NatashaFromOregon replied to Want2BeeRN's topic in General Nursing
I'm attending a community college PTA program. It is a new program to the college this year. It is also merit-based admittance, but my pre-req GPA is a 4.0, and the competition isn't as stiff as...
NatashaFromOregon replied to austin9104's topic in General Nursing
OMG, the best I've ever found is a product called Corn Husker's Lotion. I used it when I worked in preschool (and washed my hands about a thousand times a day!). My hands would get so chapped and...
NatashaFromOregon replied to Want2BeeRN's topic in General Nursing
It really depends on the school, but a 3.47 would be too low to get into the nursing program at my community college. The minimum required GPA is only a 2.5, BUT since admittance is based on a...
NatashaFromOregon replied to gentlegiver's topic in General Nursing
I had to take Cell Biology and Chemistry before being allowed to register for A & P. IMO, you really ought to have that foundation to be really successful in A & P. I know, it sure does take...
NatashaFromOregon replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing
LOL! Over my dead body. My child is partially vaccinated and I simply signed a waiver form before enrolling her in school. In public school, a child cannot be "turned away" for not being vaxed....
NatashaFromOregon replied to Murse901's topic in General Nursing
Really? In my area CMA's are paid a starting wage of about $12-$13/hr and will cap off at about $17/hr. LPNs in an office start at about $20-$22. RN positions in clinics around here are rare but I...
NatashaFromOregon replied to NicInNC's topic in General Nursing
nursefirst: "realize, too, that most medication aides are probably not knowledgeable enough to get into nursing school, so you are definitely a cut above." wow, that's pretty insulting. i don't...
NatashaFromOregon replied to stunt's topic in General Nursing
Oh, I see. By your use of the word "even" I thought that you believed CMA's were not trained to or allowed to give injections. Medical assistants can be certified through the American Association of...
NatashaFromOregon replied to khiasdestiny's topic in General Nursing
Not true!! At least in my area. My community college ASN nursing program has only 80 spots open for 400+ applicants a year. Many students with 4.0 GPAs are turned away or designated to an...
NatashaFromOregon replied to JettaDP's topic in General Nursing
I agree. It's none of your business. There are LOTS of things people do to their children that I do not agree with: spanking, smoking around them, feeding them garbage from fast food places, letting...
NatashaFromOregon replied to OnlyByHisGrace's topic in General Nursing
Really? Could you elaborate on that? I volunteer on the floors at our regional hospital and have the opportunity to meet a lot of staff nurses. It seems that the hours are not flexible and they...