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  1. NEED Help!!! Cna

    cookderosa replied to dangerkader08's topic in General Nursing

    We applied/paid for a test date at the same place that our classes were held, so I can't help you with that. I did, however, just take my state test on Friday. The computer test is 100 questions,...

  2. Planning Childbirth Class Help Needed!

    cookderosa replied to nurturing_angel's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Doesn't whoever you are certified through allow you use of their materials? Childbirth Graphics is awesome but

  3. Do i need a CNA license to be a vocational nurse or can i go straight to be a LVN?

    cookderosa replied to scabrera's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The only down side of getting your CNA as part of the nursing program is that you have to do the pre-reqs for the degree program vs just signing up. If you do the CNA first, you can work while you...

  4. Do LPN's have to give baths like CNA's do?

    cookderosa replied to Tricia76's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    >> I finished my clinicals yesterday and let me just suggest to try and hang in there. You can be a CNA in a number of settings, and once you start doing clinical work- it's really different....

  5. Loving It!

    cookderosa replied to justme01's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    >> I love to hear

  6. Do i need a CNA license to be a vocational nurse or can i go straight to be a LVN?

    cookderosa replied to scabrera's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    CNA programs are generally considered short term entry programs. You may find such a program for non-credit in your community college's adult education department, and/or it may be offered for...

  7. EMT a plus or a minus?

    cookderosa posted a topic in Nursing Career

    (long irrelevant story) but in a nutshell, a school I am looking at would require me to take 9 credits "in house" with them before taking Nursing 1. I have all of my gen eds completed as well as a...

  8. EMT a plus or a minus?

    cookderosa replied to cookderosa's topic in Nursing Career

    Thank you!! I'm all about learning how to save lives, no matter the job title

  9. EMT a plus or a minus?

    cookderosa replied to cookderosa's topic in Nursing Career

    >> I'm enrolled for fall. I'm really looking forward to it!! I anticipate it being a great experience, and I hope that learning the assessment skills will give me a leg up in nursing class....

  10. CNA ratios by state

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

    Thanks for your quick reply!! This is very helpful

  11. CNA ratios by state

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

    Can anyone tell me where I would find the source for these? I'd like to be able to keep current on my state.

  12. CNM Applicant - Lack of Direct Experience?

    cookderosa replied to poppysmom's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    since i'm not yet accepted into a midwifery program, i can't address that part of your question, however i just wanted to encourage you. i'm also a career changer- i'm leaving behind 20 years. like...

  13. Hospice Nursing question

    cookderosa replied to RNDialysis80's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I'm only a nursing student, so I'm answering as a consumer, daughter, grand-daughter. I have been through hospice with my 2 grandparents, and finally my mother 11 months ago. (we are a small family,...

  14. Epi No Birth Trainer?

    cookderosa replied to anggelRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    LOL, off all the things that go into episiotomy rate, I'd put FEWER INTERVENTIONS at the top! FWIW, I delivered 4 very large babies over an intact perineum with the help of experienced midwives, slow...

  15. Stressing and deciding on Nursing classes

    cookderosa replied to deevang001's topic in General Nursing

    >> Yes they are all hard, and yes they will all require a lot of studying. Is "hard" a deal breaker for you? Sometimes it makes me kick into overdrive and pay a little closer attention to my...

  16. Best CNM programs for home birth midwives?

    cookderosa replied to aspiring.midwife's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Hi Apgar, nice to see you again :) Yes, living in IL and having had a few of these myself, it certainly is important to point out that you can birth your baby wherever you want...that said, as a...

  17. Online classes good enough?

    cookderosa replied to Addy3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Like everyone else said, as long as you are taking a course from a regionally accredited college it will transfer- HOWEVER, be careful that sciences have labs (online OR on campus) because lab-less...

  18. CNA/PCA to EMT-B and/or EMT-P, before RN?

    cookderosa replied to Girl Scout's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I know this is an old post- but what did you end up doing? I am finishing my CNA now (it is an entrance requirement for the RN program) but my actual nursing classes won't start for another year! So,...

  19. Chiropractor to CRNA advice

    cookderosa replied to pamchris's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    >> I am in the processing of completing an aid program now. In my state it is "Certified Nurses Aid" although I do not know if all states require certification. Anyway, it's 6 weeks 2 nights...

  20. searching for direct-entry MSN

    cookderosa posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    Can anyone suggest a website that would have a list of direct entry MSN programs that lead to NP, no specific specialty? I'm having no trouble finding MSN programs, but I'm viewing them one at a time...

  21. What are the advantages of getting my MSN if I already have a MPH degree?

    cookderosa replied to New601RN's topic in General Nursing

    >> Please understand the role of an admissions rep and an advisor are to enroll you and guide you through that specific program PERIOD. You absolutely will not get generic career advice that you...

  22. Which online chemistry is best

    cookderosa replied to nycpicurn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    >> I'm glad to hear your experiences because I have been looking at New England for Organic Chem! It's good to know they use lab paqs too, I use them now with Ocean, and I thought that the New...

  23. The ICU experience question

    cookderosa posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    We all know that CRNA school requires 1-2 years ICU experience as a prereq. I wonder how easy it is to get that experience? Do hospitals hire new RNs for ICU, or are there typically other areas you...

  24. Brick walls

    cookderosa posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Every field has people who seem undeterred to heed the warnings that their career path is not a good fit. In my current (almost prior!) field, I can name several people who really were not cut out...

  25. Chiropractor to CRNA advice

    cookderosa replied to pamchris's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Another option: 2 schools will take her application without her RN. Columbia and University of Cincinnati. These schools allow you to apply after you have completed the prereqs, and the RN is...