Niandra

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1. Parents aren't supportive of a Nursing career

   Niandra replied to Sam101's topic in Pre-Nursing

   That's so awesome that you want to be a nurse!! Definitely pursue it!!! I know this is especially hard still being in high school and dependent on your parents, but it's great you're rejecting that toxic masculinity macho crap in favor of doing some...

2. Hostpitals no longer hiring for ADN?

   Niandra replied to sauce'dough's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I'm facing a similar issue while looking for accelerated BSN programs -- $80k+ just doesn't add up. At the same time, I already have a BA in another field and the ADN to BSN bridge doesn't seem cost effective for me in terms of how much time it would...

3. Best value accelerated BSN programs

   Niandra posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

   Hi! I am currently serving as a Health Volunteer in the Peace Corps where I work with the provincial department of health, the local district hospital, and a step-down facility. (I think there are some misconceptions out there that PC volunteers only...

4. Peace Corps before nursing school

   Niandra replied to Niandra's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Thanks for your response! We would be working in the Health sector. This position is similar to what we applied for: Health Extension Volunteer Are you and your husband teaching English? I have previous experience as a CNA and currently work as a un...

5. Peace Corps before nursing school

   Niandra posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

   Has anyone done Peace Corps before nursing school? My partner and I applied to as a couple for the Health sector. We interviewed and are waiting to hear. If we don't get in this round, we're planning on reapplying for the next round. Peace Corps se...

6. Where to work as a pre-nursing student?

   Niandra replied to Gabriella06's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Some hospitals have their own CNA programs! You might be able to find one in your area. While I was an undergraduate, I worked as a CNA. The hospital trained CNAs (well, they called them Clinical Associates there which sounds a lot fancier than it wa...

7. Nursing is the Biggest Mistake of My Life

   Niandra replied to almost_nurse's topic in General Nursing

   What area are you in, OP? And do you have an idea of what you would like to do after (med/surg, psych, etc)? I live in southern Vermont and work at a hospital that does and has hired many new grads, some even before they took the NCLEX. I know of sev...

8. Has anyone gone to Vermont Tech?

   Niandra posted a topic in Vermont

   Has anyone gone to Vermont Tech? I'm considering the LPN / ADN route and then the online BSN. I have previous experience working as a CNA (1.5 years) and graduated from Bennington College in 2010. I was looking at accelerated direct entry programs al...

9. ABSN programs

   Niandra replied to Niandra's topic in California

   Thank you for the insight! This is the sort of information I've been looking for. My partner and would ideally relocate to Northern California (he's considering UC Berkeley & UC Davis for PhD programs). We have friends and family out that way whi...

10. ABSN programs

    Niandra replied to Niandra's topic in California

    Thanks for your reply Shondaj! What school are you going to?

11. ABSN programs

    Niandra posted a topic in California

    Hello! I live on the East Coast and I'm strongly considering moving out to the west coast for a change of pace. My best friend from college moved out to Oakland, CA to attend Mills and recommended checking out Samuel Merritt for nursing. The progr...

12. part time work to prepare for accelerated BSN

    Niandra replied to Guest867093's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I worked as a CNA while I was an undergrad (studying psychology and political economy). It wasn't an easy job but it was great experience. I switched from a med/surg floor to float so I got to work in every unit at some point. I feel like I know what...

13. Working ruined my dreams of wanting to become a nurse.

    Niandra replied to PrettyNerd's topic in Pre-Nursing

    There need to be more compassionate nurses who care about patient well being, especially in facilities like the one you're working at. I would definitely take heed of Emergent's advice, it's really important to be positive about your current work sit...

14. Simmons vs Northeastern vs MGH direct-entry nursing fall 2015 start

    Niandra replied to Ashley313's topic in Pre-Nursing

    The main thing that irks me about Simmons is that they don't give a BSN in addition to the MSN. That said, my friend who is in the Simmons direct entry MSN program has really liked it for the most part. Her clinical rotations have been really great ...

15. Samuel Merritt ABSN program

    Niandra posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

    Hello! I live on the East Coast and my best friend from college moved out to Oakland, CA to attend Mills and recommended checking out Samuel Merritt for nursing. The courses sound great, I REALLY like that they value your work experience (I've worked...