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  1. Do you want to be jobless after nursing school? I didn't think so...

    Manny92 replied to Manny92's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I'm confused. You went straight from

  2. FSCJ Summer 2014 Hopefuls

    Manny92 replied to whyistherumgone's topic in Florida Nursing

    I mailed my application for Summer 2014 in mid-December. Last week I went to room C-212 and asked the front desk lady to check up on my application. She said that they would contact you if one of the...

  3. Do you want to be jobless after nursing school? I didn't think so...

    Manny92 replied to Manny92's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Ok, the problem is that during the interview for the CNA job I don't want to have to say "oh I plan to go to nursing school in four months". I feel like that would turn off some employers, in addition...

  4. Do you want to be jobless after nursing school? I didn't think so...

    Manny92 replied to Manny92's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    ICU man, that's nice. :) Yes, I am a licensed CNA, but I currently do not have a CNA job. The reason is that, since I will be starting nursing school at FSCJ this summer, i could find PCT work at the...

  5. Do you want to be jobless after nursing school? I didn't think so...

    Manny92 replied to Manny92's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Oh ok cool. I actually meant to ask if you got your PCT training from your first semester in nursing school. But yeah ok. I challenged the CNA exam and passed on my first attempt; however, I never...

  6. Do you want to be jobless after nursing school? I didn't think so...

    Manny92 replied to Manny92's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Hello ICUman, thanks for the info. And congratulations! I will definitely make sure to have an open mind. I wouldn't mind having to relocate to find work and residency programs. I have a question -...

  7. Do you have a nursing specialty you know you want to pursue?

    Manny92 replied to goldenanchor's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Med surg, telemetry, ICU and then Nurse

  8. Do you want to be jobless after nursing school? I didn't think so...

    Manny92 replied to Manny92's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Hello funtimes :) thank you for you input. It is understandable to see how PCT work can be overrated, given the particular situation. That is is some interesting insight that I have never even...

  9. Do you want to be jobless after nursing school? I didn't think so...

    Manny92 replied to Manny92's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Thank you for that insight. I can definitely see the difference between knowing how versus knowing why. My question is, what can I do? What can I do to set myself apart? Other than effectively...

  10. FSCJ Summer 2014 Hopefuls

    Manny92 replied to whyistherumgone's topic in Florida Nursing

    I cannot take this wait!!! These 4-6 weeks are gonna be a

  11. Do you want to be jobless after nursing school? I didn't think so...

    Manny92 replied to Manny92's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I actually attempted to revise some of the wording of my OP. I actually didn't mean that if I did PCT work that I would automatically get a job (I didn't communicate that as effectively as I should...

  12. Do you want to be jobless after nursing school? I didn't think so...

    Manny92 replied to Manny92's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I am sorry that you haven't found a job yet, but you mentioned that you JUST graduated. Where have you looked? Do you have any insider connections at any of the facilities you applied

  13. Do you want to be jobless after nursing school? I didn't think so...

    Manny92 replied to Manny92's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    That's really good to know. I like to think ahead because I want to put myself in a good position to succeed. Sometimes, in my spare time, I would visualize certain scenarios in my head regarding...

  14. Do you want to be jobless after nursing school? I didn't think so...

    Manny92 replied to Manny92's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Thank

  15. Do you want to be jobless after nursing school? I didn't think so...

    Manny92 replied to Manny92's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Ok, thank you for clarifying. But if you had read the part where I said I didn't mean to word it that way, then you wouldn't be saying that. I admit it --- I am no different than anyone else, I am...

  16. Do you want to be jobless after nursing school? I didn't think so...

    Manny92 replied to Manny92's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Loriangel 14, everybody starts somewhere. You are blessed to have had the career that you have, and it is in my best interest to see others in this field succeed as well. To be honest, your response...

  17. Do you want to be jobless after nursing school? I didn't think so...

    Manny92 replied to Manny92's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    The reason I had the crazy thought of trying to work as a PCT with an RN is because I don't want there to be blank space on my "work experience" section on my resume between the time I graduate and...

  18. Do you want to be jobless after nursing school? I didn't think so...

    Manny92 replied to Manny92's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Ok, thank you for the responses. Allow me to change what I said at the end of my original post. What I meant to say was "how further ahead would I be with my plans than those that don't have related...

  19. FSCJ Summer 2014 Hopefuls

    Manny92 replied to whyistherumgone's topic in Florida Nursing

    Just out of curiosity, do applicants with the specified medical work experience have a big advantage over those that don't? I feel like my score of 229 points would have no chance compared to those...

  20. FSCJ Summer 2014 Hopefuls

    Manny92 replied to whyistherumgone's topic in Florida Nursing

    Ouch, what is your total score without

  21. "Critical Thinking"?

    Manny92 replied to SirenoftheSea's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello SirenoftheSea! Critical Thinking is when you reach reasoned conclusions based on a reasoned process. Whenever you answer a difficult test question or are in particular situation where you need...

  22. FSCJ Summer 2014 Hopefuls

    Manny92 replied to whyistherumgone's topic in Florida Nursing

    AmandaWachter, I considered the prelicensure BSN program at UNF but have decided to make FSCJ my priority. The main reason is that I want to save time and money lol - if I start in the Summer, I will...

  23. FSCJ Summer 2014 Hopefuls

    Manny92 replied to whyistherumgone's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hello Aye_Ne, what helped me the most was reading, reading, reading, reading, and more reading. You have to make reading part of your daily routine. Try to read material that uses complex words,...

  24. FSCJ Summer 2014 Hopefuls

    Manny92 replied to whyistherumgone's topic in Florida Nursing

    My bad lol. I am really excited and nervous about FSCJ nursing school. Look forward to seeing everyone :) Although I am a bit worried about finding a job after nursing school.... anyone out there...

  25. FSCJ Summer 2014 Hopefuls

    Manny92 replied to whyistherumgone's topic in Florida Nursing

    My bad lol. I am really excited and nervous about FSCJ nursing school. Look forward to seeing everyone :) Although I am a bit worried about finding a job after nursing school.... anyone out there...