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  1. summer classes

    havehope replied to aperry05's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would look into schools you are interested in and most of them have sociology, psychology, nutrition classes for pre-reqs. I would do one to two of them. Not many papers, just reading for nutrition...

  2. I'm not the CNA I wanted to be.

    havehope replied to LightX's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    When I got pulled to the LTC unit I had 16 residents one day. I know how you feel. It's not a matter of being cut out for it. To do your job effectively (bathing, changing, repositioning, feeding) I...

  3. Anybody going crazy still waiting for their Acceptance Letter for Fall 2013?!

    havehope replied to walke274's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm going crazy and I haven't even sent in my application yet!! (it's due May 1st) good luck to you! Keep us

  4. Admit it. You do it.

    havehope replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    This is true and sadly I'm not even in nursing school yet.

  5. Lost my first patient....

    havehope replied to francoml's topic in General Students

    Although I'm only a CNA I lost my first patient in January as a matter of fact I lost two that day. The first lady I had for several months I got her from incontinent to continent when she first...

  6. A&P I Spring 2013

    havehope replied to meeep's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You said that you are worried about the clavicle naming right from left. If I remember correctly the "sternal end" goes toward to sternum. The acromial end goes on the outside.Therefore, if you know...

  7. Cna classes-what to expect?

    havehope replied to gochicagobears's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If I were you I would go to the Board of Nursing (I believe this is the site) or maybe its the Pearson website of your state and find the skills that you will have to learn before you pass the exam....

  8. Started My CNA Job

    havehope replied to Tyler626's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I started working as a CNA last June and it took a few months to get into my own groove. It just takes time, no one can be perfect especially in the first week of working a new job. Keep your head up...

  9. Need affirmation :(

    havehope replied to JeffreyT89's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Don't give up. Especially if you are planning on doing nursing anyway. This will help you adjust to school and work. CNA classes are easier (in my opinion) from pre reqs. and the nursing program...

  10. Funny/ Useful Memory Tips for Human Anatomy

    havehope replied to Bach4231's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm glad you created this thread, I'm interested to see what others say. The only thing I find useful is flashcards and the anatomy coloring

  11. A&P I Spring 2013

    havehope replied to meeep's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    They say you shouldn't have them with kids. However, as long as you raise them not to jump, etc. He will listen, they learn very easy. Most have said that their labs chew everything up, I guess I got...

  12. A&P I Spring 2013

    havehope replied to meeep's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yeah, it's mine although he has a huge head (so much intelligence)

  13. Hardest pre-req?

    havehope replied to fbrlauren's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I haven't taken Microbiology yet, as it isn't a pre req so i'll be doing it later. However, I guess Anatomy although with the great teacher I have that itself isn't too hard. I'll be taking A&P 2...

  14. A&P I Spring 2013

    havehope replied to meeep's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I had my Histology and Integumentary system test Monday and got a B…thankful I got that being that we didn't go over integumentary system (based it on the first time I took A&P 1). I'm excited...

  15. How far do you commute to school?

    havehope posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There isn't any recent threads on the topic, so I thought I would start a new one. I will be moving and the nursing school I want to go to is 2hrs and 45 mins away. I looked at other nursing schools...

  16. It's in the mail!

    havehope replied to Boxer Mama's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good luck!! I wish you the best, I too will be applying to nursing school for fall admission. :-) Keep us

  17. Anybody have Plan B?

    havehope replied to zeno33's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There is no plan B for me either. I just pray everything works out, hopefully hard work will pay off.

  18. First A&P Exams...Let's hear it!

    havehope replied to Kendel.G's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I got a B on my first exam and will be taking my practical next Monday. Good luck to

  19. Withdrawing from A&P 1

    havehope replied to shannonyocum's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Last semester I did a withdrawal on A&P 1 (family stuff) and I am retaking it now and have a B in the class. I talked to friends and went to ratemyprofessor.com to see what others have said. I...

  20. What tape recorder do you prefer?

    havehope posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I tried to find a recent thread about tape recorders, but the most recent thread I found was 2008. So, I thought I would create another one. I'm in the process of trying to find one for my A&P...

  21. What tape recorder do you prefer?

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

    Thanks a lot, I found it!

  22. Those that have 15 residents in a LTC facility

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

    lillymom- I have to say…hats off to you and all the other CNA's that work with 15+ residents. I admire each one of

  23. Those that have 15 residents in a LTC facility

    havehope posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Where I work there are three different units: nursing home part, assisted living, and a rehab section. I have always worked on the rehab unit and had at most 10 residents (most are content and able to...

  24. Help, Need some advice & easing of my mind!

    havehope replied to Campbell10's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well…it looks like you have a pretty good chance. I know most nursing schools around me looking mainly at A&P and Micro. So, if you have A's in that, that is a big accomplishment! :-) Relax, it...

  25. What tape recorder do you prefer?

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

    umbdude-I also have an iPod, how do I record on