mrsoly2010

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1. Is being a CNA really so dreadful?

   mrsoly2010 replied to Lacrimosa's topic in CNA/MA

   There is truth to being understaffed, overworked, and underpaid. I have been a CNA for just over a year, I did home health briefly, but I really prefer the hospital environment. I highly recommend working as a CNA to any one who plans on being a nurs...

2. Is this a realistic course load?

   mrsoly2010 replied to jnichox2's topic in Pre-Nursing

   It looks doable to me. Any BIO class requires a lot of attention. Everyone is a little different, especially considering some people have jobs and families while going to school. I don't have kids, but I will still be working about 30 hours a week in...

3. how many patients

   mrsoly2010 replied to melcolbstorm's topic in Technicians

   I know how you feel! When I first started on my floor over a year ago, we were so understaffed that there would be days I would have 22 patients and be expected to train a new PCT on an extremely heavy med/surg floor. Keep in mind that this was my ve...

4. Do you ever find yourself comparing where you are to where other people are?

   mrsoly2010 replied to kdpatula's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I do this all the time! I just found out I will be starting nursing school in Spring 2015. The floor I work on currently is full of young nurses. I'm 23 years old and I chose not to go to college right after high school because I wasn't sure what I w...

5. How much education do you plan on receiving?

   mrsoly2010 replied to daetor2012's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I am getting my ADN first and then immediately after, work on my BSN while working as an RN. My employer will be requiring BSN in the near future, but you can be hired on as long as you are working on your BSN. I already have a job as an RN on the c...

6. finally on the nursing path

   mrsoly2010 replied to mrsoly2010's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Thank you! And yes, I do have lab with Microbiology and Physiology. It's going to be tough, but I'm sure I can handle it.

7. finally on the nursing path

   mrsoly2010 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

   Hello Everyone! I just need to air out some nervous/excited energy. After two years of going to school part-time to finish all of my pre-reqs for nursing school, I have finally been put on my school's waiting list. Much to my surprise, I am getting i...