SqualsKnight

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1. Should I become a CNA at 19 (pre-nursing student)?

   SqualsKnight replied to deannadesign's topic in CNA/MA

   I got my CNA certification at 18 and started working as a CNA in an ICU/ Step-down unit soon after. I am currently in my 3rd of 4 semesters for my nursing school. I graduate this may at the age of 21. The experience you gain as a CNA really helps wit...

2. Do/did you enjoy Nursing School? Or hate it?

   SqualsKnight replied to Jayden8139's topic in General Students

   I'm in my third semester of 4 and I love it. The first two semesters were pretty dull IMO, but now that I take care of at least two patients every clinical and can do all of my skills, I have a lot of fun.

3. your gpa

   SqualsKnight replied to JonB04's topic in General Students

   Going to a CC. Had a 4.0 before entering the program, now halfway through with a 3.75:)

4. Areas of nursing

   SqualsKnight replied to DreamyEyes's topic in General Students

   Well right now I actually do work in an ICU as well as a stepdown unit (one "unit" on two floors, we generally go to whichever we're needed at) and I abosolutely LOVE being here. So I'd have to say- 1. ICU 2. ER 3. Burn unit Least- 1. Pediatrics (Flo...

5. Time Frame for Filing Incident Reports?

   SqualsKnight replied to 4Karrie2's topic in NCLEX

   I would think it depends on the policy of the facility. Where I work, you have 24 hours.

6. Pathophysiology?

   SqualsKnight replied to mursetudent25's topic in Student Assist

   My advice for taking patho- know how the inflammation process works frontwards and backwards. Chains in the inflammatory process are key to most other diseases. Also, i'd say pharm was harder just because it involved memorization. For me, patho was ...

7. Younger Nursing Students

   SqualsKnight replied to lhabin's topic in General Students

   I'm 20 years old and I'm finishing up my first of two years. I currently work in an ICU/Step-down unit as a CNA/US, and all I ever hear is, " You look like you're just out of middle school, you can't know very much!". I don't have any problems in cla...