colli646

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1. Seeking advice about switching from Psych to Medical ER or ICU settings

   colli646 replied to jss1985's topic in CNA/MA

   If you are interested in transferring to another unit, I would say go for it, especially if it opens up different skill set opportunities. No one is great at anything without practice and if you work in a healthy workplace, other staff will be there ...

2. ADN then BSN or go for BSN?

   colli646 replied to mmwill0256's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I think it all depends on you and your situation! Hospitals are moving towards BSNs.. not saying every nurse has a BSN in a hospital, but in terms of the future of nursing, hospitals want their nurses with BSNs (at least). It's all about continuing e...

3. Mayo Clinic Summer III 2018

   colli646 replied to favefutureRN's topic in General Students

   Hey, I am planning on applying for this internship!! Is everyone submitting cover letters, references, and transcripts even though the application website says they won't be considered? Don't want to submit something if it's not needed, but also don'...

4. CNA with Scoliosis

   colli646 posted a topic in CNA/MA

   Alright... Hopefully I'm not the only one out there! I've been a CNA for over seven months now in a LTC facility and I have somewhat severe scoliosis. The majority of my pain comes from my lower spine area. Are there any CNAs out there with the same ...

5. CNA to EDT?

   colli646 posted a topic in CNA/MA

   Hello, I am currently a BSN nursing student at my university and I just became a licensed CNA in late May of this year. I have been working at a LTC facility by my school as a CNA and it's given me so much experience. It's not a perfect place, but it...

6. Getting a job while in Nursing school

   colli646 replied to ren.romeo95's topic in General Students

   If not a PCT, most hospitals hire nursing assistants (CNA).

7. New CNA & New Job

   colli646 replied to robynnel's topic in CNA/MA

   Congrats on receiving your certification! I'm a new certified aide as well since May. I think the best advice I received was to have an open mind and realize that my first shifts by myself weren't going to be the best. Us aides at my facility are all...

8. interested in volunteering but confused as to where I should get my experience help!

   colli646 replied to joanna2017's topic in General Students

   You're welcome! And thank you. Sorry I wrote such a long post, but I wish I would've known before my experience!

9. interested in volunteering but confused as to where I should get my experience help!

   colli646 replied to joanna2017's topic in General Students

   Congrats on almost graduating! I just got accepted into my bachelor's program for nursing. To be completely honest with you, if you're trying to gain experience, I don't know how much volunteering is going to do for you. What state are you from? I k...

10. Tips for bringing my grades up

    colli646 replied to kikis88's topic in General Students

    For working full time, you are doing very well! While I will say that nursing schools are really focused on GPA, there are other areas to an applicant. Sadly, grades are very important. Anatomy is all about memorization!!!! When I took anatomy, I was...

11. Are Online ACLS/BLS Certifications Valid?

    colli646 posted a topic in Technicians

    I'm interested in receiving my ACLS and BLS Certifications and I was wondering if receiving an online certification is considered valid. Obviously there are things that the courses contain that would benefit to learn in-person, but if it came down to...

12. Part Time CNA Full Time Nursing School

    colli646 replied to MysticTopaz's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I just got accepted into my BSN nursing program at Michigan State University and I will also be having to work 30-40 hours.. I'm living on my own and that means paying for it myself! I think it all depends on the person. I worked all year during my f...

13. I am so excited to start nursing school

    colli646 replied to ciennah's topic in General Students

    Congrats!! I recently got accepted in my university's BSN program as well. I'm so excited too..I've seriously never been so excited for school. I'm nervous for the future but really interested in the ability to learn more everyday! My mentors of the ...

14. Thoughts on new CNA job?

    colli646 replied to hiimkaliann's topic in CNA/MA

    It's totally normal to be nervous!! It's really stressful to think about all the residents you're in charge of, especially if you've never done it before.. I just started out at my CNA job and I've only worked three shifts by myself (I just got off t...

15. Advice for an aspiring trauma nurse?

    colli646 replied to colli646's topic in General Students

    Thank you so much!