bitter_sweet

bitter_sweet has 2 years experience and specializes in Acute Rehab, Community/ Public Health.

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1. New Grad looking to relocate to Charlotte area

   bitter_sweet replied to edgarandersonrn's topic in North Carolina

   @worktoplay Do you recall when Piedmont Medical posted their GN positions? When did you apply? Sorry for all the questions. I graduate from nursing school in December and I am looking forward to moving to either the Charlotte, NC or Rock Hill, SC are...

2. St. Kate's Lifespan Development course

   bitter_sweet replied to Toots71506's topic in Minnesota

   Hi, I took Develop Psych at STK, also in the WEC format. I had a different prof and my tests weren't take home. But overall the class was not that bad and the book wasn't necessary. My prof taught from powerpoint slides and the book was just in case...

3. Need Help! Testing out of CNA Course in MN?

   bitter_sweet replied to Cari001's topic in Minnesota

   Hi Live&Learn, For my test out, I read and re-read the candidate booklet and watched CNA youtube videos. I also practiced on my fiance'. However, I will say to remember KWIPE for every skill. K - knock on the door W - wash hands I - introduce yo...

4. Need Help! Testing out of CNA Course in MN?

   bitter_sweet replied to Cari001's topic in Minnesota

   Thanks for the congrats, bikelola! I am very happy to be done with that. However, my project for school is going a little slower than I had wished. I hope to be done by October. Good Luck in your CNA class. I agree that a more recent class should he...

5. Need Help! Testing out of CNA Course in MN?

   bitter_sweet replied to Cari001's topic in Minnesota

   Just an update- I passed both the written and skills portion of the NATO examination. I did not take a class, but I did use several youtube videos and the MN candidate handbook. The videos really helped for the skills portion of the NATO. Here's the...

6. preowned books

   bitter_sweet replied to bml941's topic in General Nursing

   I agree w/ the others. Try half.com and/ or amazon.com. These are the two main sites I use when I buy/ sell my textbooks.

7. Need Help! Testing out of CNA Course in MN?

   bitter_sweet replied to Cari001's topic in Minnesota

   Hi LMT7018: I know that MCTC in downtown Mpls is a testing site. I am scheduled to take my NATO written and skills test there on August 26th. I am not sure of any other testing sites. However, if you go to the Dept of Health's website (http://www.he...

8. on the job teaching?

   bitter_sweet replied to msmarshun's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I've never heard of such a thing. I know many places have "on-the-job training", but this is usually after someone has finished nursing school and/ or passed NCLEX. However, if you do find out some more info about "on-the-job teaching" for nursing. ...

9. Incompetent advisors at your school?

   bitter_sweet replied to Cilantrophobe's topic in Pre-Nursing

   To the OP, I know it can be frustrating, but like the others have said - Take a deep breath! You've received some good advice. Keep a copy of all your documentation, and keep following up. But remember, the admission office has hundreds (if not thou...

10. What's your long term goal?

    bitter_sweet replied to nocheapones's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I'm currently taking pre-reqs for my Post Bachelors in Nursing. I start nursing school in January 2010. After I finish that I also want to continue school and become a Nurse Practitioner. (Not sure if I'll need a PhD for Nurse Prac, but I def want a ...

11. Are there any rn jobs in minnesota

    bitter_sweet replied to Janet Rawlinson's topic in Minnesota

    Here is the website, if you are interested. http://www.hcmc.org and click "Employment" on the left side of the page

12. Are there any rn jobs in minnesota

    bitter_sweet replied to Janet Rawlinson's topic in Minnesota

    I agree with the above poster. I live in the Twin Cities and work in conjunction with HCMC. I know they are currently not actively hiring for staff RNs. Though they have several other positions on their website for RN supervisors. Good Luck!

13. Need Help! Testing out of CNA Course in MN?

    bitter_sweet replied to Cari001's topic in Minnesota

    kirchnerfamily: Where did you take your test out? I was planning on testing out this summer. I also didn't want to spend the money on a class.

14. Advice for an AD

    bitter_sweet replied to Nimaroo's topic in Minnesota

    Here's the website for St Kate's post-bacc program that bikelola mentioned: http://minerva.stkate.edu/offices/academic/nursing.nsf/pages/bdpplanpostbacc

15. Are There Any Sorority Women Here?

    bitter_sweet replied to UjonesRN's topic in General Students

    alpha kappa alpha sorority, innnnnnnnnnncorporated! (pretty girl wearing 20 pearls!) skee - wee !!!