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    Transferring CNA Certification.

    SentimentalGeek replied to redhead31293's topic in International Nursing

    Moving to the UK is very difficult unless you are already a British citizen, are married to one, get a student visa to go to a university, or have a degree in a shortage occupation. If none of those...
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    Transferring Certification out of the Country?

    SentimentalGeek replied to redhead31293's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have no idea, but I do know that moving to the UK is very difficult unless you are already a British citizen, are married to one, get a student visa to go to a university, or have a degree in a...
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    Trying not to be a whiner.... but

    SentimentalGeek replied to dingoatemybaby's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My lab exams this semester consist of a midterm and a final. So the midterm is everything we've covered so far in the semester and the final will be everything after that. Hard work?
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    need some help!

    SentimentalGeek replied to jellybean321's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hey, the best advice I can give you is to just keep truckin'! :) This is the best option for you right now financially since you are working and don't want to pay for a BSN program. I'm in the same...
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    Chemistry :(

    SentimentalGeek replied to StL_Momma27's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'd recommend taking up any and all help offered by your institution - do you get Supplemental Instructors? Did you get the solutions manual for your text book? If not, it may be worth getting....
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    How many pre-reqs did you have completed before you applied to nursing school?

    SentimentalGeek replied to nylady07's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm sure each program has different requirements. I applied to mine on the first day of this semester, and I'm taking Micro, A&P 1 and Psych. Next semester will be my last two prereqs (A&P 2...
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    ATI TEAS V Study Guide Bundle - worth it?

    SentimentalGeek replied to SentimentalGeek's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Thanks for that! If the McGraw Hill book has more info than the ATI one sounds like the ATI practice tests with the book I already have may be the way to go. All replies are much appreciated!
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    Should I Take Chemistry?

    SentimentalGeek replied to babybaker09's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good
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    Should I Take Chemistry?

    SentimentalGeek replied to babybaker09's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I had to take a semester of Chemistry and I actually really enjoyed it. I had to bust my butt to get an A and it was hard work, but I did learn a lot. Interesting that your programs have dropped it...
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    Please help, I am so torn!

    SentimentalGeek replied to mistyc's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm on the same eventual path as you (would like my MSN to be a nurse-midwife and would also like a cert in women's health) and I've decided to start out small. The ADN degree from my community...
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    Microbio vs A&P - which to take first?

    SentimentalGeek replied to bocaburger's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    And yes, do check prereqs for Microbiology to be sure. I just remembered my school does require a life science before Micro can be taken. In addition to Gen. Biology I've also taken Nutrition and...
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    Microbio vs A&P - which to take first?

    SentimentalGeek replied to bocaburger's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't think taking one before the other would make much difference. I'm taking A&P 1 and Microbiology together right now and think I would have done absolutely fine in either without the other,...
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    ATI TEAS V Study Guide Bundle - worth it?

    SentimentalGeek replied to SentimentalGeek's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Thanks for the link! I'll definitely check that out if I decide I need more to work with.
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    ATI TEAS V Study Guide Bundle - worth it?

    SentimentalGeek replied to SentimentalGeek's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I appreciate the replies! Thank you. I think I'll wait until this semester ends in a few weeks and really get cracking with the study guide I already have and see how I feel with that. It'll give...
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    Announce that you passed your CNA exam here!

    SentimentalGeek replied to jb2u's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Passed my Nebraska state exam yesterday! :) My skills were: 1. Beginning and Ending 5 2. Hand washing 3. Blood Pressure 4. Routine Oral Hygiene 5. Catheter Care 6. Moving Up in Bed (One...
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    What do you actually learn about in the CNA class?

    SentimentalGeek replied to WKredz5's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I was extremely disappointed to find out the class I'm in no longer does clinicals. Their reasoning is that each facility will have orientation anyway. Lame! I think clinicals in the CNA class...
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    What do you actually learn about in the CNA class?

    SentimentalGeek replied to WKredz5's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Other than starting to learn infection control and good body mechanics, it's mostly common
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    CNA course while taking pre-nursing credits?

    SentimentalGeek replied to ambz13's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The CNA class is cake. Don't
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    Anyone taking Microbiology this fall?

    SentimentalGeek replied to staceym's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Requested to join (Andrea
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    Anyone taking Microbiology this fall?

    SentimentalGeek replied to staceym's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm taking Micro this coming semester along with A&P 1 and Intro to Psych. Kind of nervous but have been assured by classmates that have already done it that the Micro is not much...
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    Calling All 2012 Nursing Applicants!

    SentimentalGeek replied to DarkBluePhoenix's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'll be applying for Fall 2012 for my CC's ADN program. :) Have 4 prereqs left that I'll be taking over the next school year (A&P 1 and 2, Psych and Human Development) and will need to take the...
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    Baby Friendly Hospitals

    SentimentalGeek replied to RN Zeke's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Same here. "Baby Friendly" is a UNICEF/WHO initiative to increase breastfeeding success. It involves putting mother and baby together as soon as possible after birth, "rooming in", and strict...
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    After the Fall LTC/SNF Nursing Know-how 101

    SentimentalGeek replied to Let's help out's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm in CNA training right now (required for entry to RN program). What we are taught: Do NOT move the patient, call for help, and stay with them until help arrives. The nurse will do any...
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    gpa to get into nursing school?

    SentimentalGeek replied to hushpupgrl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My school requires 2.5 minimum to apply, but next year are also moving to a points based system where they assign points to grades received in each prerequisite, your GPA, and score on the TEAS. I...
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    does edema hurt?

    SentimentalGeek replied to blackbird singing's topic in General Nursing

    I was swollen like a balloon with preeclampsia. My feet, ankles, legs, even my fingers (face, gums, you name it!) were swollen and ached. It felt like my skin was going to