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1. Worth it to get computer support certificate?

   thinkingcap replied to thinkingcap's topic in Informatics

   Here is a list of the required courses Intro to Business Fund of Computer Science I Intro to Computer Modeling Network Operating System – Desktop Computer Repair and Maintenance Commands & Scripts Computer Fluency CCNA 1: Exploration Professiona...

2. Worth it to get computer support certificate?

   thinkingcap posted a topic in Informatics

   Hello all! I am just beginning my nursing journey, working on my pre-requs at my local community college. I am interested in many nursing roles, but eventually I see myself moving away from the bedside into either informatics or research (or both). R...

3. Why should I become an rn instead of a pa?

   thinkingcap replied to thinkingcap's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Thank you so much ben-ben-ben. That was just what i was looking for and very helpful. I am leaning towards BSN right now because of geography. There are no PA programs here and with a husband and a baby moving would be difficult. Adding the cost of m...

4. Accelerated BSN or PA school?

   thinkingcap replied to Hefziba's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I am trying to make the same decision, although my Bachelors is in a non health field. I am leaning toward BSN simply because there are no PA programs where I live and I have a husband and a baby which makes moving difficult. If it weren't for my geo...

5. Why should I become an rn instead of a pa?

   thinkingcap replied to thinkingcap's topic in Pre-Nursing

   First of all, read the entire thread before you comment. I have my terms straight, and not I am not asking about NP vs PA. I have a bachelors in a non-nursing field and am considering one of two options, preparing for a BSN or preparing for a PA prog...

6. Why should I become an rn instead of a pa?

   thinkingcap replied to thinkingcap's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I am having a hard time with this attitude. I know that each persons reasons are different, but that is exactly why I want to know other peoples' reasons. I want to hear about all the factors that a might possibly go into such a decision to make sure...

7. Why should I become an rn instead of a pa?

   thinkingcap replied to thinkingcap's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Thank you all so much for your responses. I have thought a lot about the medical model vs the nursing model but I am unsure which would appeal more to me at this point. I enjoy both hard and soft sciences and appreciate a holistic approach to things,...

8. Why should I become an rn instead of a pa?

   thinkingcap replied to thinkingcap's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I understand the difference in the scope of practice and that a pa is more equitable to an np than to an rn. However, for me the next step would be either to prepare for my BSN or for PA school. NP would be an option after getting my BSN (as would PA...

9. Why should I become an rn instead of a pa?

   thinkingcap replied to thinkingcap's topic in Pre-Nursing

   What didn't you like?

10. Why should I become an rn instead of a pa?

    thinkingcap replied to thinkingcap's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Thank you for the links. Those discussions were very helpful. I will try and be better about searching first in the future. :)

11. Why should I become an rn instead of a pa?

    thinkingcap replied to thinkingcap's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Thank you for replying. You are right about it being a personal desicion, but I feel that the perspectives of others helps me to make better choices. I am hoping to know why others have made their personal choice so that any factors I am missing can ...

12. Why should I become an rn instead of a pa?

    thinkingcap posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

    I am at the very beginning of my health care career exploration. I am trying to gain more perspective on the pros and cons of becoming either an rn or a pa and would love to hear from you. I know the basic differences but am trying to understand why ...

13. Why aren't nursing prerequisites standardized?

    thinkingcap posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

    I have been considering a few different programs and there seems to be a fair amount of discrepancy. I understand schools having different GE requirments, but I don't see why the math and science should be different. I mean, you either need biochem o...

14. Best order for science prereqs

    thinkingcap replied to thinkingcap's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Thank you all for your replies. To answer a few questions, no my school does not have a prescribed order and bio is recommended before A&p but not required. I did take bio (and got an A) for my first degree, but that was over ten years ago. I th...

15. Best order for science prereqs

    thinkingcap posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

    This is my first post! I've lurked a bit and am so excited to have found this place. I am just starting out with school and am hoping you might have some advice on class scheduling. I have three semesters (spring, fall, spring) to take four science p...