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  1. Still Seeking Advice on route to take

    bigdreamsstartinSF posted a topic in General Students

    Hi, I am a junior level at university with 80 units of coursework and no (science/chem) nursing pre-reqs done yet. Should I finish a BS in public health (which is the field I want to pursue as a...

  2. Still Seeking Advice on route to take

    bigdreamsstartinSF replied to bigdreamsstartinSF's topic in General Students

    sounds good fellow students!! I have decided on this route. I will look into programs for BSN and MSN

  3. Why oh why did I??!!

    bigdreamsstartinSF posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Pay $15,000 for a year long medical assisting training program when I could have paid $150 for an 8 week long CNA course. Someone spin this in a positive for me

  4. Why oh why did I??!!

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

    Yay this thread definitely helped me to see the good in my situation! It's also nice to know I wasn't the only one

  5. CNA vs Medical Assistant

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

    ^^Just goes to show that the easy way is more than likely not the best way. Im glad you didn't enroll. The way I'm headed I will be starting from scratch. Sure I know how to give injections and draw...

  6. To Be Or Not To Be - A CNA!!?? In Need Of Wisdom!

    bigdreamsstartinSF replied to FutrNurse123's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The cool thing about CNA schedules is you can work 2 12 hr shifts on the weekends if you want and do school full time during the week. Or work it out whatever way you want, the point is its flexible!...

  7. Why oh why did I??!!

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

    Thanks! I will try to get a job as an MA, start taking my nursing pre-reqs and possible look into CNA. I am glad that this MA training program exposed me to the field because I had never thought about...

  8. Why oh why did I??!!

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

    Thanks

  9. Not winning the lottery for RN program

    bigdreamsstartinSF replied to YesYesRN's topic in California Nursing

    ^^serious

  10. San Francisco

    bigdreamsstartinSF replied to desertnurse222's topic in California Nursing

    Yes keep the kitty's indoors, I have

  11. How long did it take you to get into nursing school?

    bigdreamsstartinSF replied to emily_ganshert's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    lol I love those face

  12. CNA vs Medical Assistant

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

    Well Im sure some of you have seen my thread, but I will post here. I WISH UPON A STAR I could go back and really think things through. I signed up with everest for the MA program, have one more mod...

  13. Why oh why did I??!!

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

    ^^^ whats STNA training? I totally agree that MA/RN are way different. I think I'm going to get my CNA anyway since its so quick and inexpensive and along the lines of what I actually want to do. But...

  14. Why oh why did I??!!

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

    I want to be an RN. But I was looking for a quick way to break into the medical field. I do feel like a sucker because the education is very sub par. The teachers don't even teach you its the other...

  15. How long did it take you to get into nursing school?

    bigdreamsstartinSF replied to emily_ganshert's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You guys are lucky because at my school you need to be done with pre-reqs not in progress in order to

  16. MSN vs BSN in PHN

    bigdreamsstartinSF replied to Salus's topic in Public, Community Health

    no one mentioned

  17. Day in the life of a PHN??? Please respond.

    bigdreamsstartinSF replied to wonderbee's topic in Public, Community Health

    Hey again. Ypu say your the only nurse in your program. What other professionals are you working

  18. The harsh reality sets in...boy have I made a mess!

    bigdreamsstartinSF posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I went to a college away from home for 2 years after high school, and came home with a 3.5. I came back home and attended my local CC, then transferred to my local state school and made a complete...

  19. The harsh reality sets in...boy have I made a mess!

    bigdreamsstartinSF replied to bigdreamsstartinSF's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    ^^^Nice! Thanks so much to both of you. Thank goodness for

  20. Looking for fellow black nurses!

    bigdreamsstartinSF replied to jtmonique's topic in General Nursing

    Lol at blackheartnurse. Im pretty sure if you're an RN, as the OP, you surely have kept it moving! All the way through school, across the stage and at work for twelve hours at a time. I was thinking...

  21. The harsh reality sets in...boy have I made a mess!

    bigdreamsstartinSF replied to bigdreamsstartinSF's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Actually I dont really want to do that. That would be completely dishonest and probably get me in some trouble. Im just feeling stuck and I have high aspirations. How many A's will I need to bring my...

  22. So Confused! MA to BSN to MSN hopefull but where in the heck do I start??

    bigdreamsstartinSF replied to bigdreamsstartinSF's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What an excellent reply. I never thought about getting my employer to pay for school but your right there is tuition reimbursement apart of some benefit plans. Hopefully its apart of mine :) I am in...

  23. So Confused! MA to BSN to MSN hopefull but where in the heck do I start??

    bigdreamsstartinSF posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi everyone. Hopefully you can help me and give me some insight. I am 23 years old. Soon to be a graduate of a medical assistant program and hopefully will be gaining employment as an MA. I have 80...

  24. So Confused! MA to BSN to MSN hopefull but where in the heck do I start??

    bigdreamsstartinSF replied to bigdreamsstartinSF's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi thanks for responding! I haven't gone to each college campus, but I have researched them on the net (and many others that didnt end up suiting me) and I already know of the cost and admission...

  25. Looking for fellow black nurses!

    bigdreamsstartinSF replied to jtmonique's topic in General Nursing

    Hi all! As a nurse hopeful with a latin/black/white background I just wanted to say thank you the OP! I will be checking back. It would be nice if the thread could be re-centered on us...