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Microbiology, biochem, and Spanish 2 (maybe another class if needed...). That's enough for me, I already have BS degrees in bio/psych and a fantastic hubby/ 3 little kids. I know I'm crazy, HA!

I'm taking A&P 1 and 2 together this semester along with Microbiology and Spanish 1. So far it isn't too bad, but I also have BS degrees in Biology and Psychology, so like Hellonurse36 much of this is refresher for me. I think the big difference is what kind of background you have, if you are good in science and are comfortable with taking more than one science at a time. It's definately important to understand and be familiar with a lot of the concepts in A&P 1. Spanish 1 is going to be my biggest challenge actually, I've taken French before but not Spanish. I guess everyone has their strengths and weaknesses. Good luck whatever you decide. :)

Try a local community college, home health agency, or nursing home. Some nursing homes and home health agencies will pay you to take CNA training if you commit to working for them for a given amount of time. Even if those setting are not your immediate preference you can use the experience to get a position in a hospital. Community colleges, at least in my area (midwest) often have a CNA course available but you have to pay tuition. Good luck!

On March 20 and 21 there will be a Breech Birth Conference in Vancouver, BC. From the site:

Hi, I don't have any personal information about this program but I am also looking into it. I'd love to hear any other responses. Here are some links I found while doing a search both on this site and through Google. You might be able to find more with your own search but hope this helps, good luck! Advice Needed on "accelerated nursing programs" Nursing the shortage Online courses more than just web surfing UW Oshkosh strives to combat the national nursing shortage

Hi everyone, I recently completed a two-step Mantoux test for a hospital volunteer position. I had no reaction either time. Ten years ago I worked as a CNA and during the initial TB screening I had what was interpreted as a big,fat positive but a negative CXR. My sister, who is a nurse, said I probably reacted to thermerisol or some other additive in the dose and not the tuberculin itself. Is this common? Has the test changed that much in ten years? I'm more curious than anything because for a long time I was convinced I was a positive reactor and at one point isoniazid as prophylaxis was suggested by health professionals. The neg CXR delayed that, but I would like to know why at one point I had an apparant positive and now no significant rxn at all. Thank you to anyone who can help me out with this. :)

Bumping because I'd like to know the answer to this, too. I love working in the lab. :) Sorry I don't have any information though, just a student myself.