NP Sam

NP Sam

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  1. Anyone applying to UAB accelerated BSN program for Fall 2010? Or have you went there?

    NP Sam replied to NP Sam's topic in Alabama Nursing

    It might be. I applied on Dec 30 and got decision jan 14. Have you applied

  2. My first CNA job starts this week---what should I expect?

    NP Sam replied to superaunt's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Lol at fuzzywuzzy's "wet pants" comment:lol2:. Also, if you are ever in doubt or need a self-check read the "CNA Personalities"

  3. Anyone applying to UAB accelerated BSN program for Fall 2010? Or have you went there?

    NP Sam replied to NP Sam's topic in Alabama Nursing

    yay! I never been to bham and I live in FL. I just found out today I was accepted there as a "pre-nursing" major, but I still have to apply to the upper division part. Are you from

  4. My first CNA job starts this week---what should I expect?

    NP Sam replied to superaunt's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yeah this profession has a high turnover rate where I work also. When you walk into the doors take a deep breath. Second, get a thorough report from the previous CNA. Ask if they are incontinent, what...

  5. Anyone applying to UAB accelerated BSN program for Fall 2010? Or have you went there?

    NP Sam replied to NP Sam's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Im looking for info too! Are you applying to the accelerated BSN program for fall

  6. UF Accelerated BSN - May 2010 Applicants

    NP Sam replied to PacoUSA's topic in Florida Nursing

    Does anyone know how many applications they recieve each year? It is only Jan 18.. time seems to be going by

  7. Should I just forget it?

    NP Sam replied to propeace's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Nursing is definitely not a woman's profession, especially not now. There are 4 wonderful guy RNs where I work. Go for it! Don't be intimidated by haters, let them fuel

  8. My first CNA job starts this week---what should I expect?

    NP Sam replied to superaunt's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    What can I say... the first day being on your own is probably the toughest. Definitely ask questions. Are you working in

  9. To school or not to school that is the question

    NP Sam replied to RB2000's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, it would be easier to get your prereqs done so you can apply to multiple schools. That extra year might be good

  10. Florida State University vs. University of Florida Nursing?

    NP Sam replied to undecidedmajor's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    For UF you need micro, a/p 1 and 2, and statistics. They also require the GRE. For FSU in addition to what UF requires you need chem, nutrition, psychology, sociology, human growth, and patho. I have...

  11. Nursing Application & Letters of Reference

    NP Sam replied to gamomstudent's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Definitely get one from professor because at the end of the day you are going to school so a professor would be able to shed light on

  12. I Claim It

    NP Sam replied to IClaimNursingSchool's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My mom says that too! I claim it for all of

  13. Florida State University vs. University of Florida Nursing?

    NP Sam replied to undecidedmajor's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well I am applying to UF for fall 2010. FSU is way closer to where I live but I already have all of UF's prereqs. I hear both schools are great and that UF will be changing curriculum a little

  14. My Time Has Finally Come

    NP Sam replied to blueyesue's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Fall 2011? :yeah:What school did you apply to? You get a whole year's notice! I need to apply

  15. To school or not to school that is the question

    NP Sam replied to RB2000's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Go for it! If you are really worried about the healthcare experience (as I was) get a CNA license. Did you know you can challenge the board (at least in FL you can) and get your license without taking...

  16. Schooling suggestions

    NP Sam replied to Curlleigh's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    i know you said you didn't want to go the accelerated route but check out http://www.aacn.nche.edu/education/pdf/aplist.pdf you might change your mind. you'll notice on the last page it even lists...

  17. Which letter to submit

    NP Sam replied to doit4chloe's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would definitely submit the one from the professor, especially if is an accelerated nursing program. I had a similar dilemma also. The other letter I was going to send was from an RN, but his letter...

  18. A&P 1 over the summer in a month??

    NP Sam replied to Restoration's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I did it! Two summers ago I took A&P 1 with lab for six weeks (got a B for both lec and lab) and then FIVE days later started A&P 2 with lab for six weeks. I got a B in lec and A in lab. You...

  19. wish I had more hands

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

    45? Is that legal? Of course you can not be everywhere at once! Thats

  20. Finding a job a year later and worried.

    NP Sam replied to Dorali's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yes, go to local LTC facilities. I know lots of people who aim only for hospitals but I'm sure a LTC facility would have hired you soon after you passed the exam. LTC facilities are a great way to get...

  21. CNA class and practicing on your classmates

    NP Sam replied to cute2's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Range of motion. When I was in class we made a bed, did vitals, nail care, pivot transfer, ambulation, and turning with another classmate. I will never forget someone asked do we have to do PERI care...

  22. CNA Personalities

    NP Sam replied to fuzzywuzzy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Johnny Bravo, Wooowww. I'm sorry you have had such a bad experience.I never worked in a hospital before, but I have heard of nurses doing what CNA's and PCT's are generally supposed to do. The CNAs...

  23. UF Accelerated BSN - May 2010 Applicants

    NP Sam replied to PacoUSA's topic in Florida Nursing

    Shaunna, Do you happen to know what they are changing about the curriculum? I knew they were starting in Fall but I didnt know

  24. UF Accelerated BSN - May 2010 Applicants

    NP Sam replied to PacoUSA's topic in Florida Nursing

    Mine is 1 1/2 pages long. You have a couple more days to get it in... you can do

  25. Anyone applying to UAB accelerated BSN program for Fall 2010? Or have you went there?

    NP Sam replied to NP Sam's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Yes, the ABSN (2nd