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  1. Triple whammy yay or nay

    hegster replied to TexRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A&P II was really difficult for me. I didn't take any other classes with it--but I work full time. I took A&P I and Chem I while working 50+ hours a week. It was rough, but I came away with a...

  2. Not happy with grade.

    hegster replied to rdesanta's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Most programs only require a C or better in prerequisites, though some require a B. You should be fine with a 77%, but you can always retake it if you want to try to improve your grade. FWIW, I'm an A...

  3. What to do pre-pre-Nursing School?

    hegster replied to hmowry's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Purchase your A&P text early and begin reading now, especially if you know what topics you'll be covering in your course. I could have used a head start especially when it came to histology...

  4. Will I ever become a nurse?

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

    Becoming a nurse is a long process. I've been completing my prerequisites to apply to nursing programs for the past two years. For a normal person (read: non-insane--ie someone who doesn't try to work...

  5. How much do you make as a tech?

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

    Pay varies so much by location and by hospital, I'm not sure this information is really relevant. Where I work in Maryland, PCTs start at $12-13/hr. Differentials are offered on top of

  6. Entry level CNA resume

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

    It wasn't wrong in my experience.

  7. Entry level CNA resume

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

    Did you do clinicals as a part of your CNA certification? If you did, that can be listed as experience. I had a rough time trying to find a job with no experience. The job market is tough. Make your...

  8. pca vs cna

    hegster replied to tadyas19's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    The titles are interchangeable at some hospitals. At other hospitals, PCTs are CNAs with additional training: IV, EKG, phlebotomy, etc. Job duties (other than those requiring additional training) are...

  9. 2nd Semester Student Looking for PCT

    hegster replied to Stacilator's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    It took me four months of applying everywhere I could think of to get a job as a PCT. While I do have my CNA, I'm fresh out of school and I had no medical experience, and my applications kept getting...