Noelani

It was easier than I expected. I wouldn't worry about it. It's mostly common sense questions. If you read the study guide and know the healthy birth practices you'll be fine. Good luck!

When I was considering certification last year, I decided to take both ICEA and Lamaze childbirth educator seminars. At the time, I wasn't sure what the differences were between the two and considered getting certified for both. After attending both ...

I just looked back at the letter and it's dated November 5th, but I don't remember exactly when I applied. It seemed to be a very quick response, as far as college acceptance letters go. I wish I could help you with where to live, but I'm from out o...

The letter they sent me just said I was conditionally accepted pending completion of theology or religion. I'm pretty sure all I needed was a C to get credit for the course and stay accepted. But the school didn't even get my last transcript until af...

They say they start making decisions in the fall prior to each May start date, but there's no firm application deadline. I think I applied in October or November. You have to complete the transfer admission application, along with a separate nursing ...

I'm in the program now and LOVE IT. I started in May and will graduate next May. Summer semester was pretty difficult, but I'm told it's the hardest semester and it was still definitely doable, as long as you can make a serious time commitment. I hon...

It sparked my imagination! Thanks!

My school has a dedicated education program where randomly selected students attend all their clinicals at the same hospital, and tend to get more hands-on experience. There are 25 spots available, but the number of spots reserved for interested male...

You're so amazing. An inspiration to us all!

That's wonderful that you have such a supportive family to help with childcare. Nursing school is time-consuming and being a single mom at the same time sounds like a huge undertaking! I have my first bachelor's in biology, and just started a 12-m...

I'd call the recruiter back and just politely say you're checking on the status of an application. But if it's only been 3 days, and she said to give the manager a couple of days, I'd personally give it another 2 days or so. It's great to seem eage...

In my program we take half of pharm, then patho, then the rest of pharm. I think it depends on how the classes are taught. If patho is a prereq for pharm where you are, then pharm will probably be taught assuming you know all about patho and they w...

Where I used to work, food would be sent up to isolation rooms on disposable trays with all disposable utensils. The kitchen staff would not take it into the room like they did for everyone else, but would instead leave the tray at the nurses statio...

I'm at SLU now in the accelerated program. We have ALL kinds of majors, including religious studies, philosophy, engineering, finance, and French. Like others have said, as long as you have the prerequisites, you should be fine.

And yes, being a CNA is very physically demanding and always thinking about body mechanics is essential to protect your back (same as you'd have to do as a nurse), but I would make the same decision all over again. The experience was more rewarding ...

I agree with TheCommuter about taking a look at your personal objectives. I really enjoyed being a CNA at a hospital and learned a lot about the nursing role and the dynamics within a hospital. I also knew from my previous degree (biology) that I'm...

I graduated college in May 2008, and for a year and a half after that, in December and May, I would wake up in a panic a few times thinking I forgot to study for some test or finish an assignment. I realized this was the first time I hadn't had final...

I would start by getting certified. Doulas are certified through DONA (Doulas of North America). I think CAPPA also certifies doulas, and I'm sure there are others. I'm working through Lamaze International and ICEA (International Childbirth Educat...

I seriously considered doing that but decided it just wouldn't be possible unless I worked with a group of other doulas who could cover my clients when I'm in class. I chose to be a childbirth educator instead and am very satisfied with the decision...

Imenid- Would you mind telling me what the programs are that you mentioned were available in St. Louis? I'm aware of the perinatal fellowship at St. John's Mercy, but haven't heard of any others. Thanks!

I listed my bachelor's on my resume when I was looking for a CNA job. I felt it was important to be thorough. Plus, being college educated should not negatively affect your search. Maybe if you had graduate degrees you could appear overqualified, ...

I start a 12 month ABSN program in May, and was eligible for $12,500 in federal loans each year. The summer semester is technically in the 2009-2010 school year, so I was awarded $12,500 for the summer semester and another $12,500 for the fall and s...

We did 0600, 1100, 1700, and 2100. I've never seen anyone skip it unless the patient was out for a test or procedure. And this was a pretty laid-back unit.

I agree that this is a delicate issue. Where I worked as a CNA, after 6 months of employment, we were eligible to be trained to draw blood and d/c IVs and foleys. Prior to this we could only do ADLs, empty drains, and perform Accuchecks, hemoccults a...

I think all of our classes require a 78% to pass. Intro to clinical decision making in nursing (3 hours) Communication in health care (2 hours) Health assessment plus lab (3 hours) Pharmacology in nursing practice I (1 hour) Care of the client throug...