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  1. RN Certifications?

    stigrl posted a topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Hello, Is there a list/website anywhere of all the certifications you can obtain as an RN? I checked out the ANA website but didn't really find what I was looking for. I am doing a group project on...

  2. RN Certifications?

    stigrl replied to stigrl's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    See, I didn't even know there was a distinction between certifications or board certifications... wow! I will have to research further in the different specialty

  3. How did you get your hospital job???

    stigrl posted a topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I have been applying like crazy and so far NOTHING!!!! It doesn't help that each hospital has an online only application system... no one to check with or call. The one time I tried to call HR...

  4. Tablet use / E-books in nursing school?

    stigrl posted a topic in General Students

    Hello, I am considering buying an android tablet for school - possibly downloading textbooks, power points, etc. on it and using it for studying during downtime at work or between classes instead of...

  5. What classes are you taking in the Fall 2012?

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

    5 credit Micro and 4 credit accelerated math (required since I sucked on the entrance assesements). Then applying by next Feb. 1st!!!!

  6. Anyone been a PCA for "security checks"??

    stigrl posted a topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I had an interview today at my #1 choice hospital for a PCA position. I get there, and they inform me that most of my job will be security checks / watches for suicidal people, 72 hour holds,...

  7. Nursing Station Technician Salary-Fairvew

    stigrl replied to duckyluck111's topic in General Nursing

    Cool! Let me know if you find a job. I'm sure you will with that experience. :) I believe St Kate's nursing program is somewhat easy to get into as long as you take their prereqs. I know someone...

  8. How did you get your hospital job???

    stigrl replied to stigrl's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Did you use your friends simply as references? Or did they actively talk to managers, etc to get you

  9. Nursing Station Technician Salary-Fairvew

    stigrl replied to duckyluck111's topic in General Nursing

    Yes I'm applying to pretty much any hospital I can think of for anything with evening or night shifts. I do have another job currently so I'm not in an URGENT need, but I would like to get something...

  10. How did you get your hospital job???

    stigrl replied to stigrl's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Wow! It really does take forever. Congrats on the job!!

  11. Nursing Station Technician Salary-Fairvew

    stigrl replied to duckyluck111's topic in General Nursing

    No.. 2 positions are still open and active, but I haven't heard anything. On the webiste, for one position it said "Not selected in accordance with union contract." Wonder what that

  12. How did you get your hospital job???

    stigrl replied to stigrl's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Thank you for the encouragement! Not just about applying, but about switching careers. I have been very, very nervous about the pay cut. I have an interview tomorrow at a very nice Assisted Living...

  13. Nursing Station Technician Salary-Fairvew

    stigrl replied to duckyluck111's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I just applied for a couple of these positions online! Wondering if you have any insight into getting hired with Fairview. I only have 5 months of PT experience as a CNA, but 6 years office...

  14. To take Micro or not??...

    stigrl posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have been finishing up prereqs the last year while I work full time - meaning I can only take one or two classes max per semester. In the fall, I am planning to take an accelerated math class that...

  15. To take Micro or not??...

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

    I was comfortable with math, 10 years ago!! It's a 4 credit class but supposed to cover topics from two algebra classes, hence the "accelerated". My micro is a 5 credit (instead of the typical 3)....

  16. A&P 1 Spring 2012 Check-in

    stigrl replied to leenak's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am in A&P 1, but only have 2.5 weeks left since I am in the accelerated 8 week course!! We've had three exams and two lab exams so far, and I'm holding a 100%!!!!!! :yelclap: The key is to...

  17. CNA or hospital job?

    stigrl posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello. I am in the process of getting my prereqs done, but won't be able to apply for a little over a year. I currently have a day job (office) that pays pretty well and am doing prereqs part time. I...

  18. Minnesota Hospital Setting for a CNA in School

    stigrl replied to inforthelonghaul's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I am in the same position as you. Would you care to share your experience of the past few months? Did you find a CNA position and could you share where? I just got certified, am doing pre-reqs,...

  19. What are you taking this semester?

    stigrl replied to AliF's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm taking General Bio (prereq to A&P), Lifespan Psych, and Medical Dosages. I took my CNA class over the summer, but this is my first semester of "real" classes in over 7 years!!! I'm so...

  20. Use student loans to pay off debt??

    stigrl posted a topic in General Students

    For a little background, I have never taken out loans before, I did 2 years of college as a high school student so it was free. This summer, fall and next spring I will be finishing up my pre-reqs at...

  21. Heads up to those applying to Inver next year....

    stigrl replied to lukeslichy's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you. I just called and the CNA license is still required, just not patient care, so I will keep my CNA class.... I am hoping to get into the U of M but want Inver/Century as a back up

  22. Heads up to those applying to Inver next year....

    stigrl replied to lukeslichy's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Patient care does not count at all? I am starting a CNA class next week. Do you think it's not worth taking then if I don't need to get a CNA job?? And 5 years on the...

  23. Use student loans to pay off debt??

    stigrl replied to stigrl's topic in General Students

    Living on campus isn't an option, I have a house (hence the bills). But after thinking long and hard about this, I am going to put off classes until I have paid off my car, which might take 2 years....

  24. Use student loans to pay off debt??

    stigrl replied to stigrl's topic in General Students

    Thank you for the reply. I know it seems stupid to be exchanging debt for debt... it was just an idea I had for getting me through the 3 year program without having to work full time. But I am a...

  25. Use student loans to pay off debt??

    stigrl replied to stigrl's topic in General Students

    Yes, the car was a series of poor choices. My husband before we got married "upgraded" his just fine car to a fancy sports car, combining the two car loans. Fast forward a couple years later, we are...