jaratarRN

jaratarRN

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  1. Brookdale Community College Nursing 2014

    jaratarRN replied to caremerc's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Congrats! I just graduated in May, and it was ALOT of work, but you can do it if you put in the time and work hard! I worked full time and still managed almost all A's. My advice to you if you want to...

  2. Night shift and networking

    jaratarRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been reading through the various posts on day vs nights for hours, but still have one question. First, let me give some background: I was just hired, as a new grad, onto a telemetry floor in a...

  3. New LPN in ambulatory care, I'm doing the same job as the MA's.

    jaratarRN replied to Rivalicious's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I was in a similar situation, but on the other end, as a MA in a busy surgical practice. Myself and the other MA trained the RN, and resentments built up over the years. Being that we were there for a...

  4. Testing center doesn't know when they will send my results off...

    jaratarRN replied to wkate's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took mine today too, and had a similar issue. The internet was super slow at the testing center. One girl's test didn't even download and she had to leave and reschedule her test! I want to do the...

  5. CNA Skill Test in NJ

    jaratarRN posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Has anyone taken the New Jersey exam? If so, how long did it take you to get the results in the mail for the skills portion? I had an interview today and pretty much got the job (at an AMAZING...

  6. Serious Nursing Assistant Question

    jaratarRN replied to emschick's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    It all depends on what part of the state you are in. I took mine through Brookdale CC, where I am also going for my RN. The class was very good and I learned a lot. I don't have the link off hand,...

  7. CNA/ PCT/ Hiring Questions

    jaratarRN posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    These may be silly/common sense questions, but I am kind of confused! Sorry if these answers can be found somewhere else on the site; I did a search but was having problems deciphering everything! So...

  8. Training Reimbursement

    jaratarRN posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have heard, and read on some websites, that in NJ, as a new CNA, if you are hired at a licensed LTC facility, the facility has to reimburse you for the cost of your training. Now I have been hired...

  9. Do you feel that you were adequetely trained??

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

    I am actually a trainee right now. I am a brand new CNA, so I was told I would be training for about a month before I am on my own. I just ended my 3rd week and I have had some wonderful CNA's who...

  10. CNA Skill Test in NJ

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

    Yeah, I know. Luckily its just me, no husband or kids yet. I figured its good experience while in nursing school. I will have to make do for a few years. It will be tough, but worth

  11. CNA Skill Test in NJ

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

    Starting out, brand new, you can make about $10-11/hour, plus any shift

  12. Announce that you passed your CNA exam here!

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

    I took my skills test a couple of weeks ago, got the results and finally got to take my written test yesterday (7/14/09) and I passed!! I have had a job lined up for a few weeks but I was just...

  13. CNA Skill Test in NJ

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

    I actually still haven't started. I was waiting for my state exam, which I finally took and passed yesterday! I have my pre-employment physical tomorrow and I should start orientation in a couple of...

  14. Best site for used textbooks?

    jaratarRN replied to Tryxie's topic in General Students

    What about for selling? Has anyone sold their books online? And if so, what is the best site? Do they charge listing fees or take a percentage of your sale? And have you been successful selling them...

  15. What skills did YOU get at the CNA state exam?

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

    I am in NJ and I just had my test this past Friday. I had 1) Handwashing 2) Weight of Ambulatory Resident 3) ROM - Knee & Ankle 4) Cleans Upper or Lower Denture 5) Foot Care For me, foot care was...

  16. Calling all Brookdale Community College Nursing Students!

    jaratarRN replied to TrinaCNA's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I am actually going to the info session tomorrow

  17. question for those of you who take melatonin

    jaratarRN replied to Charlotte205's topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone know if there are any side effects? My mom just stopped taking it because she was having some problems, but I think it was because she was taking it during day light hours (she goes to bed...

  18. CNA training in Monmouth County?

    jaratarRN replied to GoodtimeRN's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Awesome, I am actually starting my pre-req's in the fall and going to the info session next week so I can get on the waiting list. I am to taking my pre-req's while on the waiting list so that...

  19. CNA training in Monmouth County?

    jaratarRN replied to GoodtimeRN's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Oh that's good, I'm glad you were able to get in! Are you in the nursing program at Brookdale? The Brookdale class is really good. I had a lot of good people in my class and hopefully you will have...

  20. CNA training in Monmouth County?

    jaratarRN replied to GoodtimeRN's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I know this thread is a few months old now, but did you find a class? If not, you could check Monmouth County Vocational. They have a CNA class that is much cheaper than Brookdale's (about $500), but...

  21. HS student looking to become CNA?

    jaratarRN replied to jefgreen's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    You do have to be 18 to be a CNA in NJ. You may be able to take the class now and wait to take the state test once you turn 18. I am also in Monmouth County and I am just finishing my CNA class next...

  22. CNA Training

    jaratarRN replied to summermom's topic in General Nursing

    I cannot say for sure, but I do not imagine there would be a problem with that. I am currently in a CNA class in NJ that is about to end in a couple of weeks. I have a couple of student loans from my...

  23. CNA Skill Test in NJ

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

    Thanks! It is actually one of Meridian Health's rehab/ltc facilities, in Monmouth County. The place is only two years old, huge rooms, very clean, flat screen TV's in every room, large, nice bathrooms...

  24. Meridian Benefits

    jaratarRN posted a topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I just wanted to see if anyone can give me a lil info about the benefits package Meridian offers. I just interviewed yesterday and was offered my first CNA job @ their nursing & rehab center in...

  25. Meridian Benefits

    jaratarRN replied to jaratarRN's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I am not quite sure if they are still hiring. I know they were looking to fill a few positions, but I do also know that they had done about a dozen interviews just on the day I was there. I would...