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    Whether to do Nurse Assistant or EMT training while doing pre-reqs?

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

    I would recommend CNA, because the training is shorter and you can enter the healthcare field faster and get more experience in less time. It's not as bad as it sounds once you get into the swing of...
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    Who can challenge the NCLEX-PN?

    CNA1991 replied to CNA1991's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    That is only for some
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    Nightingale School of Nursing LVN program in San Leandro, Ca. Need more info....???

    CNA1991 replied to iheartnursing_cali's topic in California Nursing

    Have you seen the JC programs around that area? They're like two of them, and they require almost all the same prereqs and are almost as long as the RN programs! Might as well go for the RN at that...
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    Any LPN/LVN programs in California that aren't a rip off or have a lot of prereq.s?

    CNA1991 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am trying to find a LVN/LPN program as close to the San Francisco bay area as possible, but all the programs are either way too expensive (32k and up...) or require too many prereqs and are too long...
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    LVN program at IME san jose campus?

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

    I suppose I could try looking further, I think it's a new school. That's bad if you haven't heard anything positive about the school, I know you see a lot of posts on here and know your stuff. Thanks...
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    LVN program at IME san jose campus?

    CNA1991 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just called and talked to a school I am interested in going too and asked the admissions counselour how much the programs costs and how should I make payments and he told me (from my understanding)...
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    Any hospitals out there doing 8 hr shifts?

    CNA1991 replied to kacm74's topic in General Nursing

    I have a couple of friends who are nurses who do 8 hour shifts in California and Ohio. In California, there are even short-hour(4 hour) shifts. Good luck on finding a suitable working
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    stoopid stoopid stoppid!

    CNA1991 replied to LevitateMe's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, I don't think it was as stupid as you think it was. Good luck to
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    are there any programs that pay for school and you pay them back by working for them?

    CNA1991 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    are there any programs that pay for school upfront and you pay them back by working for them in California? Also, has anyone ever had their employer pay for a vocational LVN/LPN program upfront and...
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    Take the teas v test early?

    CNA1991 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was considering studying really hard and taking the teas early so I have less to stress about when I apply to programs. I am applying either early next year or the begging of the next year after...
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    How many nursing programs did you apply to before you were accepted to one?

    CNA1991 posted a topic in General Students

    I am thinking about applying to 3 nursing programs next year in case one or the other doesn't accept me. I was wondering if anybody has applied to multiple programs at a time or more than one program...
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    How many nursing programs did you apply to before you were accepted to one?

    CNA1991 replied to CNA1991's topic in General Students

    That's good that I read that now because I was thinking of studying really hard and taking the test this year instead to get it over with and have one less thing to worry about. Argh, I guess that...
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    How many nursing programs did you apply to before you were accepted to one?

    CNA1991 replied to CNA1991's topic in General Students

    I thought you could take the Teas test and use it when applying to any nursing program(without re-taking it) almost like a transcript. Either the ATI website itself or one of the programs I am...
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    Took NCLEX PN exam twice, no luck.

    CNA1991 replied to Mithamo's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am sorry , maybe you can try this free online practice test:(http://www.studyguidezone.com/nclexpntest.htm). See what you are strong and weak in and focus on what you need help in. If you can, try...
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    The impossible task...

    CNA1991 replied to The-Wren's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am sorry things are hard for you, I had the same problem for awhile before fate blessed me....I became certified in July 2011 and for 3 months I applied to 15 nursing homes with not a single call...
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    Problem with taking Blood pressure. grr.

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

    You are not the only one! When I was in my nursing assistant program, I literally had a nervous breakdown when I kept trying to do BP. What helped me was moving around the stethescope until I found a...
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    partial bed bath/gathering supplies

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

    I completely agree except for the "never put a used cloth back in the basin". Inbetween areas, we would rinse off and ring the wash cloth in my program. The water was the most important thing and we...
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    Taking Exam Tomorrow for Second Time!

    CNA1991 replied to spendola's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    good luck! all your work will be worth
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    New CNA's in the hospitals

    CNA1991 replied to sander1x's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Have you ever heard of Acute CNA training(also known as CNA II training or patient care technician training)? Experience is needed to work at a hospital, but extra training besides your CNA...
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    starting my own natural birthing center?

    CNA1991 replied to CNA1991's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I never said I was an expert, I am simply planning my education early and getting ideas rather than pursuing something that I might not be happy in. Of coorifice it is a lot of work starting a...
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    How to mend burned bridges?

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

    It's hard to mend a bridge once you give the impression of undependability in a job that requires 100% dependability. My advice is to move on and give it time before you apply to the places where you...
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    Is it worth it to take an Acute CNA class?

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

    I was wondering the same thing myself! I am a CNA in home health care and my goal is too work at a hospital so I can have an "in" when I graduate as a RN. I think it's a great idea especially if your...
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    Will home health experience get me hired?

    CNA1991 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I currently work in home health care as a CNA but in a year from now, I would like to apply to a hospital. I am wondering if I should also take up work at a nursing home as well since the work I do is...
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    CNA vs. PCT

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

    Holy crap, I am sorry. I would say accept it if it just something to get experience until you move up. Any experience is good experience. As for PCT, They basically are like CNAs with more experience...
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    CNA's that dont work with the elderly?

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

    I work with the elderly but I am also trying to transition into working in something different. Most hospitals that cater to children/infants require experience and some other certifications besides...