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  1. General Tips and Words of Wisdom for CNA student/pre LPN

    windmill182 replied to chell_sea's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I live in Seattle and am doing LPN to RN as well. A lot of the schools have step programs like that set up here. I get asked the same question all the time, "why lpn?". The reason I am doing it is...

  2. I need to interview a nurse! =]

    windmill182 replied to genaca's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Also, if you prefer to do it via email then you might consider posting this in the general nursing discussion because this is mostly students :

  3. I need to interview a nurse! =]

    windmill182 replied to genaca's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hey! I am originally from Marquette myself!! I grew up in Big Bay. (Im going to school in WA state right now though) lol. My dad actually graduated from NMUs nursing program and now works at Marquette...

  4. LPN or RN

    windmill182 replied to babe48076's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am doing the LPN program first. First being a key word there. I too plan to advance after. Part of the reason I chose to do the LPN first is because everyone in my area seems to be going back to...

  5. What to Expect?

    windmill182 replied to Blueroses91's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    On our first day we had to take a test on reading and simple (very simple) math skills. This I think was just to weed out the folks who didnt speak very good english or maybe didnt know how to read....

  6. I don't care if you know someone whos had every disease that we talk about!

    windmill182 replied to Duice88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yup. I recently had a girl in one of my classes who thought that because she was a Vet Tech prior to nursing school that she automatically knew everything about the medical field. .. She had to put...

  7. Do private LVN program while waiting to get into RN program or wait?

    windmill182 replied to trydent's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Another Pro to doing your LVN is that after you complete the LVN program there usually is no wait to the LVN-RN Bridge

  8. Soon to be new pre-nursing student.

    windmill182 replied to Nikkee303's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    EMT would also be an option... If you have 3.5-4 years to wait then you have lots of

  9. Taking Math Online

    windmill182 replied to SBJustBreathe's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Im taking an online math course and it

  10. I can't pay my bills

    windmill182 replied to Ninja Nurse's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I know you said you dont really want to do anything involving bartending but my friend works for a company that does bartending for like weddings/bar mitsvahs/company events. Usually these events...

  11. How did you make the decision/pay for NS/pre-NS?

    windmill182 replied to blondielocks's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am doing my pre-req's right now. I take two classes a quarter and still work full time with absolutely no problems. I know girls who take 3-4 classes and still work full time. I dont start the...

  12. What to do between now and starting pre-reqs?

    windmill182 replied to blondielocks's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took a CNA class before I started my pre req's. My program doesnt require it, but a lot of programs are starting to. Even if they don't require, it can look good on your application. The experience...

  13. CNA Pay in Seattle area.

    windmill182 posted a topic in Washington Nursing

    Hi Guys! So I think I finally found a program that is going to work for me to get my LPN and then advance to my RN. However, I have to get a CNA Certificate to be accepted. I figured well, if Im...

  14. Starting CNA program

    windmill182 replied to sawyer12's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Im 23, and the majority of the folks in my class are older than me. There are only a couple younger than me. Lots of people are starting "new careers" in this economy. I think you will be pleasantly...

  15. Starting CNA program

    windmill182 replied to sawyer12's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am in my second week of a five week program. I cant tell you how nervous I was the first day. After the first day I was glowing though. My instructor is the sweetest lady, and actually has been an...

  16. Nursing Student Work Part-time CNA

    windmill182 replied to zlenik's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am in Washington State and we get a liscense here as well. My class is five weeks. 100 hours + 50 hours of clincial time. Im not sure about Cali

  17. Wish I had known..

    windmill182 replied to sonomala's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    ...and thats where they saying, "once one door closes, another opens" comes into play. Congrats. You have no idea how much I try to convince everyone of this. Especially single Moms. I am not a...

  18. TB testing

    windmill182 replied to CNAmonica65's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am on the west coast (Seattle) getting my CNA right now, and I am required to get the TB test. ?? Maybe they have recently changed it. I too think its a good idea. Better to be safe than sorry. It...

  19. Not using CNA Cert after getting it?

    windmill182 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am getting my CNA Cert in two weeks. Im doing this for the experience as it is not needed for my nursing program. Now if I pass I will be certified in October. However, I already have a job that...

  20. Not using CNA Cert after getting it?

    windmill182 replied to windmill182's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    See thats what I thought too, but who knows. Maybe it would be smart to at least work as one a day or two a week? Is that even

  21. I'm on my way!!

    windmill182 replied to ICantWait!'s topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congrats on getting back on track! I know how you feel since Im 23, and just getting started as well! Its never too late whether your 20 or 50! You only live once, right? I dont start my CNA class...

  22. Advice for New CNAs

    windmill182 replied to greeniebean's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    This is more than awesome of you to

  23. Working as a CNA while getting BSN.

    windmill182 replied to Tasenhall's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Ive asked this same question. I've gotten mostly good replies about working as a CNA in school. If you must work it is a good choice, but I've heard its very easy to burn out. I've heard it's also...

  24. Class starts June 4th, Shoe question?

    windmill182 replied to Lifeswar's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I agree with the person who said New Balance. I love them, and have a pair for my current job which has me on my feet all day. I don't know if they make an all white, but I'm sure they do. I'm not...

  25. Stressed out

    windmill182 replied to paisley87's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Honestly I would make sure you have a job lined up first... Unless you have other means such as family to fall back on in case you don't find a job right away. I'm a nursing student, but I still work...