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  1. Does age matters,when planing to become RN?

    Nursing24/7 replied to Lovemy3boys's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I feel the same. You are not alone! I'm 45 & will be 49 when I finish RN school (I still have about 1 year of prereqs left & then 2 1/2 years of RN school) but truthfully I think it's all in...

  2. CNA in Postpartum or NICU

    Nursing24/7 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I've been trying to get a job as a CNA on a postpartum or the nicu unit for about a year with no luck because my dream is to be a postpartum or Nicu RN. I'm having a hard time getting in though. I'm...

  3. CNA in Postpartum or NICU

    Nursing24/7 replied to Nursing24/7's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks

  4. CNA in Postpartum or NICU

    Nursing24/7 replied to Nursing24/7's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you so much! I am definitely interested taking the CLC now if I can get into a week long

  5. CNA in Postpartum or NICU

    Nursing24/7 replied to Nursing24/7's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The corificeat tech is a good idea i like that. CLC I am planning on getting soon, as well as childbirth educator. Just not sure if I can juggle CLC program & prereqs at same time right now. I was...

  6. CNA in Postpartum or NICU

    Nursing24/7 replied to Nursing24/7's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I work at 2 hospitals with ob floors. Already talked to both managers multiple times...no openings �� but I've asked them to please keep me in mind if something comes up. The school where I...

  7. CNA in postpartum or NICU

    Nursing24/7 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I've been trying to get a job as a CNA on a postpartum or the nicu unit for about a year with no luck because my dream is to be a postpartum or Nicu RN. I'm having a hard time getting in though. I'm...

  8. CNA in postpartum or NICU

    Nursing24/7 replied to Nursing24/7's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am currently working on prereqs with plans to apply to RN school in 2018. I wasn't planning on taking the pals, nrp & s.t.a.b.l.e ceus because I think I will actually allowed to do those skills...

  9. A & P and Microbiology

    Nursing24/7 replied to Liveinthemoment's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm taking anat & physio right now & it's tough. I'd advise taking 1 at a time. Both are really tough

  10. Burn Technician vs Nursing Assistant in Mother Baby Unit

    Nursing24/7 replied to dreamerachiever's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Also want to add that if you can work on a subacute facility or unit, med/surg or step down unit in a hospital, those would be the best choices for optimal exposure. As those 3 units are where I...

  11. 40 yr old with GED. Is a MSN even possible?

    Nursing24/7 replied to shamis's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm 44 & just starting my nursing journey(just started prereqs a year ago), so I totally understand as I have faced a lot of the same negativity about me changing careers & going back to...

  12. Straighterline Microbiology online course

    Nursing24/7 replied to im.sarah's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Did you ever finish your course through SL, how did you end up liking it? I have taken online courses before & done well but I am taking A&P through SL & struggling quite a bit, it's just...

  13. WGU (Western Governors) no longer "Accelerated and Affordable"

    Nursing24/7 replied to Hexum944's topic in Western Governors University

    I know this is an old thread but I had to chime in. IMO WGU IS the most affordable BSN program. I live in Los Angeles & to get a BSN from a private nursing school...it takes 3 years & costs...

  14. Is this a good place to work??

    Nursing24/7 replied to Q631's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    This is the norm at many rehab facilities & nursing homes unfortunately. Look for something else. Finding a facility that you like takes time. I went through a few places before I found a place...

  15. Burn Technician vs Nursing Assistant in Mother Baby Unit

    Nursing24/7 replied to dreamerachiever's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    As someone who is currently a CNA who has had shifts in ICU, Med/Surg, & Maternity the Burn unit would be my vote. I think you'll learn more in the burn unit, be challenged, see & learn more....

  16. Tips for knowing if that's the place you wanna work

    Nursing24/7 replied to SlebDeb's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Well you can ask for a tour of the facility that you are interested in. Pay close attention to how the Nurses & CNA's faces look as they pass by you. Do they look unhappy? Pissed? Neutral? Listen...

  17. Attention CNAs

    Nursing24/7 replied to Lrodrig1089's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm a CNA currently working on my prereqs for nursing school. As far as the yucky stuff, if you are really squeamish about poop, urine & blood you may not like CNA work. And as a CNA you'll deal...

  18. Getting my ADN before BSN?

    Nursing24/7 replied to forevermn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Get your ADN get a job at a hospital for a year & then apply for the hospital tuition assistance or tuition reimbursement program to help you pay for your BSN

  19. Going Back at 40 years old...

    Nursing24/7 replied to kjkolesar's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi there! I'm a 44 yr old mom of 3 (23, 12 & 9). I'm the breadwinner in the family due to my hubby being disabled & we homeschool our children. I spent 12+ years in the Marketing/PR field. I...

  20. WGU A&P I & II Question

    Nursing24/7 replied to JofAllTrades's topic in Western Governors University

    I've done online classes in the past and done really well & I enjoy self paced learning but SL courses are a whole different animal. I'm currently taking SL's A&P 1 & plan on taking...

  21. Do you consider yourself a "pre-nursing student" or "nursing student?"

    Nursing24/7 replied to NolaLj's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I consider myself a pre nursing student. I won't refer to myself as a nursing student until I am actually in a nursing

  22. pre-reqs

    Nursing24/7 replied to julzgarcia's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Update: Yeah so it's looking more like it's going to take me 2 yrs for me to finish the 5 prereqs I need before applying to RN school. Due to the fact that I am currently working 2 jobs & only...

  23. Do WGU graduates find jobs?

    Nursing24/7 replied to Stargate Atlantis's topic in Western Governors University

    I am a CNA and plan to apply to the WGU BSN program next year. While the first few jobs I had were in nursing homes (which I hated--just not for me) & a sub acute, I worked hard & pushed &...

  24. I hate being a CNA

    Nursing24/7 replied to *K($$'s topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Glad you are doing better. My first year as a CNA I cried a lot. Last week I cried @ work. Heck yesterday at work SUCKED & I was on the verge of tears! Being a CNA is hard. It takes a lil trial...

  25. Straigterline and WGU

    Nursing24/7 replied to TriceCNA's topic in Western Governors University

    I just started A&P 1 through straighterline & like it so far. I will also be taking A&P 2, Micro, A&P 1&2 labs. And if I can, I will try & squeeze in Stats & Pharmacology...