zoffy1231

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1. St. Petersburg - Galen College of Nursing

   zoffy1231 replied to LFalcon's topic in Florida

   I currently attend the PNE program. My class is approaching the start of qtr 4. That is great that you decided on Galen! If you apply yourself, you will make it through! Do not let the instructors or the course material scare you, you can do it! The ...

2. TB testing

   zoffy1231 replied to CNAmonica65's topic in CNA/MA

   To be honest with you, every facility should! in my opinion, all faculty coming in contact with pt's should be tested for TB, Hep, AIDs...ect. But hey we all have rights. It is ridiculous...i am glad they test though...it is for the safety of everyon...

3. Challenging CNA exam..help please?

   zoffy1231 replied to BossBadger's topic in CNA/MA

   In my experience they are usually not readily available! I have been in several LTC and SNF and hospitals and have NEVER seen these!

4. Challenging CNA exam..help please?

   zoffy1231 replied to BossBadger's topic in CNA/MA

   I am currently an LPN student in my 2nd semester and I plan on challenging the test soon even though I wouldn't necesarilly have to to get a job. A classmate challenged the test already and passed the written, but failed the clinical. They do things ...

5. Should I start off as CNA or Medical Assitant.. need advice!

   zoffy1231 replied to josebeltran88's topic in CNA/MA

   I would say a CNA. MA takes months and it is just training basically. With CNA, course can be 2 weeks and then you sit for boards and get an actual paper license! From there it would be easier to transition to LPN and then RN. I started LPN school ba...

6. Taking A&P I Fall 2009?

   zoffy1231 replied to Hoping2BeStudent2010's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Don't worry! I took A & P in the Spring along with 4 other classes/clinicals! It was tough, but I escaped with a C+ which was my lowest grade. I passed though and am VERY happy for it. Currently taking Pharmacology...now that class is a kick in t...

7. I am currently an LPN student in my 2nd quarter and I want to get in the nursing....

   zoffy1231 replied to zoffy1231's topic in General Students

   I have no choice but to work. With this Economy and the unstable job my husband has...I need to do something. I am currently working full time in the hotel business. I can't study in my down time anymore, they would rather me surf the net. i am getti...

8. I am currently an LPN student in my 2nd quarter and I want to get in the nursing....

   zoffy1231 posted a topic in General Students

   I am wanting to get into the nursing field now...What are my options? I know I can challenge the CNA exam,but I really do not want to be a CNA. I would really like to work in a hospital. At rotations, I met a PCT. How do I become one of those? Do I h...

9. Has anyone heard of Galen health institute???

   zoffy1231 replied to islandti_patty's topic in LPN-RN

   I will be attending the LPN program 02/16/09. The LPN program is Accredited to date. I have read many posts on here regarding Galen. My plan is to take my LPN with Galen and then do a bridge to RN at SPC so I can go further than ADN. I will let you k...