laurenjmc

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1. Would EMT B help me land an er tech job?

   laurenjmc replied to soxgirl2008's topic in Emergency

   YES! Just do it. I got my CNA first also and worked med surg while finishing up RN pre-reqs. When I realized I hated it and my heart was in ER I transferred to the trauma floor and got my EMT-B through the local community college (cheap and only 1 se...

2. Kaplan San Diego ADN Jan 2010

   laurenjmc replied to gdoubleu's topic in California

   Hi Mrs.Jones- Do you know when the application deadlines are? I talked to an admissions person and he said to go to an info meeting but I can't go until next week. It sounds like they admit students 3x per year. Also was there a minimum math requirem...

3. Kaplan San Diego ADN Jan 2010

   laurenjmc replied to gdoubleu's topic in California

   Hi guys- I know this post is really old but I am just looking into Kaplan now and waiting to hear back from an admissions person. What are the requirements? I have 1 1/2 years experience as a CNA and 6 months as an EMT in the ER. I also have all my s...

4. Point Loma Nazarene University/PLNU BSN program

   laurenjmc posted a topic in California

   Anyone applied, accepted or graduated through Point Loma Nazarene's BSN program? I am applying as a transfer student and have an interview next week. I have heard great things about their program and would LOVE to hear any insider info. I read other ...

5. How do you deal with the anxiety of waiting?

   laurenjmc replied to GraceAdlerDesigns's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Volunteer at a hospital! They usually let you chose what area and it will get you some hands-on while you wait :)

6. CNA/PCA to EMT-B and/or EMT-P, before RN?

   laurenjmc replied to Girl Scout's topic in CNA/MA

   Haha this is so funny! I am in the same position as you. I have had my CNA for awhile and just recently got my EMT-B. I'm on a waitlist for RN but have been considering EMT-P... (no waitlist!). I think the main thing is consider what area you want to...

7. EMT/Paramedic to Nursing Help

   laurenjmc replied to Resaur's topic in General Students

   Definitely get your EMT soon! It's pretty simple and you will get a good taste for what EMS is all about. And yeah, I am from San Diego and 90% non-emergencies sounds pretty accurate. I know Palomar College has an EMT program and there is a private E...

8. sex in the work place...really?

   laurenjmc replied to Mr. Evans's topic in Relations

   OMG this thread is hilarious! My fiance and I both used to work nights (he was in the ED and I was in OR) and we got a little frisky in the elevator once... We came down to L&D with a standing ovation. Totally forgot they have surveillance camera...

9. Need Some Advice about CNA Course

   laurenjmc replied to sburkholder's topic in CNA/MA

   Wow! That is a lot of reading! I totally understand your freak-out. I am the same way. The biggest thing I can remember from the first few weeks was learning vital signs. Try to memorize the normal ranges for blood pressure, pulse, respirations, and ...

10. So Confused I Need Help

    laurenjmc replied to futurenursepink's topic in CNA/MA

    Definitely get your CNA soon so you can see what it's like to actually work in the field and get experience. I would recommend trying to knock out some of your RN pre-reqs as soon as you can and going that route. Although it really depends where you ...

11. Nurse Tech and Nurse Aide

    laurenjmc replied to i_am_tired's topic in CNA/MA

    I've worked at a few different hospitals and usually the CNAs are helping with direct patient care- bed baths, emptying foleys, charting I&Os, making beds, and assisting the RNs or MDs with various tasks. I've never heard of a "Nurse Tech" but we...

12. University of the Virgin Islands??

    laurenjmc replied to mbcatac7's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I just applied to the BSN program starting this fall 2010. I am coming from Santa Barbara, CA. I would really appreciate any info from students there or anyone considering going too! It seems like a bit of an adventure but the waitlists here are so r...

13. USVI on St.Thomas

    laurenjmc replied to mindwise1's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I am applying to the USVI nursing program... is anyone in it or have completed it? I was just wondering what the program is like, what it's like living there, the professors, etc. Any info would be greatly appreciated!! I live in southern california ...