Scoots

Scoots specializes in pre-nursing student now (long ago CNA).

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1. Does this length of time to complete an RN seem excessive?

   Scoots replied to Scoots's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Well, it was almost a "no brainer" (I hate that phrase, but it fits!) for me. I switched over to the the MA A.S. program and got (barely squeaked in) the full list of courses for the fall quarter. It feels right for me at this time. With my backgroun...

2. Does this length of time to complete an RN seem excessive?

   Scoots replied to Scoots's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I am also going to check into a Medical Assisting program at this same school. I see it involves a bit of direct patient care, some administrative work, some medical billing/computer work. I might like that variety too and it talks about getting a ce...

3. Does this length of time to complete an RN seem excessive?

   Scoots replied to Scoots's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Years ago I was a CNA during college years and in the summers between high school teaching. I enjoyed that and went back this summer to a 2 week vocational school program to get a certificate in that. I have yet to take the state exam, but I am think...

4. Does this length of time to complete an RN seem excessive?

   Scoots replied to Scoots's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Thanks for your support. And it's not just the money owed (mine would be about 100K too!), it's the stress involved in going through the program and in the job itself. I know much of what nurses struggle with on the job after working alongside them f...

5. Does this length of time to complete an RN seem excessive?

   Scoots replied to Scoots's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I think part of what is going on with me is that I am starting to back out of thinking I want to go through with this whole process. I've gone through all of the process to get a student loan, register for classes. BUT I have NOT signed the student l...

6. Does this length of time to complete an RN seem excessive?

   Scoots posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

   I'm wondering if this amount of time to complete the pre-reqs. and the nursing coursework is excessive at this particular local community college. Plus I am coming in as a transfer student with most of the general electives, psychology, sociology, ma...

7. Current Undergraduate Student Wishing to Pursue a BSN but Does Not Have an RN Degree

   Scoots replied to Val A.'s topic in General Nursing

   No one explained this part, so I will. "RN" is a credential or license obtained by taking the state nursing board exams and passing them. A candidate may have gone to a hospital diploma program (in which case no college degree is involved), obtained ...

8. TEAS V

   Scoots replied to RN-4Ever's topic in TEAS

   Where can I buy the manual and on-line tests study guide? What does "ATI" stand for? I am really new to this as you can see!

9. Few jobs for new grads? Help!

   Scoots replied to ErinRN2B's topic in General Students

   I am starting my pre-nursing coursework too after years of wanting to pursue being an RN. I got caught up in reading on-line about the lack of jobs too. That really set me back for awhile and I almost backed out of registering for classes. But like ...

10. Is it to late for me to become a Nurse?

    Scoots replied to louis345's topic in Pre-Nursing

    No, you're not too old! I am 55 and starting pre-nursing classes this fall! It is my 5th "career" after starting out as a CNA, high school teacher, Naval officer, medical social worker. It's something I've wanted for a long time and now I have the gu...

11. Need advice on taking out loans for living expenses!

    Scoots replied to LW1017's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I am returning to college full-time after almost 2 years of unemployment, so I have learned to live "dirt cheap" due to all of that. But I had some of the same questions in applying for student loans. I only qualify for loans, not grants, because I h...

12. Am I smart enough? I'mscared

    Scoots replied to bubbly_nurse's topic in Pre-Nursing

    If you can cut those grades you can study nursing courses and do well. I have to tell you that I have been out of college for 20 years, did another profession with high GPA degrees, but have wanted to be a nurse all along. Now at age 55 I am starting...

13. So ready to throw in the towel and it makes me sad...

    Scoots replied to FiduciaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked over 20 years in health care (not as a nurse, yet-going to school this fall) and I read your post and experienced your frustration! Believe me, I've worked in a few hellish situations like this in health care and lost my own physical and ...

14. What did i get myself into?!?

    Scoots replied to cresendez2's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I am starting pre-nsg coursework too after being out of science classes for 30+ years! I've signed up for A&P1, Chem. 1+lab, and another allied health course. I was tempted to take another course in math to total 15 hours rather than 12, but wan...