soxgirl2008

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  1. Anyone near 60 starting as a CNA?

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

    White sox

  2. most hated subject???

    soxgirl2008 replied to fullstopltd's topic in General Students

    I really disliked a nursing research class I took. I think partly because we took it as part of our pre reqs, so I knew nothing about nursing yet but was expected to research

  3. Nursing School= No Life

    soxgirl2008 replied to johns795's topic in General Students

    We need an 80% on our quizzes and exams in order to pass, which is stressful, but I find I psych myself out more than I need to. Just take a deep breath and study hard, it'll all work out. I just...

  4. Anyone near 60 starting as a CNA?

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

    I'm a CNA in a hospital, and one of the CNAs I work with is in her 70s. She's good

  5. Working and nursing school?

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

    Nobody can tell you "20 hours max if you're self disciplined" or give you any other number. It's a personal choice. I work 24 hours a week, and it's do able for me but I don't think I could do more. I...

  6. Getting the job you want after school?

    soxgirl2008 replied to strawberryswing's topic in General Students

    Like others have said, the best thing you can do is try to get your foot in the door at a hospital. Many hospitals offer student nurse intern programs after you finish 1st semester, and are flexible...

  7. "Can't be a nurse if you suck as a waitress."

    soxgirl2008 replied to bonjournurse2b's topic in General Students

    You just started 3 days ago. It takes time, don't be so hard on yourself. And that is an extremely rude and ignorant comment of your family to make. 1. Nursing and being a waitress are two...

  8. I'm not going to lie...

    soxgirl2008 replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in General Students

    I'm curious what makes you say that new grad BSNs are generally in a better position to practice? I've heard of studies that say starting out ADNs do better in the 1st year out of school, but after a...

  9. I'm not going to lie...

    soxgirl2008 replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in General Students

    I started out at a public university. My first year I didn't know what I wanted to do and got mostly Cs. Then I switched to nursing. I took all the pre reqs needed for the BSN program (including...

  10. How in debt were you after Nursing school?

    soxgirl2008 replied to lilwonder's topic in General Students

    I'll owe about 4,000 for my ADN (state school). After I graduate and bridge to my BSN it'll cost me about

  11. I'm not going to lie...

    soxgirl2008 replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in General Students

    I'm not an RN, but I work on a med/surg floor as a CNA and our nurses are highly respected by patients, doctors, pharmacists, etc. they respect the local ADN program and know that it is a hard...

  12. I'm not going to lie...

    soxgirl2008 replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in General Students

    If I was sick I wouldn't care what degree my nurse had as long as they were a competent nurse, and at my hospital most nurses are ADNs and they give great patient care. I can think off the top of my...

  13. I'm not going to lie...

    soxgirl2008 replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in General Students

    I agree. If you have the money, it's extremely easy to get a BSN at all these for profit online schools. If we changed the entry point to BSN I don't think it would do much considering there's all...

  14. I'm not going to lie...

    soxgirl2008 replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in General Students

    And honestly, I'm not opposed to making RNs go back for their BSN within 10 years or eventually making the entry level a BSN. Not because I think ADNs aren't prepared enough or anything, they...

  15. I'm not going to lie...

    soxgirl2008 replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in General Students

    Oh, and in my area ADNs are still regularly hired in

  16. I'm not going to lie...

    soxgirl2008 replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in General Students

    I couldn't agree more. I'd also like to point out that an ADN is not "just a 2 year degree" anymore. I still had to take English, math, 2 psych classes, sociology, chemistry, A&P 1-2, micro and a...

  17. Is there really a "nursing shortage"

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

    There seems to more be a shortage of experienced nurses... The problem is that there are so many new grads out there now and you can't staff a whole unit full of new grads. From reading posts on here...

  18. Do I need a ADN to get a BSN

    soxgirl2008 replied to RescueNinja123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You might have a hard time finding a job no matter what field you go into. I'm confused, if you think nursing is dying out and you don't want to have a hard time finding a job why are you going into...

  19. Is a 3.52 GPA too low!?

    soxgirl2008 replied to Digthis1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It depends on the school. For the public universities around here a 3.5 is on the low side. For the private programs you'll get in, but it'll cost you over

  20. Teachers fueling the "my degree is better than your degree" problem

    soxgirl2008 replied to ixchel's topic in General Students

    ^^exactly. There is nothing wrong with being proud of your education. Higher education is always a good thing, but telling people "this is why you'll be a better nurse than that ADN nurse over...

  21. What do you use to take notes in class

    soxgirl2008 replied to Raggmop02's topic in General Students

    I'm old fashioned, I use pen and paper. Usually I just print out the power points and write notes on the

  22. Would it be safe to continue as a CNA while pregnant?

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

    I'm a CNA, and many of my co workers have worked pregnant right up until the week they were

  23. Do employers look at what Nursing Program you went to?

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

    I know it sucks waiting around to get into a program, but I really don't think a nursing degree is worth 100,000 of debt. That's an insane amount. The job market is so tight now there is no gurantee...

  24. ADN OR BSN for Hospice Nursing?

    soxgirl2008 replied to arkiebarbie's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not in Arkansas, I'm in the Midwest but many hospice nurses around here are ADNs. I know you say you want a job as soon as possible, but be aware that the ADN isn't really a 2 year degree...many...

  25. Teachers fueling the "my degree is better than your degree" problem

    soxgirl2008 replied to ixchel's topic in General Students

    I agree. I think my program and the BSN both put a lot of emphasis on med/surg since many new grads start out there, which is good, but it does suck to not get a whole semesters worth of all the...