jenhev16

jenhev16 has 2 years experience and specializes in Geriatrics.

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1. So how different is nursing school?

   jenhev16 replied to mamayogibear's topic in General Students

   hey there, i am currently halfway through my 3rd semester of nursing school. (graduate december 16th!) and honestly, looking back, it's hard to believe i've made it this far. i was a cna before i started and made it onto the dean's list every semeste...

2. Is it possible to work while getting a nursing degree?

   jenhev16 replied to StrawberryVanilla's topic in Pre-Nursing

   oh, for sure! millions of people have done it. i am currently doing it myself, and the lowest grade i ever got was an A-. the only thing you have to do is make sure you use your time wisely. if you have spare time between classes or a break between s...

3. what was your gpa when you applied?

   jenhev16 replied to mik510's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I will be starting an accelerated diploma program in August. I had a 3.62 when I applied and ended with a cumulative 3.70.

4. Is working part time do-able with these classes?

   jenhev16 replied to StangGang92's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Honey, you should be fine! I know many people with schedules like yours (including myself) that have done it no problem. One good tip I can offer is utilize breaks between classes for some extra study time if you can. Even just a few extra minutes a ...

5. Who has taken chemistry and anatomy together?

   jenhev16 replied to SomedayIWillBe's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I took anatomy and chem together this past fall. I did horrible with chemistry in high school. (Horrible as in D!) In college, I got an A! Chemistry can be hard or easy depending on who is teaching it so hopefully you luck out. Don't worry too much a...

6. Alternative name for CNA?

   jenhev16 replied to JakeF's topic in CNA/MA

   Well for some reason in PA, OH, and some other places, we are now often referred to as STNA's. I really never understood either....?

7. At what age did you decide on nursing?

   jenhev16 replied to Wan2BRN's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I am probably going to be one of the more odd ones here... I decided my junior year in high school that I wanted to be a registered nurse. My senior year I took a class to become a CNA to gain some experience. I am a 2009 high school graduate and I ...

8. Alternative name for CNA?

   jenhev16 replied to JakeF's topic in CNA/MA

   A lot of people refer to "CNA's" as "STNA's" now or "state tested nurse aides because technically there is no certification involved. That may have been what you have heard.