RNDreamer

RNDreamer

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  1. number of years waiting for to get into a nursing program

    RNDreamer replied to kforgood's topic in Nursing Career

    0 waiting time. At my university, you get accepted as a nursing student. First and second year, you finish up pre-reqs, third and fourth year, you do the clinical portion. I started last summer with...

  2. Should I become a CNA before school starts?

    RNDreamer replied to pumpkin1984's topic in General Nursing

    It's a decision you have to make for yourself. I decided to work as a CNA because I wanted to work while in

  3. For all current or past CNAs please answer my ?'s

    RNDreamer replied to lvnsandiego's topic in General Nursing

    What Kunzieo said. In addition, I would also tell your students that being a CNA is not all glitz and glammer. Wiping pretend poop off a manequin and wiping real poop off a person are not the

  4. Fall '07 Grades!! Be Proud!!

    RNDreamer replied to modelmama07's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Finally got ALL og my grades: Anatomy A Dev Psych A Gen biology B+ Chemistry B 2 semesters down, 1 more semester to go before

  5. What have patients told you that they shouldn't?

    RNDreamer replied to jessiern's topic in General Nursing

    It is terrible. I was told by a patient that I, as a black woman, was only good for performing sexual acts for

  6. Do I have to be an A student to be a nurse? ...there's no hope for me.

    RNDreamer replied to BunnyJ's topic in General Nursing

    I can only speak for Anatomy as my school breaks it up into Anatomy and Physiology. Looking back, I wouldn't say Anatomy was HARD, but was just A LOT of information. Nothing I expected, as I thought...

  7. Do I have to be an A student to be a nurse? ...there's no hope for me.

    RNDreamer replied to BunnyJ's topic in General Nursing

    I say fill out the applications, then worry later. Never quit before trying. You never know, you may come back here to let us know that you got accepted to nursing school. Check out schools that have...

  8. Do I have to be an A student to be a nurse? ...there's no hope for me.

    RNDreamer replied to BunnyJ's topic in General Nursing

    How about repeating the classes in which you scored less than a B in to increase your GPA? Have you tried looking into private nursing schools, LPN and RN? Yes, it is usually more expensive, but I am...

  9. Where you completed your pre-reqs in NYC?

    RNDreamer replied to Lurdes777's topic in New York Nursing

    Hey there, welcome to NY. Check out the CUNY (City University of NY) schools. The tuition there is low. The website is below, click on "College Websites" it it will give you a list of CUNY schools....

  10. Healthier Living Thread Part V

    RNDreamer replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I'm doing good so far. Since I'm on vacation, I'm not around the fast food places that surround my school (McDonald's, Burger King, Junior's Cheese Cake, KFC, etc) so I haven't had any fast food. I...

  11. Should I become a CNA before school starts?

    RNDreamer replied to pumpkin1984's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that you should do what is best for you. If you have an interest in being a CNA, go for it. When I decided to become a CNA, I was still debating whether or to make a second attempt to pursue a...

  12. Are all pre-req's transferred post a non-related BA?

    RNDreamer replied to 1lollipop's topic in New York Nursing

    yes, there is a chance. However, to get a definite answer, it is best to call the school you are interested in applying to and they will be able to tell you which course is

  13. Fall '07 Grades!! Be Proud!!

    RNDreamer replied to modelmama07's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    so far for the fall semester: Anatomy: A Dev Psych 1: A My chem and Gen. Biology professors still haven't posted the grades.

  14. How to Ace the Interview as a New Grad

    RNDreamer replied to StudentNurseSteph's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Good

  15. at what age did you start studying nursing?

    RNDreamer replied to cksl's topic in General Students

    started pre-reqs last summer at age 27, set to start clinicals this sept at age 28, and will graduate when I am

  16. How many nurses want their children to be nurses too?

    RNDreamer replied to pumpkin1984's topic in General Nursing

    Most of the females in my family are healthcare workers (nurses and CNAs)... My mother was happy when I finally decided to pursue nursing. She tried to get me to enroll in a LPN program 7 years ago,...

  17. brooklyn adult learning center

    RNDreamer replied to tasha1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took the exam last february..the study guide was very helpful. I used it to brush up on my math skills...I didn't find the exam to be too difficult. During the math section, however, I ran out of...

  18. What some Home health aides do while on the job

    RNDreamer replied to catlynLPN's topic in General Nursing

    no harm

  19. What some Home health aides do while on the job

    RNDreamer replied to catlynLPN's topic in General Nursing

    I wasn't responding to the original poster. I was responding to the poster quoted in my OP. And yes, I have been exposed to home

  20. What some Home health aides do while on the job

    RNDreamer replied to catlynLPN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure I understand what you mean. Why would the patient and family get in trouble if it is reported that the aide is abusing the

  21. What some Home health aides do while on the job

    RNDreamer replied to catlynLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Please report her before something bad happens. This is one case where I wouldn't mind my own

  22. Microbiology-Spring 2008

    RNDreamer replied to Scooter321's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    here are some sites that I hope can help us during the upcoming semester. If anyone else has some more sites, please post: http://www.geocities.com/capecanaveral/3504/links.htm...

  23. BSN preferred?

    RNDreamer replied to Triple A's's topic in New York Nursing

    remember, preferred doesn't mean required, so I would still go ahead and apply. Good luck and congrats on getting accepted to the

  24. I want to be a nurse....BUT

    RNDreamer replied to SwtPea2010's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I say go for

  25. Microbiology-Spring 2008

    RNDreamer replied to Scooter321's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    count me in! I start Jan