greeniebean

greeniebean

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  1. Baylorship

    Baylor is where you agree to work predetermined shifts (usually weekends) and for doing so you get a "baylor" bonus. It's usually 8 or so paid hours even though you aren't actually working them. At my...
  2. I GOT IN!!!

    Congrats! waiting on my letter for spring
  3. Accepted into Fall 09 Nursing Program

    congrats!:cheers:
  4. Baylorship

    I love baylor! I went on it about a year ago after working five days a week at my LTC for 4 years. (wanted to focus on school) I have my weeks free to spend time with my kids and do homework. I make...
  5. Last year of pre-reqs, anyone else getting anxious.

    I have ONE more semester of pre-reqs! I've been doing them for a year already. I applied to the spring program and I'll know in a month if I got in! I'm so anxious and just ready to be done! Good...
  6. how long did it take you, to finish up all pre-req?

    1 1/2 years (3 semesters) taking 12-14 credit hours a semester. I also pulled out my gen eds because i have a 3 year old and a one year old, and I figured I'd do better in the program if I could focus...
  7. Calling all Paducah, KY Nurses!

    I had a similar problem. I was going to apply for this fall but I didn't yet have 12 college hours. Well I'll admit I goofed off in high school so my GPA SUCKED! my advisor told me If i wanted a...
  8. Spring 2010 Hopefuls!

    school- WKCTCS in KY Requirments- Attendance at a pre-nursing conference, ACT(20 or above) or NLN (50th % or higher) score, 2.0 GPA or higher, A&P l, general psych, college algebra, and...
  9. Calling all Paducah, KY Nurses!

    Yea I think if the 80th person on the list had under 60 points they would still let them in. I mean as long as you have a 2.0 GPA you've met the requirments there, and you said you took the NLN so...
  10. CNA Week

    At my facility they had events everyday (bingo day, open house, etc) and we got to dress casually everyday that week. I think the luncheon sounds like a wonderful idea. It's rare that a unit manager...
  11. I am so EXcited !! ACCEPTED

    Congrats! I'll be getting my letter in 6 weeks, and hopefully I get good news like you! Good
  12. Tips for Getting & Staying Organized

    I feel ya! I have 2 small children. I suggest getting one of those huge desk calanders and writing EVERYTHING down. Appointments, test dates, study times. Having everything mapped out can make it a...
  13. Advice for New CNAs

    Good Luck at your new
  14. My school offers tuition assistance but you have to sign a contract to work for them. I work 6a-6p every
  15. Calling all Paducah, KY Nurses!

    I went to my conference to apply yesterday. From now on, no one with under 60 points can be admitted to the program. Shari said that in the past few years the trend has been that students that get...
  16. A&P ll with Nursing 101???

    So at my school they have the "suggested course sequence". The only pre reqs to nursing are A&P l, General Psych., college algebra, and a computer course. Then during nursing school there are...
  17. A&P ll with Nursing 101???

    Well I figure somebodies done it because otherwise why would they set up that course sequence? It's my last gen ed and like I said, I have to take it this spring and I just can't fathom spending yet...
  18. West Central Tech. RN uniform order

    I don't go to that school but just wanted to say that I would get at least 3 sets. From what I've heard it sucks to have to laundry every night while in nursing school. Good Luck to
  19. Taking A & P 1 this Fall

    i'm taking it this fall with english 2 and developmental psych. I'm all for a study group! I got the cliffsnotes anantomy and phisiology study guide and I love it. you can get it on amazon for like 5...
  20. 6 years. This job is definately not for everyone. I think a lot of CNA's go into the job not knowing what it entails so when they find out it overwhelms them and they get discouraged and quit. Others...
  21. Hey guys. I'm all set to apply to nursing school when I somehow wondered onto a page of my school's nursing website I've never been before. I clicked on a few links including one that went into detail...
  22. What's the farthest you've gone for clinicals?

    I'm used to getting up early, I just can't move to a clinical site for weeks! I would rather get up early and drive. Anyways thanks to everyone for
  23. All white uniforms? Eek...help!!

    I'd rather see red polka dots than NO underwear at all! LOL! Some girls seem to think nude underwear is the same as actually going nude! It isn't! You should never know about a coworkers "special"...
  24. All white uniforms? Eek...help!!

    Wear a white camisole under your top to prevent your bra from showing. They do make special white pants that aren't see through but they are more expensive and come in limited styles(which may go...
  25. YAY first semester over!!!

    Congrats!