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    Starting Nursing Program in Spring... Nervous!!! Anyone Else?

    nguyency77 replied to Baubo516's topic in General Students

    I am terrified, but
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    Thinking about giving notice :(

    nguyency77 replied to etxn's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My former scheduler was exactly like this. She was friendly, and very supportive of my education. However, she was extremely disorganized. I would write down my class schedule before the start of...
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    Help! New to the medical field...

    nguyency77 replied to culbertson7's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Are you getting any clinical experience or externship opportunities from this MA class? Or is it just
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    Having to quit

    nguyency77 replied to mindyfromcali's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    When I put in my 2 weeks notice (blew out my MPFL and had to get ligament reconstruction surgery), my HR manager was surprised because very few people at my company actually turned in a written...
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    Do retakes on courses make nursing school applicants look bad? HELP!

    nguyency77 replied to kayjam's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It depends on your program. At my school, the first grade will show up on the transcript alongside the new grade from your retake. Only the retake is counted towards your
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    Heads up to all nursing students, from recent grad.....

    nguyency77 replied to lilarox's topic in General Students

    I don't see anything wrong with a reality check. Too many of my friends think that they'll magically get hired into L/D or peds... RIGHT out of school, without any experience. It's not impossible,...
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    Medical Dx Pathophysiology and Manifestation HELP!

    nguyency77 replied to Mrs.Priss's topic in General Students

    Hi! I just found out that I got into nursing school a few days ago. But, I have taken Pathophysiology I and am in Pathophysiology II right now, so I think I might be able to help you out. :) I don't...
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    Taking A&P I and Nutrition

    nguyency77 replied to happyland's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Nutrition is really easy. The chemistry and biology involved, in my experience was very basic. Keep up with your readings and try to find relevant issues. I spent a lot of time thinking about how an...
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    Waiting For Spring 2013 Acceptance..Anyone else?

    nguyency77 replied to BSNMomOf6's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations, everyone! WantToBeMidwife-- it'll come soon, or when you least expect it! Keeping my fingers crossed for all of
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    AP1, any tips?

    nguyency77 replied to RainbowDash's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi, RainbowDash! I have a book recommendation for you! It's called Pathophysiology: A Clinical Approach (2nd edition) by Braun and Anderson. Even though it's a Patho book, each chapter typically...
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    Is it easy to get into nursing school anywhere???

    nguyency77 replied to NorCalKid's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Right? My aunt is an RN and has been for several years now. She waited 2 years to start her program and she had a 4.0 and experience as an LPN. That school was totally OK with taking anyone with a 2.0...
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    GPA

    nguyency77 replied to ginna121's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My school goes by a fractionated (meaning they count B+'s instead of just a B). The school looked at overall GPA, as well as science GPA. Why? Because there are people who take easy classes like Yoga...
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    What are you most worried about in regards to starting nursing school??

    nguyency77 replied to BlueChocolateCat's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The whole A-B-C thing translating to good or bad nurses, I've found on this site, is pretty much anecdotal. The B and C students claim it doesn't matter (which, it might not), whereas the A students...
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    Is it easy to get into nursing school anywhere???

    nguyency77 replied to NorCalKid's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I want to say my school, UNM because it's ALL GPA, no waitlist, no TEAS, no interview. The catch is that if you aren't a New Mexico resident, you're at a disadvantage. How much, I'm not sure. You...
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    Is your workplace haunted?

    nguyency77 replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    I was a CNA (until I messed up my knee and needed surgery). I worked swing shifts at a SNF/LTC. After dinner, we turned out all the lights down the halls so everyone could go to bed. Once I saw this...
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    Waiting For Spring 2013 Acceptance..Anyone else?

    nguyency77 replied to BSNMomOf6's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I got in!! Congratulations to all you ladies and gentlemen!! I never thought that email would ever
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    what is the difference between CNA and Rehab Nurse Tech?

    nguyency77 replied to konp's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Rehab Nurse Techs supposedly have more responsibilities than a CNA. My coworker is one and how she and my company reached that conclusion, I have no idea. She gets to wear a badge that says she is a...
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    Help!!! Caught btw rock and hard place--Instructor sending students home early...

    nguyency77 replied to meatballgirl's topic in General Students

    Just wanted to give some input here. I'm NOT a nurse. I am a CNA. Our CNA "clinicals" were really not technical. It was just basic skills. Having said that, there was a clinical instructor who was...
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    False vitals data???

    nguyency77 replied to jval's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Not only should we aides be held accountable, but the nurses who knowingly allow this to happen should be, too. A fellow aide once told our hall nurse that she was "falling behind" and "couldn't get...
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    Medical Assistant/FutureRN

    nguyency77 replied to FutureRNGreen's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I would just go for nursing. I considered doing the same thing, and then I found out the only MA programs in my area cost upwards of $20,000. I also realized MA probably wasn't relevant to nursing....
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    Bringing grade up

    nguyency77 replied to cnastriving2brn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It depends on how your teacher grades: if tests are worth more, you should definitely aim to improve those scores! If participation and homework points are worth a big chunk, do all of the work and...
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    First stop CNA next stop RN

    nguyency77 replied to cnastriving2brn's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Do your best! Luck is only part of
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    Waiting For Spring 2013 Acceptance..Anyone else?

    nguyency77 replied to BSNMomOf6's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It IS so stressful waiting! I check my e-mail...every day. I know that whatever happens now is out of my hands, but I just am dying to know. Congrats to everyone who made it! I hope the rest of us...
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    Do I need a cover letter when applying for CNA jobs?

    nguyency77 replied to ShineyNickelRN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The manager who hired me was impressed that I had put in a cover letter. I also wrote thank you letters to her and to the ADON, who had also taken a moment to talk with me. Courtesy never hurts.
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    Body modifications and elderly people.

    nguyency77 replied to esand's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I would cover them, just in case. Most of my coworkers have tattoos or piercings of some sort. Most of them can get away with it because they are BFFs with management. If however I decided to show up...