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  1. Headed back to school, first post

    adamsmom replied to MrsBradyMom's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I have you both beat. I decided to start college at age of 40 with 2 young kids. I now work for a LTC on the weekends, they are putting me thru school. I am in my first year at Brandywine. So far so...

  2. Looking for Classes???

    adamsmom replied to triad68's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I work for a LTC in Honeybrook pa which is in Chester County PA. THey taught me to become a CNA, paid for the test. And they are currently paying for my RN education. I have to work for them for 2 yr...

  3. I am soooo... upset

    adamsmom replied to jones21498's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Maybe you should look at other schools in your area. But around here the schools are full for 06 and some for 07 are full too. Good

  4. schooling while beina cna

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

    I work weekend opt. Friday 6:30p-7a and same on Sat. I am done by pre reqs and start RN school in Aug. Right now I plan on keeping my schedule. I know a couple people who work on the weekends and go...

  5. Need honest opinions...

    adamsmom replied to downwardspiral4's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    There is alot of lifting in CNA work. Also does your job know you are pregnant? I do know people who have worked up to 1 week before delivery time. Good

  6. CNA salary

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

    I work at a LTC facility in chester county PA. I make 17/hr but I have to work 24 hours and I work 6:30p-7a Fri and sat. and I am on a scholarship for my nursing school. They pay 60% of

  7. Calling All CNA's!

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

    I work as a CNA at a LTC facility for 2 years now,I work crazy hours Fridays and Saturdays from 6:30p-7AM . I am starting a RN diploma school in Aug. I finished all my pres. I am getting very...

  8. Wow, got a test to study for before school starts!

    adamsmom replied to droopy1592's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    They sent us the list of books and had to have them before July 1. We have to read 10 chapters before week 1 and email 3 online quizzes before

  9. Failing Micro

    adamsmom posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have to take microbiology before my 2nd year of nursing school. But I decided to get it over with and take it online this summer. Well, what a mistake. I have been studying and taking the quizes I...

  10. Failing Micro

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

    I am felling a little bit better today. I took my quiz and got a B- on it. And I am studying very hard for my test tomorrow. She said that the test questions come from all the quizzes so I printed...

  11. My dilemma - prereqs and time

    adamsmom replied to APP's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I work at a LTC and they have a scholarship and I work on the weekends that gives the largest pay rate. Good

  12. Does anybody work as a CNA?

    adamsmom replied to SaraO'Hara's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I work as a cna at a ltc facility. I work 6:30p-7a fri and sat. I also have a small part time job at a vet. I think if you work during the day see if you can find a college that has nite classes. Last...

  13. CLASS OF 2008, check in!

    adamsmom replied to Dublin37's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    namelee school: brandywine school of nursing program: rn what area of interest at this time: geriatric biggest fear: math:uhoh3: what you'd like us to know about you: 2 kids, 10 yr/6yr,...

  14. Delaware County Community College

    adamsmom replied to got4babygirls's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    You can take the pre reqs at DCCC then go to Brandywine. I know many people who have taken pre reqs at other schools. I have taken my pres at Immacualta but my work is paying for

  15. Delaware County Community College

    adamsmom replied to got4babygirls's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I am starting at Brandywine. I heard that DCCC only takes the top NET test scores, so you would have to score very high on the test. I only got a total of a 70 on it so I decided to go to Brandywine....

  16. Am I too old?

    adamsmom replied to hgmama610's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    When I turned 40 I quit my job and started going to college for my pre-reqs. That was the first time I ever stepped onto a college campus. I now am done my pre reqs and start nursing school this Aug....

  17. Very sad, got a 80 on A&P Lab test.

    adamsmom posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have been getting 90-100 on lecture and my last lab test. This test was really hard. She put 3 fetal pigs out and put tags on areas that we went over months ago. And I just was not sure on many of...

  18. On-line Courses???

    adamsmom replied to Angel 3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have been taking my pre-reqs and a local private university, the last one I need is micro and the only time they have it over the summer is on the nites I work. So I have to take it online. But we...

  19. Ovarian cancer question

    adamsmom posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    HI I am writing in hopes of getting an educated opinion. I am entering nursing school in the fall, but I am writing about myself. I am 41, have never given birth, had IVF and had 14 eggs in one cycle....

  20. Chester County - CAT Program

    adamsmom replied to DebbieN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I did not think it is affiliated with Brandywine Hospital. It is a 18 month LPN program. I know someone who just graduated from it. They have either full time which I think is everyday or night which...

  21. Southeast PA - long waits to get into nursing program?

    adamsmom replied to mukhorty's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You do not need to be accepted into nursing school to start pre-reqs. Just find out what classes the nursing school that you want to get into needs. Then take the enterance test, as you are taking...

  22. Is it too late for me?

    adamsmom replied to Blaire's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's not too late. When I turned 40 I decided to change my life. I quit my job, got a job as an CNA and started college. I had never stepped foot in a college until age 41. I now am taking pre reqs...

  23. Spending the Benjamins

    adamsmom replied to narcissistic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I plan on getting a landscape company to pull all my scrubs and make it so all I have to do is cut the grass NO PULLING WEEDS! And paying off my hybrid car

  24. Nursing Assistants dispensing meds

    adamsmom replied to pattip4820's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I work as a CNA at a LTC facility in Chester COunty PA (outside Philly) and we are not even allowed to do treatment which include putting Ilex on. If it is prescribed we do not touch it. We can assit...

  25. CNA Question's.

    adamsmom replied to Princess74's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am a CNA, I work Friday and Saturdays from 6:30p-7A I have 2 young kids and I am finishing up my pre-reqs this semester. In PA you do not have to be certified but I did take the test. At the...