MommaTy

MommaTy

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  1. HELP! 1st semester ADN student needs advise

    MommaTy replied to dabeef's topic in General Students

    I am right there with you. People don't really offer any advice. They say enjoy your freedom spend as much time with family as possible. Does your school also offer an orientation date? Mine does...

  2. CNA job in a hospital

    MommaTy replied to mdm1495's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Depends on where you live and how long your CNA course was. When I was in my CNA program in high school it was 2 years long. 1 year LTC and 1 year hospital. So when I applied for the hospital they...

  3. ADN students...how quickly will you enroll for BSN?

    MommaTy replied to Katie71275's topic in General Students

    I just got accepted for the fall ADN program. I plan on doing it right away

  4. What sacrifices will you make? / How hungry are you?

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

    Good for you :) You can do it! As for me, I am a mom to 5 children (I'm 27). I graduated high school in 2004 with a 4 month old baby boy. I didn't start college pre-reqs until January 2007 with 3...

  5. I am so lost as to what to do...

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

    I am a mom to 5 kids. Took me 5 years just to do pre-reqs because I did class either quarter time or part time. Had 2 of my kids in between that time, so I had to take semesters off here and there....

  6. Pre-nursing student confused

    MommaTy replied to shannie416's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Can you take it as a summer course? Good

  7. Help On Classes In High School For Nursing

    MommaTy replied to BB626's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you can take AP chemistry with lab you can clep it in college (at least my college would accept that for your chemistry course). Take AP A&P, it will totally help you when you get to the...

  8. Anxiety brought on by school!?

    MommaTy replied to healinghands&hearts's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm no help because I have a panic disorder, had it since I was 12. I am on Klonipin. But before I went on meds, I would have to do something to get my mind off of the panic. By talking with...

  9. Nursing student-cant find a job

    MommaTy replied to anetta7's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    It's very tough when they know you are a nursing student. It means they will only be hiring your for 1 year, then they have to hire a new CNA/PCT. Good

  10. Interview Clinical Support Staff?...

    MommaTy replied to AM326's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Clinical support staff are usually CNAs/PCTs. Float pool means you go where ever they have the need. So you may not have the same assignment everyday (going to any unit they need you). Which is...

  11. Just got hired as PCA - Advise Please

    MommaTy replied to roemerr's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I've been a CNA for 10 years. I have worked on a telemetry unit, Pediatric unit and have recently been accepted as an Infant's and Children's PCT. I always worked night shift 7p-7:30a. Stay busy (I...

  12. How to become a PCT?

    MommaTy replied to maddiem's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Where I live in Massachusetts there is no special schooling for PCT. You get your CNA work in long term care to get experience then apply to hospitals where they will teach you those skills. Which...

  13. Great Experience vs Good Experience & $$$

    MommaTy replied to Sfrazilus's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I am kind of in a situation like yours (not all the way). I am currently working at a rehab/nursing home as a Unit Secretary and sometimes pick up CNA hours. I only make 13 an hour and I work...

  14. Pre reqs fall2013, life change, fin.aid&scholarship heeelp!

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

    I think being married they will use both of your income so it may put you over the limit of getting it. If he is just working and has a really good paying job you may not get it. I'm a single mom to...

  15. PAX-RN 2013

    MommaTy replied to Audrey131's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took the PAX NLN pre nursing entrance exam. I studied the NLN pre nursing exam book and I did great. So my advice is get that book, it helps :) Good

  16. Will First Offender keep me out of nursing?

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

    Only thing I can offer is to call the school you are applying to and speak with someone from the nursing department. I know at my college they said for like DUIs, that people literally have to wait 7...

  17. Online Stats

    MommaTy replied to BSNinprogress22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would NEVER take a math course online. Good

  18. In need of advice for RN prequisites...

    MommaTy replied to Briz88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I know for sure your science courses you will have lectures and labs. They may offer the lectures online, but lab you have to actually be in class. For me I had to be in class for sciences and math....

  19. PCT interview :)

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

    Thank you and good luck to you :) I hope you get the position you are after. Like I said my clinical days will be Thursday and Friday from 7a-1p. So I won't be able to work wed or thurs nights....

  20. Working while in school?

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

    I just got a job offer as a PCT on the infant's and children's unit at the hospital near me. It's only part time 7p-7:30a (2 nights a week). I start the ADN program this fall. I know lots of...

  21. How much do you make as a tech?

    MommaTy replied to RCBR's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Springfield, Mass 16.50 for PCT in the hospital. That doesn't include the evening, night, weekend, holiday differentials. Forgot to add I have experience. Not sure what they offer no experience,...

  22. PCT interview :)

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

    Thanks, I got the position :) So excited. $16.50 an hr. That doesn't include all my differentials though. I'm hoping I can get my school schedule figured out with this. I start the RN program...

  23. I made it! 1 down 3 to go...

    MommaTy replied to Jacobyo's topic in General Students

    Congrats. I graduated high school with a diploma and with a 4 month old in tow. I have 5 kids now and was accepted for the ADN program this fall. Good luck on the rest of your journey, so sorry...

  24. Microbiology Summer 2013

    MommaTy replied to cnastriving2brn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took Micro during the summer of 2011 and I am glad I did. I couldn't not imagine doing it for a full 15 week semester. I took it after A&P 1 so not sure if that's why I found it easier. Good...

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

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

    16 an hr here in massachusetts and that doesn't include the evening, night, weekend, holiday differentials