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  1. Becoming an CNA before nursing school

    GoingtobeRN replied to FutureCRNA1999's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would do it. I have been working as a personal care attendant (CNA without the certification) for about 6-7 weeks, I just started my CNA class yesterday, and I will be starting pre-req courses in...

  2. Possible to oriente as a CNA while in Nursing school ?

    GoingtobeRN replied to Rainha_portuguesa's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If you can wait for Summer, I would consider that. Being a CNA is temporary for you, I would put my attention on getting through the

  3. Hopefully taking CNA classes soon, tips/tricks?

    GoingtobeRN replied to transparentChaos's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have been working as Personal Care Attendant (PCA) for 5 weeks now (PCA does the work of a CNA with a few exceptions, I will be taking my CNA course in about a week), and this is great advice. What...

  4. Bachelor`s in Psychology Struggling to Get into RN

    GoingtobeRN replied to implathszombie9's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have a master's in social work and earlier this year decided to go for nursing. I had been contemplating the idea for almost two years. I left a job as a behavior therapist due to being unhappy in...

  5. Dismissed, what now?

    GoingtobeRN replied to Forever Curls's topic in General Students

    This is great advice! I have not attended nursing school yet, but when I was in community college, I had to put in an appeal to get financial aid back. My GPA and completion rate fell below what is...

  6. Anyone else having doubts?

    GoingtobeRN replied to 3rdgenRN2B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You are definitely not alone. The pandemic gave me the help I needed to go for it, but I know that I will have my doubts probably all along the way. Questioning, was this the right choice, can I do...

  7. Anyone else having doubts?

    GoingtobeRN replied to 3rdgenRN2B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi, I don't think you are overreacting, there is a lot of uncertainty with everything that is going on and I think that it is okay to have doubts because this isn't your first career. Making the shift...

  8. Pre Req expiration

    GoingtobeRN replied to Ambs097's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If possible, maybe you could find out who is in charge of the program or someone who is on the admission committee (if there is one) and get some clarification. It would be a bummer if you applied...

  9. Pre Req expiration

    GoingtobeRN replied to Ambs097's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would think year, but does your transcript break it down by semester? Also, does the application to apply open in late 2020, if you could get it submitted before 2021 that may

  10. Summer courses

    GoingtobeRN replied to Amberd1201's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi Amberd1201, I do not think you are crazy for wanting to get these pre-reqs out of the way and apply to your program. It is exciting and you want to get started right away. I am in a similar...

  11. Have you ever rethink the idea of being a nurse since this Covid-19 Outbreak

    GoingtobeRN replied to Roberta Diva's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi Roberta Diva, This pandemic has actually made me want to be in the nursing field even more! It has actually been a huge motivator for me to enroll in my pre-reqs and find a position working in...

  12. Nursing School Application Adivce?

    GoingtobeRN replied to EmilyMW2020's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The programs I have close to me are in Chicago, and that is basically what I have researched, Rush, DePaul and UIC. It seems as time goes on, there are a lot more programs available. I hope you are...

  13. Nursing School Application Adivce?

    GoingtobeRN replied to EmilyMW2020's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi! It says I am not allowed to send private messages either, not sure what that is about, LOL. As far as my research has found, you do not need any type of PCE. I saw recently someone had made a...

  14. Hello there! An introduction

    GoingtobeRN replied to hyena's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi and thank you!

  15. What if I fail the drug screen that is used to admit me into nursing school?

    GoingtobeRN replied to guest1143750's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't have an answer to your question, but she should look at the programs policies on the drug screening, and if she has received her nursing student handbook, it might offer some

  16. Hello there! An introduction

    GoingtobeRN replied to hyena's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi Ashton, I am new here as well, but have been lurking! It sounds like you have a good plan for yourself, good luck with school and in the future!

  17. Nursing School Application Adivce?

    GoingtobeRN replied to EmilyMW2020's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi Emily, Have you heard of or considered MSN Direct Entry programs? These programs are tailored towards individuals such as yourself who have a Bachelors degree in something other than nursing and...

  18. help! I'm a burnt out, unmotivated junior BSN student...

    GoingtobeRN replied to BSN.RN2021's topic in School, College Programs

    I am in the same boat as coolmom,, I haven't started nursing school yet. I'm 35 and also beginning a second career in nursing. I graduated with my Bachelors in social work in 2016 and I can only...