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  1. Aspen University

    otilika replied to nmsanch's topic in School, College Programs

    Not sure if you are still reading these responses, but I completed my BSN at Aspen University, after having gotten my RN with an ADN at a community college. At the moment I have been a nurse for five...

  2. 9 Newbie Nurse Mistakes to Avoid

    otilika replied to Nurse Beth's topic in First Year After Licensure

    1. Just did (3): At the end of shift forgot to unclamp the piggy back IV bag, so patient continued to received only the fluids (which were ordered anyway), until next shift noticed antibiotics weren't...

  3. How to stay focused when dealing with a controlling family member

    otilika posted a topic in General Nursing

    As a newbie I had a recent experience that made me feel that I suck at my job, and that I need to improve my ability to focus on the job, rather than get manipulated by controlling family members....

  4. waitlist

    otilika replied to sylwiamod's topic in General Students

    It is hard to guarantee anything, but I personally think your chances are pretty good. Many students apply simultaneously to several schools, and if they get into Uconn or WestConn or some private...

  5. Patient wants to connect on LinkedIn

    otilika posted a topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Hi, I am a nursing student and also work at a hospital. Recently I took care for a patient and on her last day there she told me that is a nurse, that she was very impressed with my care and would...

  6. Going back to per diem after working part time

    otilika posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi everybody! If any of you has experiences similar to mine, please share! I started a job as a CNA in a hospital 1.5 years ago. While working there, I also started Nursing school. After half a year...

  7. Anyone knows of any FREE resources for someone who has lupus but no insurance?

    otilika posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I am in Nursing school and recently we learned about lupus. I have a friend who has lupus but only now I know how serious this condition is. She hasn't seen a doctor in almost two years because...

  8. US resident & foreign citizen: does background check take longer?

    otilika posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I am a US permanent resident with the right to work in the US, but I have lived for 21 years in my home country, which is my country of citizenship. In the US I lived in three states so far. When I...

  9. I'm a CNA, not a MAID.

    otilika replied to Darkstar1485's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I hear you! Right now I am about to end my first job as a CNA, in home care. I realized I am not very fond of home care especially because you have to deal also with the client's family, and that's a...

  10. Do hospitals make an offer before or after the background check?

    otilika posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi, I was wondering if anyone here is involved in making hiring decisions for hospitals. I was at an interview at a hospital a few days ago, for a CNA position, and I believe that the interview went...

  11. Do hospitals make an offer before or after the background check?

    otilika replied to otilika's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks everyone. You are both right. I just got the offer yesterday and was told that they will start my background check soon. They only wanted my SSN and date of

  12. How to network when you are new in the healthcare field?

    otilika replied to otilika's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I got the job! And I am so happy to see that it can be done without anyone referring you or putting a word in for you. 10 days after the interview, I wrote an e-mail to the HR person who interviewed...

  13. How to network when you are new in the healthcare field?

    otilika posted a topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I recently became a CNA and got admitted into the nursing program of a local community college. I am also an immigrant to the US (I have been here for two years now). I found out that when you look...

  14. How long after interview did you receive job offer?

    otilika replied to butterfly_kisses9188's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Guys, did you get the job offer before or after they did a background check on you?

  15. How to network when you are new in the healthcare field?

    otilika replied to otilika's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Just as an update.. I haven't heard from the hospital yet, and it's been a week since the interview. I had the feeling that I did well, but maybe they had better candidates, or maybe it's too early...

  16. I want to hear from those accepted to their Nursing Program

    otilika replied to nurseinthemakin's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Got into the program, to start in January 2012. GPA: 4.00, TEAS: 84% (I was also disappointed, BUT I have not even cracked the book for the TEAS, so I accepted this result, given that I didn't study...

  17. How to network when you are new in the healthcare field?

    otilika replied to otilika's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Guys, I am happy to say that I was invited for an interview at a hospital without anyone recommending me!!!! I don't know if I am getting the job, but I am so relieved to see that you can get...

  18. Do you like your job?

    otilika replied to ginaw623's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I am a CNA in an assisted living and home care (combining the two). I like the assisted living better, because there is more interaction with coworkers and there are more learning opportunities. The...

  19. CNA's/PCT's how much do you make?

    otilika replied to Karen06's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am in Connecticut, and as soon as I became a CNA I started with $11/hour in an assisted living, per diem, no benefits. I also got an offer from a home care agency, for $12/hour, but the job...

  20. Is there a CNA registry for CNA's looking for work?

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

    If you find out, please tell us too. :) I am not trying to be pessimistic, but it looks like there is so much competition among CNAs that nobody is just going to come and give you a job, just like...

  21. Applying for jobs!

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

    Wow! You are just one lucky person. First, people rarely get hired in a hospital without experience, and to make $20/hour as a CNA without experience is just fantastic! I live in Connecticut and...

  22. Cna/pct

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

    From the research that I've done so far, it looks like PCTs are CNAs with a few more skills. For example, to be a Patient Care Technician you need to be a CNA (have the certificate and know how to do...

  23. Norwalk community college nursing program 2013

    otilika replied to Sammie2015's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Hi Sammie, I never took a math class at NCC because I took a placement test at the very beginning, and it placed me above the requirements. With the placement test results I was able to register for...

  24. How did you get your hospital job???

    otilika replied to stigrl's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I was told by several people that hospital jobs are not easy to get, even when you are qualified and meet the requirements. More than that, I heard that very often people who get hired as CNAs/PCTs in...

  25. Did anyone think that A&P II was an easier course than A&P I?

    otilika replied to Ev1987's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I didn't think that A&P II was much easier, but I can say that I was more relaxed about it, as I was already familiar with the structure of the course. I got the same grade in both A&P I and...