do on the...

  23. CNA's graduating in March-April!

    KatyCar replied to Serendipity, PCT's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi there! Had my State Exam yesterday (I'm in NY)........... The written part was exactly what I had expected, and was very similar to practice tests I had taken. Our school recommended this study...

  24. CNA's graduating in March-April!

    KatyCar replied to Serendipity, PCT's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi there soon2becna, and others, I've completed my class and internship and take my state exam tomorrow!! (taking a break from studying) The tips I have are: Bring a pencil and notebook to every...

  25. CNA's graduating in March-April!

    KatyCar replied to Serendipity, PCT's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi all!! I am new to this site, and was excited to find this thread I finished my CNA course and internship 12/17/08 and have my state exam this Friday 2/20/09 wish me luck!! With the holidays and...