MotivatedOne

MotivatedOne

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  1. Winston Salem State University

    MotivatedOne replied to debthern's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    ECU offers an Alternate Entry MSN program. Here is the link for more information. http://nursing.ecu.edu/ae_overview.htm I personally wish I could do it but I've already taken my prereqs at WSSU and...

  2. Different Prereqs for Different Schools?

    MotivatedOne replied to dextera's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've done that myself and you're right, it helps. I also included a column for the amount of time it would take for me to complete the programs I was interested in applying to as well. You can also...

  3. I failed my skills test.

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

    We did our skills test at the community college. They have about 8 beds in the room and only two sinks, one of which is in a bathroom and the other in the actual "class room". We used the sink in the...

  4. I failed my skills test.

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

    For bed baths, or anything that involved washing the pt. We didn't simulate the water. We used water and wash cloths. You test the water with your gloved hand and pretty much guestimate how warm it...

  5. Anybody else get a very sweet rejection letter?

    MotivatedOne replied to PreRN Katie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Are you all applying to just ADN or BSN programs because another option is an LPN program especially if the area you live in or plan to live in hires LPN's at a hospital and that's where you plan to...

  6. Nursing school and working full time

    MotivatedOne replied to js408's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that I don't think the initial poster was trying to belittle those who have or are working towards getting an ADN or ASN. I think he/she was just stating the...

  7. Trouble getting Financial Aid for Pre-reqs

    MotivatedOne replied to Hello.Nurse2B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Are you just talking to people or have you submitted a FAFSA application and gotten a letter back from the

  8. question??

    MotivatedOne replied to TruDivaRN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    An NA on my floor passed the NCLEX, knew she passed after about 2 days and started her orientation on the floor as a nurse 2 weeks

  9. Nursing school and working full time

    MotivatedOne replied to js408's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Interesting. The starting pay here is like $43,000. I'm like so tempted to move out that way once I graduate for a few years and then move back here and buy a

  10. Winston Salem State University

    MotivatedOne replied to debthern's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    So are you graduating December 08 or May of next year? The ABSN program accepts only about 45 students each January. So you'd think it would be just as competitive if not more than the traditional...

  11. Nursing school and working full time

    MotivatedOne replied to js408's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wowzer...$2000/month for an apartment? Do you know what that could get you here? What kind of house you could be living in? No wonder they're starting nurses with like 60,000 and up out that way. I...

  12. Winston Salem State University

    MotivatedOne replied to debthern's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Microbiology A&P 1&2 Gen. Chemistry Dev. Psych a Computer class Statistics and of course a previous degree in a field other than

  13. Trouble getting Financial Aid for Pre-reqs

    MotivatedOne replied to Hello.Nurse2B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't understand why you didn't qualify for student loans. Are you going to a four year school or a CC? I'm currently at a four year school. The community colleges here wouldn't offer me any...

  14. question??

    MotivatedOne replied to TruDivaRN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    High five!!! Congrats!!! It puts a smile on my face to see CNA's become

  15. Accelerated programs for BSN?

    MotivatedOne replied to kaystho's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    That's ridiculous but in a way it could be a good thing. I honestly believe it should be your choice whether or not you pay for your tuition and whatever fees you incur as opposed to Baptist paying...

  16. Relocating to Winston Salem

    MotivatedOne replied to kleeberg's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I think it's 4.50 night shift at

  17. Winston Salem State University

    MotivatedOne replied to debthern's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I'm at WSSU now taking my prerequisites for the ABSN program. Every nurse on my floor on nights did the ABSN program and they loved it. They did however all agree that WSSU lacked organization and I...

  18. Funny things that pts say

    MotivatedOne replied to jRN4now's topic in Nursing Humor

    Well this patient didn't actually say anything, she pulled her leads off because she had dropped her call bell and couldn't reach it. The same patient was telling me about a bad experience with a...

  19. I think we need a second degree student section...

    MotivatedOne replied to touchhealth's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think that the person you were responding to was talking about getting grants with a bachelor's degree. Well I did a bit of research if you can call it that and came across this website which may be...

  20. Trouble getting Financial Aid for Pre-reqs

    MotivatedOne replied to Hello.Nurse2B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have a BS degree in IT. I plan to apply to the ABSN program the school I'm attending offers. I've been able to get both unsubsidized and subsidized student loans granted my EFC is like 0. But I have...

  21. Anybody else get a very sweet rejection letter?

    MotivatedOne replied to PreRN Katie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Don't give up. You have what it takes. Just keep applying. When God closes a door, He opens a

  22. Anybody else get a very sweet rejection letter?

    MotivatedOne replied to PreRN Katie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That's

  23. Nursing school and working full time

    MotivatedOne replied to js408's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I spoke with an Advisor at my school about the ABSN program I plan to go into and she said that it's not recommended you work while in the program but I work with a graduate of the program and she...

  24. Getting hired as an Acute Care Nurse Assistant

    MotivatedOne replied to seek1kees's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I got my CNA certification back in March of 07. I applied to the local hospital in my hometown and could not lock in an interview to save my life. I bugged the you know what out of them and they would...

  25. CNA or what? i'm frustrated!!!!!!!!!!!!

    MotivatedOne replied to dipsett08's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm not really sure about the "quarter system" is that like half of a semester? Anyway, here I believe the LPN program lasts about a year. I would definitely, if you're not happy at JCPenny, consider...