MommaTy

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  1. Just starting at 21

    MommaTy replied to Idiosyncratic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I had 3 kids under the age of 3 at 21 and I started pre-reqs at 21. It took me 5 years to finish all my pre-reqs because I went either quarter time or half time and had to take semesters off here and...

  2. What specialties tend to hire the most new grads?

    MommaTy replied to CGlover09's topic in General Students

    Depends. Every place is different. I live in Mass and I work on a Pediatric unit in the hospital as a PCT. Since I already have my foot in the door once I'm a nurse they will want me. We have many...

  3. Searching for a job in the field

    MommaTy replied to mkh1102's topic in General Students

    I wouldn't get the LPN. I live in Mass as well, and to get your LPN you have to finish the summer session to get it. If you are not set on LTC then I would skip the LPN. You can look into hospitals...

  4. Yay! I'm getting pinned!!

    MommaTy replied to BrooklynRN11201's topic in General Students

    Congrats. Good luck on the NCLEX

  5. Class of 2015

    MommaTy replied to MommaTy's topic in General Students

    Is anyone going to be working during nursing school? If so what are your hours/shift? I will be working part time as a PCT at the hospital we have clinical's at. It's on the Infants and Children's...

  6. Class of 2015

    MommaTy replied to MommaTy's topic in General Students

    So excited for everyone :) Lets keep this thread

  7. I think I should just throw in the towel I don't want to but I think I'm forced to

    MommaTy replied to Tom1234's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    School may not be the best option in your case. You are working 2 jobs. You need time for studying. Good luck to

  8. Class of 2015

    MommaTy replied to MommaTy's topic in General Students

    Good luck to all :) We got this

  9. Should I accept?

    MommaTy replied to AM326's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Good luck :) I start my PCT on the infant and children's unit June 17th. I am currently working LTC on a rehab

  10. New cna and stuggling

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

    You are new, you need to get comfortable in your new position. Give yourself some time, it is very normal to feel nervous/anxious. As you get into your own routine you will feel more at ease. It is...

  11. nursing clinicals and glorified cna work

    MommaTy replied to kkanady's topic in General Students

    I hear the 1st semester is a lot like "CNA work" that is the core work for any nurse. You are starting from the basics and working your way up. They aren't just going to let you run without walking...

  12. Mailed My Nursing School Application On Friday...

    MommaTy replied to acunnin4's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I TOLD YOU, it stinks waiting lol. Hang in there

  13. Male CNA having troble finding job after being fired

    MommaTy replied to jose2010's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Let me tell you, all the male CNA's where I work are very reliable and are strong. Believe it or not our residents ask for the male CNAs. They are kind, gentle, yet strong. I enjoy working with the...

  14. How was your state exam?

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

    My skills was passive range of motion, charting, and nail

  15. Should I accept?

    MommaTy replied to AM326's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It's really tough. I think you need to look at what you really want/want to be. Get your foot in the door, then you can transfer. It's so worth it

  16. CNA from NYC transfrer to another state

    MommaTy replied to Cammy84's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    No not in 2 states. Only 1 at a time. The process was fairly fast 2 to 3

  17. PRN position?

    MommaTy replied to TheNoviceNurse16's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    PRN is per diem (as needed). I believe they all have their own requirements. Like where I work you are only required to work 1 day a month. But they may call you like crazy if there are call...

  18. CNA from NYC transfrer to another state

    MommaTy replied to Cammy84's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Look online for the Texas CNA registry and call them. They will most likely send you a packet in the mail. Do everything they say and mail it back. Thats what I had to do when I moved from MA to AZ....

  19. Question regarding background check

    MommaTy replied to guest514's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Only things that count are DUIs, anything criminal. If it was revoked due to non payment of excise taxes, or expired they don't use it against

  20. Officially a c.n.a. Today!!!

    MommaTy replied to JeffreyT89's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congrats

  21. Passed - officially a CNA

    MommaTy replied to stewartfamily2010's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congrats :) Good luck on your job

  22. Endorsement of RN license from PA to TX

    MommaTy replied to lint8929's topic in Texas Nursing

    My SIL went from Massachusetts to Arizona with no experience when she obtained

  23. PPD

    MommaTy replied to loveSBK's topic in General Students

    If you have ever tested positive you will always test positive. So all you will need to say is I test positive and they will just send you for the X-ray. Happens to my mom because she used to live...

  24. ASN...or BSN?

    MommaTy replied to Swagedsoul's topic in General Students

    I applied all over, got accepted to ADN so I will do RN to BSN later. Best bet apply to

  25. New hire PCNA - Night shift hospital. Advice/feedback?

    MommaTy replied to smithers0910's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You will be set up with another aid and they will teach you the ropes for so many weeks like 4 to 6 weeks :) Good luck to