DesertRain

DesertRain

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  1. CNA training programs

    DesertRain replied to RNfaster's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm kinda confused about why you would be finishing so early? I know each state has their regulations and what not, but like as was stated earlier, the job of the CNA is really important. My classes...

  2. NLN Results....

    DesertRain replied to JDLAStew's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That's funny JDLAStew! I just asked mystiqx on a different thread if she got hers back because I remembered she took the same day I did. I asked because some of my classmates that took it 02/03 got...

  3. Anyone have an "unsupportive mate"?

    DesertRain replied to DermNP2Be's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What I have to say might only be 1/2 of what you want to hear. I have been in that situation. To the extreme, emotional and physical abuse alongside to deal with. It made me stronger....I realized...

  4. Who's waiting on acceptance letters?

    DesertRain replied to lainith's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    mystiqx did you get your scores back yet? I was just chatting with some other classmates that wrote their NLN the same day we did and they already got their scores in the mail. I haven't even checked...

  5. Got thrown in the deep end!

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

    THANK YOU so much guys! GREAT ideas. I even jotted them down in case I forget some. I totally thought about how messy the nightstands and drawers were but was so caught up in the moment, I didn't...

  6. CNA new job help

    DesertRain replied to jampony's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I was trying to think about which I thought was "yucky"er and was like...hmmm they really aren't so bad anymore....and I've just started training. Funny how things change after

  7. Student Malpractice Insurance...

    DesertRain replied to Cheri234's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi Siri, I know insurance is always good to have "just in case" but I was wondering do you know when would be a good time to start having the insurance if your state doesn't require it. How often are...

  8. Please help!! US Citizens using Aus BSNs to work in the US

    DesertRain replied to Murasaki81's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't know about Australian Programs specifically but I do know that many of the hospitals in my area have international transitional programs that honor the degree you have and then you go through...

  9. What is the best study guide for NLN?

    DesertRain replied to bousue's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree with Roxxy. I probably wouldn't even buy the book but probably just borrow it from the library and like Roxxy said supplement it. The math section does help you practice but there was nothing...

  10. "You're a nurse...."

    DesertRain replied to prinsessa's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hehe...my cousin cut up his toe really bad and I kinda looked away like, don't ask me for help...I'm not on the bloody toe section of my program yet

  11. Test out of certain classes?

    DesertRain replied to FlyMurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    CLEP is College Level Examination Program. IB at my highschool was International Baccalaureate program which isn't CLEP'ing but if you took AP & IB classes or any classes that were equivalent to...

  12. Test out of certain classes?

    DesertRain replied to FlyMurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Your best bet would be to set up appointments with the advisors at the school's you are interested in so they can point you in the right direction. I know CLEP is fine at my school but not at others...

  13. I Made An A!!!

    DesertRain replied to mammaoftwo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations! And good luck with your

  14. lifeguarding experience...look good on application?

    DesertRain replied to Athenas83's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Not sure how the schools criteria is that you applied to but if it were up to me, it would get some weight! Good luck and let us know how it

  15. CNA/Nursing Assistant

    DesertRain replied to Mom2J&B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Dorselm, wow! I just went to work with you for a day! You described that in such visual detail I really felt like I was doing the work! This question has been asked several time in the CNA board but...

  16. Do you think grades are universal?

    DesertRain replied to Mom2J&B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thank you, this was my point exactly but somehow it turned into a "debate" and like I said, I don't come here to debate about this ....or anything else for that matter. I really like the company here...

  17. My thoughts on the NLN

    DesertRain posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well, I took the dreaded NLN this morning and I must say IMHO, it was ridiculous. I bought the study guide and studied it front to back and back to front for the last several months. I am completely...

  18. My thoughts on the NLN

    DesertRain replied to DesertRain's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Seriously...panicking is half of my problem, I think I panicked, blanked out for a bit and then time was almost up. And I can't even remember moments like, did I bubble in "b" for 20 answers or 4?...

  19. Do you think grades are universal?

    DesertRain replied to Mom2J&B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Mine is special too, LOL. And I agree that you can get an awesome prof that doesn't have a PhD (and vice versa) Jov, let's agree to disagree because this is getting ridiculous. Perhaps you are right...

  20. mind boggled over whether or not to go for LVN...

    DesertRain replied to lookingforward's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think it's a great idea. I kinda wish I had thought about before diving straight into the deep end without learning how to tread water first...meaning I went straight for my RN and in hindsight, for...

  21. My thoughts on the NLN

    DesertRain replied to DesertRain's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks guys, you have no idea how much your words mean to me. I know, I was miserable last night went to mom's and she took me out to dinner to get my mind off of it. I was telling her about all the...

  22. PDA's, iPods, and all the tech gadgets...

    DesertRain posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    So I'm noticing this big trend with students and with nurses. The talk is about all the high tech gadgets with podcasts and information storage etc. A lot of my classmates record lectures and upload...

  23. My thoughts on the NLN

    DesertRain replied to DesertRain's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My school needs 100 composite but they go by points system and last year they accepted 21 points and over. I only have 20 points without the NLN score so I was hoping to score above 120 to pick up...

  24. Respect

    DesertRain posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I know this topic comes up often and I was aware that this issue existed but never really got a taste of it first-hand. Now that I am in clinicals for my CNA training and in a recognizable CNA uniform...

  25. Do you think grades are universal?

    DesertRain replied to Mom2J&B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have to agree with Cathie, this is exactly the case. It is wrong to make generalizations. As far as the poster who said that university professors have their PhD's and CC's do not. Wrong. All my...