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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 work in a hospital when you graduate, is to get a...

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 pretty big teaching hospital working nights (7p-7a...

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 longer time and went above and beyond, the docs o...

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 PVT trick, but mine still doesn't say delivery succ...

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 facility ), pending me passing my exam. Once I get the re...

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, but the state dept. of health and senior services ha...

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 I was hoping to get into a PCT program but the wa...

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 and working at a facility for about two months now....

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 have trained me. The facility trains us on all the fl...

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 it.

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

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 waiting on my certification. Now I can finally start my ...

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 weeks. I will keep you posted! From what I have hea...

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 quickly? I have purchased off amazon, but never sol...

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 the hardest because it was the most involved, but ...

I am actually going to the info session tomorrow too!

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 around 8) and she was taking it over an hour befo...

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 hopefully by the time I finish them up, I will be called ...

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 Toby for your instructor- she is awesome! She is ver...

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 when I tried to get in last year they had a waitin...

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 week. My instructor is also teaching a class throug...

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 past degree that I am VERY behind on and a couple ...

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 with showers... I could keep going on but I will ...

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 Shrewsbury! I just have to wait to get my certifica...

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 check Meridian Health's website and see if there are p...