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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 the topic for school. (Posted here vs. on the stu...

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 areas.

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 anyways, the lady was irritated and said if they want to ...

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 lugging around notebooks/textbooks. I have heard th...

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

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, combative patients, etc. Basically, I will have to sit o...

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 doing that right now and she was accepted in the fal...

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

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 to get started on hospital experience and also be a...

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

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 means?!

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 facility, it's not a hospital but perhaps just an...

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 experience if that counts for anything. Should I play...

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 I NEED in order to apply for several community col...

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). I've been taking 8 credits a semester, so 9 should...

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 study EVERY day, and stay current if not ahead of the...

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 also got my CNA this summer. I have two job interv...

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, and am looking for a casual/part-time position. T...

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 nervous!!! (And excited :))

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 a community college and applying to start next fal...

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 plan.

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 english huh, I think mine is 7 years old Any english...

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. I am still planning on taking my CNA class this s...

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 very organized and motivated person so maybe I could ...

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 married and pumping money into the car left and r...