readyforachangenow

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1. Advice for acing A&P?

   readyforachangenow replied to Tinkk's topic in Pre-Nursing

   YouTube has some great videos especially on the lab portion. They will have videos of different models and some have more explanations than others. They also have great animated videos for different concepts for more visual learners.

2. new grad RN, help finding a job

   readyforachangenow replied to amy9999's topic in Tennessee

   Maybe a blood drive?

3. How to get EKG training?

   readyforachangenow replied to SeattleJess's topic in CNA/MA

   There also may be a hospital based program. Like the other poster said vocational school and community colleges may have it. The community college where I am from has the class listed where the CPR courses are listed.

4. moving with a pet?

   readyforachangenow replied to amguzman's topic in US Territories

   I have moved with cats. We moved them last because one has anxiety issues and the other feeds off his energy. We kept them in a bedroom with the door closed until we were ready. It was very stressful for them. They stayed under my bed or dresser and ...

5. Mneumonics/Ideas For Learning Material

   readyforachangenow replied to karlazz83's topic in Student Assist

   There is actually some on Pinterest.

6. Retaking a lab without the lecture

   readyforachangenow replied to monica427's topic in General Students

   It really depends on the institution. I've only been to one college where you can take the lab by itself. Speak to an advisor at the college your attending.

7. how do you get L/D experience if you are required to have experience?

   readyforachangenow replied to ratona's topic in Ob/Gyn

   That's how it is where I am looking at the open positions in my area. I would suggest looking at more rural hospital to possibly increase your chances.

8. Not doing well in nursing school?

   readyforachangenow replied to succinate's topic in General Students

   I found a website/FB page called simplenursing.com they also have YouTube videos. You may have to subscribe but the reviews on the major improvements in test grades seemed promising. I would check it out.

9. Should I take medical terminology (not req'd)?

   readyforachangenow replied to anichka's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I would take it. I would reconsider the timing of it. Micro itself is a hard class. Maybe take it a different semester or during the summer. Maybe just teaching yourself at home with a book.

10. Vanderbilt Nurse Residency 2014

    readyforachangenow replied to ama3t's topic in Tennessee

    From information I got from an employee there this past summer majority of the jobs cut were either positions that were not filled in the first place or people that just needed to exit for whatever reason. I'm note sure about the 1000 that are going ...

11. Vanderbilt Nurse Residency 2014

    readyforachangenow replied to ama3t's topic in Tennessee

    Don't forget they are expecting to lay off 1000 more by the end if the year to come in line with next year'a budget. They cut 300 during the summer.

12. considering crna school after bsn

    readyforachangenow replied to JessyPaige_93's topic in SRNA

    There is one in middle Tennessee that requires you to travel to different hospitals for a certain length of time in different states as part if your rotation. If there was a crna school online I would run for the hills!

13. Gpa when accepted?

    readyforachangenow replied to Idiosyncratic's topic in Pre-Nursing

    It is only relevant to the schools in your area. There are many factors schools can potentially look at. Some private institutions only care if you meet the minimum requirements while others want the highest GPA possible. Then as someone else stated ...

14. What did/do you dissect in A&P lab?

    readyforachangenow replied to __patiently_waiting's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Sheep's brain, cow eye, and fetal pig. We also did a heart just can't remember what animal it came from.

15. Cumberland University Spring 2014

    readyforachangenow replied to enfermera17's topic in Tennessee

    I actually talked to someone that not to long ago that chose to apply to Belmont instead of Cumberland for the same reason stated above. Cumberland does require you to have some clinicals on weekends. You defiently have to have a employer that is wil...