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I am a senior nursing student and am so glad that I followed my dream to go to nursing school. I am concerned because I just heard that my school is on suspension! Suspension from what? How do I find out if my school's Nursing program is on suspension? I know that my school used to have a wonderful reputation for turning out excellent Nurses, but this past year was a disappointment to me and I would not be surprised to find it to be true. I know how hard I work to be the best that I can be and I know I will be an excellent Nurse but I am worried about my school's reputation and how it will effect me. Where do I look to find out how my program ranks? Thank you so much!

Hi Tanya! Thanks for the reply. I have been a student at Brenau and really like it. I transferred from Georgia Perimeter and had planned on being a part time nursing student. However, I changed my mind and now will be a full time student. The part time program starts in January and the full time program will start summer of 2011. Right now it starts fall semester but they are planning on changing the start time. They did not interview me and I don't think it is standard procedure to interview for the program. I know that selection is based on entrance test scores and overall GPA as well as how many hours have been taken at Brenau. I feel very fortunate to have been accepted because I know they get so many applications each year. I have taken a job as a CNA in Home Healthcare. I like it so far and it will be great experience on my resume. I will continue to work during the nursing program as long as I can. Good luck to you! (Funny we have the same name different spelling) Tonia

I am a new CNA and have taken on an assignment with a patient who has Parkinson's. I thought OK no Big Deal, I can go in and do this! WELL!!!!!!!! Yes I can do it! However, I have really gotten a close connection/feeling with this family especially with the patient. I could not ask for nicer people to work with. But, I find myself wishing I were there still helping after my shift is over. His wife is WONDERFUL! and so loving but my thoughts are with them always! Is this NORMAL? I really thought I would be able to compartmentalize those feelings, and I can, but I really feel for this couple!!! I just hope that other people have felt the same way! Any words of wisdom will be gratefully appreciated

Hi everyone! I am new here and just want to try to make some connections with fellow students. I have been accepted into the full time BSN at Brenau University starting this August! I can't wait to get started! I also completed a CNA course Spring semester in addition to my Brenau classes and am looking for a job as a CNA or PCT. No luck yet but I would appreciate any suggestions as to where to apply. I would love to get a position at a hospital and have applied to MANY but with no takers yet. I have been out of the workforce for almost two years and just been concentrating on classes and mommy duties. I hope that will not hurt my chances. I am glad tha I found this website, I think it will be a great tool and place for support!