PattieTarr

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1. Too much on my plate - What would you do?

   PattieTarr replied to PattieTarr's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Thank you all for answering! The volunteering was started yesterday, but had already been planned into things at the beginning of the semester. I had already known about it. I have decided to take a few weeks off from the LTC, so that I can focus on ...

2. Too much on my plate - What would you do?

   PattieTarr posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

   I want to first state that I'm posting this not only for advice, but because I don't really have anyone in my family or friends in my situation that I can go to, so I rely on information from here (Which has been very useful thus far) A little backst...

3. AP lecture struggle

   PattieTarr replied to Wanderlust2's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I don't know if my comment will help, but I just want you to know I am struggling with this so much right now. I'm in AP 1 right now as well. For our nursing program, it's on points. C is passing and eligible, but 0 points. B gives you 250, and an A ...

4. How do you find support while you're still applying to nursing school?

   PattieTarr replied to Upward_Bound's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Similar situation, I guess. My family supports me, and they are proud of me, but it's sometimes hard to talk with them about struggles because they don't necessarily "get it". When I decided to become a nurse, I didn't have any friends in the medical...

5. what do you do on your days off?

   PattieTarr replied to Momof8CNA's topic in CNA/MA

   Right now, my days off are spent studying or working at my other job. Im not certified CNA until December, so Im a Hospitality Aid for now. Im usually found at Starbucks doing homework or studying. But if Im not there, Im at home catching up on Grey'...

6. Why become a CNA? Be a Medical assistant instead

   PattieTarr replied to Faro's topic in CNA/MA

   This is both discouraging and encouraging all at once. I am currently in class for CNA, will finish in December. I just started a new job as a hospitality aid at a care and rehab center. I will transfer to CNA once I am certified. I know for a fact I...

7. Advice for a new CNA searching for a hospital position

   PattieTarr replied to PattieTarr's topic in CNA/MA

   Thank you all for responding. Im still starting Monday in the LTC facility. I don't know yet what I will do once I do get certified, I will see once it gets here. However, I am working towards volunteering at the hospital I want to work at, so I am...

8. Advice for a new CNA searching for a hospital position

   PattieTarr replied to PattieTarr's topic in CNA/MA

   Curious, you said that there are some areas in high demand, Which are those? Thank you for your response! I am actually looking at volunteering at the hospital I want to work at a couple days a week while I work in LTC.

9. Advice for a new CNA searching for a hospital position

   PattieTarr posted a topic in CNA/MA

   Hello! I am currently in my CNA training and will be done at the beginning of December. I just got a job at a LTC center as a hospitality aid (making minimum wage unfortunately), since they sort of "sponsor" the class I am taking. They offer CNA posi...

10. Starting CNA Training next week

    PattieTarr replied to SingDanceRunLife's topic in CNA/MA

    If you perform a duty outside of a CNA's duties, it can be called practicing nursing without a license. I literally just had this come up on a test. I'm not trying to argue with you about it, and I wouldn't if I hadn't just seen this. And I know some...

11. Jobs as a Pre - Nursing Student

    PattieTarr replied to fcp4life's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I'm taking the CNA class at the same school I am going to for Nursing, however its under their "Workforce Training" program. So any other class I've taken don't apply. Having A&P doesnt give any credit or anything towards a CNA course. Other tha...

12. So much to study, so little time

    PattieTarr replied to wscarter's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I am also in the beginning of my long trip to becoming an RN. I have to finish up 3 pre-reqs before I start the program, and I have to take an entrance exam probably in February or March of 2016. I have been out of school since about 2011, so not as ...

13. Jobs as a Pre - Nursing Student

    PattieTarr replied to fcp4life's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I'm currently taking my pre-reqs for nursing school. Like you, I am hoping to get into my program Fall 2016. I just started classes for CNA as well. I got a new job just a week ago as a hospitality aid until I get certified, then I will work as a CNA...

14. Starting CNA Training next week

    PattieTarr replied to SingDanceRunLife's topic in CNA/MA

    I didn't say CNA's were licensed. I said if a CNA did something outside of what a CNA does and they aren't certified, it's considered practicing without a license. I know CNAs are certified. I know the difference. I guess I'm just going by my state ...

15. Starting CNA Training next week

    PattieTarr replied to SingDanceRunLife's topic in CNA/MA

    I am currently in a CNA class right now. (Doing this before Nursing School next Fall) It's just one of those steps that has to be taken. If you're wanting to work as a CNA, you need to be certified as a CNA. You can be certified in many different ar...