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For me, it was much easier than A&P. I also found it to be a little bit more interesting. Good luck

You might want to try a CNA class. You will get some hands on experience.

Hang in there give your self some more time and do not be afraid to ask questions.

You might want to try JC Penney, Fashion Bug and the Avenue. If you want to look on line try Women With In and the web site will have a few places to pick from I think a pair of slacks and a nice shirt will be good. Good luck!

Even though you are busy, I would suggest that you volunteer at a hospital for a couple of weekends if you have time before your application is due. This way you will be able to interact and hopefully meet someone willing to help you.

Check the website of the college that you want to attend, it will give you information on required classes. It will be a lot esaier if you already have them done before entering your program. It dpends on the area that you live in if the hospitals use LPN's.

I did not find my CNA class to be hard. The hard part was the time. It sounds like you do not have enough time. You may want to wait until Summer. Because you still have to study for all the your classes. Good luck

Good idea. Sounds fun and if you feel that it is too much maybe you can alter ther routine and costumes.

I work as much as I can and then use student loans for the rest. It is still difficult. It is not an easy road. I tell my self in the end if I get there it will be worth it.

There are people older than you, so it is ok. There is also a male forum link maybe that can help you. Good luck

It can be a bit awkward. I was the biggest in my class. We had to practice things like making the bed, transfers, dressing and ROM on each other. After awhile we were used to each other. When you are in your clinicals you will have all types of patients. Good luck

You should do it if you have the time and money. It will give you some medical background and you will already know some of the stuff that you have to do in your first semester of nursing school. Good luck

It is a tough call. I think that some of the questions in the first response are something to think about. And if you can get a job as a new grad where you work now the experience that you will gain will be valuable when you look for a new job. If you do get the job can he move to where you are? Can your new income support the both of you?

I took the test at the school I go to, so I do not know. You should call the nursing dept at the school you are applying to and they will let you know. Good luck!

When I took the test the results were ready after I was done. It was all done on the computer. I was able to print my results and see my score.

I agree, if you have the time and money do it now. That way you will not have to look for schools when you get there. In your new area the shcool may not be close or it could be expensive who knows. So if you up for it go now. GOOD LUCK!

When I took my CNA course there were highschool students in our class. They did the same work that we all did in clinicals. I had one patient that covered himself up during the shower. The other male patients that I had were fine with the showering and changing. You should talk with your daughter and see if she is up to this. There will be lots of things that she will encounter. Showering and changing are one aspect of the job. It will really be good for her to see a little into the medical field now. It might help her decide if this is the right profession for her. I wish her good luck.

I would try posting your question about the school on the Maryland site. At my community college they offer some certificate programs that are shorter. Hope thie helps a little.

I like to shop a the .99 store when ever I can. I also try to stick to a budget. When I see something on sale I think is this a want or a need.

Good Luck!

I am sure you will do just fine. Take good notes and review them every day.

Do not give up, I also have been trying for awhile. Like Azcna posted check to see what can boost your over all application. Keep your head up, your struggles will be worth it one day.

CNA students and working CNA'S post here. You have valid concerns. In my own personal experience the CNA class is required for my program. I never worked in the medical field. I thought how am going to this. But taking the class was good to see some of the things that you may have to do as a nurse. Yes, some of it was not pleasant but after time you just did it. My clincals were for about five months so I had lots of practice doing stuff that I may not have been so keen about in the begining. If you read other threads in different subjects you will see that there are things that working Nurses and CNA's do not like to do, but they do because it is part of the job. Since your program is short is should not be so bad. You may surprise yourself. Good luck .

It took me years to do my pre reqs, but the time goes by quickly. Good luck these classes are not easy so 1 at a time may not be bad.

I have 1 class left in my pre reqs. When I took the CNA class I had no medical background. So it was good for the experience. And yes there is a lot of gross stuff. Some of it you will over come and some will just always gross you out, but you learn ways to deal with it.