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  1. Is working as a CNA beneficial?

    Toots71506 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone, I've been thinking about getting certified to work as a CNA but I'm a little nervous to just because of the horror stories I've heard on here. 1. Will working as one help get a better...

  2. Questions about Allina hospitals and North Memorial

    Toots71506 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all - Can anyone answer the following questions for Allina hospitals (Mercy and Unity in particular) and North Memorial? 1 - Do these hospitals hire new RN's in L&D positions? And if they do,...

  3. Questions about Allina hospitals and North Memorial

    Toots71506 replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone know what the max tuition reimbursement is for Mercy and Unity? Or, do they just reimburse you for all your expenses; whatever the cost? The reason I ask is because a community college...

  4. Any 1 starting St. Kates this Fall? Lets chat!!

    Toots71506 replied to Jeannai's topic in General Nursing

    Hi - I'm considering applying to their evening program in the future for the post-bacc. Did both of you have super high GPA's to get in? I have a high GPA but I'm not sure if it's high enough....

  5. Stupid Decision???

    Toots71506 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone - I'm considering going to nursing school and after much thought, I'm seriously considering going for an ADN vs. BSN. I already have a degree and am a stay at home mom. The accelerated...

  6. Questions about Allina hospitals and North Memorial

    Toots71506 replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your response natkat2816! I've been watching the Allina site for CNA positions but have not seen any for the mother/baby or L&D area. Do you know if they even hire CNA's for these...

  7. Employer paying for school?

    Toots71506 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all - I'm wondering if there are hospitals (particularly Allina and North Memorial) that will pay for your schooling if you work for them as a CNA. If they will, do you know if they require a...

  8. How to keep CNA certificate active?

    Toots71506 replied to Toots71506's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Great, thanks for the information! I really appreciate

  9. How to keep CNA certificate active?

    Toots71506 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi all - I'm wondering if volunteering will keep a CNA certificate active or do I have to actually get a job as a CNA? Thanks in advance for any

  10. How to keep CNA certificate active?

    Toots71506 replied to Toots71506's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Okay, before I just go in or call and make a fool of myself, do you have any suggestions? I am thinking I want to work L&D (I know I might not have a choice) so should I just go up to the L&D...

  11. How to keep CNA certificate active?

    Toots71506 replied to Toots71506's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thank you so much for your feedback! I'll definitely just try going in and talking to someone. I'll let you know what

  12. How to keep CNA certificate active?

    Toots71506 replied to Toots71506's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thanks for your feedback Tobimikal! I am not currently a nursing student but would like to become a CNA to see if my desire to go back to school for nursing is worth the time and money. I live in...

  13. How to keep CNA certificate active?

    Toots71506 replied to Toots71506's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    How do you find a CNA position that isn't so set in stone (i.e. 60 hours every 2 weeks)? I have small children and can't possibly work that much as a CNA but would like the experience. Any

  14. Do Nurses STILL want to marry Doctors?

    Toots71506 replied to showbizrn's topic in General Nursing

    I'm considering being a nurse in the future so I'm not in a hospital to know what doctors are really like. However, I do know a nurse that married a doctor and she thinks everyone is envious of her...

  15. St. Kate's Post-Bacc Program

    Toots71506 replied to Bennie44's topic in General Nursing

    I won't be applying this year. My plan is to take all the pre-reqs at my local CC and then transfer the credits. This should save money and then I can do the classes at my own pace over time. I...

  16. St. Kate's Post-Bacc Program

    Toots71506 replied to Bennie44's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Bennie - Did you complete your pre-reqs already or are you doing that at St. Kate's? I'm curious as well to hear a response about the amount of time required outside of class. From what it...

  17. St. Kate's Post-Bacc Program

    Toots71506 replied to Bennie44's topic in General Nursing

    I'm still deciding between this school and another one that offers the courses during the day so I haven't applied. I'm leaning toward St. Kate's because I like the fact that the dates and times of...

  18. BSN or MSN

    Toots71506 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all - I have the option of going to a school that offers a BSN and one that offers a MSN...both have the same prereqs. Is there a benefit to getting the MSN? If so, what are the benefits? Thanks...

  19. BSN or MSN

    Toots71506 replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

    I thought it was a little odd myself to offer a MSN to a non-nurse. Since time and money isn't stopping me from doing either I was just wondering what the benefit of getting an MSN would be over a...

  20. St. Kate's Post-Bacc Program

    Toots71506 replied to Bennie44's topic in General Nursing

    For those of you that have gone through the post-bacc evening/weekend program at St. Kate's (or know someone who did), can you please answer the following questions for me: 1 - How was the work load?...

  21. BSN or MSN

    Toots71506 replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

    The MSN program is for people who already have a BA or BS in another area. It does not require applicants to have a

  22. St. Kate's Weekend Program

    Toots71506 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi - does anyone here do the weekends program at St. Kate's or know of anyone who does? I'm curious how long the classes are in the evening and if it meets every weekend. Also, what is the...

  23. Metrostate?

    Toots71506 replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much for your information. It helps so much! If you were to choose a school all over again would you choose Metrostate or do you and others in your class have

  24. Metrostate?

    Toots71506 replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the information about Metrostate...I'll look into that. Would you say the time committment is large because of running to class and clinicals or is it because of the papers and memorization...

  25. Metrostate?

    Toots71506 replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

    Hi tdrynelle - It sounds like you started this fall so you would know now how the program really is. I'm curious what the time committment is and if most people have families and other committments...