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  1. Cincinnati State Technical College-- Has anyone ever attended?

    foreverLaur replied to Julz034's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Anyone know if the state tested nurse aide requirement can be waived? I took the class 2.5 years ago and I have worked both full time and part time as a nurse aide in a hospital over the past 2.5...

  2. Need help preparing for the Hesi A2 Entrance Exam

    foreverLaur replied to love2barn's topic in Michigan Nursing

    My school only requires the math and reading comprehension sections. I received a 34 in the reading section of the ACT and I have a bachelors degree already so I'm not too worried about the reading...

  3. Rosseta Stone? Anyone ACTUALLY use it?

    foreverLaur replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    I did use Rosetta Stone and I thought it was the best software I've ever used and it helped me a lot. I rented it from my local library though so it was FREE!!

  4. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

    foreverLaur replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    They still cover the BSN curriculum in 12-15 months before starting the MSN programs, so no different than doing a 2nd degree accelerated BSN then entering into a MSN

  5. Relocating to Columbus- help!

    foreverLaur replied to kfisher80's topic in Ohio Nursing

    OhioHealth is a top 20 company to work for. Columbus, OH area hospitals pay far better than the rest of the state... at least OhioHealth and OSU. The average staff RN salary (not starting, but...

  6. Working the night shift

    foreverLaur replied to luvmykids1123's topic in General Students

    All the nurses I work with have families and they sleep while their husbands are at work and their kids are at school... usually from 9am to 3pm or

  7. Math questions ons on TEAS??

    foreverLaur replied to shoshana90's topic in General Students

    I'm taking the A2 for nursing school and I'm nervous. I haven't taken that sort of math since 8th grade! 9th grade was geometry, 10th was alg II/trig, 11th was pre-calc, and 12th was AP Calc. I...

  8. Working the night shift

    foreverLaur replied to luvmykids1123's topic in General Students

    But I do have a second full time job and a full time school schedule to worry about. Not remotely related, but still should keep me up worrying. For some reason... nothing will keep me up. I have...

  9. Working the night shift

    foreverLaur replied to luvmykids1123's topic in General Students

    I hear a lot of people needing sleep aids to help them sleep after a night shift. I must be weird because I pass out around 8am and if no one bothers me, I won't wake up until until

  10. Math questions ons on TEAS??

    foreverLaur replied to shoshana90's topic in General Students

    do a simple google search... plenty of information available on the web to help you

  11. CNA's that dont work with the elderly?

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

    The CNA class is geared solely towards long-term care. They do talk about a wide range of ages because you can get that in LTC, but that is the sole basis of the class. Make sure you take the BLS...

  12. Working the night shift

    foreverLaur replied to luvmykids1123's topic in General Students

    I work 7pm-7am and it has its ups and downs. I eat around midnight. Just keep yourself busy. When you sit around is when you start to get REALLY tired, especially after you eat. I'm a night owl...

  13. I dont like it

    foreverLaur replied to megpie83's topic in General Students

    Where do nurses take care of 6-10 patients?! I work on a pretty easy floor and even on night shift nurses max out at

  14. CNA or just Volunteer?

    foreverLaur replied to Mrs.Christie's topic in General Students

    I volunteered at a hospital for 2 years and it did not come close to the experience I got as a CNA. My CNA job didn't require the class, just BLS. I know you HAVE to be certified/state-tested for...

  15. Colleges spitting out new nurse without any training?

    foreverLaur replied to fulzgold's topic in General Nursing

    My official job title is "multi-skilled tech." My hospital doesn't really have nurse aids much anymore. We do foleys, dry wound dressing changes, blood draws, ekgs, and typical nurse aide duties. We...

  16. Colleges spitting out new nurse without any training?

    foreverLaur replied to fulzgold's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, if we have the proper

  17. Colleges spitting out new nurse without any training?

    foreverLaur replied to fulzgold's topic in General Nursing

    The nursing school I'm going to go (hopefully) to has you learn a lot of stuff in lab. You have 3 tries to pass the skill and if you can't, you are out of the program. Then you are able to do the...

  18. Relocating to Columbus- help!

    foreverLaur replied to kfisher80's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I live in Columbus, OH, graduated from OSU and have worked at multiple hospital systems. If anyone wants specific info, please PM me! :) I'm always happy to

  19. What about a pending charge, but no conviction?

    foreverLaur posted a topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I had a friend take advantage of me. I was charged with two felonies (theft and possession of criminal tools). Upon investigation, they found that I was a victim. The charges are going to be...

  20. Does anyone know how long the waitlist is as of now at Stark State??

    foreverLaur replied to itsnever2L8's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Be careful with the STNA while in nursing school bit. A girl on my floor was a nurse aide for 5 years before becoming a RN. Despite loving her, our floor refused to hire her back as a nurse because...

  21. Does anyone know how long the waitlist is as of now at Stark State??

    foreverLaur replied to itsnever2L8's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Most nurses have told me that they wish they would have just done the BSN to start with instead of doing the ADN then RN-BSN. I'm doing ADN because it is faster/cheaper and I already have a...

  22. Does anyone know how long the waitlist is as of now at Stark State??

    foreverLaur replied to itsnever2L8's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Tri-C has a day program and an evening/weekend program. They start twice a year, no waitlist. $72.87 per credit hour if you live in the county and $98.81 if you don't live in Cuyahoga County. I've...

  23. Does anyone know how long the waitlist is as of now at Stark State??

    foreverLaur replied to itsnever2L8's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Last time I checked, it was also 2 years. Why not go to Tri-C in Cleveland? Better program, lower cost, better hospital rotations, and no waitlist (first come, first serve - currently placing for...

  24. Student Nursing Job Ideas?

    foreverLaur replied to ashlenicole265's topic in General Students

    It seems like you'd be better off just doing a Google search for hospitals near your area and then apply directly their those websites. Everyone I know applies through the hospital websites for the...

  25. Ripoff Report: www.stethoscopes.com

    foreverLaur replied to student456's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I got my Littman Cardiology III from allheart.com for $140 with free engraving and free shipping. It came really