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  1. Has anyone gotten into nursing school with a low gpa?

    emmasma replied to Butterfly3001's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    At my community college you just have to pass the HESI and a background check to get on the waiting list. I don't think GPA has anything to do with

  2. How did you make the decision/pay for NS/pre-NS?

    emmasma replied to blondielocks's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am going to try and switch to a contingency position with my employer so I can work when I'm able and go full time. I'm low income so my tuition is paid, but not much more. Also I'm planning on...

  3. My boyfriend gets upset when I have to study. Advice please!!!!

    emmasma replied to MandaTaye's topic in General Students

    From your origonal post, it does not sound like he is doing anything wrong, he just wants to be with you. Have you told him that you can not hang out because you need to study? that he can to t be...

  4. Strict Attendance Guidelines..

    emmasma replied to RescueGrrl211's topic in General Students

    I have worked in a few different longterm care settings, and many resturaunts before that where I was in direct contact with many people and their food every day. This sort of attendance policy is the...

  5. Strict Attendance Guidelines..

    emmasma replied to RescueGrrl211's topic in General Students

    Get used to it the work place is the same way. Medicate yourself and wash your hands a lot. Bring tissues and hand sanitizer. It is wrong that they say don't come sick and then don't let you not come...

  6. Former CNAs who are now nurses

    emmasma posted a topic in General Nursing

    Money aside Which job do you like better? Which is harder? I am a CNA preparing to enter nursing school. I want a better income, but am alittle nervous because I really enjoy my job. I can work hard...

  7. Starting pre-reqs

    emmasma replied to ItiSeasy's topic in General Nursing

    I t depends on where you go to school. At my community collage you can sign up for the waiting list at any time. You take a drug test and the HESI exam. I am going to take my pre-reqs while I am on...

  8. working all over or sticking to one hall?

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

    I like them both. When I was contingency, I knew about almost every resident in our 150 bed facility. Now I am a regular which means I have my own hall. Regulars have a lot more respect, but I am...

  9. I really do not like going to work as a CNA everyday...what do I do?

    emmasma replied to Duice88's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am a CNA and it is the best job that I have ever had. I used to be a waitress and the work is easier as a CNA. It is more satisfying as well. This is my 3rd CNA job. I worked many different jobs...

  10. I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place!

    emmasma replied to nyhoneydew's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am in the process of getting on the LPN wait list at a local Community College and The classes do earn credits. Most of the classes count towards an Advanced standing associate degree program , not...

  11. Is it too much to ask?

    emmasma replied to AllSmiles225's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think you are over reacting. I have not started yet ,but I will be buying my books at the very first moment that I know what they are. If someone else does not make the effort, then all the better...

  12. HESI Admission Assessment Test for Nursing School

    emmasma replied to 2bLeonurse1989's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Can someone please send me that PDF? I have the paper version but I am making flashcards online and want to do the vocabulary words, but do not want to type that all out. I could copy and paste from a...

  13. CNA interview questions

    emmasma posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi I am an experienced CNA and am looking for a job. I am trying to prepare for interviewing and can not remember the things that they asked me during interviews the last time. I sometimes get all...

  14. CNA Exam -- Anyone have trouble finding the pulse?

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

    In Michigan you can start over. I drew vitals as one of my skills and could not here her pulse, some are just harder to hear. I was allowed to retry, but failed anyway, I should have tried again...

  15. CNA Resident ratio

    emmasma posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a newer CNA. I have only worked at one location and I'm looking for a better job. I think that there are too many residents per CNA, but I have no other experience to compare. We have 60...