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  1. CNA job

    thenameismac replied to nursnovice's topic in Maryland Nursing

    There aren't any free classes that I can think of. I am doing the PCT program at AACC. It's one semester and you get your CNA certification if you pass and qualify to sit for the GNA exam. It's...

  2. Failing Nursing School

    thenameismac replied to egzetino's topic in General Students

    Could you possibly "start over"? I know a lot of programs around here (in MD) don't accept nursing credits. Could you apply your pre-reqs to a CC and try to get into an ADN program there? Hopefully...

  3. Death is just a little too close...

    thenameismac posted a topic in General Nursing

    Before I start I just want to say that I am not dying or in poor health or anything like that. I think I am healthy (other than my weight). Moving along... Death is just a little too close to me right...

  4. Death is just a little too close...

    thenameismac replied to thenameismac's topic in General Nursing

    Annister, thanks for your reply. I've been quite the opposite growing up (actually until this past weekend). I was/am curious about what's on the other side if there is another side. I want to live a...

  5. Death is just a little too close...

    thenameismac replied to thenameismac's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks so much! I feel a little better about it now. It's just so scary. And besides you never know if you'll dislike something if you don't try it (I keep forgetting that). It's hard to think of...

  6. Working full-time and part-time student!!!! HELP

    thenameismac replied to Molly0011's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree with the previous poster SugarNSass. Time management is indeed your best friend. I don't have a choice but to work and if want to get somewhere in my life I have to go to school. I work 40...

  7. My Great Reality Check

    thenameismac replied to rn4me2be's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't think this post should be moved either. This is the kind of positivity that we need. Why not ask those who post negative comments to move their posts to somewhere like...oh i don't know... a...

  8. What to do with CNA cert.?

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

    weeellll. i'm not really sure how to respond to this. you run the risk of being "disrespected" in any field especially as a nurse or cna. my thing is you say that you don't want anything serious...

  9. Reality Check for Nursing Hopefuls

    thenameismac replied to DedHedRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    i think you are right but this is just pure negativity that we don't need. most of us students come to this website for support. if we can't get that here then where can we go. is it not bad enough...

  10. What is the importance of patient sitting up in chair?

    thenameismac replied to stellaRN1983's topic in General Nursing

    I see it like this...would you want to lay in bed all day? I know I hate it. Even if I am sitting up. It's nothing like leaning your back against the chair with your feet touching the floor. Also...

  11. Time Management (Pre Nursing Student)

    thenameismac replied to evangelyne27cc's topic in General Students

    You can get a planner or use the computer's calendar/planner and fill in every half hour with stuff like when you wake up, get the kids up and out the door, work, eat, study, clean, cook, etc. You...

  12. Any schools still accepting applications? PLEASE HELP!

    thenameismac replied to EagerStudent1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I believe that Coppin State in MD is still taking apps til the end of the

  13. Reality Check for Nursing Hopefuls

    thenameismac replied to DedHedRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree with others that this post is anything but positive. I know of a girl who graduated in December with an associates and is now working at one of the local hospitals. I think it's part who you...

  14. Losing motivation to study, any tips??

    thenameismac replied to Newbiestudent18's topic in General Nursing

    I am in the same situation as you...most days. I find that when I sit down to study I have to do 50 million things other than study. Here is what I do: 1. Set a schedule and stick to it. I hate it...

  15. How did you overcome BURNOUT?

    thenameismac replied to L&DWannaB's topic in General Students

    I am just taking pre-reqs and this burnout feeling creeps up on me everytime somewhere between the middle of every semester. The beginning of the semester I feel fresh and new ready to begin but after...

  16. Student Nurse Catch 22

    thenameismac replied to bigd123's topic in General Students

    I am in the PCT program at my school and this past Sunday we each got roughly 2 patients to care for. Once all of the AM stuff was done we were all just walking and standing around. Checking on the...

  17. Where to buy scrubs?

    thenameismac posted a topic in Maryland Nursing

    I am looking for a place to buy cheap scrubs. I need a white top and white bottoms. Does anyone know where i can get cheap scrubs here in

  18. What do you guys do to wake up in the morning?

    thenameismac replied to wannabeanRN90's topic in General Students

    Generally I get up early anyway (sometime between 730 and 8 when I don't have to work or go to school and 630 when I do have work with school in the evening). I set my alarm for 6am. Turn on the TV....

  19. Coppin State Gpa

    thenameismac replied to tinasky2005's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I am looking to apply. I don't think they go based on GPA and TEAS scores. I mean, they do but not really. If you meet the minimum requirements 2.5 GPA and I'm not sure about the test scores then you...

  20. Seemingly pointless classes

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

    Now that I have taken a few exams for the class over the weekend I feel slightly better about myself (that's what A's do to you...lol). I can think more clearly and I have to come realize that this...

  21. Seemingly pointless classes

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

    Edit: Did not mean to

  22. Seemingly pointless classes

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

    I agree. I posted it because I do like to hear (or read in this case) other viewpoints but really at this point I don't care what anyone else thinks. Some people are just rude and some of things they...

  23. Seemingly pointless classes

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

    I love that quote. And I agree with professors making or breaking it. Same in the workplace. Your coworkers could really make your job difficult. I always find something (not someone) to like...

  24. Seemingly pointless classes

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

    Unnecessary. Hence the reason why I gave you the nice version and you must be guilty because I said no names.

  25. Seemingly pointless classes

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

    Oh by the way, I never said the class was hard (again attention to detail folks). I said the teacher is making it hard. I find the information very interesting but it's such a discouragement with...