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  1. Should I forget about nursing?

    nobhill replied to AcidicLemons's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As for speaking with counselors, you may want to speak with someone at the school where you will be. They are the ones who can give you an accurate view of your situation and advise you correctly I...

  2. What have you failed the CNA skills exam for?

    nobhill replied to CNA1488's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Here were some the reasons people in my school's last class didn't pass, and the person who didn't pass today: - For feeding, giving the patient the wrong tray [there were two trays with similar...

  3. Previous Job interview question

    nobhill replied to RN-Ella's topic in Nursing Career

    Check the box, because not doing so indicates that there was a problem. If the employer is smart and doesn't want to be liable for defamation and/or blacklisting, they won't say anything negative...

  4. SFSU **PLEASE HELP!!!**

    nobhill replied to nyashan's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    GREAT!!! Congratulations on getting in! :) Maybe I will see you there [but I'm in gerontology]

  5. SFSU **PLEASE HELP!!!**

    nobhill replied to nyashan's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You can expedite your transcript and hand deliver it to them. I had a problem at SFSU, but not in the nursing school. For some reason, they could never get the electronic transcript from the...

  6. I want to leave nursing....now what do I do?!

    nobhill replied to np7797's topic in Nursing Career

    I will add my two cents, coming from the legal field and going into the health care field. Barbara Sher - Read any of her books--they are great for someone contemplating a career change. See her...

  7. Lawyer to Nurse

    nobhill replied to layne228's topic in Nursing Career

    OP, I hope things are going well as you change directions in your career! I am a plaintiff's attorney and switching to nursing. I am in the middle of my CNA classes and hope to take the exam on...

  8. received discouragement from attorneys office today re: LNC

    nobhill replied to gorgemom's topic in Legal

    Well, I am an attorney going into nursing and I have a different opinion. I think your skills would be very useful, but you need to get to know the people who will make the decisions in the firms....

  9. Quit NY CNA class

    nobhill replied to Meesh59's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Was this a private school or program? How much did it cost? I would speak to the administration and explain your concerns about the instructor. I would also say that you are there to get an...

  10. Need advice please

    nobhill replied to DianeS's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If asked about the reason you are leaving, I would not go into details about the true reason. Potential employers will assume that you are a troublemaker, even though that isn't true. I would keep...

  11. I quit my good paying job to attend a CNA class. Anyone else?

    nobhill replied to Ling07's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The bottom line, which is probably the same for everyone, is that we have to do what we need to do to survive. I need to find a job where I can work and get insurance benefits [i have a chronic...

  12. I quit my good paying job to attend a CNA class. Anyone else?

    nobhill replied to Ling07's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi misswillow, Wow, what a small world! Employment law in San Francisco! I love Noe Valley, which is where I wanted to originally live, but I ended up on Nob Hill. Funny, my old job sounds the same...

  13. I quit my good paying job to attend a CNA class. Anyone else?

    nobhill replied to Ling07's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Well, I am switching from attorney to CNA. While I always wanted to work in a hospital environment, in college I focused on business and law classes. I spent my legal career helping people and...

  14. i dont wanna be a nurse

    nobhill replied to guest01/18/17's topic in Nursing Career

    You may want to apply your nursing skills and education by working in a law firm. What you learned in nursing school would be invaluable to plaintiff's lawyers handling personal injury or medical...

  15. "I'm on a break right now"

    nobhill replied to mcnasty's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I had to comment on this thread. While I'm still a student [i'm going into nursing from another career [employment attorney] and am taking classes right now.] I can't believe how poorly run so many...

  16. can't listen to his stories how to I get out fast?

    nobhill replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This sounds like a really tough situation. I would agree with the person who said to consider how much his life has changed. He used to be in a position of respect, and now he is someone totally...

  17. Right Decision

    nobhill replied to kevin23226's topic in Nursing Career

    I think getting some practical experience while you are still in school is a good idea. I'm not at the point where I am looking for a job yet, but I have worked with professionals in other fields and...

  18. If you barely pass A&P, should you continue with nursing?

    nobhill posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi all, I have an undergraduate degree in a non-science major, although I did take some science classes in undergrad and did well [but that was 15+ years ago.] I am taking A&P this year at a...

  19. If you barely pass A&P, should you continue with nursing?

    nobhill replied to nobhill's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thank you so much for all of your excellent and helpful advice. I have found out ways to improve my memorization and pictures and drawings seem to help a lot. While I do poorly on the multiple choice...

  20. Need advice for A&P

    nobhill replied to nurse2b2010's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have the same problem and spent this last semester figuring out what I could do to improve my grade in A&P. Here are some suggestsions: - I bought every study guide so that I could practice the...