jriccardi

jriccardi

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jriccardi has 3 years experience.


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  1. Turning in my ADN Application!

    It's been a long road to get to this point, but... I have turned in my ADN application!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I feel like I need to do my own little (private) celebration dance. I'll find out next month...
  2. Nursing School options

    Like one of the others said... if you're parents are not claiming you on their taxes you are an independent student. I've been independent since I was 19 yrs old. If I were you, I would do the pre...
  3. Is this a good idea?

    I would volunteer for sure! That's what I did before I applied for a job at the hospital I volunteered at. (I got the job. No prior
  4. Volunteering @ a hospital ?

    Thanks for all of the encouragement and advice! I really appreciate it. I am turning in my volunteer application on Monday! There was a section on the application where I was able to specify that I...
  5. Thoughts and ramblings from a tech/student

    This is an awesome story! Thanks for sharing this! You should feel good about
  6. CNA with no nursing in the future?

    I don't think there is anything wrong with that. The skills you learn as a CNA can be very helpful on many different levels. I think it would be a good experience. When I was in my CNA program there...
  7. CNA courses online?

    I agree with the other reply that a CNA program is hands on. That's the point of it really- to get that experience. That's what way the programs are set up. Sorry the timing isn't working out for...
  8. CNA pulse reading question

    A few people in my CNA class had that same problem. Use your middle three finger to palpate. Place the stethoscope where you feel the pulse and place the stethoscope in that spot. Honestly- most RNs...
  9. So Confused?

    In the area that I live in I've heard many LPNs are being "phased out" and being replaced with CNA II. I've heard this from many RNs lately. I'm sure it has to do with money! The CNA II can do many of...
  10. CNA or Volunteer work?

    I've heard from many RNs that being a CNA is very valuable. In North Carolina (where I live) it is a newer requirement for the nursing programs and I've heard from many people that they wish they...
  11. Taking Notes - By hand or by Laptop?

    I was use to hand writing everything until I broke myself of the habit. Now I use my laptop to type my notes during class. I find that printed notes are easier to
  12. My Time Has Finally Come

    This is wonderful news!!!!! You should be very proud of yourself and all of your hard work! Congrats to you and the best of
  13. Volunteering @ a hospital ?

    These are really good points! Thanks for your
  14. Hello everyone! I have a question about volunteering at a local hospital... When I went through my CNA program I did my clinicals at a local hospital. I had a wonderful experience there and have been...
  15. Should I just forget it?

    I do not think you should just forget it. Even if you tried to "forget" it, you probably wouldn't be able to. This sounds like something that is very important to you and means a lot. Therefore......