Neo Soldier BSN, RN

Neo Soldier has 8 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Psychiatry.

Neo Soldier's Latest Activity

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   CNA license for Nursing Students

   Neo Soldier replied to Pckc's topic in Career

   The information is on this website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CHCQ/LCP/pages/CNA.aspx#Equivalency Fill out this form: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/CDPH Document Library/ControlledForms/cdph283e.pdf Complete this form and take to a li...
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   NP/PMHNP Work Culture

   Neo Soldier replied to Iamchasingdreams's topic in NP

   This reply is long overdue. I was formerly under the impression that pharmacy was a lot more rewarding than nursing, and so I truly didn't understand why you felt the way you did. I have a family member who is a pharmacist, who has expressed a desire...
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   CSU Long Beach Fall 2022

   Neo Soldier replied to azulita's topic in School Programs

   Does anyone know if this school requires (admitted) students to commute or is it online only? I’m having a hard time finding this information on their website. Thank you.
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   Working as a CNA while in nursing school? Thoughts?

   Neo Soldier replied to Smokey1129's topic in General Students

   Keep the job you have now. Don't make any major changes while in nursing school. When you graduate, be willing to get in where you can to gain the needed experience. I have a friend who didn't have any work experience but was able to ...
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   Experience before first year of clinicals?

   Neo Soldier replied to luv_clyde's topic in New York

   If you don't have experience now, don't sweat it. It costs money anyway. I would recommend enjoying your free time while you can because nursing school is quite tedious. Besides, after the first semester of nursing, you should be able to take the CNA...
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   Advice for those struggling to get an acceptance?

   Neo Soldier replied to Erin Costello's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I agree with poster above suggesting you get your CNA certificate. I recommend a private (accredited) school because some of them are as short as 3 weeks. Community colleges take more time. The problem with getting your LVN is that it will take an...
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   NEED CAREER ADVICE!

   Neo Soldier replied to NurseChristinaB's topic in General Nursing

   Sounds good. Looks like you have your priorities in check. Agreed. However, something has got to give especially when it comes to making a transition. Convenience may just not be an option. If you're not willing to mak...
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   What to say to a student who needs encouragement?

   Neo Soldier replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

   I agree with this. If you haven't already gotten certified, do it. Find a short program that doesn't take more than 5 weeks. Get a job and see what the world of nursing is really like while also getting a paycheck.
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   NP/PMHNP Work Culture

   Neo Soldier replied to Iamchasingdreams's topic in NP

   I'm really curious as to why a pharmacist would switch careers to become a nurse.
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    Trying to help daughter

    Neo Soldier replied to John O's topic in Pre-Nursing

    It’s great you’re quite involved. The truth is that youth don’t have it all figured out and like you said, by the time she does, it may be much harder to stay on track. With children, marriage, mortgage etc, she may never actually return or may retur...
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    Should I go to a private school to get my LVN since I can't get into an RN program

    Neo Soldier replied to lesett24's topic in Pre-Nursing

    @Quantum Entity I also want to recommend El Monte Rosemead and Hacienda La puente. They have the LVN program and they’re cheaper than NOCROP.
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    How long did you study for the NCLEX

    Neo Soldier replied to cblossom78's topic in NCLEX

    Excellent advice. Taking a mental break is necessary before the NCLEX. I took one as well.
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    Should I go to a private school to get my LVN since I can't get into an RN program

    Neo Soldier replied to lesett24's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Three years? That's a long time. I'm sorry about that. I agree with the other suggestions regarding looking for an LVN program at a community college. One thing I want to advise is to check how much LVNs make in your area. You say you make $20/hour a...
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    Pasadena City College LVN 2021

    Neo Soldier replied to cookie123d's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Here are some low cost LVN schools for people interested Hacienda La Puente. Cost for LVN: $7,637 https://www.hlpae.com/healthcareers El Monte Rosemead. Cost of LVN: $4,100 This is a 13 month program https://www.emuhsd.org/Pa...
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    I need some advice

    Neo Soldier replied to Greenapp's topic in CNA/MA

    If you keep doing this type of work, I'm afraid to tell you that your body will give way over time. You will end up being in constant pain. I would recommend speaking up about this, or going elsewhere.