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I can't live without index cards. Hint: I cut them in half if it's just for vocabulary words or something. Then they last longer and take up less space in my purse. (I carry them with me everywhere so when I have extra time waiting at the doctor's office, waiting to pick up kids, etc I can flip through them a couple times.)

Sorry, I just saw that you were approved. That's great! This will just be another bump in the road that you'll look back on at graduation and feel so proud of yourself for getting through. :)

It's a case by case basis. I dropped too many classes 10 years ago (lol) and lost my financial aid and appealed, but was still denied... however... I dropped because I was stupid, not for a good reason. If it does get denied, you'll have to find a way to take a couple classes to get yourself back up to 60% total completion rate if I remember correctly. Could you get tuition reimbursement somewhere or apply for scholarships or anything? Try fastweb.com. They have TONS of scholarships if you put in the time to write essays, etc. Good luck!

Only you know what you can handle. I'm still in the early stages of my prereqs, and this semester, I am taking Anatomy with lab, Political Science, History, College 100 (silly required 1 hour course), and also a Math prep course through the library. I have 4 kids ranging in ages from 10 months to 10 years and I work part time on the weekends. I know I can do it because I have an amazing support system through my husband and in laws. You can do anything you set your mind to. Even if you don't get in the first semester, then you'll get those extra reapply points for next time. :)

I am taking a course through my library that's free. It's actually a GED study prep, but it teaches the same thing that the compass tests for. It's a 6 week course all online. You might could see if your library does that also? You can also call your college and ask if they offer tutoring or study guides. Good luck!

What is your job title (CNA, medical assistant, medication aide, HHA, PCT, PCA)? CNA Where are you located? Kansas City, MO What is your hourly wage? 11.17 Are you paid shift differentials? yes, night shift gets .85/hour and weekends get .95/hour What shift(s) do you usually work? I work weekends only-0645-1915 Saturday and Sunday What is your current specialty (rehab, med/surg, ortho, doctors' office, clinic, long term care, psych, home health, hospice, etc.)? I work in the Progressive Care Unit/telemetry, however we float if needed for staffing to every floor How many years of experience do you have? 2 What is your status (full-time, part-time, or casual / per diem / PRN)? part time Are you a pursuing a career as a nurse (RN or LPN)? yes, I am taking prereqs towards my BSN

In a hospital you usually have a good one to two hours of downtime. As a cna I've worked all floors. Some nights of course are busier, but a lot of students work nights so they can study. (12 hour shifts)

Sorry, I didn't answer your question. Once I was in the system, I got the certificate about a week later. Ours were mailed to our school, then we picked them up there, so it may have gotten to me sooner, I don't know.

Once you're in the system, you're fine. The certificate is more of a souvenir in my state (Missouri).

You will eventually have an amazing immune system. I wouldn't sweat it, just don't make it a habit!

That comes with time! Im a cna and I used to get butterflies and be soft spoken every time I walked into a patient's room. Now it's second nature and I don't think twice. You'll overcome this!

I work as a cna in a hospital right beside nurses. Trust me, you'll still be doing baths and cleaning poop as a nurse. Not as much, but you still do. You get yelled at more as a nurse because you control the meds. If you hate being a cna, you'll probably hate being a nurse also. (Btw, I usually have a chart in my hand and a stethoscope around my neck lol. It all depends on where you work.)

I'm so glad I decided to work as a cna. I've learned so much just by being in that environment. Offer to help the nurses with procedures as much as possible during downtime (which is rare lol) and ask questions. Sometimes just holding a scared patient's hand while the nurse starts an iv, etc is a great way to at least watch. Have fun!!

Don't feel bad, it happens to the best of us. Did they check it off?

Most of the nurses on my unit started as techs on my unit.

Does she get a magic cup or anything? Just curious. Someone should tell the cna that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results lol.

I had much older people in my cna course. Students were from age 18 to early 60's. I work with many 50+ women. They're usually much more patient and dependable than the fresh from high schoolers. You can do this!

I work weekends only 12 hour shifts in a hospital.

I'm glad I don't have that problem. We all help each other on my floor. Sure, we have disagreements here and there, but at the end of the day we have each other's backs. I couldn't survive without the other techs!

I guess it depends on the hospital. There are a lot of techs where I work that are starting their first job. A lot of older techs also who have been there for years.

I'm a tech in Kansas city, mo. I don't do phlebotomy. The only thing other than cna certs is bcls and I just had to have that before I started, I didn't have it when I accepted the position. This was my first job after cna training.

If you plan to keep your book.... I like to highlight what I find important in yellow. Then when the teacher is going over things in class (if you're in a lecture and the teacher does this), I highlight was she/he says is important in blue.... Then, I go home and anything in green (yellow and blue make green) I know is VERY important and I make notes from that. Remember to make notes of your notes... in other words... just write down whatever you feel is important as you're reading. Then, go over those again and revise them. I always try to focus on the questions at the end of the chapter, and also the objectives at the start of the chapter. If you know the answers to all of those, odds are you're learning the right things.

I'm sorry, I'm just now seeing these responses! I'm sure you already have all of your information. I don't think they offer financial assistance, but I'm not positive. I took my state exam in September, and started working at North Kansas City Hospital in November. I didn't really start looking for work until mid-October when my certification actually came in the mail. My HR rep said so many positive things about Meds. A lot of CNA's at my hospital came from Meds. Also, my manager told me as long as I stay in good status and get my BSN (no ADN's get jobs there because they're going for magnet status) then I am pretty much guaranteed a job. I know this is true because just since November, I've seen 4 techs graduate nursing school, and immediately get offered an RN job. I work in progressive care/telemetry which is normally a tough position for a new grad. It's a huge weight off of my shoulders to know that I won't have to suffer in my job search after nursing school like so many other new grads do. All thanks to Meds. :)

We always collect from the port.