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It flew by for me. Now while I was in school? It seemed to never freaking end! But by my last semester, I was freaking out because I couldn't believe I was almost done, and was facing my NCLEX. Now it's all over and feels like it was just yesterday. It's a lot of work, but a lot of fun as well, remember to savor the fun parts! It's only been a month, and I'm lucky because I am in my job orientation with some of my favorite classmates, but I already miss some of them.
Check with your state entity that certifies nursing assistants (may be Dept of Health or Board of Nursing) Most states have an option that a nursing student who has successfully completed Fundamentals of Nursing or Nursing 1 (depends on what your school calls the course) can challenge the practical test for CNA and waive the written exam, as long as your program director verifies that you successfully completed the class and have met the competencies to sit for the exam.
As far as coursework, you need to check with the admissions or nursing department at your school of choice. Most have a specific course order to take as well as specific pre-requisite courses (A&P, microbiology, nutrtion, English, biology, statistics, etc.) that must be completed before starting the nursing core courses.
For me, the 2 years of ADN school felt like it took 10 years off my life! I can't believe I feel that way when I always wished I had more time to come up with fee money, or more time to study, finish a project, or prepare for clinical, and mostly just to sleep a solid 5-7 hours(very rare). No, for me the only thing that "flew by" were paychecks, good moods, and confident moments:)
Student Nurse_7
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So I'm a freshman in college for nursing.Will going to school for nursing an getting inti program fly by? ??
I really have a big heart to help people!!I want to be able to bless and hope those less fortunate and save LIVES!!!