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Same. If I got kicked out of nursing school for a single panic attack after putting in a year and a half of work into the program, I'd be pissed. I would definitely try to figure out a way to petition it. Unfortunately I'm not able to lend you any advice, OP. I'm so sorry you're going through this, and I hope for the best.

Geez... The amount of constant bickering on this website..

No; the current "most popular" thread is at 136.

Oh yeah, I actually saw that on Amazon! I ended up getting these little grip-things for the arms of my glasses, though. I just slide them right on, and, miraculously, my glasses have stayed perfectly on my face!

That's probably one of the coolest stories I've ever heard, because 1) A crazy woman ripped off your glasses in a fit of rage. Would I ever want that happen to me? Of course not, that sounds terrifying, but it certainly makes for a good story, huh? 2) Every single pair of glasses I've broken we're not repairable, "unless" I used tape that only partially stayed on and also had my glasses only partially staying on one side of my face. Maybe I should look into getting wire-rimmed glasses. My current ones make me look like I'm about to watch the Apollo moon landing, anyways.

You should find out more about your TEAS score from an advisor at your school. Some nursing schools have a minimum score (in my experience, it's usually around 65-70%) and then they have the average score of those who get in. In order to be competitive to any of the programs I am applying to, I need to have at least an 80%, but I really need to shoot for an 85-90%, I think, in order to comfortably secure a spot. It might be worth looking into retaking the TEAS, but some schools factor in the TEAS score differently, and the average TEAS score for accepted students differs from school to school.

People say this all the time on this website, like it's actually a good point. People give responses that sometimes sound harsh, and I don't think there's necessarily a problem with that (especially if you're asking for opinions), but when someone tries to explain themselves to the accusations or suggestions proposed, how is it relevant that they get "defensive"? We all get defensive at times, especially when it's on the internet and it's all other-posters vs original-poster. And, TBH, OP's response to you didn't seem that defensive to me. It seemed like she was trying to fill us in more on the situation and give more insight to the reality of her own situation. Your response seemed way more defensive than OP's.

Okay, thanks for all of your comments. I'd never seen or heard of clocking in in such a complicated manner, so it had me confused.

Thank you for your response; I just don't understand WHY they would round either up or down, rather than clock us in or out at the actual time.

Hello, all~ At my current job, I was told that I have to clock-in "7 minutes early" before my shift in order to clock-in "on time". If my shift starts at 10:30, I have to clock-in at 10:23. If I clock in at 10:24, then, although the time-clock shows the actual time, apparently, somewhere within the system it counts my clock-in time as 10:37. I tried asking other co-workers about what the purpose of that was, and nobody knew. I'm not sure if it has something to do with making sure we're early to our shift? But then why not just schedule us 10 minutes early, like at 10:20, if you want us to start at 10:30? And often times people clock-in at the time they were scheduled, rather than several minutes early, and I dislike the fact that if I clock in 1 minute later than I was supposed to, it takes 7 minutes off my pay. I'm also supposed to clock out for 30-minute breaks, which we take whenever we can (typically when residential activity has slowed down) and it gets confusing at that point because I don't know if I'm going to gain 7 minutes worth of pay or lose it. Has anyone else heard of a facility having time-clocks that work like this? Or do you have a possible explanation? I hope I explained this okay. I am sleep-deprived and words aren't coming to me easily.

I had a dream that I got kicked out of nursing school just last night for having pot on me (not that I'm in nursing school yet, but still). I had a bag of it on me, mixed with cheerios for "the munchies," and then I stuffed it in a container of Fructis Surfer Hair Wax and tossed it. The school administration didn't find the pot, but they decided to do a drug test anyways and I was fervently trying to find a way to get someone else's urine. Then I woke up and thought, "Oh yeah, I don't smoke pot."

