I agree with everyone else that said to ask your instructor. Here in NJ, BP is not a tested skill, so we were not going to learn it. But we asked our instructor today if she could show us and she...
I didn't even finish my class yet and I have a job offer. I decided to be proactive and start searching before class ended (in 3 weeks) so that I could start working ASAP. I ended up getting a job...
I saw online a while ago a little attachment microphone type thing that allows you to use your ipod as a digital voice recorder. Maybe if you do some kind of google search you could find it. You could...
The skills you are tested on depends on your state. So before anyone can send you anything, we are going to need to know what state you are in. You could also check you states website. I am in NJ and...
These are all great suggestions! I am still in my CNA class and we have had two clinicals so far, but without doing actual patient care. Next Friday we have our first day of patient care and I am so...
Thank you all so much on your responses! And congrats on the job srkerk! I hope I have a similar experience... Labor and Delivery would actually be my ideal
jaratarRN replied to Ginger's Person's topic in General Nursing
While we all understand that Wikipedia is not a good source for a paper, I think we can agree many people do read what it has to say for general information or as a jumping off point for further...
I don't know specifically about the Atlanta area, but I would check into your local community colleges as well as the vocational school districts. I know here in Jersey they both offer programs. If...
I don't believe so. I am pretty sure it is open admissions, as long as you complete all the steps for admission that are listed in the nursing admissions packet. I do know once in the program, you...
jaratarRN replied to emily_ganshert's topic in General Nursing
I also would love some information from all you experienced nurses out there! I am doing my pre-req's now for NS and I am getting my CNA, but I am interested to hear exactly how you go about becoming...
If you go to the NJ Department of Health & Senior Services website (they are the dept. that regulates CNAs), there is a list of training programs by county. I checked Salem County, but it says...