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  1. Are New Grad screwed for jobs?

    andpeggy replied to dinah77's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for posting this question, Dinah. It's something that I'm really concerned about too, and I haven't even started nursing school! A bit off topic, but I'm interested in talking to you more about...

  2. Is a CNA course enough experience?

    andpeggy replied to Stargazn03's topic in General Nursing

    Another poster recommended starting in LTC with a NA position, and then taking an acute care skills class to further my education and to bolster my chances of eventually moving to a hospital setting...

  3. Is a CNA course enough experience?

    andpeggy replied to Stargazn03's topic in General Nursing

    Hello-- From what I've discovered, the CNA course is NOT enough to get you a position in a hospital, unless you know someone on the inside. Most hospitals definitely prefer hiring CNAs who are...

  4. new grad.. where to work?

    andpeggy replied to angelnsickrum's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Noc4senuf! I'm interested in working as a CNA in a nursing home...hopefully starting next summer, after I've done my CNA training. Can you give a rough estimate as to what wages are like for CNAs...

  5. Anyone attending Anoka Tech?

    andpeggy replied to MeLindakay21's topic in General Nursing

    Are you guys attending the LPN program at Anoka Tech? I didn't see a RN program listed on their site...

  6. Question about Minnesota schools

    andpeggy replied to coffeedream's topic in General Nursing

    Out of curiosity, what post-bac BSN did you get accepted into? What do you think so far? Thanks!

  7. Question about Minnesota schools

    andpeggy replied to coffeedream's topic in General Nursing

    Hello! I would definitely apply to as many as you can...and as many as you can keep track of! I applied to two programs at St. Kate's and to MCTC. I considered applying to other community colleges, as...

  8. Acute Care Nursing Assistants: Advice for getting NA job in acute care?

    andpeggy posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello! I was wondering if any acute care NAs out there have any advice on getting a job in acute care after NA training...with no previous NA experience. Is it even possible, or is it best to start...

  9. Post-Bac/ Accelerated BSN programs- HELP!

    andpeggy replied to Cari001's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Cari! Welcome! I discovered this board a few months ago, and was super excited too. I am pretty much in the same situation as you, and I think that there are others lurking out there. I have a BA...

  10. Is There a Nursing Shortage in MN?

    andpeggy replied to andpeggy's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, thanks for the conversation and insight! MNC_RN, you raise a good point about all the open RN positions on a hospital's website. But what I've come to wonder if new grads are able to get those...

  11. Is There a Nursing Shortage in MN?

    andpeggy replied to andpeggy's topic in General Nursing

    Hi April, Thanks for the reply! I'm actually in the metro area (Mpls proper), so it's good to hear that perhaps my friends just had bad luck. :)

  12. college of st catherine

    andpeggy replied to line's topic in General Nursing

    I am waiting to hear if I've been accepted into St. Kate's post-bac program, and I was really happy to stumble on this discussion. I've only gotten the best of vibes when visiting St. Kate's, and I'm...