Thank you for your input! Yeah... When I was being interviewed, the woman was telling me how great this schedule would work with my schooling and we talked about how great it would be that I'd only have to miss every other Friday. She didn't tell me that all of my training would have to take place on week days, and that I would be missing the first 3 Fridays of March. I think I'll do what the first commenter suggested, and mention that I would like to work for them during the summer, because I really would. I would even be okay with working night shifts, which they suggested to me a few times.

Okay, before I go any further, I just want to say that I know this is going to be my choice in the end, but I would like to hear some different perspectives on this. I recently got my first CNA job, which I thought would work fantastic with my school schedule. I go to school Monday through Friday, but Mon/Wed/Fri is my Intro to Chemistry class and since my professor doesn't require that we go to class, I thought it would be okay to miss every other Friday. The only other schooling I thought I would miss would be my 2 days of orientation, but apparently that's not the case. My job has me missing every chemistry class this week, and one next week, for training. I thought that training would have occurred on the days that I agreed to work (every other weekend) and I tried asking if I could do training then, but they're only available for training during weekdays (I'm not sure why this is the case, since they're, of course, open 24/7). I'm working with other CNAs in the same role as me, so I would have imagined they would also be available to work (and train) on the weekends. They also have me missing every Friday throughout the month of March. I'm already falling a bit behind in chemistry (I still have an A, though). I tried e-mailing my professor, telling her of my circumstances, and asking if I could come to office hours to have her clarify some of the things on the chapter we are currently on, and she told me that office hours were not for students who miss class... I was thinking that perhaps after the first 2 months, things at my job would kind of settle down, but at that point, this semester would already be over halfway over, and that really is a lot of class to miss. It's important for me to do well in my intro to chemistry course because that will affect my GPA for next semester when I take the real chemistry class, and consequently, my TEAS score. Both of those are the criteria looked at for my nursing school. Right now I'm leaning towards quitting. I have my husband's support, and we don't really need me to work right now. I just thought it would be nice to have extra cash, have work experience, and to improve my interpersonal skills.. The things that are holding me back- I would feel really bad if I quit after they paid me for orientation and all the hourssss of training videos I've watched. I hate to quit so abruptly like this and leave them hanging. The second thing is that I really love the company that I work for, so far. The people there are wonderful and so are the residents! Could I ask them if I could work during summers? I mostly just have a lot of guilt over quitting so soon, and it being my very first healthcare job I'm deserting, at that. What would you do in my position? If I were to quit, how would I do it? With a letter? Do I talk to HR or my supervisor (I've hardly spoken to my supervisor, though she does the scheduling)? I have work tomorrow, so I hope I can give them an answer by then... Anyways, hope I can get some tips and insights on this. Sorry if it was long!

I lived in Washington State for a little while, and really enjoyed the west coast while I was there. I'm wondering if maybe I'd like living in Hawaii, though? Now THAT would be a perfect climate for me, though my husband doesn't care for the tropics, unfortunately. And no, I don't have my degree yet. I'm working on pre-requisites for my nursing program right now. Hoping I can get in by next year, if I manage to kick my butt into shape and work harder on my pre-reqs.

Yeah, no kidding. My husband and I moved to Minnesota back in October. The snow can be pretty, but I'm sick of having to worry about digging out my car and being afraid that I'll have to wake up several hours in advance for work to do that, and what do I do if the snow plow hasn't come through? ... Class maybe or maybe not getting canceled and not finding out until right before I'm supposed to leave, worrying about slightly warmer days (because the snow melts, then freezes, so everything is a slippery, ice-y death-trap)... I'm tired of it being brown, and I'm tired of not being able to see the ground or anything at all because it's just snowwwwwwww. Tired of wanting to go places, but having to worry about whether or not we're going to be stuck in traffic because someone slid off the road or hit someone, and the mess that snow makes... I'm so dry and itchy all the time, and I feel like the dry cold air makes me feel ill- not sure if that's a thing or not. Every time I go outside and there's even a slight breeze, I have tears pouring down my cheeks because it irritates my eyes... Oh, and I hate having to dress up really warmly, and then having to take it all off when I go into warm buildings so I end up having to carry my jacket and scarf, etc., around all day because I'm burning up, and trying to use a public restroom without having my jacket and whatnot brush up against the stall wall or toilet. Ughhhhh, I needed to rant. Minnesota is a great state and I love the culture, but I don't want to live somewhere with so much snow. I like seeing the textures of natures and bright colors, and being able to easily leave home. Unfortunately for me, I'll probably stuck here for another 5 years or more. Hang in there, at least you are on the path to being able to move, now that you've almost gotten your degree.

