natasharostova

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1. Working as a CNA in NYC - Okay or Awful?

   natasharostova posted a topic in New York

   Hi everyone, Does anyone know what it's like to work as a CNA in NYC? For example, what is the average salary? Is it very difficult to find a job? Is it even possible to survive on the salary for a year in such an expensive city--and if so, is the li...

2. Psychiatric Background Check For First Degree BSN

   natasharostova replied to natasharostova's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Anoetos, Lol to the first comment. And agreed on "War and Peace". It's my favorite novel :) Love, NR

3. What Should I Do This Summer??

   natasharostova replied to natasharostova's topic in Pre-Nursing

   jguy, thank you so much for all the advice! As I don't plan on working as a CNA, I think I will definitely choose the study abroad option instead. I really appreciate your taking the time to answer my post! Love, -NR

4. Psychiatric Background Check For First Degree BSN

   natasharostova replied to natasharostova's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Thanks so much! It's really encouraging to know that there's no in-depth psychological background check etc. Love, NR

5. Nurses Deserve More Respect!

   natasharostova replied to natasharostova's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks everyone for the awesome replies! I feel much more encouraged now :) Yes, my family is full of engineers, doctors, lawyers, and professors. I've been told that the "least" I could do is become a prof. And yes, they'd be willing to pay for (mos...

6. Undecided if I should go into nursing. Advice please.

   natasharostova replied to sc0628's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Why don't you get CNA certified first and see how you handle that kind of job? It will give you insight into how you feel about a profession in healthcare. It would also be pretty easy to work as a CNA while in ADN/BSN school. Speaking of which, if y...

7. Nurses Deserve More Respect!

   natasharostova posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello All, Does anyone else feel like there is a stigma that comes along with nursing? Like, do you ever feel like people are judging you based on your career choice? Do you feel like nursing isn't as well respected in society as it should be? My par...

8. What Should I Do This Summer??

   natasharostova posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

   Next spring I will be applying to the Nursing Schools at UNC and UNC Charlotte. I will have some extra time this summer, and I want to either take a class to become a CNA or go abroad for 4-6 weeks. If I went abroad, I would go on a volunteer medical...

9. In need of a little Guidance,Please and Thank you

   natasharostova replied to Believer1's topic in Pre-Nursing

   One more thing to consider...there are some schools that offer RN-to-MSN programs. You could always get an ADN and then do one of those. It combines some of the classes for a BSN and an MSN so that you don't have to take something twice. However, I a...

10. Psychiatric Background Check For First Degree BSN

    natasharostova posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

    Hello All, I plan to apply to the nursing school at my university next year. A little under a year ago, I tried to kill myself. Will having this on my health records affect my ability to be accepted into a nursing program/become a licensed nurse? How...