dinah77

dinah77 ADN

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  1. No HS diploma or GED, but is a CNA?

    dinah77 replied to Leelee2's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The only requirement I have heard of is in MN ( at the red cross at least where I took my CNA course) you had to prove proficiency in English by either 1. Faxing a college transcript 2. TOEFL results...

  2. tweetyjobs.com

    dinah77 replied to VRN-RN's topic in General Nursing

    thank you so much for sharing

  3. BSN Required...what does this mean for the 2yr ADN programs ?

    dinah77 replied to DaddyO's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    SO agree with this! I tell anyone and everyone I meet that I am a newly licensed RN, including the people I meet at happy hour- the result? Two interviews this

  4. BSN Required...what does this mean for the 2yr ADN programs ?

    dinah77 replied to DaddyO's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    My goodness, a little thin-skinned? I think you are confusing "reality-check-you-are-very-ignorant' with being

  5. BSN Required...what does this mean for the 2yr ADN programs ?

    dinah77 replied to DaddyO's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    seriously, right? this statement also concerned me i am still considering the accelerated nursing program for january because it may expand opportunities for working part-time since i still have...

  6. BSN Required...what does this mean for the 2yr ADN programs ?

    dinah77 replied to DaddyO's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Wow, are you frickin kidding me with this assessment of ADNs? You know who else gets ADNs these days? People like myself who have a previous degree in something else, fully intend to pursue a...

  7. BSN Required...what does this mean for the 2yr ADN programs ?

    dinah77 replied to DaddyO's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Another variation on this theme to add to the frustration is those of us who have a B.A in something else with an ADN. Rarely is the B.A with all the work it entails taken into account by hospital...

  8. Wages after being in the field for a while

    dinah77 replied to dinah77's topic in Home Health

    thank you very much to all have replied- very helpful

  9. For those thinking about becoming a second career nurse

    dinah77 replied to esunada's topic in General Nursing

    I should also add that at my university you cannot enter the nursing program unless you are a CNA- it was a pain in the butt at the time, but I'm glad they do

  10. For those thinking about becoming a second career nurse

    dinah77 replied to esunada's topic in General Nursing

    seriously, right! Grrr.....she's in here right now ( I am at work) huffing , puffing and grumbling under her breath as per usual about life is oh so unfair.......just gotta breathe.......Lord, grant...

  11. For those thinking about becoming a second career nurse

    dinah77 replied to esunada's topic in General Nursing

    GOOD FOR YOU! THIS IS AWESOME as someone who was recently licensed, and has worked in the nursing school tutoring lab, I wish this level of participation was required for all pre-nursing students,...

  12. Are You a Member of the allnurses.com Grammar Police?

    dinah77 replied to PacoUSA's topic in Nursing Humor

    i'm sorry i totally disagree with this- whatever the reasons why someone has poor grammar, it does not excuse it. additionally, i feel like we would do a disservice to anyone who needs help with their...

  13. CNA's not completing assignment. Vent.

    dinah77 replied to Forever Sunshine's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I realize this is a vent but please make every effort to spell check your posts and use correct grammar. Please remember that this board is open to the public and they may make judgments about the...

  14. Grades don't matter! Are you sure??????

    dinah77 replied to dinah77's topic in General Students

    Congrats to you on achieving so much with so many challenges- stories like yours are the reason I took care to include the following in my original post: "I fully acknowledge that nursing school...

  15. Grades don't matter! Are you sure??????

    dinah77 replied to dinah77's topic in General Students

    Not everyone who gets As just crams for tests. I agree, I got A and mostly B grades, but I worked REALLY hard- I easily put in 30 hours a week or more of just studying- and there really is no cramming...

  16. Grades don't matter! Are you sure??????

    dinah77 replied to dinah77's topic in General Students

  17. Are You a Member of the allnurses.com Grammar Police?

    dinah77 replied to PacoUSA's topic in Nursing Humor

    one of my annoyances- "It was great to see you hun" It's hon, short for honey, okay? I am not a eurasian nomad from the 5th

  18. Grades don't matter! Are you sure??????

    dinah77 replied to dinah77's topic in General Students

    Don't think that grades will make life easier in getting a job But as I stated in my original post, not only does it make it easier in some competitive markets, such as the twin cities, but certain...

  19. Are You a Member of the allnurses.com Grammar Police?

    dinah77 replied to PacoUSA's topic in Nursing Humor

    One of the most annoying things I saw lately was a classmate posted the following on her facebook: "Im mother of 2 sons, and I'm in my second year of college studing (sic) to become a RN nurse!" Aside...

  20. any passers out there????

    dinah77 replied to Alisha B's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Passed on first try with 75 questions- about 2/3 of my class that I know have has passed on the first time- You can do

  21. Phillipine Nurses' Bill of Rights

    dinah77 replied to plasmic's topic in International Nursing

    Just out of curiousity, what do you mean by Filipino nurses' rights? Are you not protected by your state's nurse practice

  22. Struggles with finding a nursing job....

    dinah77 replied to ohyeah's topic in First Year After Licensure

    MN is also a very difficult place to get a job....I have two interviews in the next ten days...one is for HH, the other is for TCU they are both on call.... and you know what? I'm thrilled to even...

  23. Grades don't matter! Are you sure??????

    dinah77 replied to dinah77's topic in General Students

    thanks to all the responses- yes, I was never trying to be judgmental, but the fact is I do know several people who did manage to graduate with me who missed class all the time, barely passed every...

  24. Has anyone actually failed with 75 with >10 SATA

    dinah77 replied to Indolent's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    passed first time around with 75 questions and about 12

  25. Pre Reqs for nursing

    dinah77 replied to adruiz01's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree that you need to find out specifically what the schools you are interested in want- sometimes, taking the pre-reqs at the school is better as it may guarantee you a spot in the nursing school...