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    Starting my CNA class this Thursday, need advice.

    CNA1991 replied to MVitiello's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I would say bring anything to take notes with and maybe some water and a snack to keep you awake. Other than that, pretty much everything you will need will be at the school. Medical terminology is...
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    What field of nursing are you interested into going into?

    CNA1991 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I always wondered what fields of nursing most pre-nursing students were interested in. Most of the time, I hear ER or CRNA because they make the most money. Personally, I am more interested in the...
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    Why did you choose to become a nurse?

    CNA1991 replied to shadet541's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, and I have many more reasons as to so...assuming this is an indirect reply to my previous
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    Start out with my ADN or wait and go for my BSN?

    CNA1991 posted a topic in General Students

    Currently, I go to community college and I am pursuing my ADN, but recently, I have been really worried that is the wrong choice because I hear California has too many nurses and it's really hard even...
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    Why did you choose to become a nurse?

    CNA1991 replied to shadet541's topic in General Nursing

    I am interested in becoming a nurse because I have always been interested in health, I wanted a job I could get into quickly, and a job I could support a family on. When I was little, in the 5th...
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    Am I "wasting" my time trying to become a RN if I want to get into informatics?

    CNA1991 replied to cubensis's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well, I am not a Nurse yet but Nurses always tell me it's about the program itself and externship. Both ADN and BSN programs have a two year program that works pretty much the same from what I hear...
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    don't know what to do anymore...

    CNA1991 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I saw nursing as a way out of the house quickly but my community college is so full I wasn't even able to take any prereqs until I was 2 years in (now). I am in an abusive household where I get beat...
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    What's up with veteran nurses hating on new grads?

    CNA1991 replied to jennilynn's topic in General Nursing

    Ugh, I have heard of this phenomenon in nurses and CNAs. And that bitterness even Carries over to this site too. It doesn't help that the mods go delete crazy and delete actually helpful posts either....
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    don't know what to do anymore...

    CNA1991 replied to CNA1991's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well, I do have a fasa already. And its pretty much updated. The only problem is.coordinating it with the financial aid office who makes decisions about work study and other options and they chose...
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    Start out with my ADN or wait and go for my BSN?

    CNA1991 replied to CNA1991's topic in General Students

    Sorry if that offended you, it wasnt intentional. Of coorifice school is cheaper in nevada the cost ofliving there is cheaper. Thats the reason why my BSN future sister in law makes $26 per hour.in...
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    do you like working for a staffing agency?

    CNA1991 posted a topic in Agency Nurses

    I was wondering if anyone on this site works for a staffing agency and how do you like it? Is the pay good? Do you get the hours you want? I am a cna now but I was thinking about going the staffing...
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    don't know what to do anymore...

    CNA1991 replied to CNA1991's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    yes, you hit the nail right on the head. People keep telling me to get fasa but I cant and you illustrated perfectly why. Yes, I have pretty much tried more then mentioned here and none of it
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    don't know what to do anymore...

    CNA1991 replied to CNA1991's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The problem is, the abuser is the mortgage maker and if hes gone so is the house. The rest.of my family will actually lie for him and say I did it to myself.to keep the house. I have pictures but it...
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    don't know what to do anymore...

    CNA1991 replied to CNA1991's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am a cna already, just not full time. Since this post, I have been moving between friends until I can figure something
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    don't know what to do anymore...

    CNA1991 replied to CNA1991's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Actually, thats incorrect. I have moved out before and talked to financial aid and they always say the same.thing "unless your 24, we cant help you, moved out or not". You cant claim dependency even...
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    don't know what to do anymore...

    CNA1991 replied to CNA1991's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Actually, that is incorrect. there have been times when I have moved out and have tried to claim to dependacy and they keep telling me "you cant until your 24, we cant help you". When I say I dont...
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    don't know what to do anymore...

    CNA1991 replied to CNA1991's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks, I now have a way to make the program more
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    Start out with my ADN or wait and go for my BSN?

    CNA1991 replied to CNA1991's topic in General Students

    I hear vegas is an even worse economy and on top of that, its way too crime ridden. I am willing to move, but not down
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    RT first before RN?

    CNA1991 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was wondering if I should go for being a respiratory therapist before going into nursing because I live in the bay area and I hear it's very hard to get a nursing job here because California has too...
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    Any Jehovah's Witnesses out there?

    CNA1991 replied to Lulu_camel's topic in General Nursing

    I am not a nurse yet but I was raised JW so if you have any questions about the religion I would be happy to answer
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    Any CHOC NICU RNs? I have a few questions!

    CNA1991 replied to bttrfly29's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hate to bug you and I know this isn't an answer but...what is a CHOC NICU nurse? I am a pre-nursing student and the NICU is my number one choice for nursing and I would love to learn about different...
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    what Bachelors degree can I earn besides BSN (from RN)?

    CNA1991 replied to janice_c67's topic in Nursing Career

    Maybe a resperitory therapist or you can go on to get a MSN in physical or occupational
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    ROP lvn programs

    CNA1991 replied to twandact's topic in California Nursing

    I wish one of these rop programs was in the bay area, that's where they're really
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    I applied online, now what?

    CNA1991 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I just applied to an acute care hospital for a part time temp position and now I'm wondering if I should call them back in a week to check on the status of my application? Visit them in person? I have...
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    don't know what to do anymore...

    CNA1991 replied to CNA1991's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The problem with private schools is affordability. The only way I could afford them is if I was