Often times people deny feminism because of the negative (and irrelevant, really) connotation associated with it, or because they think that to be a feminist you have to be female and actively protesting. Both of these notions need to go.

I don't understand the purpose of this comment.

It's not your fault if you have limited options at your age and as a student, and I also think it was probably good for you to call in if you couldn't drive on un-plowed roads, where you could potentially hurt yourself or someone else. At the same time, it's not your manager's problem to deal with the problems YOU are facing. At the end of the day, your workplace needs someone who is reliable and can show up to work, because there are people that need to be taken care of and the job still has to be done. I know the situation sucks, but it's not about you, it's about the people that need a worker who will show up.

What kind of answers would be helpful if they aren't based on the truth?

I believe you're right, I suppose I just found it odd that it should count as "abuse" when the action wasn't done out of ill-intent. Every other example I was given for "verbal abuse" were things like "If you don't eat your food now, I won't give it to you at all" and "If you keep being mean, your family will never come and see you". The difference between these and the scenario I learned about today is that the nursing assistant in that scenario wasn't threatening the patient with punishment; she was exasperated at the fact that the resident could very well be injured while wandering the streets. Residents who suffer from dementia can be agitated by things that aren't abuse, either. They can be agitated from people who are trying to help them calmly, as well, even if the caretakers are trying to approach the situation "by the book". I don't think yelling "you'll get hit by a car" is necessarily effective, but I still find it odd that it would be considered something as serious as "verbal abuse." And the OP's resident does seem to have some type of mild cognitive problems:

It was part of an online training program that my company provides; I don't know who the particular creator of that software is.

I actually saw a presentation on this subject today, coincidentally. In the presentation, there was a scenario where one of the elderly dementia patients kept trying to escape and wander the streets. Out of frustration, the CNA shouted, "If you wander the streets, you'll get hit by a car!" Somehow, this still counted as verbal/mental abuse, even though it was a possibility and was said in an attempt to get the resident to understand the seriousness of the situation because her safety was at a great risk. The resident in OP's situation *could* have been implying some type of abuse. OP's situation is similar to the one above in the sense that the caretaker noted the negative consequences that would result from partaking in or denying an action. I think, however, you could say that it was taken out of context because part of your job is to inform the resident of the consequences that would result from refusing a prescribed treatment, and the resident also has the right to know why he or she is receiving a particular treatment. You literally answered her question that asked that, in a (presumably) professional and non-offensive manner.

Military is always an option, but I don't think OP isn't "capable of hard work" if she chooses not to do it. That's absolutely ridiculous. Most people I know didn't move out of their parents house right after high school, and even when they did, they could hardly take care of themselves. Deciding to join the military right at 18 is a huge decision, as well, because for the next few years your butt belongs to the government and you'll be shipped off to god-knows-where, and the military is a whole new culture of its own. My husband just got out of the military and he hated almost every second of it. I, too, don't think the military would work well for me, and I would seek out other approaches, as well, if I was in OP's situation. What's wrong with trying to explore options, logically, before making a huge commitment?

