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Thanks to all who responded. I wish this school would have made gen bio as a pre req. I just was not prepared at all. It's been so long since I've done any science that I had to go back and review basic cell structure! Def stuff you should know before A&P!

I have to drop A/P and start with general bio. I thought if I studied real hard it would be fine but it's been really hard for me. I graduated high school over 10 yrs ago and really do not remember a lot of science at all. I really shold have been more preapared..like knowing a decent amount of general bio etc... Anyway..it's a bummer because it's to late to add a bio. But at least next time I take A & P I'll feel up to speed. thanks for letting me vent!!

Hi! I respnded to Steve's post. Check out www.startribune.com and go unders jobs. I typed in "RN New Grad" and like 4000 hits came up. I didn't go through them but I'm sure most are in the twin cities area.

Hi Steve..I don't live in but am from Minnesota and my dad is always sending me local news through www.startribune.com you may want to check you their help wanted section there. They had several jobs for RN's and many said they would consider highly motivated new grads... Best of luck to you!!

So true!!!!!!!!! I am in clinicals for CNA and wow is it ever hard and underpaid! BUT I have learned so much and really enjoy it as well.

Has anyone gone here? I was reading their requirments and they say you should apply one year in advance to the fall semester you want to attend, but then it says application deadlines are March 1st? Also, they want your transcrips from High Shool, I graduated 10 years ago, would they still want them? Thanks for any replies!!!

For the record..I don't use drugs. I was wondering though if health care workers get tested? I was surprised recently to find out that teachers don't get drug tested. I don't know why I was surprised I just thought they would be subject to it. I guess I find it sort of weird that some places do and some don't. What is your opinion>?

I've been looking all over but can only find places that charge you for the training. Like 800 bucks for a 5-6 week course. That fee included all the materials and all but it still seemed high considering a CNA doesn't make that much. I am looking at going to nursing school but thought being a CNA would give me some experiance, not to mention some nursing school require it to even apply. Any suggestions?

As a soon-to-be newbie moving to Maine please tell me the favorite thing you like about living there!! Thanks.

HI!!! I want to be a nurse, but I also understand there are waits for the schools etc. But what does it take to be a Medical Assistant? I always thought this was just a quick course you could take and I know the pay isn't great but thought around $10-12 /hour. I was thinking about trying that until I got into a nursing school to get some experience etc...but can not seem to find anything about it in Maine, like where to go to school for this this? I am confused? Is a MA just a certificate class or what?? Please help??? Thanks!!!!!