jules2980

http://www.goody.com/Products/Accessories/Barrettes/Sport/Sport.aspx you might try something like this...never used them for a nursing cap but I find they stay put better than bobby pins...

Burn unit, L&D...

It seems from what I've seen that as long as you satisfy their requirements for admissions it shouldn't matter what your degree is in. If you can fit in all the extra science classes (and I mean a LOT of extra science classes) and it's something you think you might want to do down the road, then go for it.

I would check with the programs you are interested in applying to and see what their requirements for admission are. Good luck!

I'm taking A&P, chemistry and intro to biology. the biology is online which is ok but I would not want to take the chemistry online. granted it's been 20 years since I had chemistry in high school, but I could never figure this stuff out on my own.

I don't understand why you feel the need to rush into a 2nd career. You're only 23, it seems you haven't even started your first career yet. Why don't you give yourself some time off from school and evaluate what it is you really want to do. If it's nursing, so be it. You'll find a way around your personal issues.

There are 3 or 4 people in my physiology class this semester who failed it over the summer. That's a tough class to take in a short semester. Take it alone and see if your school has any tutoring help. You can do it!

I think being a CNA is a great experience and would give you an advantage over other job candidates who have never worked in a health care setting. If you think it's too much, maybe you can reduce your hours until school is out. Good luck!

Sorry your post was bumped..I think it's a great topic. Much more interesting than yet another thread about "RN vs LPN...help me decide!!!" Ugh.

Congrats!!!!:yeah:

Congrats!!!

Whatever you do, don't wear white! And make sure your pants fit well (i.e. aren't too tight). I have seen white scrubs advertised as non-see through but I don't know how well they work.

Most community colleges have transfer centers or transfer advisors that can help you map out a plan of classes that will satisfy core requirements but that will also transfer to other schools. It's really worth an hour of your time to meet with someone as opposed to taking a bunch of classes that you didn't need or that won't transfer. Good Luck!

I could see a good school being beneficial if you wanted to go on and get an advanced degree down the road. School admissions usually pay attention to that kind of thing. Do what will make you happy. If you really want to go there and think you can afford it, go for it.

If you're able, maybe you could try volunteering, mission trip, etc. They always motivate me and remind me why I want to be a nurse. Perhaps it might do the same for you. From your post however, it seems like there might be more than that going on. Hope you find some peace and passion for whatever it is you want to do.

I've been an accountant/CPA for 20+ years and I'm going back to school this fall for nursing. No sense doing something you no longer have a passion for. Life is too short!!

I think the difference is that a CNA is licensed and a PCT is not. I could be completely wrong, but that's my understanding. As far as job duties, probably exactly the same. Re: applying for a job, I would definitely tell them you are applying to nursing schools as it shows ambition and a desire to learn. I'd leave the quitting part out. You never know what might happen down the road and you might decide to keep working some during nursing school and summers. Just my 2 cents.

The LTC where I did clinicals for my nursing assistant class was on computers. They were mounted in the halls all around the facility so the CNA's could do the adl's whereever they happened to be. I'm assuming the nurses etc. were as well but didn't get to see that.