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  1. TOo old?

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

    I agree with CNAMichelleC above that the job can be tiring and age is not a factor. Whether you are over 40 or are 20, the job demands effort physically. Physical well being and mental acuity is the...

  2. Any Other Mid-Life Students?

    bbmtnbb replied to kmundhenke's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well, 45 (46 next month) and still working on prereqs. Physiology, microbiology and statistics left to go-so two more sememsters after this one. I will be working on my BSN. It is a 3 year program...

  3. 2015 DNP Requirement for APNs

    bbmtnbb replied to IcanHealYou's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Someone said a four--I mean three--letter word. In regards to the decorum

  4. Washington state to make Medical Assistants work under RN license?

    bbmtnbb replied to Psychtrish39's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure I truly get the mentality of this. Yes, we all know it revolves around cutting expenses--BUT--weren't LV/LPN or CNA's less expensive? They definately have more clinical time than any MA...

  5. WHY does a B.S. + RN not equal BSN

    bbmtnbb replied to jlpsu's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    One of the nurses in the L&D dept I volunteer at (for Clinical Care Extender program) told me the BSN allowed the student to have more managerial/leadership background. The General Ed as...

  6. Older Student

    bbmtnbb replied to sande8312's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was going to post that I guess as we 'age' and hit near 50 we are all 'winding down' our life--after all 'most people are'. HUH???? Then we are possibly unable to work 'long hours' or move easily...

  7. Can a teacher do this?

    bbmtnbb replied to Dezy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Dezy--There is a learning curve to college. One: It is not high school and btw I am 45 and have an AS and AA degree and working on prereqs for Nursingso I get the 'don't tell me to grow up'. But...

  8. CSUCI Nursing for Fall 2013 admission?

    bbmtnbb replied to luxue's topic in California Nursing

    I am still trying to get in my pre-reqs and it is a slow and tedious process but my aim is to go to Channel Islands as soon as I can. I am hoping to garner as many 'points" as possible and like to...

  9. Anybody else tired of taking pre-reqs?

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

    "I go to school in Texas, and you're required to take 2 semesters of government, 2 of history, 2 of English comp, an art class, etc. to get any bachelors degree in this state... so yeah I can...

  10. help understanding non rebreather masks

    bbmtnbb replied to Whts_Ur_Emergency?'s topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    YES inflate the bag. Why-because that is the way it works and if it is not filled it does not work. Cover the hole in the mask and connect with high flow O2 on until the bag fills. No question is...

  11. Ventura County Nursing Schools acceptance:

    bbmtnbb replied to bbmtnbb's topic in California Nursing

    Hi, Thanks I actually meant the number--the actual number when you add up the points-- that is the cutoff for acceptance. I have these and am trying to get as many "points" as possible, including...

  12. Ventura County Nursing Schools acceptance:

    bbmtnbb posted a topic in California Nursing

    Does anyone know the most current number of supplemental points for acceptance to any of the Ventura County Nursing Programs? I am trying to determine how much I need to beef up my language, GPA,...

  13. Are student loans haunting you?

    bbmtnbb replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    I am planning on either a state college or a community college and those are NOT that expensive. Glad it is still an option here. WOW that is a huge amount $1500 a month for 120 months! More like...

  14. How is the job market in California right now (2012)?

    bbmtnbb replied to Joe33's topic in California Nursing

    "Job market is awful but you can always get in worn a travel assignment...they always hire or try to recruit the travelers. I have been working as a traveler in L.A area strictly for the past 6 years...

  15. Are student loans haunting you?

    bbmtnbb replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    I have a question regarding Sallie Mae loans...Are they 'private' or can I consolidate them? They are actually my husbands but I will probably end up with a small amount of them. Planning on not too...

  16. Any Clinical Care Extenders?

    bbmtnbb replied to DarkBluePhoenix's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    First I wanted to apologize for all my typos, I was using my phone and the buttons make me all thumbs. In answer to what the essay questions are about...they realtate to the issues affecting...

  17. Any Clinical Care Extenders?

    bbmtnbb replied to DarkBluePhoenix's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    good jobon getting the cna position! it is more hands on for sure but for those not looking towork while in college this volunteer program is (or can be if you make it) veryuseful in understanding...

  18. Where have Integrated Science Program students at SCUHS transferred to?

    bbmtnbb replied to Hannah_PsychRN's topic in California Nursing

    I am also considering it. I am in Ventura county, so looking at either Moorpark, CSUCI or Ventura. CSUCI is my first pick. I am calling them to find out how to check on transferring. Plus, remember...