Yeah, there will definitely be some rough months ahead while you try to transition from your parents house to supporting yourself. I hope you're able to find a way to make it work well for you... It would be better to sacrifice a few months of unhappiness rather than your whole career, though, no? As long as you find a way to safely take care of yourself. I'm sorry to hear that the MA programs take so long; I didn't realize that. Again, you could always look into a nursing home program that will train you as a CNA so that you can get your certification while being paid. You'll gain, and not lose... If I understand correctly. Will your parents kick you out instantly if you so much as get a job? Aye, this is rocky territory, haha.. I don't know too much about patient transportation so I can't offer any perspective on that. As for the area I'm in- I live in the Minneapolis (MN) area. It's actually quite crazy- the cities/towns around here are very affordable (in comparison to others) but you get paid really well at the same time. The average pay for nursing assistants in the towns surrounding me is between $14-$15! I lived in Washington state prior to moving here, and it was much more expensive, however, CNAs there were only making $11 an hour (so pathetic, seriously, for the amount of responsibility that CNAs have). This is a huge step and something to definitely consider... But perhaps you could consider moving? If you were to consider this route, you would definitely need to think about it a lot and research your options. I moved out at 19 across the country, but I was able to transfer to another location for a retail store I was working at since I was 16. They didn't promise me a full time position, but I was able to earn it, thank god, after a few months. I was scared for awhile, though, that I would run out of money to support myself (I left with $5,000 in savings). Fortunately my (now) husband lived there so I knew I could possibly rely on him a tad if it got bad. If you don't have prior job experience, it can be difficult (possibly) finding a full-time job, especially if it's in retail (from my experience, there are only a few full time positions, and there are people who have worked at the store for years who are waiting for one to open up, though this might differ at different places). That's why I believe it would be best to have a certificate of some sort for a job that's in dire need, but, of course, everybody's situation is different so that might not be the most plausible course of action for you. Again, if you consider moving, you might be able to find a city or state that will be easier for you to live in. Minnesota (for example) is a very safe state to live in, and there are jobs EVERYWHERE. Also, research the MANE program (Minnesota Alliance for Nursing Education). There are 7-8 community colleges that are in agreement with each other- they require similar (if not the same) pre-requisites so you can apply to most of these schools (by the end of this year, I'll be able to apply to 4 nursing programs!) and you are dual-enrolled to Metropolitan University, so that you can work on your BSN immediately after receiving your RN. Also, your pre-requisites are actual nursing school courses. When you get accepted into nursing school here, you will have completed 2 of the 5 semesters for nursing school. Once you get your associates, and transfer to Metropolitan U, you only have 3 semesters left until you graduate. I personally feel more secure. I'm not saying move to Minnesota lol, but that you might want to consider moving to a place that has different options. Again, if you do consider this... Make sure you do a lot of research and come up with an in-depth plan. Finding a job that will allow you to support your self and put money into savings will be the #1 concern. You need money for anything. As for the plasma donation center... I'm not entirely sure. I think the younger girls (who were typically nursing students or in high school) did "check in"-type stuff. They did vitals on the donors and checked their blood sugar levels. They also helped new donors check in- helped get them in the system, explained the process, asked health questions, etc. Those who did the actual donations walked around, of course, inserting IVs into people's arms and started up the machines (it seems pretty easy, at least). I don't know too much about this area, but you could probably find out more by doing general research, and by looking at a plasma donation center near you. They might have some info on their "career" page. If you have any other questions, I'd be happy to answer, if I can offer more advice.

Going off of this a bit... Some schools (like the one I'm at) only look at two things when you apply to nursing school- your GPA, and your TEAS exam; unfortunately (or fortunately, for some) they don't care if they know you or if you have relevant experience (as a CNA, MA, LPN, etc.) Perhaps some important questions to ask would be what factors are the most important when trying to apply for a nursing program. I see a lot of people on here say that their programs look at their science grades. My program looks at your overall GPA, so good science grades are only relevant in helping you boost your score. Some schools are so competitive, you basically need all As to have a chance of getting in. At my school, the TEAS exam has the greatest impact on whether or not you'll get in. It all depends on the school, so like "idkmybffjill" said, it's best to talk to an advisor at your school to see how you're shaping up and what your goals should be.