SPinOR

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1. Is it just me?

   SPinOR posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

   I am pretty well-rounded when it comes to work experience, especially for my age (20.) I have wanted to be a nurse since I was five. Currently, I work in an assisted living home (not skilled nursing) as a caregiver, but I am being trained to be a Med...

2. Getting into a RN Program

   SPinOR replied to SPinOR's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Thank you all for your help! I am meeting with a health advisor from the school this week so hopefully that will help me decide as well! :)

3. Getting into a RN Program

   SPinOR replied to SPinOR's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I was hoping for PCC just because I am right down the road. I was told that Financial aid would not cover CNA classes (at PCC anyways.) Would you say that RNs who were once CNA's are more competitive for job positions than RN's who were not? Of cours...

4. Getting into a RN Program

   SPinOR replied to SPinOR's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Definitely. The programs here don't require CNA but I'm sure CNAs are favored. Also, What is the difference between a CNA and a caregiver in the field? Obviously CNA's require State certification and caregivers just need to pass a background check bu...

5. Getting into a RN Program

   SPinOR replied to SPinOR's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Thank you! The position I am being considered for is a caregiver. I have entertained the idea of going through CNA training and applying around for CNA jobs. What prevents me is that CNA school isn't too cheap here (about $1500) and they get paid $1 ...

6. Getting into a RN Program

   SPinOR replied to SPinOR's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Its based on a points system. There are 100 possible points and if you work in healthcare with patients directly you can get up to 6 points. I volunteer with the Red Cross and that gets me 1 point. They don't look at the resume but if you are invited...

7. Getting into a RN Program

   SPinOR posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

   Hello All! So I have been doing everything in my power to make myself the ideal nursing school applicant. I live in Portland, OR and the nursing program I will be applying to is competitive (as they all are) they get about 1000 applicants and accept ...