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  1. Heads up to all new nursing students:

    Jessicainsantafe replied to Nursing2102's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Like most of the posters here, I am excited and terrified at the same time. I have purchased most of the required books already, and the classes start on 8/26. Of course, the med-calc book isn't in...

  2. I passed the TEAS on my first try!!! (Super excited)

    Jessicainsantafe replied to LEasley's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I used the ATI study guide and went over each section. The chemistry was a bit tricky for me since I hadn't balanced an equation since high school back in the 70's. Basic algebra, though, that isn't...

  3. New to allnurses!

    Jessicainsantafe replied to setownsley's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Unless it all came easily to you, review your A&P. I am constantly saying the bones/muscles/insertions/origins on my CNA patients. The ones who can,

  4. My final grades spring'13

    Jessicainsantafe replied to professionalgirl80's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Microbiology-B Microbiology Lab-B Computer Technology-A Intermediate Algebra-A+ Intermediate Algebra saved my GPA!! On to the ADN program in August! To all who post---if I can do it, anyone can!! I've...

  5. Single mother, no support, nursing school

    Jessicainsantafe replied to almostnurse25's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    almostnurse25-I begin the ADN program at my CC in August, and I am one of the more 'senior' ( I'm 50!!!) students....I don't have children either, but quite a few students who have been with me...

  6. I'm in panic mode! Just got accepted into my school's ADN program!

    Jessicainsantafe replied to angelfocusbroken's topic in General Students

    angelfocusbroken----I feel your pain! It took 5 semesters of pre-reqs to get to the ADN program that begins in August, too. I work as a CNA, and I sometimes feel like I have overlooked or under-done a...

  7. What made you decide to go for ASN or BSN?

    Jessicainsantafe replied to Idiosyncratic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Like most of the posters, it was the cost that was the deciding factor for me as well. Even with being accepted into the nursing program, I am still debating whether to take more Mathematics courses....

  8. CNA'S the other half of care

    Jessicainsantafe replied to Wheels28's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I know there is a CNA out there who will read your post and be very, very thankful for a patient like you, Wheels28. Thank you for saying "Thank You"! Sometimes, that is all we ever need to

  9. Random drug tests in nursing school?!

    Jessicainsantafe replied to Yolopilas's topic in General Students

    At our school, there are signs everywhere warning about drug testing and DUI's, and how it can affect your place in the program. You can also lose any grants you may have to help pay for school, too....

  10. tips for taking CNA test as a nursing student

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

    There is a site called 4YourCNA, with a lady named 'Patty' who demonstrates a lot of the skills needed for the CNA test. The strange thing about taking the test is that you are tested on your...

  11. I am an RN now!!!!

    Jessicainsantafe replied to kantuta's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    kantuta----Whoop whoop whoop dee do! You go, new

  12. Just got fired -

    Jessicainsantafe replied to blondebabe0625's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    blondebabe- I am so sorry you got fired. That being said, remember that this will not be your only job in your life, and if you believe that you gave the best care to the resident that you were able...

  13. Positive I'm about to get fired

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

    TurtleCat, You are SO not alone in how you feel. I'm a CNA who only worked in an LTC for 4 days. I couldn't handle it either. Home Health is both easier and more difficult--you only have one client to...

  14. Putting in my letter of resignation today

    Jessicainsantafe replied to MomRN0913's topic in Home Health

    My thoughts and prayers go out to you, MomRN0913. I am not even a nurse yet; I start the classes in a few months. My classmates were amazed when I told them I am only interested in Home Health...and...

  15. Am I too old to start a new career in nursing?

    Jessicainsantafe replied to tr1216's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    tr1216- Our age will work for us, not against us. I am 50 years old and beginning the Nursing Courses in August. Am I nervous? You bet. Am I willing to forgo many things I like to do so I can study...

  16. I was picked in the lottery!!!

    Jessicainsantafe replied to WranglerRN's topic in California Nursing

    Chasgnmydream, congrats to you!!!! I have to agree with some of the posters here, though.....if I had to wait on lottery results, I would've torn my little bit of hair out! I wish you luck in your...

  17. CNA's-What do you think nurses should do about lazy uncooperative CNA's?

    Jessicainsantafe replied to Blackcat99's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Speak to them privately first to see if there isn't another underlying problem first. If nothing changes, then write them up/report them. We all have problems in our lives, but if a CNA isn't able to...

  18. Accepted!

    Jessicainsantafe replied to healthy12's topic in General Students

    Traditional Nursing Class of May 2015 at Santa Fe Community College. I'm so excited!!! Congrats to you

  19. TEAS failed 3rd time

    Jessicainsantafe replied to nomar24's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Even with the ATI study book you have to study a bit more....a bit more A&P, a bit more Life Sciences. The best advice I got was to make sure I read the answers twice. Use the study guide online...

  20. I lol at the stud who quit because he had to empty a bedpan...

    Jessicainsantafe replied to tenjuna's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I really think that having the CNA program as a pre-req should never be taken off the nursing school roster. If you can't handle the bedpan as a CNA, you can't handle the bedpan as a nurse. The BM's...

  21. Getting a first cna job with a spotty work history?

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

    If you start out as a part-time volunteer doing CNA work, that will work in your favor. Just like you, I had a pretty extensive work history that had absolutely nothing to do with nursing of any kind....

  22. Lpn vs Rn

    Jessicainsantafe replied to 2bNurseMustang's topic in General Students

    LPN, RN, MSN....they are all nurses. I applaud any and

  23. I got my acceptance letter today!!!!! YAY

    Jessicainsantafe replied to walke274's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats to you!!!! I got mine last week for the ADN program....contingent on passing Microbiology. I know you have to have the BSN to get anywhere with this, so this is step #2....CNA was step one....

  24. CNA Help!!!

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

    Just see yourself already with your CNA license in hand. Visualize yourself helping people who really need your help. Read what you have to, study what you need to, and above all, care about what you...

  25. Anybody else tired of taking pre-reqs?

    Jessicainsantafe replied to FaithGurl93's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you are able to take some pre-reqs that will meet your degree requirements and they are actually interesting, you are one of the lucky ones! I am in Micro now, sweated through A&P I & II...