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    Phlebotomists

    freesia29 replied to Krystin's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Here, in Bellingham, WA, they offer a class at the technical college, but the pre-reqs are medical terminology and anatomy.....I found an online class that covers both if anyone is interested...it...
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    why did you decide this career field?

    freesia29 replied to ilovemychihuahua's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As a child I dreamed of being a nurse, once in highschool, I thought I would be a doctor....but was easily disueded by my parents (cost of med school...having a mother who belives getting her...
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    Anyone volunteer at a hospital?

    freesia29 replied to markuskristian's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Found a great article about volunteering if anyone is on the fence about it....
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    Anyone volunteer at a hospital?

    freesia29 replied to markuskristian's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That is exactly how I feel....I feel like I could cry half the time....cuz it finally feels like I am doing what I am supposed to be doing! I just had my orientation on Friday, and tomorrow I have to...
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    Who is taking A&P I in the fall?

    freesia29 replied to SassyFrass's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I plan on taking Algebra and Psychology this summer and then A&P 1 in September, A&P 2 in January.... am taking Biology and English Comp right
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    Aches and Pains from working

    freesia29 replied to fuzzywuzzy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have a bad back (5 bulging lumbar disks after my first pg) and I am scared senseless about getting into nursing....the things I have found help me the most for lower back pain is, kundalini yoga...
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    should i become a cna before taking prereq's?

    freesia29 replied to ilovemychihuahua's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Here the CNA course is part of the pre-reqs. The advisor told me to do it first so I would find out if nursing was really what I wanted. I was signed up to do it in March, but I got rear ended a...
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    Who is taking A&P I in the fall?

    freesia29 replied to SassyFrass's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Count me in too! I start Biology next week.....and English Comp started this
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    SHould I go straight fo the RN degree or go for LPN frst?

    freesia29 replied to s81chubbs's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Does your school offer a "bridge to RN" program. That is what mine offers. I am applying for both, as the LPN program has a 2 year waitlist, and the RN program is by selection. It will take a year...
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    New CNAs- Have any trouble finding a job??

    freesia29 replied to Chica17's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I guess it depends where you live. Here, north of Seattle, they are screaming for CNA's everywhere. Every floor in the hospital, every LTC..... I would get your certification....I think it would...
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    Christ nursing waiting list --HELP

    freesia29 replied to KellRrn2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I found online that the school I want to go to has a 2 year waiting list. I figure I will work on my RN pre-reqs...(the above is an LPN school)...and then try to apply at the other school that is an...
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    Need helpful biology website

    freesia29 replied to ccjus123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thank you! I start my BIO class April 7th!! http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0072552891/information_center_view0/
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    Hospital Volunteer Interview?

    freesia29 replied to freesia29's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks! The interview was about a 1/2 hour. But we chatted about lots of stuff! She was excited that I was a pre-nursing student and said I will make an excellent nurse. She basically just asked...
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    Hospital Volunteer Interview?

    freesia29 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have mine tomorrow. What kind of questions can I expect? Did you dress up? I was thinking pinstripe trousers with a white blouse/shirt. Too formal? Last time I had an interview was in London England...
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    Must I take BIO alone?

    freesia29 replied to Ayvasmom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have been trying to plan this out too! I am starting in APril with Biology with Lab and English Comp.....the summer I plan to do Algebra and Psychology....then A&P 1 in the fall, and A&P 2...
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    Hospital Volunteer Interview?

    freesia29 replied to freesia29's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks! The co-ordinator did say on the phone that for nursing students they have you act as a float, carrying a cell phone, so you will run specimens to the lab, and help the nurses wherever needed,...
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    FREE Full CNA Video Course

    freesia29 replied to blueyesue's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Awesome! Thank you so
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    One thing all cnas need to know

    freesia29 replied to jr3650sp's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Well done!
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    Do you think this helps? Volunteer experience.....and or CNA....

    freesia29 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was just going thru the post about those nurses trying to get a job after graduating school, and am wondering if you are a graduate with hospital volunteer experience and or CNA experience, do you...
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    I can't get that smell out of my mind...........

    freesia29 replied to Ling07's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    YOu could rinse with a saline solution too...and put a couple drops of tea tree oil in the mixture.... I figure I will walk around with a little bottle of lavender essential oil in my pocket to put...
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    Student Nurses over 35 and Second Career????

    freesia29 replied to LoveFromAbove's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Me too! I am almost 38 (in April) and just starting my pre-reqs to apply for an LPN program. So I hope to start that in Fall 2010. And then work on the RN bridge program..... My DS is 7 and my DD...
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    Taking CNA class with immature classmates..UGHHHHH

    freesia29 replied to Ling07's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It's funny I saw this post tonight.....I am not in a CNA class yet....but we were having dinner at a Vietnamese soup restaurant close to the local UNI...and it was packed with students....... They...
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    Please tell me Pre-Reqs go quickly......

    freesia29 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have never been a patient person....and this waiting for my classes to start seems to be taking forever! I know I should enjoy the down time....but after being a SAHM for 8 years....I am pretty fed...
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    Anyone volunteer at a hospital?

    freesia29 replied to markuskristian's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's something I have been thinking about.....they require a commitment of 4 hours per week for at least 6 months.....Since I am taking my time with classes...doing it part time.....I am really...
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    Dummie Books

    freesia29 replied to my4helpers's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I bought A&P, Biology and Algebra......since I haven't been to school in 20 years....I figured I needed to start out nice and slow!