brianna1

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1. Terrified to graduate in May...

   brianna1 replied to ALDsn14's topic in General Students

   I am still a cna, and like the work I do. I never said I did not. For my BSN program, it was not a requirement for me to be a cna, or even have the certification. I did it for the experience, and to have a job upon graduation. I do not want to work i...

2. Terrified to graduate in May...

   brianna1 replied to ALDsn14's topic in General Students

   I agree

3. Terrified to graduate in May...

   brianna1 replied to ALDsn14's topic in General Students

   Hmm. Well, my answer - as an ED nurse for 3+ years - is "usually... and sometimes there's even a pharmacist around for that purpose." That's my point. He did not know there would be a doctor around to ask questions. An aide (such as myself), would ha...

4. Feeling down and out about Nursing school

   brianna1 replied to angelhearty15's topic in General Students

   YES! YES! YES! I agree with EVERYTHING you said. To the OP, I too had a rough first semester. I had a problem with time management. I was a procrastinator, and worked two jobs. However, I was able to get an A+, A-, B, and C. Will I do what I did thi...

5. Terrified to graduate in May...

   brianna1 replied to ALDsn14's topic in General Students

   REALLY? Being a nurse tech has helped me sooooo much in my BSN program. Funny how you say that, yet other aides, cna's, pca's (titles differ), laugh to ourselves at the other nursing students who were "never aides", when we listen to some of the ques...

6. 2014 Wage Survey For CNAs, Medical Assistants, HHAs, PCTs: Post Here!

   brianna1 replied to TheCommuter's topic in CNA/MA

   What is your job title (CNA, medical assistant, medication aide, HHA, PCT, PCA)? Nursing Support Assistant, NSA Where are you located? Chicago What is your hourly wage? $16.70 (New Hire) Are you paid shift differentials? $2.50 pm & $3.50 w...

7. Is 22 credit hours a semester too much?

   brianna1 replied to MsDanielle's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I'm with the other posters: It's too much. What are you in a rush for? Maybe this will help. 1. Make a list of schools you would like to apply to. 2. Look at the requirements/classes needed to apply to the programs. 3. Make a list of the programs...

8. Should I miss the first day of nursing class?

   brianna1 replied to brianna1's topic in General Students

   Update: Sooooooo yesterday I was able to speak with the coordinator for the hospital orientation. She was not as "professional", in her delivery of my issue. However, she did offer an alternative date, that would not work. Anyway, I emailed my instr...

9. Should I miss the first day of nursing class?

   brianna1 replied to brianna1's topic in General Students

   Should have said the person I'm suppose to speak with

10. Should I miss the first day of nursing class?

    brianna1 replied to brianna1's topic in General Students

    I tried today to contact the department that handles the nursing orientation. I called every hour. No answer. I figured maybe the person I spoke with was out the office since today is a Friday. Monday morning I'm going to call every hour like I'm try...

11. Should I miss the first day of nursing class?

    brianna1 replied to brianna1's topic in General Students

    Oh yes definitely!

12. Should I miss the first day of nursing class?

    brianna1 replied to brianna1's topic in General Students

    Yes, I did struggle. I had to work 5 8hr shifts for a total of 40 hrs every two weeks. In addition, I had just got the registry position at the hospital 2 weeks before school started. I had to complete 16 orientation shifts before the end of October....

13. Should I miss the first day of nursing class?

    brianna1 replied to brianna1's topic in General Students

    It's so hard for other people to understand the intensity of a nursing program. My boyfriend thinks I should also keep my registry position that's 4 days a month. While I think it MIGHT be possible to do it since one of my classes is 8wks. That's 32 ...

14. Should I miss the first day of nursing class?

    brianna1 replied to brianna1's topic in General Students

    You know, I never looked at it like that. I didn't realize how much material I would miss.

15. Should I miss the first day of nursing class?

    brianna1 replied to brianna1's topic in General Students

    I just don't think that's fair to lose your spot in the program. I was use to instructors going over the syllabus, student expectations, course objectives, class introductions, hear the instructor speak on what he/she has accomplished, etc. It's scar...