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You may need to research whether a part-time program is even available. Area ASN and BSN programs are full-time only. Or, were you referring to doing pre-req's part-time? Good luck with whatever you decide!

I didn't see your update. Congratulations!!

At my local hospital they only hire CNA II's (Acute Care Certified). All nurse assistants must have certification and nursing students do not get preferential treatment. Keep trying! Most jobs are filled before there is a job listing. Take a resum...

It depends on whether your school is on quarters or semesters. My school uses quarters, hence: AP I, AP II, AP III. Schools using semesters have AP I, AP II. 2 semesters = 3 quarters.

Agree with the above; it really depends on the school and how competitive enrollment to the program is. Get an honest opinion from an advisor or program coordinator. There is NO WAY C's would fly at my school. There are straight A students who don...

From what started as a very long list, I only have two pre-requisites left to complete next term: A & P III ANTH 103 ( Cultural Anthropology) I'm applying in the Spring for next Fall.

RT stands for respiratory therapist. It's still a challenging program, but I feel that, for me, it will be less stressfull (than nursing) all around. And, I'm really fascinated by the respiratory system! When I fist wanted to be a nurse, I wanted...

I feel it's pretty tough; it takes a lot of time management. I'm just finishing my prereq's (only 2 classes left!), and now I'n seriously reconsidering nursing as a viable career when I'm the primary parent to a four year old. I really don't get...

Wow; the CNA course is only 2 weeks?? The CNA course at my college is 3 months (one term). I'm taking it in the spring because my pre-req's will be done. I'll just be waiting to see if i was admitted into the program. Do you have a lot of pre-re...

Hello All, I will be taking a 12 week CNA course through my local community college soon and would like some encouragement from other CNAs. What are your favorite parts of the job? What are your LEAST favorite parts? Where do you work? ALF, LT...

Thank you for your encouraging replies; I really am excited to start working as a CNA. I like the sense that what I am doing really matters and it appreciated by the patients/residents I work with. Does anyone have any suggestions for reading materi...

LOL! No curving at my school. That would sure be nice, though.

Personally, I thinks those are two pretty hefty classes to take at once. At my school, though, you cant take chemistry with micro because chem is a prerequisite for both the A/P sequence and microbiology. So for me, it was a non-issue. Good luck.

I am not starting my CNA class until late winter, but the course I am taking is 12 weeks long and requires: Textbook at least 2 sets of scrubs WHITE shoes a stethoscope a watch w/ a second hand I think you have gotten GREAT advice from others. J...

Okay, I know this is an old post, but.......... :chuckle:chuckle:chuckle

Hmmmm.....well, I'm a Human Physiology major and am either going to pursue an Associates Degree as a Physical Therapist's Assistant or (ASN) Nursing at the same time. My goal is to eventually get my Masters in Physiology and possibly earn a Doctora...

I have seen many threads regarding nursing uniforms and also many comments about how when everyone wears scrubs it can be difficult to know who is who. Once I saw a comment or two, within these discussions on uniforms and such, about not dressing i...

But what about non-nursing healthcare professionals who perform direct patient care (RT, PT, OT, PTA, COTA, etc.)? Is it inappropriate for them to wear scrubs? Particularly white ones?

One more question: do you feel it is inappropriate for non-nurses to wear white scrubs or any other "whites"? Thanks!

This is a tangent, but I had an experience relating to this just last week. My 3 1/2 year old has been on a delayed/partial vaccine schedule since birth. Before entering preschool this year, I called her pediatricians office to make an appointment...

Thank you for you insights. I had the impression that the white coat was often seen as a right of passage, so to speak, for physicians. Although, NPs and Surgeons wear them too. Short coats are for Interns, PT, OT, RT, etc. But, as I am learni...

That's funny; Pampers gave my daughter the WORST rash/irritation! We eventually went to cloth diapers anyway, though! :)

There is an zinc oxide ointment called Triple Paste that I LOVED:redbeathe when my daughter was an infamt. Other thaen that, just keep the area cleansed with a gentle cleanser and DRY. Avoid the used of any scented/lotioned wipes. I would stay AWA...

I guess I'm the only one who thinks it's kinda sad......

This sounds wonderful and it's such a shame that more hospitals don't do this!! Neither of my local hospitals do this, nor do they offer "weekend plans." You work variable hours, any day of the week. Period. Most shifts are 8 hours, but a few ...