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To cryss30: thanks for the positivity. It definitely helps. To kenyacka: also thanks for the positivity. And perhaps you are right. Once i know the reasonings behind ttheir actions i'll probably feel much different.

To Cape Cod: Oh! I didn't even realize I had done that! I guess it's a habit from typing out emails to professors. I can't find a way to edit it though. I see you are an AllNusrses Guide. Can you?

I've always been one to go above and beyond. It just seems that with this field and in this economy, the bare minimum won't get you anywhere. I plan to do anything I can to set me apart from the crowd. If I'm unemployed for a few months after graduation that really won't bother me.. I've been a broke college student for a LONG time.. At least I'll have a PCT job to keep me afloat while I wait.

Thanks for the advice! And the positivity!

To AJPV: Just checked my school's site and because I would be starting in the Spring, I will graduate in December. With that, having a BSN, and hopefully having PCT experience by then, what would my chances be of landing a good job?

TO SkaterGurl: Thanks for the info! I'm currently in school for my BSN now. Haven't applied to the program yet. I do that next semester. I have to take the TEAS first. To others: I prefer to be optimistic about my future even if it isn't realistic. If I end up HAVING to work at a nursing home, then so be it but a LOT of hospitals in my city are offering nursing jobs and a lot of grads from my school are getting them. Life is short and I'm not going to spend it looking at the negative. I'd rather be positive and cross the negative bridge when I get to it.

To Ruby: My name does not show on my profile and I'm sure there are millions of N.Hunter's in the USA

I have found an alternative. I will be getting my CNA and getting a PCT job at my local Wellstar. I didn't want to work as a CNA because my last roommate was one and hated it. She said they were mean and would yell at her and even had poop thrown at her. And its not that I don't like ALL old people. I stated that poorly. Nursing homes just REALLY creep me out. Last time I was at one (I was 9 years old), a lady pulled my pigtail and said I stole her hair. She wouldn't let go. I'm pretty traumatized from that. In a hospital setting, okay. Nursing home? No way!

I just found out that a hospital near my school offers volunteer opportunities. One of the opportunities is nursing support. Will this help? The CNA programs are a bit expensive so this would definitely save me money while allowing me to work with nurses.

Okay, I've looked into the CNA field and found that most work in nursing homes. Are there any other workplaces for this. This may sound crazy, but I don't like old people.

Can I get a CNA job while still in school? I'm looking for things to do WHILE in school. Internships, certifications, organizations... anything like that.

Hi all! My name is Nigeria Hunter. I am currently a pre-nursing major and will be applying for the program next semester. Does anyone have any advice on how I could distinguish myself for the workforce once in the program (besides good grades). I am hoping to work in the mom/baby (is it called OB) side of things. Sorry, I'm not good with terminology yet.