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  1. Career switch - from 6 figure salary

    melly06 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just wanted to share my situation for those of you who are thinking of changing careers -- you are not alone! I currently work in the IT field and make 108k a year (in NJ). I have a 5 month old baby...

  2. Becoming a CNA

    melly06 posted a topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I'm trying to find out how I can get my certification as a CNA. I am starting school this fall - taking my pre-reqs. I would like to get a job in a local hospital working the night shift 2, 2-3...

  3. Career switch - from 6 figure salary

    melly06 replied to melly06's topic in General Nursing

    After doing a lot of research, reading this board, figuring out financial scenarios, I have decided that I will not go to nursing school after all. I have decided that it's really not for me and the...

  4. Nursing school - reasons for not following through

    melly06 posted a topic in General Nursing

    In your experience, what have you found to be the most common reason(s) why people do not make it through nursing school? I hear that out of the initial class of 130, only about 22 will actually...

  5. Trinitas Nursing 130 waiting list

    melly06 replied to tekchik's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I'm pretty sure none of the nur classes are offered during summer. I'm sure the clinical classes are not offered during

  6. Trinitas Nursing 130 waiting list

    melly06 replied to tekchik's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Fatima, Thanks for the info. I just called to check up on the waiting list (and to see what the deal is) for nur 130 and the person I spoke with said that everyone on the list would get a call in...

  7. Becoming a CNA

    melly06 replied to melly06's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Thank you. Unfortunately my first semester does not include a nursing class since I was unable to get into nur 130. I don't think clinical classes begin until you reach nur 132. That's fine, since...

  8. Trinitas Nursing 130 waiting list

    melly06 replied to tekchik's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    It looks like we are all in the same boat! I, too, am on the waiting list for 130. I was told I'm number 80 or something. This is what I know: This is the first year they have a waiting list, and...

  9. waiting list for Trinitas Hospital School of Nursing / Newark area nursing schools?

    melly06 replied to rhp123's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Fatima, Are you planning on attending the June 3 Trinitas Nursing informational event? It is from 5:30-7:00 pm. I plan on attending and hopefully getting the full scoop on how to enroll in 130. If I...

  10. waiting list for Trinitas Hospital School of Nursing / Newark area nursing schools?

    melly06 replied to rhp123's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Thanks for all your advice! You really seem to kn stuow your way around. No suprise you were one of the few remaining students. When do you graduate? And one final question (hopefully -- Given...

  11. waiting list for Trinitas Hospital School of Nursing / Newark area nursing schools?

    melly06 replied to rhp123's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Hmmm.... what do your friends plan on doing next semester to try to get in? Begin waiting at 5:00pm the night before? A counselor told me that people started lining up at 5:00pm for fall semester. I...

  12. waiting list for Trinitas Hospital School of Nursing / Newark area nursing schools?

    melly06 replied to rhp123's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I meant "You mean I'll have to camp out for both 130 AND 131?", not

  13. waiting list for Trinitas Hospital School of Nursing / Newark area nursing schools?

    melly06 replied to rhp123's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    You mean I'll have to camp out for both 130 AND 132? Wow. I want this so bad, I think maybe I'll get there the night before - like midnight or something. Maybe sit in my car until the line begins...

  14. waiting list for Trinitas Hospital School of Nursing / Newark area nursing schools?

    melly06 replied to rhp123's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Thanks for the info. Another couple of questions: - Did you have to "camp out" for NUR 132 and all nursing classes after that? Or is it unecessary as they do not fill up as fast because people have...

  15. waiting list for Trinitas Hospital School of Nursing / Newark area nursing schools?

    melly06 replied to rhp123's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I was admitted into Trinitas, however, when I went to sign up for the NUR 130 class (first nursing class you must take) i discovered it was FULL. I then found out that people waited in line overnight...

  16. Career switch - from 6 figure salary

    melly06 replied to melly06's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks to all of you who have replied so far. I have accepted that I will no way make a six figure salary I am making now.. but I believe that the flexibility in hours (I know I'll have to work some...

  17. Becoming a CNA

    melly06 replied to melly06's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Thanks, Poopie. I live in New Providence, very close to Bridgewater. Another two questions: 1. How long did it take for you to complete (Sept - Dec = 4 months - does that complete the program?)...