littlebitark

Has anyone had to take a wonderlic scholastic test to get in the nursing program?? One of the schools I have thought about applying to - you must take this test plus the NET test- oh the thought of taking two test to get in-

I work in assisted living- and in Arkansas CNA's are allowed to assist with meds- but we are actually doing the passing the meds- co workers are passing meds, ordering meds, it's real scary cause I know I don't have the experience or knowledge to pas...

I am new to this place and they told me last night I had a very good aide coming to help me on my halls last night. I was excited cause otherwise I would have been by myself with 27 patients- We started wet checks and she took off down one hall and l...

I hear nursing school is supposed to be stressful- I know many students who goes on Prozac or some other anxiety drugs- to get though it. Hang in there- cause I'm going to need your support next Fall when I entered into the nursing program.

I am 51 and going for it- I am taking my Human A & P one this semster and next semster Human A & P plus some other courses that will apply to the nursing programs- Don't let the age thing get to you- Have fun and keep working towards your goa...

I bang my head up against the wall many times till it sinks in- I go over and over it again and again- I'm up at 4 a.m. this morning to get last minute studying done before my muscle test at 8 a.m. Good LUck

Almost in the same boat here- I'm also having the muscle test this week. So much to learn. Good Luck and as far as the final- we are not having a final over all the semester's work thank gooness!!!

Wow you must be in my class. Test tomorrow on those tissues types. Made index cards and study and study and studying some more- May sleep for a few hours, then meeting with my study group at 7: a.m. in the morning- More coffee please..................

I went to tutor vista for online tutoring- I held out for the final offer and got a better price- it help me pass with a A good luck or you could try the on campus tutoring center

Got my book, strarting making my index cards for the class- Let's do it we can get a A this coming semester-:typing

I would limit it to 3 classes just to get your feet wet again. That's what I'm doing- I did get a head start and took 2 summer classes- Good Luck to YOU I'm in the same boat with you only it's been a little longer for me- Best of luck to you-

Can I work with you?? I am an aide and I agree with you

I would try to stay away from nursing home if I was you- but good lu ck to you

CNA's also took pictures of residents sleeping in a nursing home in Mountain Home Arkansas

I'm also taking A & P this fall along with Algebra, Intro. to Computers and English Comp. 2- hope this isn't too much

In Arkansas I had to do dressing a patient, height and weight, and feeding a patient Good Luck

I'm 51 years old and jus starting my claasses- too old? no way:coollook:

Okay I'm taking A& P 1 this fall - who else?? I'm nevous anyone else??? ONly taking one other class this fall besides this one. Hoping that isn't too much. Study groups anyone??:bowingpur

Girl Scout where abouts in Arkansas are you?? I'm also in Arkansas

Oh yea that's normal in assisted living- - rules are different in assisted living.

I'm 51 yrs. old and I'm going for nursing too- You are never too old- follow your dreams

fluffing pillows- Telling time- smiling- well that's all I can think of for now- Good Luck

Think it depends on the DON, ADON, owners, and the workers- I work in a profit nursing home- not a big name one. It's the clean, no odors, plenty of CNA's and nurses- We work out butts off to care for our residents.

I am 51 years old and just starting classes this summer- doing somepre reqs. Nervous? A little- well a whole lot actually- I'm a CNA now - I just passed my college entrance exams after some studying and brushing up on the regular stuff- english, ...

I just took the job- two days ago and I'm quitting- I wasn't explain this part of the job- I just had my one day training by the RN who came in early- I agree this is so wild- and I'm getting out while I can- Thanks for the imput