StangGang92

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  1. Should i become a CNA first?

    StangGang92 replied to nursingstudent221's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oh yeah. I took my CNA course in high school thru a CC. I was also taking a college level Med Term, college level web design, and my high schools A&P class. I got A+ in all of them. I would say...

  2. Unwise to get married?

    StangGang92 replied to Dezy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My question is... why get married? You're young (assuming so I guess), these are the best years of your life. Theres nothing wrong with being in love and having that feeling of him being "the one",...

  3. Should i become a CNA first?

    StangGang92 replied to nursingstudent221's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In todays job market I would recommend becoming a CNA, just because having a foot in the door working at a hospital could help you in getting a RN job (no promises of course) but also you will make...

  4. The DNP and what it means for the APN

    StangGang92 replied to StangGang92's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I'm surprised also, from what I understood from their website is that it will be a requirement. It seems to be very deceiving to use this wording "The American Association of Colleges of Nursing...

  5. What is the job market like for Nursing right now?

    StangGang92 replied to wally12's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well in Iowa the job market is decent, not the best but we are better then some other states are right now. Partly the reason we do have openings are because Iowa pays nurses and other medical...

  6. What Stethoscope to purchase?

    StangGang92 replied to Chele415's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I've used an ultrascope and I love it. I can get BPs with even a ton of background noise. I have yet to buy a scope of my own since I am only a incoming freshman, but I'm fairly sure I will be buying...

  7. Wait for acceptance at a community college or start at private school?

    StangGang92 replied to tiredstudentmom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I chose a private college so I would get in right away, however I am doing my pre-nursing there also and they admit their pre-nursing students into the nursing program before outside students. It's my...

  8. I need advise!!!

    StangGang92 replied to Ayvasmom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hmm... I would see if there was an online option, but just be sure you have the dedication to keep up with the

  9. Nursing School Dilemma

    StangGang92 replied to Adams_Mama_07's topic in General Students

    Follow your heart, because you will regret not going for your dream down the road. There will always be that factor of "what

  10. Anyone ever fail part of the State Exam

    StangGang92 replied to Sudiswa07's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I failed my skills the first time. I was so heart broken. I had gotten a 98% clinical grade and I knew I was a good NA, but the nervousness took over me. Go back and read your skills over and over...

  11. CNA certification while in ADN program

    StangGang92 replied to JackiRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You can 'challenge' the state test. Meaning that you can take the skills and written exam without taking the course. If you pass the first time you are a cna, if you don't pass you need to take the...

  12. RN opening at VA Hospital in Des Moines HIRES NEW GRADS!!

    StangGang92 replied to I<3Nursing's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for this post! Too bad I'm a few years away from graduating at Mt Mercy but it's encouraging to see nursing jobs in

  13. Is the medical field right for me?

    StangGang92 replied to swayman2202's topic in General Nursing

    It depends what part about it you don't like. As CNAs we often get stuck with the dirty work and are rushed to get all our pts done in a timely manner, often compromising quality of care. If that's...

  14. I AM SOOOO Scared!!!

    StangGang92 replied to myoahall's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Things which help me not only memorize but learn material are the following 1)Flip charts, basically the same thing as flash cards.I use this for words we need to know the definition of or med term...

  15. Working during school?

    StangGang92 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello all! I'm starting a 4-year nursing program this fall (yay!) and I just need advice on if working is a bad or good idea. Some background info, I don't have a need to work. I'm extrememly lucky...

  16. Working during school?

    StangGang92 replied to StangGang92's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've taken dual credit classes (college credit + high school credit) and I have about 12 credits transfering, but the classes weren't too much of a challenge to me, so I'm not sure if they are on the...

  17. Working during school?

    StangGang92 replied to StangGang92's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks! Theres a part time position in the ED that im interested in bc its in a decent sized city and I think I would be able to see a wide variety of cases, from hangnails to actual trauma, plus I'm...

  18. NP or MD? What would be the right choice in my situation?

    StangGang92 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Okay, so my knowledge is somewhat minimum compared to all of you guys, so please forgive me if I seem naive. I'm entering college this fall into nursing and the plan has always been to go on and...

  19. NP or MD? What would be the right choice in my situation?

    StangGang92 replied to StangGang92's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Elpark: My med term teacher told me this, shes going back to school for her NP before this change takes

  20. Best way to 'break in' in the PICU?

    StangGang92 posted a topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Hello all! I'm entering college this fall, Mount Mercy College to be more specific. Anyways I'm going into nursing and I hope to go into PICU. Ever since I lost a friend it's been my passion. Anyways,...