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  1. Go for CNA or Volunteer?

    Thirdwatch replied to SwampCat's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm not in nursing school yet. I just finished taking Microbiology-my last prereq. Here's why I can't help you make a choice between volunteering and CNA. I got CNA job while volunteering. I took the...

  2. Go for CNA or Volunteer?

    Thirdwatch replied to SwampCat's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I wish I made that much without overtime. I make that much with an extra shift. I get medical, dental and retirement benefits. I don't really like being a CNA, but I'm learning a lot on how the...

  3. Go for CNA or Volunteer?

    Thirdwatch replied to SwampCat's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would say volunteer...but I took a 1500.00 CNA class... and I'm now making &16/hr as a CNA. There's a lot of overtime where I work. The nurses literly beg you to stay...so my overtime hours are...

  4. What's a first come first serve basis program?

    Thirdwatch posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Does this type of program accept students as they come? Do grades

  5. What's a first come first serve basis program?

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

    Thank you mjmoon! Yes, their gpa is 2.5 for prereqs. How

  6. EduKan

    Thirdwatch replied to KAMARAkamara's topic in General Nursing

    I completed my Microbiology class. I've learned a lot and recommend the

  7. Correctional Orientation

    Thirdwatch replied to KansasNurseD's topic in Correctional

    If you're lucky, you'll get proper orientation. No precepters. Just an orientation to the way things are done in prison. I was the only permanent person in infermary and often got new nurses that I...

  8. What shoes do you wear to lessen sore feet?

    Thirdwatch replied to y&rfan84's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The Sketcher shape- ups made my toe nails fall off. BE VERRY CAREFUL! Crocs are the best, at least for me that I get a lot of overtime mostly 16-hour

  9. Would you retake a course if you got a B, or only if you got a C or less?

    Thirdwatch replied to Samian Q's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The schools around my area don't allow repeats. the take the original grade unless it's been more than 7 years since you first took that

  10. Western Govenors... did you have this problem?

    Thirdwatch replied to Lisa1980's topic in Western Governors University

    Now, I'm freaking out! That's my school of

  11. Student Loan Reimbursments for Correctional RNs

    Thirdwatch replied to mamayogibear's topic in Correctional

    I know my friend! I wish California wasn't where it it financially, My brother-in-law works in the CA State Senate...and I was told that we should forget about loan forgiveness for nurses just like...

  12. Student Loan Reimbursments for Correctional RNs

    Thirdwatch replied to mamayogibear's topic in Correctional

    The bill was just introduced, but hasn't pass...and most likely won't with the current

  13. Advice for CNA possibly applying for a Behavioral Health Technician position?

    Thirdwatch replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The psych techs in my worksite are taking CNA positions. You can always try

  14. CCCONLINE.org

    Thirdwatch replied to mr.hustle's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Edukan's Microbiology is $625.00 for the class. The fee is

  15. Advice for CNA possibly applying for a Behavioral Health Technician position?

    Thirdwatch replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I woul Wait for a CNA

  16. Student Loan Reimbursments for Correctional RNs

    Thirdwatch replied to mamayogibear's topic in Correctional

    No, with California's economic status, they no longer do loan

  17. Anyone taking A&P I or Micro at Edukan this spring?

    Thirdwatch replied to Kkalasa's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Anyone can take it. I just completed micro.. and were no

  18. permanent or contract?

    Thirdwatch replied to Destiny12's topic in General Nursing

    TAKE THE PERMANENT POSITION! I made the mistaking of staying in a contracted position and letting a permanent go because I didn't feel good saying good bye after a week. The RN survicing us turn out...

  19. Anyone applying to Western Governors University for January 2011?

    Thirdwatch replied to SPJJMommy's topic in Western Governors University

    Yes, my friend got in

  20. Anyone Applying to Antelope Valley College RN program

    Thirdwatch replied to munkeyann's topic in California Nursing

    I work with a nurse who used to be an instructor for that program totally discourage me from entering that program. My co-worker applied, but it's a three semester wait, so I took her to another...

  21. Pct interview for davita

    Thirdwatch replied to cookiemonster84's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Thay said they offer training. Good luck to

  22. feeling panicky about edukan A&P1 final

    Thirdwatch replied to olddog40's topic in General Nursing

    I've heard that Chem at Edukan is hard...but give it a

  23. Pct interview for davita

    Thirdwatch replied to cookiemonster84's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I hope your post gets a responce. I've just applied with them. BTW, how long did it take them to call you for an

  24. feeling panicky about edukan A&P1 final

    Thirdwatch replied to olddog40's topic in General Nursing

    You know, it's an interesting study guide I found on Amazon. This instructor e-mailed to me for $4.00...and it helped me to pull the "A" in an easy way. Let me look for it...and I'll send the link....

  25. feeling panicky about edukan A&P1 final

    Thirdwatch replied to olddog40's topic in General Nursing

    Yes I'm taking Micro through Edukan...and in love with it. Seriously, I'm thinking of retaking A&P through them for a better grade (have a "B" & "C". It's going to be hard for me to leave...