Soyala23

I finally got a decision yesterday and then an email this morning. I got accepted! I applied to the ACNP track. I already know I have to take assessment this summer. Good luck to those on the waitlist and those still waiting to hear back.

Congrats to everyone that has been accepted so far! I wasn't expecting decisions to be made this early even though I check my status nearly every day. Mine hasn't changed. Am I getting this right? Is it just the primary care track that is getting notifications? Has anyone for peds, family, or acute care gotten a response?

Yeah. I'm really nervous too. I applied to the ACNP program.

Hello! I just wanted to start a thread for the UCLA MSN 2016 applicants. I know not a day goes by where I am not thinking about the application I submitted and whether or not it is good enough to get me accepted. Anyways, it would be great to hear from the MSN applicants from all the specialties as we face the long wait before our fates are decided.

I just wanted to say I was able to get into the nursing program for this fall too!! Even though I am really excited finally start, I am beyond nervous. I don't want to mess up and not pass a course. Does anyone how many nursing students tend to drop out of the program?

Pockets and clips are you best friend. When I was doing clinicals we also had to stash our belongings in the back of car but we to wear something similar to a jacket to let everyone know we were students from a school. The jacket contain huge two front pockets that let us carry essentials like gloves pens a notepad etc. Now that I'm working, I just have my pant pockets, but I love clipping things to myself. I have one for my pen, special keys, beeper, and my walkie talkie radio just clips on the side of my pants. I use my pockets for mostly gloves and a small notebook that I carry. You just have to be creative. I still drop things, but at least I don't lose anything.

Good luck with your new job. I know a lot of the people I took my CNA class are still looking for work. It's not easy in this economy so I glad you found the opportunity that you wanted. This places sounds similar to mind. We have separated memory unit in our assisted living so as far as I know (I work outside of this unit on the main floors) those residents can move on their own as well.

I decided to become a CNA as well. While getting certified, I still kept my job and juggled 5 different pre-reqs courses that I took during that summer. It was hard, but it was possible. I still work at my job and I work part time in assisted living. I still get as much experience as I want, but I don't have to leave my job completely to do so. I don't want to lose the benefits I already have to start over. When I start nursing school, I'm going to have to choose between the two jobs or get a new different job altogether but I still have some time before I decide on that.

I'm in Northern New Jersey. I started out with no experience at 9.80 in assisted living. It's the same no matter what shift I work.

I am probably like many people who are trying to get into nursing school and is working as a CNA to gain experience. I just became certified last summer and began working in an assisted living facility which is different than a nursing home. I am not sure, but it sounds like most of your true CNA experience only came through clinicals. I remember when I was doing clinicals at a LTC facility, we were limited as to what we could do because we were only just students learning. I felt like I learned a lot because not everyone can master the art of patient care and patient interaction right off the bat. It is real work. I'm now appreciative of what my mom, whose been a CNA for about 15 years, has done over the years. The key for you might be to try to get work as a CNA in an area or facility that you are interested in. When you start to work on a regular basis you will discover it's the little things, stuff we take for granted everyday, that make the biggest difference and is the most meaningful in someone's life. This is especially true when someone is dying. You are there to give them dignity while he or she is dying. Even though you may not realize it, but that person who is experiencing death does appreciate what you're doing. I am sure will make a great nurse. Everyone just has to find their niche.