NatashaFromOregon

NatashaFromOregon

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  1. curious BSN OR ADN why?

    NatashaFromOregon replied to butterflies135's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm applying to my community colleges ASN program for Fall 2009 for two main reasons: 1) I have a young child to consider and I've already been in school over a year working on pre-req's; I really...

  2. Scrub dresses...what are they for?

    NatashaFromOregon replied to Ehope's topic in General Students

    :chuckle

  3. Can one become a nurse if one has Genital Herpes?

    NatashaFromOregon replied to Serenity9595's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm sorry...I know this is a serious question, but that was so hilarious and unexpected; I laughed so hard I almost peed my

  4. Backpack that can hold 6+ books?

    NatashaFromOregon replied to shann106's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Wow. That's just plain

  5. Is Nursing the Career For You???

    NatashaFromOregon replied to Tweety's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks for the GREAT

  6. To the students

    NatashaFromOregon replied to aerorunner80's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thanks! I'm starting a CNA class soon and this is really

  7. Getting hired as an Acute Care Nurse Assistant

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

    I will be taking a CNA class soon, too, and hope to get hired at a hospital. I think that what many here have said is good advice; apply and don't give up! One thing that was not mentioned was...

  8. 3-11 shift--how will this shift affect kids??

    NatashaFromOregon replied to studentnurse3's topic in Nursing Career

    Hey, I'm still a pre-nursing student, but I'm soon going to train as a CNA to pick up some experience and part-time work. It's really hard to get a day-shift job at our local hospitals and word on...

  9. Plan B: Changing Majors?

    NatashaFromOregon replied to julz16's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm so sorry! I know how frustrating it is to feel like your just "waiting around." I have on;y a few classes to go on my pre-req's (YAY!), but then I won't start nursing school until a year after I...

  10. Medical assistants and LPNs

    NatashaFromOregon replied to Angela Ma's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Oh, whoops! I didn't mean to imply that CMAs give meds in a hospital setting...like on the unit floor with nurses. Because they don't. Here, CMAs work in hospitals in outpatient units/centers ONLY;...

  11. Why Bachelors over Associates?!? is it worth it?

    NatashaFromOregon replied to NurseToBe20100102's topic in General Nursing

    First of all, I didn't say that an extra year of nursing theory/knowledge is "useless." I'm not sure where you got that from. Of course more knowledge is an asset. I know that you prefaced your...

  12. For Experienced Nurses.....?

    NatashaFromOregon replied to NatashaFromOregon's topic in General Nursing

    I really like this bit of advice! (It's true in life as i nursing,I'm sure... :wink2:) Thank you all for your

  13. For Experienced Nurses.....?

    NatashaFromOregon posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a pre-nursing student hoping to enter an ADN program in the Fall of 2009. I was wondering if anyone, especially experienced RNs, would like to give me their opinion of what personal attributes...

  14. Why Bachelors over Associates?!? is it worth it?

    NatashaFromOregon replied to NurseToBe20100102's topic in General Nursing

    HAHAHA! I agree! Our "2-year" ASN degree usually takes about 4 years to complete. The pre-req's to the program consist of English/writing, biology, chemistry, math, psychology, social science,...

  15. question about lvns working in doctor's offices

    NatashaFromOregon replied to noneil680's topic in Nursing Career

    In my area most of our clinicas (like my daughter's ped's clinic) are staffed by LPNs and CMAs. Of course we also have Dr.s and 2 NPs (yay!), but most of the actual work (no offense to Dr.s!) is done...

  16. Salem/Eugene, Oregon

    NatashaFromOregon replied to Lanegirl's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I'm from Eugene (born and raised!) and love the Pacific Northwest. It's a really great comminuty. As for area hospitals, I prefer McKenzie-Willamette to Sacred Heart. I'm not a nurse (yet), but I...

  17. Medical assistants and LPNs

    NatashaFromOregon replied to Angela Ma's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I never said that CMAs "give assessments, plans of care, or patient teaching." That is a nurse's role. I clearly stated that that the role of a nurse (specifically LPN) and CMA are different. But...

  18. How many students did your nursing program accept for your class?

    NatashaFromOregon replied to anna19's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Between 72-81 per year, based on budgetary factors. Admission is based on a points system. There are about 400 applicants per

  19. Anyone getting ready to apply for Fall 2009?

    NatashaFromOregon replied to CarinaBallerina's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oh, for sure! I would love to take classes this summer, and continue the volunteer job I already have....but I have no childcare for the summer. So, I guess this summer, school is 'on hiatus' for...

  20. Anyone getting ready to apply for Fall 2009?

    NatashaFromOregon replied to CarinaBallerina's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am applying to an ADN program for Fall 2009. I'm almost finished with all my pre-req's and will apply to the program next winter. I'm very nervous about whether or not I'll get in; annually there...

  21. Medical assistants and LPNs

    NatashaFromOregon replied to Angela Ma's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    This is really something that may depend on the state. Here in Oregon, there are not very many LPN programs, and subsequently, not very many opennings for LPNs. Many times CMAs are offered many...

  22. How do I get started???

    NatashaFromOregon replied to ket8020's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm not sure what a "nursing tech school" is? Is that like getting CNA (Certified Nurse Assistant) training? That is a very good step to get your feet wet and to start gaining experience. As for...

  23. Need direction in getting started

    NatashaFromOregon replied to CTmarch's topic in Nursing Career

    If your just looking to get started, I would suggest getting licensed as a CNA (Certified Nurse Assistant) or a CMA (Certified Medical Assistant). CNA training takes about 12 weeks, and teaches you...

  24. Respiratory Therapist VS Nursing

    NatashaFromOregon replied to airis's topic in Nursing Career

    I am currently working on my pre-req's to nursing school (ASN) and am ALSO looking into the RT program for the same reasons. Both RN and RT careers interest me, and both have advantaged and...

  25. What is a CNA or CRNA?

    NatashaFromOregon replied to mNm85's topic in Nursing Career

    A CNA is a Certified Nurse Assistant; you can take a certification exam after (about) 12 weeks of training. It depends on the institution. An LPN requires 3-4 terms of education (about 1 year) and...