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  1. Hospital Name Badge, Silly Question

    thelittledoe replied to thelittledoe's topic in General Students

    Thanks for the replies! During CNA clinicals we wore them on our hip pockets, but that just didn't seem right. I really like the safety pin idea, so

  2. What are PCT/PCA pay rates in your area?

    thelittledoe replied to btrflieye's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I'm in Western Central NJ (just above Trenton). Starting pay is $12/hr for a PCA working per diem with a $1.50 shift differential. Working PT or FT will get you less pay (but probably more benefits, I...

  3. Hello all!

    thelittledoe replied to taliez5's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Taliez, where are you located? Everyone else on the site seems to have trouble finding work, but in Central NJ almost everyone in my class has received more than one offer without applying to more...

  4. A few questions...

    thelittledoe replied to BSW2BSN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have my BA in Pre-Law, I thought I wanted to be a lawyer. I took an internship at a law firm and HATED it. So I decided to do something completely different and head to nursing school. Before I...

  5. Someone please help me out

    thelittledoe replied to RachelLT81612's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In NJ as a CMA (certified medication assistant) you can only dispense meds at assisted living homes. Otherwise I would just go the route of CNA. There are more job opportunities but less pay. HOWEVER,...

  6. Should I take a Phlebotomy course after CNA?

    thelittledoe replied to laylayluv90's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I would try to get hired first. The hospital I work for will pay for phlebotomy and EKG courses so that I can be a PCT instead of a PCA. Those courses tend to be expensive and with only a couple...

  7. Memory don't fail me now!!!!

    thelittledoe replied to Nurse2b7337's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was wondering the same thing the other day. Thanks for the post Nurse2b! I also saved my A&P notes and books but only my notes from Micro. Luckily all my notes are on Microsoft OneNote on my...

  8. How many hrs a day did u study for A&P1

    thelittledoe replied to MeekaNichole's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took A&P I in a six week session with 4 hours of class 3 times a week. It was ROUGH. I was also working full time. I would say I studied for approximately half an hour each night after class (M,...

  9. Rutgers ABSN 2013

    thelittledoe replied to thelittledoe's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I feel I have pretty good odds if nobody else on the site is

  10. doing the work of a CNA at a lesser pay

    thelittledoe replied to grace_lorraine87's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I hope all these people aren't deterring you from continuing in your path. It seems there is a lot of know-it-all negativity on this website. And even though these members probably know what they are...

  11. Finding an entry level cna opening

    thelittledoe replied to cnoble727's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    She pretty much summed that up. I landed a PCA job after completing the CNA course. The difference between PCA and PCT at my hospital is a phlebotomy cert and an EKG cert for PCT's. @cnoble, where...

  12. time limit to get license?

    thelittledoe replied to rosecolouredglasses's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In NJ I believe it is only one year until you have to take a

  13. Where are the State policies, regulations, and procedures?

    thelittledoe replied to LivinTheCountryLife's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thanks for the post. I'm of no help, but if anyone has info on NJ it would be appreciated as

  14. Med Surg vs. Pre/Post-Op

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

    Thanks everyone! Very helpful. I realized what same day surgery was but was confused as to what a separate pre/post-op floor was if med/surg was also separate. I think I have everything straight now....

  15. Med Surg vs. Pre/Post-Op

    thelittledoe posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Can someone please explain to me the difference between med-surg and pre/post-op? The reason I'm asking is because I start a patient care assistant job in a few weeks on what the hospital calls their...

  16. Which CNA program would you recommend?

    thelittledoe replied to kamiller678's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Either sounds wonderful! Sorry to be such a big help, haha. In NJ I paid $1200 for a course (all books and documents included but not uniforms). The nursing home offered us all positions, but it...

  17. My pre-nursing experience

    thelittledoe replied to marinelayer's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thank you so much! You are incredible! I was worried about having a part time (one day a week) job during an ABSN and not having enough cash to finance this. After reading your post, I feel anything...

  18. Made an C in anatomy, how to prepare for physiology and make an A?

    thelittledoe replied to mee9mee9's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm surprise anatomy and physio are separate courses! I've haven't heard of that yet. I took an online lecture and in-person lab. I had several tools. I personally used a coloring book for A&P. I...

  19. Anatomy, Physiology and Microbiology in one semester?

    thelittledoe replied to mswtruth's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took A&P I and Micro back to back in the summer with 6 week courses. I worked full time (36 hours/week) throughout as well. It was not the best option but remember, it is only temporary! I got...

  20. Interested in working in the ER

    thelittledoe replied to flstudentnurse93's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have a friend who began by working in a transitional unit, within a year she was working half her shifts in the ED and half in the TU. The TU at her hospital provides overflow for more stable ED...

  21. Gen. Chemistry Spring 2013...

    thelittledoe replied to 7237dallas's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm taking general chem at the community college in the neighboring county. Unfortunately it's almost an hour away and I didn't want to have to go more than once a week. My lab is 800-1000 and my...

  22. When to choose a specialty

    thelittledoe replied to aliciat22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'd love to work in the ED when I first start out, but I could imagine that could take a toll on you after many years. I would love to eventually be a nurse educator and help students through their...

  23. What was your Pre-req GPA?

    thelittledoe replied to Topher53's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have a 4.0 in my pre-req's and an undergraduate BA in Criminal Justice with a 3.6. I'm applying for an Accelerated 2nd Degree Program, but the ASN program with a BSN bridge is my backup....

  24. Advice for Pathophysiology and A&P 2

    thelittledoe replied to ksecatero21's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I absolutely loved A&PII. I think in part because the topics are more interesting to me and my professor was incredible. My absolute favorite part was dissecting a sheep heart, so cool and helpful...

  25. UMDNJ ABSN program Fall 2013

    thelittledoe replied to Temmuz's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Hey Temmuz, PM me and I can give you the contact information for the program. She got back to be very