cad2nurse

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1. Is the WIA grant for any nursing student??

   cad2nurse replied to 19erikita86's topic in General Nursing

   Some states like Indiana call it WAG now. Workforce Accereration Grant. You have to qualify and the amt can vary every year but it is a great program. If you get accepted (it might be a year to get...

2. Ivy Tech Fall 2010 Students

   cad2nurse replied to ErinRN2B's topic in Indiana Nursing

   It was a LONG day. But not a bad one... We had orientation at the hospital this morning and got badges. In lab we did handwashing, ted hose, restraints, gloves, and ROM. Next up is 2 days of...

3. Nursing a new fad in a bad economy

   cad2nurse replied to blkrose's topic in Nursing Career

   I am 47 and starting clinicals in a week… I didn’t want to be a nurse when I was younger.. I didn’t want any of “those female jobs” so I always worked in male dominated positions. I...

4. Ivy Tech 'Fall 2010' Applicants

   cad2nurse replied to Emmi7's topic in Indiana Nursing

   Last time I looked, Richmond did not have a "packaged box" of books just the individual ones.. Oh about $700 worth... and we start on the 20th. Another "orientation"

5. Ivy Tech 'Fall 2010' Applicants

   cad2nurse replied to Emmi7's topic in Indiana Nursing

   Your uniform won't be ready until "sometime in August"?? Wow, that would make me insane waiting for it. I guess I better get in there and get mine ordered. I was holding back waiting for funds...

6. Pay Rates 2010

   cad2nurse replied to Fahrenheight's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   1. OH 2. Harrison 3. LTC 4. 10.75 2nd shift 5. who knows I don't work enough hours to

7. Help! Insubordinate Nursing Aides

   cad2nurse replied to yadda_yadda_yadda's topic in General Nursing

   Boy do I hear ya, and I am a CNA! The talk that goes on is unacceptable. The attitude is also unacceptable. But will it change, probably not. Why? Because these are the people that they can get...

8. I'm sure you guys hear this a lot...

   cad2nurse replied to Charlotteg's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I had handwashing, TPR, and haircare and wheelchair to bed. That was Cincy a year ago. Too easy and the testers were really nice. Strict but still nice and talked to me afterwards and gave me...

9. Ivy Tech 'Fall 2010' Applicants

   cad2nurse replied to Emmi7's topic in Indiana Nursing

   WOW!!! Those scores are wild! I had heard that if you had a 200 in previous years you were sooo in. For everyone who didn't get in this time, chin up, you can do it. If you got this far, you can...

10. Ivy Tech 'Fall 2010' Applicants

    cad2nurse replied to Emmi7's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I am in at Richmond. My score was 210.

11. Ivy Tech 'Fall 2010' Applicants

    cad2nurse replied to Emmi7's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Waiting for results from Richmond... was told by a little bird that I was in.. but still scared to death... Just waiting for the envelope that I won't be able to open by

12. Ivy Tech 'Fall 2010' Applicants

    cad2nurse replied to Emmi7's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I think I heard that they would be mailed for Richmond about next Wednesday or shortly after??? So relax til then, there is nothing we can do now except wait. Try to not worry too much and enjoy...

13. Ivy Tech 'Fall 2010' Applicants

    cad2nurse replied to Emmi7's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Not sure how I am doing.. I usually get good grade but my English 112 has had multiple instructors and we only have this last one for our research paper and final. Too bad that is the majority of our...

14. Ivy Tech 'Fall 2010' Applicants

    cad2nurse replied to Emmi7's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Heard today over 300 applicants for Richmond. But I also heard that I shouldn't worry about it, looks good for me with a 210. I don't think I will stop worrying until I have the letter in my

15. Ivy Tech 'Fall 2010' Applicants

    cad2nurse replied to Emmi7's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I think Richmond has 40 and 40. Last I heard Lawrenceburg had 10. Might have changed in the last few weeks. I am going to Richmond because the odds are better to get in