gealach

gealach specializes in Pediatrics.

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1. What would you have done differently in school to help get hired?

   gealach replied to RunMT's topic in New Nurse

   It is true that working during the accelerated program is discouraged.... but, in this economy, my advice would be try to do it anyway. Even if it is only one shift a weekend - or less - as a CNA/PCA or a PTAT (patient attendant). I graduated fro...

2. graduating in a year, need advice!

   gealach replied to criticalRN10's topic in New Nurse

   If you can, get a job as a PCA/CNA at a hospital where you think you would like to eventually work as an RN. Even if you can only work 1 or 2 shifts a week while in school, it may help you find a job. Almost everyone from my class who got jobs quic...

3. Prep for nursing school-help!!

   gealach replied to girly8208's topic in Student Assist

   I have no idea how old you are or what your other responsibilities outside of nursing school might be. But, if I had known more before going in, I would have spent my "preparation time" in preparing and organizing the REST of my life. Yes, reviewin...

4. ABSN or AS-RN....confused, help

   gealach replied to aaeluv's topic in General Students

   I am in an accelerated BSN program right now. It was definitely the right path for me, but there are drawbacks. There is one thing that you didn't mention in your post that you might want to make sure you consider. Even though the associate's an...