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  1. Single mom planning to go to school

    Nursing24/7 replied to misskristy33's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Btw I am 43 & a mom to 3. It's never too

  2. Single mom planning to go to school

    Nursing24/7 replied to misskristy33's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Most CNA programs cost $1500 or less. Research free CNA programs in the area you are moving to. Also some CNA schools have financial aid or scholarships for low income folks, so call around & ask....

  3. Anatomy & Physiology Online or In-Class?

    Nursing24/7 replied to Anon101's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    It's really up to you. But you do have to know/figure out what kind of learner you are first...are you disciplined, motivated & strong at time management enough to study at home? If so, go for the...

  4. Anatomy & Physiology Online or In-Class?

    Nursing24/7 replied to Anon101's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    See post

  5. CNA Jobs

    Nursing24/7 replied to Nikk29's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yes they will. Usually after exam they give you a paper or Card that says you passed the exam they can hire you & put that in your file until your CNA cert card

  6. Day in the life of a CNA?

    Nursing24/7 replied to T_angel96's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm a CNA on the PTU unit at a medium sized hospital. I've been working there 5 months & I love it. I also work at an assisted living a few days a month, which is a slower pace, less physically...

  7. Question about tablet vs computer for WGU studies/reading

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

    From what I understand tablet or phone can be used on the go for course ebooks & is the most convenient for studying on the go. But desktop or laptop is def needed for the forums, completing...

  8. Working as a CNA/PCA do you feel able to make a living?

    Nursing24/7 replied to WCSU1987's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Ikr? $26 an hour as a CNA is unheard of in Los Angeles where I live you are very lucky!...a "good paying" CNA job is $15-16 an hour out here at some hospitals. I work at a medium sized hospital and I...

  9. Pre-Nursing MOMS Unite!

    Nursing24/7 replied to ASN2016's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Finally starting my pre reqs next week! Setting my sights on applying to RN school in Summer/Fall

  10. pre-reqs

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

    *edited to make my post more

  11. pre-reqs

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

    Most of my pre nursing friends seem to take 1 yr to complete prereqs taking a full time load & 1 1/2-2 years on a part-time load. One of my friends told me about CLEP & DSST exams, which can...

  12. ER nurse to L&D

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

    Just wanted to say congrats on the switch! I am extremely interested in L & D too! I currently am a CNA on the PTU unit & while I love it here, L & D is definitely where I want to end up...

  13. Working as a CNA/PCA do you feel able to make a living?

    Nursing24/7 replied to WCSU1987's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It can be done but it is super duper tough. I work 2 jobs: 1 as a CNA at a hospital & 1 as a caregiver at an assisted living on call. My husband does not work and has not worked for several years...

  14. Failed, nclex rn 5 times! Help?!?!

    Nursing24/7 replied to lystacy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Check out hurst review I know quite a few people who didn't pass their 1st attempt took Hurst review & passed with flying

  15. I hate being a CNA

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

    Try another facility. Not every facility just like every specialty is for everyone. I hated nursing home/SNF & quit after a month! It was so bad there that I really questioned what the hell I was...

  16. Starting Prereqs finally!!!

    Nursing24/7 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've been struggling to get the $$$ together to take my prereqs for the past year. While speaking to my uncle last week, I mentioned that I was working 2 jobs just to make ends meet & trying to...

  17. Starting Prereqs finally!!!

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

    I already have a BA in a different field, so I no longer qualify for free grants. I also took out loans for that BA that have been deferred for several years due to my low income. So...pretty much I...

  18. Starting Prereqs finally!!!

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

    Mikiah I know where you are coming from. I've been on my own since I was 16...my mom & dad weren't in my life much from 16-my mid 20s. I did everything on my own... I spent the last 2 years...

  19. Bad experience as CNA :(

    Nursing24/7 replied to gizm0's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I worked at a SNF as my first job as a CNA, I hated it. I quit after 3 weeks. Then I worked at a subacute facility for 3 months, I liked it but they weren't giving me enough hours, so when I got a job...

  20. Non-CNA Jobs You Can Work While You're a Student

    Nursing24/7 replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Students

    Another non CNA cert required option is caregiver/care manager at an assisted living facility. You still do some ADLs with the residents but for the large part they are independent. I have several...

  21. A&P Help... From My Brain to Yours!

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

    Thank you soooo much for posting this!!!! I will be starting my prereqs soon but I've been wanting a way to ease into the a&p material before I take the actual class, so that once I do take the...

  22. WGU BSN Program Grads Question

    Nursing24/7 posted a topic in Western Governors University

    I'd like to hear for WGU BSN program grads...I know WGUs nursing program is accredited but I'm wondering has it been hard finding a job with a WGU BSN? Have potential employers been cool with your...

  23. Is finding a CNA job hard or easy?

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

    I live in Los Angeles & CNA jobs are plentiful in SNF, Rehab & with home health agencies. Hospital jobs for new CNAs are tough to get most hospitals want 1 year experience or more but a few...

  24. How I Passed the TEAS Exam

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

    Thanks for posting this! It's really great info & tips. Congrats on your great

  25. White pants. Freaking white pants.

    Nursing24/7 replied to Red Kryptonite's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Omg I know! For my CNA program, we had white tops & bottoms it was horrific! I burned that scrub set seriously. We're a tank top or long sleeved t shirt or thermal shirt under the top. Flesh tones...