RNDreamer

RNDreamer

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  1. Not is school yet, but still need to vent....

    RNDreamer replied to sassiebaz's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Wow, with Sallie Mae, I just sent them a copy of my schedule. They didn't ask for more than that...If you registered already and have a copy of your schedule, just send that (If it has the name of...

  2. how much longer?

    RNDreamer replied to gurly1515's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I was just as anxious as you were and this is what I did..In NY, there is a CNA registry and EVERYDAY I would go online and search the registry for my name. I kept searching until finally, my name and...

  3. I want to become a nurse, but I have the following issues.

    RNDreamer replied to AmazingJason's topic in New York Nursing

    You can research different private nursing schools, and universities...and speak to academic advisors to see if there is a chance for you to be accepted. CUNY colleges aren't the only schools...

  4. How Did Your Job Prepare for Magnet Status?

    RNDreamer replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    So....what happens when a hospital obtains magnet status? Do they get more funding? Does it benefit employees in any way? Or does it just mean that the public will view this hospital as a top choice...

  5. What does your login nickname mean to you?

    RNDreamer replied to NNNikki's topic in First Year After Licensure

    NY because I'm a New Yorker...Dreamer because of the dreams I'm trying to make come true and the goals I'm trying to

  6. CNA Test: Failed one task :(

    RNDreamer replied to FinderKeeper's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry to hear this. Wow! Passing water! That wasn't a task we had to learn for the exam. In any case, study all the skills. For my skills my sister was my patient and I had to perform 'dressing','...

  7. Anybody else ever have trouble explaining.

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

    I agree

  8. Why don't nursing programs weigh exams equally with GPA?

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

    That's very generous. Other schools wouldn't do

  9. What do you think this means?

    RNDreamer replied to Hoping4RNin2010's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    in generally, schools do not transfer any classes in which you received a grade lower than a

  10. Difference in Grad and Non-Grad?

    RNDreamer replied to Oliver000's topic in General Nursing

    good

  11. Difference in Grad and Non-Grad?

    RNDreamer replied to Oliver000's topic in General Nursing

    Ouch! That kinda hurt, honestly. Not that I think you meant it to sound insulting. I HOPE the degree program I'm working my behind off for will teach me more than cleaning pillows, since my mother...

  12. The Right Path [?]

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

    i would suggest researching colleges that you are interested in attending to get your bsn. then speak to an advisor about the classes needed to progress to the nursing phase of the program and what...

  13. I think I've heard it all

    RNDreamer replied to kimmie1224's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! Worse than "my dog ate my

  14. Becoming An Rn Online....!!!!!!!!

    RNDreamer replied to FutureRN_05's topic in General Nursing

    I think you have to be an LPN first before becoming an RN with online

  15. What are YOU taking Fall semester?

    RNDreamer replied to serendipity123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Calculus? Is that a requirement at your school or you are taking it by

  16. Is this normal?

    RNDreamer replied to tigress_8207's topic in General Nursing

    Even if I think it would get swept under the rug I would still report it to an outside force. No one deserves this treatment. Think of how you would feel if someone you cared about was living like...

  17. What is the difference b/t an orientation and a nurse residency program?

    RNDreamer posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was reading a poll where the OP asked if the nurses had adequate orientation, then asked if there was a nurse residency program. This is the first time I have heard of a nurse residency program....

  18. LTC nurse wage more?

    RNDreamer posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I see many threads that indicate what a new nurse's wage is in a hospital, but what about the LTCs? Does a nurse typically make more or less at an LTC than in a hospital?

  19. CNA's in NYC

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

    on second thought, maybe you won't have to pay for your CNA training...look what I came across today while looking at Brookhaven Hospital's website, I wish I had this option when I was looking for a...

  20. The worst or strangest orders you have seen...

    RNDreamer replied to MadisonsMomRN's topic in General Nursing

  21. CNA's in NYC

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

    I would definitely recommend getting the Sunday NY Daily news. It will list a few schools that offer the program. Good

  22. Long Island University

    RNDreamer replied to Triple A's's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    you're

  23. Long Island University

    RNDreamer replied to Triple A's's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    a classmate mate of mine just took the hesi (lucky her!!!) and showed me a breakdown of her results and what we can expect on the exam. she bought a book to review, then took the exam. i haven't seen...

  24. Do CNAs have options?

    RNDreamer replied to ArizonaCNA's topic in Nursing Career

    Find out what the CNA requirements are in your state and go from there. My CNA school was liscensed by NY and it was 5 weeks long. I took that state test at the school.I don't know anything about CT...

  25. Do CNAs have options?

    RNDreamer replied to ArizonaCNA's topic in Nursing Career

    I am currently a CNA and I am taking an EKG and Phlebotomy class at the end of the month. After, I plan to take the national exam and be certified in