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    Survey: Do you think nurses are portrayed positively in the media?

    colta replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    One tv show that I find doesn't bash Nurse's into the ground with idiotic clothing and random disappearing acts was House. While yes, the nurses aren't the focus of the show by any means, usually......
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    Cost of CNA class

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

    It's about $3300 in USD ($4000 CDN).... Good luck, hope you pass your
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    Cost of CNA class

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

    yeah, I know the price is crazy! I checked around a few other places, in and out of province. The average cost for me to take my CNA course is around $4000 (CDN) and at most places that doesn't cover...
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    What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    colta replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    On the note of giving a great, though underrated hospital a huge kudos.............. I was going to work, driving with my fiance. I had been feeling fine, no problems whatsoever... ladeeda. Out of no...
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    Cost of CNA class

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

    I know what you mean. I'm taking this course through the local branch of the Canadian Red Cross. Just waiting to hear back from student loans, hopefully soon. I do, now, understand that what I'm...
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    Cost of CNA class

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

    Um... as far as I can tell, the average starting pay for a Canadian CNA is around $29,900 a year, so about $15 something a year. Which isn't bad at all. Especially where I come from. Obviously I may...
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    Cost of CNA class

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

    oi.... I'm not entirely sure if it is a CNA course to be completely honest... I assumed. The title of the course is Health Care Aide. http://www.healthtrainingcentre.com/id1.html This is the website...
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    CNA class, what is it like?

    colta replied to la mama 310's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm starting my CNA course in May, it's 18 weeks of in class and then 8 weeks of clinicals. Which seems crazy long compared to others who have posted. We go over anatomy and such in the class, and...
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    How long did it take you to complete your CNA program

    colta replied to Unique87's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Wow! I've been reading through most of you times from start to finish, and it's really surprising! Not to be mean or anything, I'm just really really surprised. The course I'm taking for my CNA is...
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    Waiting Lists

    colta posted a topic in General Students

    Gah!! I just applied to a practical nursing program at my local college, only to find out there is a waiting list of about 42 people! I know it's late in the year (had to make alot of life decisions...
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    Waiting Lists

    colta replied to colta's topic in General Students

    Oh man! I'm so glad that the waiting list I'm on isn't as bad as those! I couldn't imagine waiting 3 years to get in! The class I'm trying to get into is a 2 year LPN program. It seats 20 students,...
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    Nursing & Pre-Nursing Students Fall 2009!!!

    colta replied to Maleficent's topic in International Nursing

    I just got an acceptance letter from a smaller technical college nearby for their CNA course. I think I'm going to take that, get some of my pre-reqs and then jump on into my BSN instead of going to...
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    Nursing & Pre-Nursing Students Fall 2009!!!

    colta replied to Maleficent's topic in International Nursing

    I just applied (today! though I reallly wish I had of sooner) to the Practical Nursing program at NBCC-Miramichi. Should know within the next two
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    Where are you from?

    colta replied to noworries's topic in Canada

    I'm originally from Saint John, NB..... hoping to get into the Practical Nursing program in Miramichi,