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1. Anyone a grad from WSSU?

   ColtsMom replied to ColtsMom's topic in North Carolina Nursing

   Thank you so much for that information! That makes me feel MUCH better. I have a 4.0 in pre-req grades right now. I still need to take Microbiology, Developmental Psych and Chemistry. I had planned on...

2. Anyone a grad from WSSU?

   ColtsMom replied to ColtsMom's topic in North Carolina Nursing

   Do you know how many people apply and how they are selected? I slacked off in my previous BS and only graduated with a 2.9. Do you think that's good enough to get in? I saw a 2.7 is required. How do...

3. challenge cna exam.?

   ColtsMom replied to methodticalz's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   There is a testing center in High Point. You have to send your application in through Pearson Vue. To print the application go here: http://www.asisvcs.com/indhome.asp?CPCAT=0734NURSE To see the...

4. challenge cna exam.?

   ColtsMom replied to methodticalz's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I live a little further north and know more about the Winston Salem area (about 15 -20 minutes from High Point). Most of the postings I have seen start out LPNs (no experience) around 14 - 15.00/hour....

5. Anyone in NC, question, please help

   ColtsMom replied to sonomala's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Good luck to both of

6. showers

   ColtsMom replied to fuzzywuzzy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   We do twice a week as well unless the resident refuses. But they sometimes get more than two a week if they need it. We have a CNA who does just showers on those shifts, sometimes two

7. challenge cna exam.?

   ColtsMom replied to methodticalz's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I'm in Winston Salem. I took my test in High Point. Do you know what they said you did wrong? I've heard there are some really tough testers and some really easy ones. The lady who did my testing was...

8. challenge cna exam.?

   ColtsMom replied to methodticalz's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I challenged the exam in NC and passed. Just study the steps in your manual. Practice on someone at home if they'll let you. If you're familiar with the medical field it will be mostly common sense....

9. Those with kids

   ColtsMom replied to nocheapones's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I'm 31 and have a two-year-old and a five-month-old. I work full time plus go to school full time. I couldn't do it without the help of my husband though. He's a TREMENDOUS help. He's very hands on...

10. Skills test--Where do they have you put used linens/towels during a step?

    ColtsMom replied to escherner's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I did mine in High Point a couple weeks ago. They are supposed to have a dirty linen hamper in the room where you can put dirty linens. I would not put ANYTHING on the floor. I was told that's a big...

11. question about NURSE ANESTHETIST

    ColtsMom replied to AFree's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I think this is always a Master's level program. I am familiar with the one at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. It requires a BSN and one year of full time nursing practice in

12. Interview Questions

    ColtsMom replied to ChicagoRN2010's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think I had the easiest CNA interview ever. They only asked me 2 questions. "What's the best way to prevent the spread of infection?" and "If an Alzheimer's or dementia patient is claiming to see a...

13. state test.?........

    ColtsMom replied to adorblepuppy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I just took the NC test a couple weeks ago. There ere several different written tests to prevent cheating. It was really common sense though. You should be fine on that. I was really nervous for the...

14. 6 months of assisted living to hospital?

    ColtsMom replied to naide88's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If you're really interested in making the switch apply for some hospital positions then call the human resources department and speak to the CNA recruiter. I did that here and she gave me great...

15. Thinking of starting a new career.

    ColtsMom replied to scmore329's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    CNA work isn't the most glamorous but it can be very rewarding. If you enjoy taking care of people and don't mind the down and dirty then I say go for it! Not sure how the pay will compare to what...