sam027000

Mid-Career Changer, Pre-Nursing Student in Dallas, TX

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    What is CNA traing class like???

    sam027000 replied to luvmy3kids's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    When I took my class I was there M-F from 1-4p. The class lasted about 12 weeks. 6 weeks was classroom stuff, 3 weeks was lab practice, 2 weeks was actual clinical, and the last week was spent doing...
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    My first day at CNA classes!!

    sam027000 replied to ooper3076's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congrats on your decision to become a CNA!! I'd say go ahead and start applying for jobs. You could say that you are a CNA candidate currently enrolled at XYZ. Most places will want to do a background...
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    Pay rate for nursing assistants?

    sam027000 replied to FutureLatinaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I believe pay strts at about $9-10/hr in the Dallas, Tx
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    Anyone here in/went through a 2nd degree BSN program??

    sam027000 replied to Dino's topic in Male Nursing Students

    If you want to get ahead you could ask the school for copies of the syllabi for your 1st term classes. That way you can get ahead on some reading if they'll be using the same books, etc. If you can't...
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    Anyone here in/went through a 2nd degree BSN program??

    sam027000 replied to Dino's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Is your 2nd degree program accelerated or traditional length? I am in an accelerated BSN 2nd degree program which is 13 months long. The program is divided into 3 levels. I am finishing up level one...
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    UW-O Accelerated or Traditional?

    sam027000 replied to sail81's topic in General Nursing

    I am currently in a 13 month 2nd degree accelerated program and am amazed at what I have learned over the past 2 months. I will tell you though that at least five times a day I wonder what it would be...
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    any comment?

    sam027000 replied to unwanted RN's topic in General Nursing

    You're probably right, Tazzi, but it doesn't hurt to look into it. :) I looked on the Houston ISD website and they are currently looking for a part-time school nurse and the job posting lists...
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    any comment?

    sam027000 replied to unwanted RN's topic in General Nursing

    Have you considered trying to work as a school nurse in one of the schools your children attend, or trying to get your children into daycare at the hospital. Many larger hospitals have daycare for the...
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    What do I take off first??

    sam027000 replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    [color=#ffff9b]sequence* for donning ppe 1. gown first 2. mask or respirator 3. goggles or face shield 4. gloves *combination of ppe will affect sequence - be practical sequence for removing...
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    Accelerated BSN Programs

    sam027000 replied to 3Triages's topic in General Students

    I am currently in an acclerated BSN. My program required a previous bachelors degree and nursing prereqs for admission. I think about 200 people applied for 45 spots. The program is a 13 month program...
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    How's the waiting period for Tarrant & Collin ADN Programs?

    sam027000 replied to michellesrndream's topic in Texas Nursing

    Michelle, I'm not 100% certain but I think that both tarrant and collin county use a point system rather than wait lists. If you're not accepted for the upcoming start date you must reapply each term...
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    Search for Nursing Schools in Dallas

    sam027000 replied to TimeofChange's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks for the clarification; I wasn't sure if the nursing classes were at the Spring Creek campus in Plano or the Central Park campus in McKinney.
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    Search for Nursing Schools in Dallas

    sam027000 replied to TimeofChange's topic in Texas Nursing

    Besides those programs listed above there are also programs offered by Baylor University in Dallas and Collin County Community College in
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    what did you do in your former life?

    sam027000 replied to 3rdgenRN2B's topic in General Nursing

    I have a BA in economics and worked as the research manager for a local economic development group. It was a fun job, but it wasn't my passion. I also decided pretty quickly that I didn't want to sit...
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    Can someone tell me more about being a CNA?

    sam027000 replied to slou!'s topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The local public community colleges are pretty affordable. Also in some areas, Goodwill Industries offers the class at very affordable rates through their education programs. Also, check with some...
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    Can someone tell me more about being a CNA?

    sam027000 replied to slou!'s topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I would encourage you to look into it! I know most of the nursing schools around here give more points towards admission if you are a CNA and extra points if you have actually worked in a CNA role....
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    Fort Worth Question?

    sam027000 replied to Coloradogrl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I don't think that everyone has to take the class, especially not if your buying pre-owned. I think it's just a few of the new home builders that require it. I believe it's b/c they give you a 20-year...
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    Fort Worth Question?

    sam027000 replied to Coloradogrl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Homes in Tx don't have basements b/c of the soil type. In the summer months when it is very dry, the soil shifts frequently which can lead to problems in the basement foundation. At least that's what...
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    Best City/Area for New Graduate

    sam027000 replied to gemini901d's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree with Kat!! I love Texas; I am a native who recently moved away and have plans to move back home in 3-5 years. I would say that you will do well in any of the larger cities (Austin,...
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    The most difficult semester you've ever had?

    sam027000 replied to Delaina's topic in General Nursing

    I once took 24 credit hours in a single semester. I did it so that I could hurry and graduate. I manged to get mostly A's and 1 B, but I have no kids and my DH took care of a lot of the house duties....
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    The letter......Spring 07

    sam027000 replied to NRSNFL's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yeah! Congrats to all who have received their letters for spring 2007. I applied to two programs, an accelerated BSN and an ADN at the local cc. I received my acceptance letter yesterday for the ADN...
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    A Few Questions

    sam027000 replied to erin999's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi Erin, My experience is very similar to yours. I graduated with a BA in Economics and finished coursework towards an MPA. I too never felt that my work was fufilling and decided that I really wanted...
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    considering dropping one...

    sam027000 replied to mermaid36's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'd say that although taking two difficult classes together will prepare for harder school-days ahead, that it may be wise to drop the Micro class. After all, if you don't do well in either class, or...
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    recommendations for humanities class

    sam027000 replied to RNURO's topic in Arizona Nursing

    At my school, literature classes fufilled the humanities requirment. They have a lot of reading, but if you are able to pick the genre, you should be able to find someting enjoyable. One semester they...
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    CLEP - Humanities

    sam027000 replied to Drysolong's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Although I haven't taken the humanities clep, I have taken others. Like Jules, I used the study guide which is basically a practice test. I take the practice test first before studying to see what I...