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  1. What have you failed the CNA skills exam for?

    soxgirl2008 replied to CNA1488's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Same in Wisconsin, bold steps are automatic fail. I passed, but a girl I know failed because for the weight she didn't set the scale back to zero before weighing the

  2. Announce that you passed your CNA exam here!

    soxgirl2008 replied to jb2u's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I passed today in Wisconsin!!! Written was pretty easy, skills were: handwashing, positioning on side, pulse, foot care, and feeding. I think I got pretty lucky, I'm glad I didn't get bed bath or...

  3. Your desired specialty

    soxgirl2008 replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Right now I think I'd like ICU/PICU/NICU or ER. but i'm not even in nursing school yet so that could

  4. Nursing prereq grade requirements

    soxgirl2008 replied to novasmack's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It depends on the school...most are very very competitive, however I haven't heard of many schools where if you don't have a 4.0 you don't even have a chance. The BSN program I'm trying to get into...

  5. Laptop vs. Pen/Paper

    soxgirl2008 replied to mamacashew's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's really just a personal preference. I use pen and paper only because using my laptop makes it too tempting for me to not pay attention and to just check my facebook

  6. Which class to re-take?

    soxgirl2008 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I know I should ask my advisor this question, and I shot her off an e-mail, but she hasn't replied yet and I need to decide soon, so I thought I would ask here. I'm currently in a BSN program still...

  7. When should I start looking for a job?

    soxgirl2008 replied to soxgirl2008's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thanks for the advice!

  8. When should I start looking for a job?

    soxgirl2008 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hey everyone, I'm currently in a cna class right now, and I'm just curious..when should I start looking for a job/filling out applications? Should I wait until after I pass the class and the state...

  9. A & P 1 -- Fall 2010

    soxgirl2008 replied to 3rdgenRN2B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'll be starting A&P 1 this fall

  10. Summer 2010 Schedule?

    soxgirl2008 replied to Tara:)'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have my last math class to take, a refresher chem course, and advanced composition...10 credits. Should make for a fun summer

  11. Do I need Bio before A&P??

    soxgirl2008 replied to misswillow's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree with the above posters. Just read up on it and you should be fine, I know people who took a bio class to prepare for A&P and they say it wasn't worth the extra

  12. New health care bill..

    soxgirl2008 replied to Keptonkurtis's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Wait..I'm confused. What govt ran insurance...? I know there is still going to medicare/medicaid but as far as I knew there was still going to be private healthcare, just the gov't was going to...

  13. BSN programs in Arizona?

    soxgirl2008 posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    I'm currently doing my pre-reqs for nursing at a 4 year university in Wisconsin. When I'm done with my pre-reqs my bf and I may be moving to Arizona (not sure where yet). I am just curious as to what...

  14. What else can I do to help my chances?

    soxgirl2008 posted a topic in General Students

    I'm currently in a pre-nursing program for a very competitive BSN program. I still have a year of pre-reqs to take, however I really really want to get into their program because it's a state school...

  15. Not sure what I should do....

    soxgirl2008 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Sorry in advance if this is confusing... Right now I'm living at home while going to a 4 year university, I didn't start out as a pre-nursing student, I just started out taking my school's gen ed...

  16. Not sure what I should do....

    soxgirl2008 replied to soxgirl2008's topic in General Nursing

    I've thought about that too, however I think for the community college you have to be actively enrolled to stay on the waiting list but I'm not positive I'll look into that...If I do that I'll...

  17. What is the difference btwn. a bachelors vs. an associates?

    soxgirl2008 replied to selulion's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    PMFB-RN - I'm really glad you posted that! I'm also in Wisconsin and am starting an ADN program soon because I don't have the means to go into a BSN program right now (Any program close to me is a...

  18. Is it worth it?

    soxgirl2008 replied to barlashl's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Bobarb I notice you're from WI. Do you know how much in WI employers prefer BSN over ADN? Just wondering because I'm about to start an ADN program in south-eastern WI (well respected and accredited,...

  19. What would make most sense for me?

    soxgirl2008 posted a topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Right now I'm in my 3rd semester at a 4 year school still taking my gen ed classes because when I started I wasn't sure yet what I wanted to do however now I know I want to do nursing. My school has a...