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  1. Hallelujah! In at third attempt!

    Ready2BRN replied to elisabeth's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats to you!!! Goes to show you never should give up on your dreams....way to

  2. Yay! I got a job, as well!

    Ready2BRN replied to couldntbhappier's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    :monkeydance: congrats to you!!! i'm a month into my 1st job as a cna...boy is it hard work! but i wouldn't trade it for anything in the world!! the first week i was shadowing and helping out a...

  3. How long did it take you to adjust?

    Ready2BRN posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Well, I'm done with my first week as a CNA!! I'm working in a nursing home and I've just been having a hard time adjusting. This is my first job in healthcare, working with patients. I guess I'm...

  4. How long did it take you to adjust?

    Ready2BRN replied to Ready2BRN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thanks to everybody for the support and great advice! It has gotten better everyday....just takin it a day at a

  5. CNA's in the Tampa Bay area

    Ready2BRN replied to furturenurse's topic in Florida Nursing

    I was offered a job a week after I received my certification. To my knowledge, they could have hired me prior to my passing the test, but I just waited till I got my certification. I'm currently...

  6. Food And Nutrition Spring 2007

    Ready2BRN replied to bblair's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wow, thanks for all the great

  7. Food And Nutrition Spring 2007

    Ready2BRN replied to bblair's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    For the summer semester, its only offered online, so I really don't have a choice. I would take it on campus, if I had a choice between the two. The instructor is listed as Kumar, so maybe summer is...

  8. Food And Nutrition Spring 2007

    Ready2BRN replied to bblair's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi MMW. Uh-oh....I just registered to take nutrition online this summer at USF. I didn't think it would be too bad, but now I'm a little

  9. Woo Hoo!! I passed!!!

    Ready2BRN posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    :balloons: :balloons: I passed my state exam!!! YEAHHHHH:):monkeydance: Time to partay!!.....and then begin my job

  10. Woo Hoo!! I passed!!!

    Ready2BRN replied to Ready2BRN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thanks to everyone for your support!! I was blessed to find a job within a week, and started work a few days ago. I work 3-11, and I must say, it's not that bad! On my first day, I did clean up...

  11. i passed... now looking for a job

    Ready2BRN replied to simply's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congrats !!! I just passed my exam too. I actually start my job as a CNA this Thursday. They told me I will be shadowing a senior CNA for about 6 days and then I will be on my own. Hopefully...

  12. how long have you been an aide?

    Ready2BRN replied to RN2B78's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Woo Hoo!! Just got my certification and I start my brand new job as a CNA on Thursday!! Very excited....and nervous at the same

  13. certification test

    Ready2BRN replied to Heidi W's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I can totally relate to what you're going through. I just took my test this past Friday (and passed:balloons: :monkeydance: ). What I did the night before was to write out each step to each skill....

  14. Who's NOT waiting on a letter????

    Ready2BRN replied to luvmy3kids's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just started my pre-reqs this semester and won't be done until probably next fall. Just really taking my time the second time around..... By then I'll be 30. It's never too late to follow your...

  15. Woo Hoo!! I passed!!!

    Ready2BRN replied to Ready2BRN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thank you guys! I was encouraged to become a CNA from the various forums on allnurses that I read. This will be my first step into healthcare....my first step on my way to becoming an RN! I am so...

  16. Concord Career Education?

    Ready2BRN replied to 12breakfree's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I looked into their program for patient care tech, and it was way too expensive. The 6month program for PCT was almost $8000! I thought that was waaaayyy to much money, so I decided to go the Red...

  17. Pre-nursing student... What's your job??

    Ready2BRN replied to peacelovestar's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I recently just completed my training with the red cross. It was about $400 and they offered full time (during the day) and part time (at night) classes. I decided to take the class just because I...

  18. what do CNA's do in a hospital?

    Ready2BRN replied to daisygal's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hey Cantwait.....try the Red Cross. I don't know where you're located, but the Red Cross here in Tampa Bay area offers classes at night starting at 6pm. Call your local chapter..I just completed the...

  19. Just Started Class

    Ready2BRN replied to buenafortuna's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am just finishing up in my CNA class...the first two days were sooooo boring. But we started skills the end of that first week. The class was interesting to me....I learned alot. The toileting...

  20. New CNA needs to know salary info

    Ready2BRN posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Hey everyone! I will be completing my CNA course next week and will take my state test soon. I wanted to get your help on the salary info for a new CNA in central Florida. I've heard anywhere from...

  21. New CNA needs to know salary info

    Ready2BRN replied to Ready2BRN's topic in Florida Nursing

    I guess I am hoping for the higher end of the pay range because I don't know how I will pay the bills on $7/hr......but thanks for the

  22. Ultimate Goal. CNA, LPN, RN ?

    Ready2BRN replied to DesertRain's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My ultimate goal is to obtain my RN BSN. I'm finishing up my CNA training now and will take the state test soon. I wanted to gain some experience prior to going into nursing school. I just started...

  23. Yay!!! I Passed

    Ready2BRN replied to maureenlynn's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congratulations!!! I am so nervous to take my state test next month. I'm still going thru training and I'm still having trouble with taking blood pressure...can't hear the pulse, don't know what I'm...

  24. Accelerated program advice...

    Ready2BRN replied to erin1205's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I too have a BS in Biology and have finally figured out that nursing is my calling. I just started my pre-reqs at the local university for the accelerated program. I've also heard the acc program...

  25. I'm so confused.....CNA or PCT??!!

    Ready2BRN replied to Ready2BRN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I noticed you're in Tampa....do you go to USF? I go to USF-Tampa and am just starting my pre-reqs. I will be applying for the accelerated program. Just curious to know what you think about the...