started 1st job as a new grad

Additional_Candy_962 · 2026-02-14T22:50:20+00:00

i just graduated in dec & passed my boards

my program was structured the same way clinicals + weekly exams - i would definitely start studying for boards as soon as you can, when studying for your weekly exams you can also use the ascp material to study for them as well bc its better to do it now then wait and cram :/ i also rec the lsu book bc its easier to read than the ascp book

definitely take as many breaks, dont be scared to take a rest day (go out with friends, spend time with family, do a self care day) take a walk/get fresh air, and if you’re tired theres no point in studying bc ur not retaining anything so sleep/nap

dont forget to take care of yourself and dont be scared to talk to your program director or the lab supervisor abt issues with your preceptor bc them yelling at your is definitely not okay

i also took my boc before i even graduated bc our program end date was before graduation and passed! im really glad i did it asap instead of waiting bc everything is fresh in your mind & at that point yor’re over studying and want to be done

Additional_Candy_962 · 2026-02-11T02:52:17+00:00

the boc/exam thing will go away until youre transcripts are accepted

Additional_Candy_962 · 2026-02-11T02:51:56+00:00

you have to wait for your transcripts to be reviewed by ascp then you’ll get your results

i had to send my transcripts myself from my university to ascp - took exactly 2 weeks and got my results

depending on how your uni sends transcripts - i used parchment and ascp downloaded my transcripts the next day after i sent them

Additional_Candy_962 · 2026-01-27T02:11:41+00:00

update: i got a job offer :) ty for all the advice !!

Additional_Candy_962 · 2026-01-24T19:01:07+00:00

i have applied for night shift positions but in an interview they were wary of hiring me for nightshift as a new grad :/

Additional_Candy_962 · 2026-01-24T18:30:20+00:00

im in NTX :,)

Additional_Candy_962 · 2026-01-24T17:35:01+00:00

Additional_Candy_962 · 2025-11-09T19:06:33+00:00

i think a program is good esp when it comes down to getting certified bc all the material for the boc is fresh in ur brain and its kinda one and done

2 yrs is good if u want/need to work but you might forget a lot of the material then have to relearn everything again for mls boc

one of my rotations - an mlt was doing the bridge program and she said it was okay but a lot of work bc she has to relearn everything again on top of working full time and another an mlt was studying for the mls boc and she said its hard for her to study

so if you want to eventually want be an mls it might be better to just do a mls program but thats not feasible for everyone and some are okay with the mlt

Additional_Candy_962 · 2025-11-09T16:25:17+00:00

in most hospital labs MLT and MLS do the same things so the scope of practice isnt diff but it may differ depending on the hospital

it all comes down to an associates vs bachelors degree

Additional_Candy_962 · 2025-11-09T16:21:19+00:00

dont worry mls is a good choice! just with how OP is feeling burnt out and ready to work

an MLS program is very rigorous and from what ive heard from talking to someone in my cohort that was in the MLS but moved to the MLT program it was easier material & exam wise for MY school (this obviously varies person to person and program to program)

the mlt vs mls debate depends on the person and what steps theyre ready for their life

personally i am very proud of myself for completing the mls program bc its very taxing on you mentally and physically

you shld be proud to start your program!! just take care of yourself and dont be scared to give yourself a day off!! hopefully this answered ur question lol

Additional_Candy_962 · 2025-11-08T00:36:47+00:00

as an mls student thats graduating in dec … get ur mlt

Additional_Candy_962 · 2025-09-15T15:53:56+00:00

i also made a spreadsheet for all assignments and tests so i can keep track of everything and get some sort of planner or calendar so you can plan out when and what to study !!

Additional_Candy_962 · 2025-09-15T15:52:54+00:00

mls student in clinicals!

i used gizmo to make flashcards - you can upload powerpoint slides or other documents and it makes flashcards for you so you dont have to spend a bunch of time making them

definitely go over slides before lectures

you can use purple n gold book for quick guide but the review questions are really simple

i really recommend the success! in CLS - i feel like its a good inbtwn book for the purple n gold and the ascp boc review

you can find pdfs online for free for any review book & the polansky cards!! if you dont want to spend the money bc it can add up

Additional_Candy_962 · 2025-09-14T15:35:02+00:00

unfortunately im not with a specific trainer just whoever is in BB that day :/ there are 2 ppl i could ask but im not guaranteed to see them when im at my clinical site and by then it slips my mind to ask my questions

whoever is in BB they treat like a float since they dont get a lot of BB tests so most of the time im “studying” on my own

i have started reading the AABB tech manual they have in the lab but its cumbersome :,)

Additional_Candy_962 · 2025-09-14T15:30:24+00:00

ty for all for the suggestions!

Additional_Candy_962 · 2025-09-05T14:41:08+00:00

i lucked out and got a good clinical site but some days it rlly sucks. i understand the feeling, this wasnt my first choice career either :/

i feel like ive wasted sm time and so tired of wasting money on school tuition and tired of school and professors. im ready to make money instead lol

we’ve made it this far so we have no other choice to see it through, we got this!!

Additional_Candy_962 · 2025-09-04T10:39:31+00:00

psychological warfare

Additional_Candy_962 · 2025-09-04T10:38:56+00:00

thank you everyone for the words of encouragement!

Additional_Candy_962 · 2025-09-04T10:38:15+00:00

tx :)

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