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  1. Do I need A's?

    Nursing24/7 replied to NYCNative21's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A's are best but B's should be sufficient enough for alot of ADN programs along with a good TEAS score (82+% overall score). BUT it totally depends on the schools in your area. Each school has...

  2. TEAS VI 2018

    Nursing24/7 replied to airasalia's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Thanks for the reply, it puts my mind a little at ease. I've been studying about 2 months. The first month, I studied casually here & there but the past 30 days, I have really buckled down because...

  3. TEAS VI 2018

    Nursing24/7 replied to airasalia's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Thanks for posting this I take my TEAS at the end of this month & I am a nervous wreck! How long did you study for the TEAS? What were your scores for each section? Would you say the ATI manual...

  4. Job Offer: Kaiser or UCLA???

    Nursing24/7 replied to nikki199's topic in California Nursing

    Both have their pros & cons. And both have great benefits & medical & pension plans. But both are good for long term careers. If you can try both out maybe per diem for both or part time...

  5. April 2018 California Cohort

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

    I've been working as a CNA in a hospital for 4 years...Every single person that I know that already works in a hospital doing something else ie: CNA, PCA/T, Phlebotomy, Transport, Monitor Tech/Unit...

  6. April 2018 California Cohort

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

    I think WGU is still a reputable & great program & I am still going to apply. I'm really unsure about being accepted but I'm still going to try. WGU's BSN program has just gotten so popular...

  7. Prelicensure CA, TEAS and GPA needed to be competitive

    Nursing24/7 replied to BellaRose4281's topic in Western Governors University

    Following. I have been wondering the same

  8. WGU FNP

    Nursing24/7 replied to stepbystep12's topic in Western Governors University

    I so hope it comes to be! I am interested in pursuing an NP or DNP program after I finish my

  9. Low GPA and older student with passion for nursing. Please help!

    Nursing24/7 replied to lbeck0614'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...

  10. 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...

  11. 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...

  12. CNA in Postpartum or NICU

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

    Thanks

  13. 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

  14. 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...

  15. 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...

  16. 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...

  17. 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...

  18. 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

  19. 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...

  20. 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...

  21. 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...

  22. 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...

  23. 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...

  24. 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....

  25. 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...