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  1. Teacher vs. Nurse?

    Sart45 replied to angeladod2's topic in General Students

    Not extreme AT ALL. I applied to the University of Colorado, Denver... a VERY competitive school. Applications had to be in by October 15 for the summer start with ALL prerequisites completed. I know...

  2. Teacher vs. Nurse?

    Sart45 replied to angeladod2's topic in General Students

    You may want to finish your degree and get your teaching credential. Right now there aren't ANY jobs in any field. Perhaps start taking some of the prerequisites for nursing school as part of your...

  3. UNC Summer 2011

    Sart45 replied to Sand_Dollar's topic in Colorado Nursing

    what wonderful news!!! huge congratulations! :cheers: and time to

  4. Short CNA classes in the Denver area?

    Sart45 replied to sandy022's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Try National American University in Denver. Easy drive for you...north on I25 to Colorado Blvd. I went through their CNA program in '09; it was 3 days a week for about 5 weeks (included clinicals); I...

  5. Anyone applied for UC Denver 2011 June start??

    Sart45 replied to MTtoCO's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Due to your question I just logged in.... It read...."A decision has been made. A letter has been sent to you". YIKES!!!!! NO letter today....this is getting scary. I'll keep you informed....

  6. Kaiser hospital in CO?

    Sart45 replied to Liz520's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Exempla St. Joseph Hospital in Denver is also a Kaiser Affiliate (listed on their

  7. taking exam this Friday please help

    Sart45 replied to Cherryrizzo's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Make sure to check the bed is locked! Someone in my group failed because she didn't do this...a very easy oversight which can be very dangerous in the "real

  8. So Frustrated Chem. Related

    Sart45 replied to my4helpers's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm with you on not understanding Chemistry. The math was my downfall; the subject itself was interesting. I took it Online last semester...you want to talk about hard! You are teaching everything to...

  9. What Are The Usual CNA Shifts?

    Sart45 replied to Queen Tiye, CNA's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I work in a hospital. Our shifts are 12 hours; 6:15am to 6:45pm and the

  10. Why do people rent text books?

    Sart45 replied to Saysfaa's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My Chemistry book cost $240.00!!! I would never use it again...ever! I rented it from Chegg.com for $70.00; free shipping. Great option. Book looked brand

  11. Best shift for a new CNA?

    Sart45 replied to AzDeb's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Well... I work in a hospital... it's Days or Nights. Twelve hour shifts/ that's it. I start at 6:15 am and leave at 6:45pm. No way in the world could I work a night shift even though it is MUCH...

  12. overqualified/cna job?

    Sart45 replied to deetrain's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm a CNA in a hospital. I'm a retired teacher with a BA and an MA. I've also applied for an accelerated BSN program-- when I was hired the hospital was looking for CNA's who wanted to further their...

  13. Working during NS -- CNA or desk jockey?

    Sart45 replied to stefanyjoy's topic in General Students

    Something to think about besides the money. Do you really want to do 2 or 3 days of clinicals (12 hour shifts) followed by a day or two as a CNA with a 12 hour shift!!!! Also it is not that easy to...

  14. dream school or parents dream school?

    Sart45 replied to lovelikeamber's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just curious...are you working full-time to pay all your own living expenses? Are your parents paying your "room & board", insurance, car, utilitites, etc. ? If they are I would certainly think...

  15. Considering nursing...need advice!

    Sart45 replied to Baubo516's topic in General Students

    Thank you Mikaboo, I just keep plugging along! I took one prerequisite each semester also (due to working); all online except Microbiology. Chemistry absolutely exhausted my brain but I managed a B. I...

  16. Considering nursing...need advice!

    Sart45 replied to Baubo516's topic in General Students

    Well...I am a retired art teacher; I taught for 30 years. Beyond fried when I left; I'm substituting now. I'm also a CNA at a hospital (part-time). I have a BA and an MA. I just finished all my...

  17. Anyone applied for UC Denver 2011 June start??

    Sart45 replied to MTtoCO's topic in Colorado Nursing

    A friend of mine heard from them (called about something else) and was told we would hear by mid to late

  18. Any tips for working a 12 hour shift?

    Sart45 replied to Christine90's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Wear compression hose or your legs will ache. Personally I think 12 hour shifts are very unhealthy! I do work in a hospital where the pace is non-stop; I'm lucky if I get time for

  19. Know any Free Study Sites for our Prerequisite Subjects?

    Sart45 replied to Queen Tiye, CNA's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    www.khanacademy.org for Micro and

  20. Chemistry Fall 2010

    Sart45 replied to SomedayIWillBe's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I finished too...got a "B"...yay....Hardest class I've ever had...I AM NOT A MATH PERSON AT ALL...so glad that is done and over!!! Took it Online so I pretty much taught myself

  21. Books...Yowza

    Sart45 replied to 2011NursingStudent's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I bought my Microbiology book from Amazon and traded it in at the school book store at the end of the semester; it only cost about $20.00 for the use of the book. My chemistry book cost...

  22. Any other Regis alternates out there?

    Sart45 replied to IphyGirl's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I also have a friend who was accepted to Regis but is waiting to hear from UCD for the summer. If that works, Regis will have another

  23. Nursing or Teaching

    Sart45 replied to Blush000's topic in General Nursing

    I taught for 30 years. Seven of them were in Special Ed; I had a basic teaching credential in Art first and attended grad school for special ed certification. As a previous poster replied your...

  24. How are you going to spend your Thanksgiving break?

    Sart45 replied to BelleNscrubs04's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I hope everyone realizes once you become a nurse there is no such thing as a holiday break...or any type of break. I'm a CNA now in a hospital...don't have to work Thanksgiving day but do work...

  25. Anyone applied for UC Denver 2011 June start??

    Sart45 replied to MTtoCO's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Well, I did apply (Accelerated BSN for June '11) as did many other people in my prerequisite classes. We all have BA's; I also have an MA. Many of us are taking Chemistry this semester which was...