8130

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1. My Life as a Nurse

   8130 replied to CoMoNurse's topic in General Nursing

   What a great story! Thank you.

2. Foley pain

   8130 replied to lucy8686's topic in General Nursing

   Lucy, this is not a dumb question and shows that you want to improve your nursing knowledge and patient care. It’s very possible you already asked someone at work about this and you did not get a satisfactory answers so coming to a forum like this wi...

3. 41 yr. old business executive going to Nursing School

   8130 replied to ESP808's topic in General Students

   I am 38 and will take my last nursing school final tomorrow. You can do this. My suggestion is to start with a basic nursing degree (RN) at a community college. Zero to low student loans and no 401k/IRA withdrawal to pay for school. Get through that ...

4. Medical Assistant vs. RN

   8130 replied to HTXTed's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I wouldn't consider the CMA role if you are capable of doing an RN. The RN income potential and versatility, as well as ability to move up within an organization will be a night and day difference from what a CMA can do. Also, you may desire more aut...

5. Nursing school at 38?

   8130 replied to Elle7745's topic in Pre-Nursing

   First of all, it is not too late. In fact I think that after raising children and being a mom you are likely better prepared for a nursing career. I too am 38 and will finish this December. About four years ago I decided to take anatomy and physiolog...

6. Fall 2017 Century College (or MANE) Applicants out there?

   8130 replied to 8130's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Hi ylime77! Good luck to you. I started this thread last January and actually ended up meeting what are now my best friends in nursing school! You are obviously welcome to post here but I wonder if you'll get better uptake if you do a new post with t...

7. Seeking advice, ASN or BSN

   8130 replied to ashleyl13's topic in General Nursing

   I agree with previous posters and am currently doing the exact same plan as poster #1. Work hard to get into the CC program, get your RN, and then have the flexibility to do the rest online. I too am in my 30s and don't have the time or money to be p...

8. Why is nursing school so expensive!?

   8130 replied to jwillnyc's topic in General Students

   I would start with your community college ADN and then do an RN to BSN. I'm a second career future nurse and have chosen this path myself. I just couldn't justify spending that kind of money on a masters.

9. Fall 2016 Century College Applicants

   8130 replied to GRue2016's topic in Minnesota

   I am in the program now and got in on the first round with a 12.1 for fall. I think you are in good shape with your score but then I'm not sure what the lowest score was that was accepted. You have till Feb 1st right? Maybe finish your A and Ps and t...

10. Compression Socks..... No Longer Just for Grandma.

    8130 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Do they help with sore tired feet too? My feet throb when I've been on them all day.

11. My Family can't see me as a Nurse but it's my dream

    8130 replied to Adrianaboydlewis's topic in General Students

    I too have a non nursing bachelors and am in nursing school right now. In my family's case, there is/was this attitude that nursing was "beneath me" somehow. Nursing has been my dream since I was a little girl but they always discouraged it and said ...

12. I'm having doubts about nursing... :(

    8130 replied to Texasstudent0's topic in General Students

    I have to say, I'm a little horrified at the way the OP was treated here. Come on, everyone. What's the purpose of this forum? Support and advice. Some of the comments here were truly mean. And for those of you who were helpful: good work! Ok, OP, ch...

13. CNA / Medical Assistant..which is better for RN field

    8130 replied to sfwant2beRN's topic in CNA/MA

    CNA! Cost is way lower and quicker to complete. Your work will be very relevant for preparation as a future RN. As an MA, you are prepared to work in doctors offices and trained on everything from front desk, medical records, etc. Not RN areas. Full ...

14. Medical assistant specialty

    8130 replied to Mercades's topic in CNA/MA

    I think the income is pretty much the same across the board. Can you still switch to nursing instead? Income potential will e much higher as well as career advancement opportunities.

15. Supervised Smoking Requirement Legal?

    8130 replied to adodell85's topic in CNA/MA

    This should be addressed with management. I had similar duties in the years 2000/2001 and it was a hospital. I found it absolutely discussing and unhealthy. I realize that the nursing home is home to these residents but there has to be a better solut...