So I need to take a math and english assesment test before I can register for classes and I'm going over the math part right now and ok I remember NOTHING :confused: So I'll basically have to be in the lowest level of math because there will be no p...
I have to start at the very begining of college so I'm not sure what I have to take, I'm an going to take the placement test this week. I will be going (very)part time at night as I still need to work! Anyway how long did it take you if you went pa...
Jillian01520 replied to elleNY's topic in Massachusetts
Thanks for your input. I was born and raised in Worcester and now live in a bordering town with my husband and 2 kids. Yes the area can be shady, but where the college itself is is pretty much lively Thursday through Saturday nights, lots of bars a...
Jillian01520 replied to breezyann's topic in Pre-Nursing
I am with you on figuring out how to balance it all! I work full time, I have 2 children, 1 thats starting 1st grade next week and an 18 month old in day care. My husband does alot of the things around the house now and also cooks because he is hom...
Jillian01520 replied to Jillian01520's topic in Pre-Nursing
I need to take the test in the next few days in order to register for classes next week....Thanks though. It would probably good for me to take the lower math anyway just to get adjusted, seeing as though I haven't been in school in 14 years!
Jillian01520 replied to glitterygirl's topic in Pre-Nursing
Just wanted to let you know that nooo you are not the dumbest girl ever! I am 32 and just starting college! I wanted to "experience" life before I made up my mind...well 2 babes later, a house, a husband, I have finally made my choice! Oh and if yo...
Jillian01520 replied to peas&carrots's topic in LPN-RN
I am thinking about doing this after...though I haven't even started LPN school yet...I would Def. need to be working some while in school, but I have a question....do any of you that are doing this or have done this have children? what ages? I have ...
Jillian01520 replied to blessed_2Bhere's topic in Pre-Nursing
I am 31 and am hoping to start my pre-req's this fall. I have never been in college, but have a very good paying job regardless. I have always wanted to be a nurse but college wasn't for me way back when. Now I want to be an example to my children...
I graduated from my CNA class last night and now the hunt for a new job is on! I'm just not sure what to put on my resume. I received my red cross nurse assistant card, and hha card. I have not yet taken the state test obviously since I just finis...
Jillian01520 replied to futuresobright's topic in CNA/MA
I just finished my first week of clinicals and believe what they say when you are told class is nothing like the "real world" oh you need to practice the 7 principles of care always, but even our instructor told us, it's not going to be perfect lile...
I am currently in a CNA class and hoping to go forward with my schooling, but I also need to wrk and I have 2 young children so I was just wondering if any of you go part time? what hours and how long is it going to tak you?
Jillian01520 replied to Jillian01520's topic in CNA/MA
Thanks Thhis is just skills tests through the school so we can do our clinicals, it's 3 days of skills testing. I don't even think I'm going to be this nervous when it comes time to take the state test!
Jillian01520 replied to Misslady113's topic in CNA/MA
This is what we learned: Clean the pubic parts first rinse and pat dry Clean the side....side....middle with different parts of the mit (wash cloth) rinse and pat dry
Jillian01520 replied to LuvofNursing's topic in New Nurse
This is great! I am not in school yet, but am planning on it in fall of 2010, I'm currently taking a CNA course to get started. I figure I'll be on the 5 year plan, so by the time i'm done I'll be 36/37!
Jillian01520 replied to justme01's topic in CNA/MA
Can you get on a waiting list? When I called to sign up for my class they had an opening for the June 2 class, a week later when I went in to take the reading test, the class had been filled so I had to sign up for the class starting in July, but I d...
I just started my CNA class last week and I'm very excited about, even knowing what it will entail once I get a job. I am trying to take everything in, but I am so nervous I'm not going to pass. We have to pass the skills test, and multiple choice ...
Jillian01520 replied to southeRNgirl185's topic in Massachusetts
We haven't started clinicals yet. We started learning and practicing some skill this week. We don't do clinicals until we take and pass the skills test.
Jillian01520 replied to southeRNgirl185's topic in Massachusetts
Hi I am currently enrolled in the Red Cross CNA program in Worcester at night. So far I am liking it, but I have read that it does not really prepare your for the "real world", just teaches the basics, which is exactly what our teacher told us last ...
Jillian01520 replied to DreamyEyes's topic in CNA/MA
I start my CNA class in 2 weeks and I am hoping to get a 3-11 after that. I have 2 kids (1 baby and a 5 y/o) my husband forks for a school and is out at about 1pm so that would be perfect for us, I can can have some time with my son in the morning th...