MurseHarley replied to metal_m0nk's topic in Pre-Nursing
I would look at an accelerated BSN or entry-level MSN program. They'll take your previous Bachelor's degree in lieu of 2 years of general education and fast track you directly in to the nursing curriculum. In many hospitals with a BSN you con progr...
MurseHarley replied to ShawnieBoy's topic in CNA/MA
It doesn't sound at all to me like ShawnieBoy is objecting to being asked to help with some of the more physical tasks such as lifting patients. It sounds like he's concerned that he's asked to assist with these tasks more frequently and/or in place...
In my BSN progam we had to take the ATI exam that corresponded with each course, and if you passed it at or above the national mean they added 2% to your grade. You got two tries. If you didn't meet the benchmark, you just didn't get the extra 2%. ...
I went through a generic BSN program, but my roomate was in the accelerated BSN at the same university, and he and all of his classmates had a really positive experience.