Im always changing my plans. I know, I am the worst for it.
At first my heart was set taking the BScN programe. Then I figured that I would upgrade some courses and then take the PN course.
I have taken one course (Biology 30) I just now need to upgrade my English and Math.
However, I am now thinking about taking a 10 week HCA course. Kinda to just get my foot in the door, gain a little experience and make a little cash. A little extra income could sure help take the sting off education costs.
How is it working as a HCA? What exactly do you do? I am thinking you are more of an assistant?
I have some friends working as HCA's in the home care setting. They take care of personal hygiene. They give the meds, change the catheter bag, help with meals, chit-chat...
Is this more or less the same as in a hospital setting?
Yeah, the first year bridge is pretty simple from what I can see... You can do most of the courses before entering the program and then the only things left for the first year are the clinical and the assessment portions.
Yes, anything I do right now will be by distance. I have just finished Biology 30 by distance. I took the final exam yesterday and finished the class with a 75% let me tell you Genetics are not my thing! However everything was set up online really easy! If the HCA and the PNP are as well done as the biology course that will be just peachy! =D
MissMcCoy
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Haha sweet!
Yeah, the first year bridge is pretty simple from what I can see... You can do most of the courses before entering the program and then the only things left for the first year are the clinical and the assessment portions.
Yes, anything I do right now will be by distance. I have just finished Biology 30 by distance. I took the final exam yesterday and finished the class with a 75% let me tell you Genetics are not my thing! However everything was set up online really easy! If the HCA and the PNP are as well done as the biology course that will be just peachy! =D
Thanks for all your advice!