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Hello everyone! Is there a difference between a Patient Care Tech and Med Assistant? Schools are offering courses for the two either seperate or combined...which is confusing ..I'm currently unemployed (laid off) but have found it to be a blessing si...

Hello all! I originally posted this on the Peds board,but no replies so far...any advice from the Med/Surg forum would be helpful. I have to decide soon on which course dates to enroll & pay for..thank you to all! I'm a recent nurse graduate, hop...

Hello, I'm considering the UMDNJ Nurse Res.program which tentatively start this Fall. I know the first class has ended recently, and would like some feedback, info on the program . Any assistance will be greatly appreciated. Regards, Coolatta

Thank you for the reply. Just a few more questions. Did UMDNJ make any job offers to the resident nurses? Is the application process competitive? How many in your class and were the hours flexible? Are night hours considered? Appreciate your help!

I've been studying like mad....Kaplan questions, Virtual ATI, Lacharity..it's been weeks, I test tomorrow afternoon, and I still feel like I know a little about everything..it's frustrating..I feel in my heart, I am ready...but the anxiety is eating ...

I'm back from testing...I was done in 50 mins...75 questions...A ton of Priority, Infection control..1 math, 5-6 sata and some psych & peds..overall, I felt neither confident or doomed walking out of the testing center. I just tried the PVT trick...

I've been getting scores from 61-78%...mostly around 65 to 70%. My program used the ATI as well, which most of us didn't like...but now I realize it has helped me immensely...to the point where I enrolled in the VATI due to the easy access at home &a...

Hello all! I have to say, I've been lurking on this board for years and rarely posted. I feel as if I always gained a lot of knowledge from this board, but never gave anything back. We'll, I'm about to start! I take my nclex mid July and look forward...

Hello all! My nursing program is working diligently to raise funds for our nursing pinning ceremony, but I think due to the economy, donations are at a all time low. We are trying bake sales, car washes, etc., but still have come up short. I thought ...

Everyone has a difference of opinion & work environment. I am comfortable asking my employer & have the blessing of my nursing manager. I value my work and I have learned, but I am of value,too, as an employee. It works both ways here.I'm not...

We are paying for our own pins..just need some help with the pinning ceremony expenses. I do not mind asking my employer to donate, since every single time they are short staffed, every time they need an extra shift help, every time they need more &a...

Thank you for the tip. It really helped! I put the letter together and my fellow nursing student & co-worker will sign and present to our employer. Thanks, again!

The center in which I work is not hurting financially;if it were, I would not be asking. I just thought asking my employer for a few bucks to support 2 of their hardworking nursing students, wouldn't be too much to ask for...especially since all that...

The fundraising offsets the cost of our nursing pins, our continental breakfast for over 60 students & 20 staff members, decorations for the ceremony, supplies, etc. From what I've been told, our community college does not provide any funds to u...

Hello, I'm currently in nursing school, due to graduate 5/10 with my ADN. I've always been interested in the military and would like to fulfill my dreams. My husband and I have discussed this for over 2 years, and he's finally realizes I won't go dow...

Hi, I have a pretty good chance in being accepted in the fall '08 evening nursing program,and I'm feeling a little anxious in regards to managing work, school & family life. Since I have to keep my ft job, I'm wondering how many other nursing stu...

BwayDani, Please see your inbox.Thanks

Bump, bump Anyone have Somerset Med. Ctr info?

Elena, At RVCC, if you reside or work in Somerset or Hunterdon county, you are given preference. Hope this helps.

Bump! Come on, any starting the fall of '08? There should be 120 of us out there...:-)

Thanks a ton! I've been enrolled at Raritan Valley Community College in N.Branch, NJ since '04- taking classes little by little during the evening since I have to work full time. The program is an evening program with 30 slots. RVCC also has a day pr...

I received my acceptance letter. Number 29 out of 30!Finished all of my 13 pre-reqs (except a computer course which was recently added), and I'm ready emotionally and spiritually. Can't wait until the fall of '08. Nursing school: HERE I COME!

Thanks, Tweety. Thank you so, so much...Poor MA is all I can say...

Binkles, If you feel more comfortable sending me a private msg, I'm okay with that. Any extras you want to add would forever appreciated. THANKS

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