radicalsenseofhope

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  1. not physically strong enough to be a CNA...

    radicalsenseofhope replied to mar12011's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I just wanted to share that I am in the same boat as you are. I'm 35 but have had some health issues over the years that took their toll. I'm in relatively good health now, but I only weigh about 115...

  2. my problem with allnurses...why so pessimistic?

    radicalsenseofhope replied to pymschrs's topic in General Nursing

    I almost let all the negative posts scare me away from pursuing my dream to become a nurse. But the dream just won't go away. So I decided to search allnurses for posts about why people love nursing....

  3. Is it worth it anymore to pursure LPN?

    radicalsenseofhope replied to gracelikerain's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad you asked that question OP! I've been wondering the same thing. I'd like to work towards my RN, but I am not ready to devote full time study just yet for the RN degree. There is a part time...

  4. Faux Leather Shoes

    radicalsenseofhope replied to IBeBishin's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    The shoes that I just bought for school are synthetic leather. They are mens/womens. Adidas Stan Smith 2. The description on zappo's website says full grain leather upper, but the tag on my shoe says...

  5. Sad...and jealous?

    radicalsenseofhope replied to caprisiosa's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I LOVE YOUR

  6. Sad...and jealous?

    radicalsenseofhope replied to caprisiosa's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I know how you feel. Before my first was born, I was a prenursing/premed student. I had all my nursing prereq and support courses done and was ready to either apply to the nursing program or go...

  7. Too Soon To Apply?

    radicalsenseofhope replied to MissChristi86's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I applied for jobs right after passing my class. I had no trouble getting hired. They hired me as, hmm, I forget the exact term they used, but basically just a helper for $8 an hour until I passed my...

  8. Just a 'butt-wiper'

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

    Great poem! Thanks for sharing that; what a gem. :) I'll just add: Some of the most important jobs in society are often not held in high esteem and offer little to no monetary rewards. Judge your...

  9. Home Health C.N.A.

    radicalsenseofhope replied to FlowerPower00's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It sounds like working as a CNA for a while may be a good way for you to earn some income while seeing what it is like in healthcare and whether or not it is for you. My mom is a nurse and I have many...

  10. Long term CNAs out there, not going immediately into nursing?

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

    Thanks so much for the replies everyone. Your support is very motivating! Right now this just makes sense for me. My husband has a good paying job (and benefits should something ever happen to him)...

  11. Long term CNAs out there, not going immediately into nursing?

    radicalsenseofhope posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Just curious if there are any CNAs here on the board that aren't nursing/pre-nursing students? Over 10 yrs ago I was a premed/pre-nursing student and working as a CNA, but when my baby was born I...

  12. Anyone worked as CNA while pregnant?

    radicalsenseofhope replied to klynn81's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I DO NOT RECOMMEND it at all. First, it is all grunt work, wiping bottoms, messes and such. The most important thing is you will be exposed and your fetus to many things you wnat to be nowhere around...

  13. Home Health C.N.A.

    radicalsenseofhope replied to FlowerPower00's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Just wanted to say Hi! I'm in a similar boat. I worked as a CNA over 10 yrs ago and I am now considering retraining so that I can work part time in home health and/or hospice. :) I considered getting...

  14. Anyone worked as CNA while pregnant?

    radicalsenseofhope replied to klynn81's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I worked as a CNA while I was pregnant (back in 2000). I wasn't supposed to do any heavy transfers or lifting and the other girls on the floor were usually helpful and understanding that I was...

  15. What is your MYERS BRIGGS personality, and what area of nursing are you going into?

    radicalsenseofhope replied to cdrcan's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Another INFJ chiming in here. I'm a pre-nursing student (hopeful BSN at Wright State starting Fall 2012) and I think I might be interested in hospice, ICU, oncology, l&d, psych/mental health, or...

  16. Online classes. Yay or Nay?

    radicalsenseofhope replied to Hibbzem17's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hmm, interesting. My transcripts don't differentiate between online and regular classes, so any transfer institutions (including nursing schools) would have no idea whether they were online classes or...

  17. Online classes. Yay or Nay?

    radicalsenseofhope replied to Hibbzem17's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I prefer on campus classes, because I have to study less if I'm listening to the lectures and I like the social interaction with other students, but online classes are a great option. I've taken many...

  18. Good Enough? Please Help

    radicalsenseofhope replied to josebajo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oops, typo in my earlier post, I meant the changes will start at least by Spring 2012 admissions, not 2011. Yeah, I don't think the new changes apply to you. I was told for Spring 2012 admissions...

  19. Good Enough? Please Help

    radicalsenseofhope replied to josebajo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You are probably right on the line for Wright State. I've heard that most applicants above a 3.5 usually make it in, but some years it has been higher more like 3.7. Just depends on the competition at...

  20. Mother/ Wife/ Student

    radicalsenseofhope replied to RN-4Ever's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi. I'm a homeschooling mother (two kids ages 8 and 10), a wife, and a student as well. I started my journey to nursing way back in 1999 after getting out of the Air Force. I was married but we were...

  21. Is it a waste of time to be in school for four years getting ADN/ASN degree?

    radicalsenseofhope replied to Jessicaeileen's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm in sort of a similar boat, only I'm much older! Back in 1999/2000 I completed all my prereq classes and supporting courses, but never entered the nursing program because my husband and I started a...

  22. How old were you when you finished nursing school?

    radicalsenseofhope replied to pgray1229's topic in General Nursing

    I started taking prereq classes when I was 24 (after being in the Air Force). I finished all my prereqs and supporting courses but never applied to nursing school because I got pregnant and decided to...