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1. Clinical in Nursing Home--experiences?

   galactose posted a topic in General Students

   Hi everyone! I am about to attend my first clinical--and it is at a nursing home! We will be working the LTC side. As a former CNA, I am curious as to what nursing students do during nursing home clinicals? So far my instructors have said we will be...

2. ADN then BSN or go for BSN?

   galactose replied to mmwill0256's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Hi OP! I did the same thing--admitted to college and changed my degree to nursing! For me, the BSN program at my previous university was very expensive and on probation with the Board of Nursing in our state, leading me to look elsewhere. I happened ...

3. Did your school require an entrance exam?

   galactose replied to goldellie's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Really differs. My program is ADN and had us take the Kaplan. We were required to get a 45% or higher in each section, and as long as we met that 45% then we were good to go (i.e. were not awarded more points for higher scores). I was able to score n...

4. local anesthesia and drug test

   galactose replied to jojojojojojo's topic in Pre-Nursing

   From personal experience, I did take a urine drug test after getting dental work for my program. It never came up. If you are really worried, I would have your dentist write something up stating what you were treated for in office, and what medicatio...

5. A&P 2 with microbiology

   galactose replied to seericap's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Two sciences with labs is very hefty, even for a star student. I am a strong student and still had to take A&P II, etc one at a time. I would ask you if you were taking any other courses other than A&P II and microbiology at the same time? Ev...

6. How do you deal with Emotional Abuse?

   galactose replied to a.Montenegro's topic in CNA/MA

   Definitely had to take it with a grain of salt. Worked in memory care, and oh boy--it was a lot to take in. Screaming and yelling that I was incompetent and awful, punched and slapped, etc. I learned a lot of those we care for as CNA's have lost thei...

7. RE-taking CNA Class

   galactose replied to coelbren's topic in CNA/MA

   In VA, we also had similar issues with teaching styles of the skills conflicting with the actual Skills Assessment. What I learned to do was go through the skills checklist brochure sent out by the VA Board of Nursing and practice! I practiced a ton ...

8. Is it easier to get into an ADN program VS. a BSN program now?

   galactose replied to nhayes1984's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I have found both types of programs to be EXTREMELY competitive. In VA, ADN programs at community college level have guaranteed admission to universities post-graduation. It just so happens that my ADN program actually teaches the BSN students from a...

9. Germanna RN Program Spring 2019 Applicants?

   galactose replied to galactose's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Can't wait to see everyone at orientation on the 19th next month!! :)

10. Germanna RN Program Spring 2019 Applicants?

    galactose replied to galactose's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Did you ever hear from them? I was told they are doing multiple rounds (up to three) of applicant acceptances, so if you haven't heard back yet--they could be letting you know soon! If you have heard back I'd love to exchange contact info so we can c...

11. Germanna RN Program Spring 2019 Applicants?

    galactose replied to galactose's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I got my email around 12:06 today that I was accepted--the email was dated for November 14th though so they may be late with sending them out?

12. Germanna RN Program Spring 2019 Applicants?

    galactose replied to galactose's topic in Pre-Nursing

    The nursing department JUST let me know they are planning on having decisions out this week but it could change to a later date. I asked if they would let us know if it ends up being later in the month and they said, "we are shooting for this week". ...

13. Germanna RN Program Spring 2019 Applicants?

    galactose posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

    Hi everyone! I am curious to see if anyone has applied to Germanna Community College's RN program, specifically for this Spring 2019 semester? We are supposed to be getting responses this week but it is driving me crazy! Has anyone received a reply/...

14. Anatomy is kicking my butt.. Do I even stand a chance?

    galactose replied to Diana Mendoza's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Hi Diana! Sounds like the professor isn't really on track with his materials..A&P is a thick course, but you sound like you are doing good. It's hard to get A's sometimes in prereqs for nursing, especially if the professor is randomly assigning ...

15. Do nursing schools that don't require pre-requisites exist?

    galactose replied to Wannabenurseneko's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I believe 4-year nursing programs do not require prereqs other than a HS diploma. They do want you to be fresh out of high school usually but require you have taken Chemistry, Biology, certain maths, and decent SAT scores while in high school. It rea...