stephiec

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1. CNA training in Lexington

   stephiec replied to vinceharrisky's topic in Kentucky

   Try the Medical Institue of Kentucky. It's in Hamburg. That's where I got my CNA and they are awesome and nice.

2. How do you wear your hair for clinicals?

   stephiec replied to Kamdyn's topic in General Students

   ponytail for me. Mine is not long enough to do anything else really.

3. The First Days of Nursing School by the Fall 2009ers!!!

   stephiec replied to craziechiq's topic in General Students

   We just had our orientation yesterday (wow was that overwhelming). Classes officially start Monday, the 24th. I'm super nervous. Now just to get get books tomorrow and start reading so I can stay on top of things. Good Luck EVERYONE!!

4. Norton Scholarship Program

   stephiec replied to jsadler827's topic in Kentucky

   UK does the same thing...you committ to so many years and they pay some of your tuition money back AND you get paid to work.

5. CNA state exam

   stephiec replied to jsadler827's topic in Kentucky

   I thought the exam was relatively easy. There are 5 skills ( you have to pass the critical points-the starred ones on the list). You also have a written test. You have to get 70% on it to pass. The questions are pretty common sense really.

6. Financial Assistance (WIA)

   stephiec replied to AmberLamps's topic in Kentucky

   thanks, i'll check into it and see what i need to do!

7. How do you work during nursing school?

   stephiec replied to SoCaliGirl's topic in General Students

   I am going to be working PRN (pretty much whenever I can) for the hosptial I work for now. Sure, I won't have insurance or benefits like that, but at least I'll have a job.

8. Financial Assistance (WIA)

   stephiec replied to AmberLamps's topic in Kentucky

   thanks. i am going to call our unemployment office now!! it's in another town but I will definately check it out. I am working right now, but will have to pretty much quit and work PRN once I start school. Does it matter now that I am working or shou...

9. Financial Assistance (WIA)

   stephiec replied to AmberLamps's topic in Kentucky

   WIA?? Just curious what is that?? It might be something I might qualify for. Single Mom trying to go to school and make it here!!

10. Im in....with a 2.73 gpa

    stephiec replied to superramvette's topic in Pre-Nursing

    congrats to you! I hope you do really well.

11. how are you and will you pay for school?

    stephiec replied to ilovemychihuahua's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Right now I work at a hosptial that pays for 6 hours of schooling per semester. I do not need any prereq's so that leaves me only taking the nursing courses which range from 7 hours fall and spring semester the first year to 11 hours the next. I will...

12. Ok I am trying to keep tabs, all starting this fall say I

    stephiec replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in Pre-Nursing

    MEEE!! Got the acceptance letter last week. I'm super excited!

13. How long did it take you to complete your CNA program

    stephiec replied to Unique87's topic in CNA/MA

    I just finished mine and it was 4 weeks from start to finish. Thank goodness because I couldn't have handled it any longer!!

14. CNA's graduating in March-April!

    stephiec replied to Serendipity, PCT's topic in CNA/MA

    Just finished my CNA course last night thank goodness!! I did well. I know I passed the course. Just need to take my state exam (which I'm super nervous about) sometime soon. My instructor was great, even though she was my sister! I do no have any j...

15. Can not use electronic stethoscope for boards

    stephiec replied to imacna2be's topic in Disabilities

    You can get a form filled out and they have to accomidate you. I am going through that process right now to get my form filled out. I too can not hear a thing out of the dual and HAVE to use mine otherwise I do not hear a thing.