Darkstar1485 BSN, CNA, LPN, RN

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    I'm a CNA, not a MAID.

    Darkstar1485 replied to Darkstar1485's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I guess it makes me mad when people think that's what a CNA does (in general). I mean, don't we do ENOUGH? Yes, I COULD do it, (if compensated accordingly for what I call "extras") Washing dishes and...
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    "But the patients sleep all night don't they?"

    Darkstar1485 replied to JDZ344's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I work in an ALF from 11pm-7am. They sleep ALL night. I love it. I watch movies, workout, study.. I take full
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    Microbiology - Summer 2012

    Darkstar1485 replied to jocy_anne's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    We worked with E.coli yesterday. It was
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    Looking for a reality check on working in LTC as a CNA

    Darkstar1485 replied to runner080's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    First of all, many people get into nursing for the money. Nursing is not something you do for a paycheck. It is hard thank less work that requires heart and skill. Many nurses are overworked. and...
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    Career CNA's... What do you think?

    Darkstar1485 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This may come off as snobbish, but I have to get this off my chest... i am currently working hard to get into nursing school. I work at a nursing home and I'm a CNA. i HATE when the other CNA's...
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    Career CNA's... What do you think?

    Darkstar1485 replied to Darkstar1485's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I definitely feel the negativity from the CNA's. No one smiles, no one seems like they enjoy what they do. Ok.. maybe wiping butts isn't something to smile about (LOL). I try to be positive bc i know...
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    what's your craziest clinical moment?

    Darkstar1485 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm just curious. I'm sure its gets insane (literally.
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    My Advice for Getting into Nursing School

    Darkstar1485 replied to RNpreciousjade's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What is your speciality? Do you work in a
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    WANT TO GET INTO UCF/FSU/USF/FIU/or FAU

    Darkstar1485 replied to LaurieJ3056's topic in Florida Nursing

    So.... A person who gets a D can take the the class again, get an A and potentially have a better shot at getting nursing school than you... Thats
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    Any CNAs who don't plan on going for LPN?

    Darkstar1485 replied to rdr75's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Im a CNA and I'm taking pre reqs for my BSN but I'm single with no children. I can see why going to nursing school would be a challenge for working mothers. Its such a huge
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    losing hope in nursing school

    Darkstar1485 replied to ncsteph's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    if you give up, then that just makes it easier for the next person to get into nursing school. Things don't always come easy. You have to fight for your
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    Any CNAs who don't plan on going for LPN?

    Darkstar1485 replied to rdr75's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Why do you not want to be a LPN? I'm just curious. Is it the added
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    I'm never gonna make it!

    Darkstar1485 replied to dsy89's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    it sucks when someone basically tells you youre dreams are @#!*. You have to take it with a grain of salt. if you have to repeat a class, reprat it. if you have to stay up all night studying, so be...
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    Never Giving Up...

    Darkstar1485 replied to JaeLaw23's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's easy to keep going when nothing stands in your way. It's takes will and determination to stare a setback down and stomp on it. When things come easy, most take them for granted. You hear about...
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    Personal statement/Nursing application essay

    Darkstar1485 replied to LanaKesbeh's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would talk about why you want to be a nurse and your career goals. Also, talk about how your nutrition degree would be an asset when you become a nurse. I would mention relevant work experience and...
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    Microbiology - Summer 2012

    Darkstar1485 replied to jocy_anne's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    TODAY was my first day of class. It was awesome! We prepared agar for out petrie dishes. It's a 12 week hybrid class, meaning all lectures and exams are online and we show up for lab once a week. I...
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    It's Official

    Darkstar1485 replied to OKNurse2be's topic in General Students

    That's great! I applied to a BSN program April 30th and I'm just waiting.... Waiting..... And praying.....
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    I took TEAS and got such a low score 44%.....

    Darkstar1485 replied to coconurse's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    That doesn't sound right at all. One year? That's ridiculous. Ugh. I hope that's
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    WANT TO GET INTO UCF/FSU/USF/FIU/or FAU

    Darkstar1485 replied to LaurieJ3056's topic in Florida Nursing

    I apologize in advance... I'm not a current nursing student but am trying to get into nursing schools in Florida. I've been doing tons of research and can say for a fact that they even turn down...
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    How is Nutrition?

    Darkstar1485 replied to GodsSon128's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    SUPER easy and interesting. You have nothing to worry about unless your teacher is sadistic.
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    Microbiology - Summer 2012

    Darkstar1485 replied to jocy_anne's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm taking a 12 week course. It's my last pre req. I already applied to nursing school. I can't blow it by getting a C in micro (if I get accepted before the course is over.) My lab partner took...
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    What exactly do you learn/do during clinicals?

    Darkstar1485 replied to Darkstar1485's topic in General Students

    Thanks for all your awesome answers! I'm a CNA and took the 120 hour course so i guess fundamentals of nursing will be a nice lil review for me. everything else will be brand
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    Bethune Cookman University Fall 2012

    Darkstar1485 posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    I wanted to know if anyone on here applied for the Fall 2012 semester, is a current student, or alumni. I just applied for the fall and I really hope i get in, but i heard they only admit 30 students...
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    I Got In!!!!!!!!!!!

    Darkstar1485 replied to athomas2340's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    CONGRATS!!
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    Down in the Dumps.

    Darkstar1485 replied to Jonahyona's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am TERRIBLE at math. the nursing program i applied to does not require statistics or chemistry. But, i did take chemistry, and it wasnt that bad. First off, if you have a choice, research the...