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  1. Too old? Too young?? Career? Question:)

    socialworknurse replied to SML456's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I started my prereqs for nursing school 2 weeks before my 40th birthday...will graduate with my BSN at 43. I was in the nonprofit field many years ago, then stayed home with my children. There are...

  2. Failing nursing school!!!

    socialworknurse replied to nat_22's topic in General Students

    I second using the Pearson's Reviews and Rationales series...it is the main reason I have been able to get As in my

  3. Are 2nd semester nursing students considered CNA's?

    socialworknurse replied to nursingwithjen's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I believe your instructor is misinformed unless your school has combined a state-approved CNA training program into the nursing program. I am a CNA and CMA in GA who is also in nursing school. Here is...

  4. Somebody Knock Some Sense Into Me

    socialworknurse replied to lilgop's topic in General Students

    Just want to share that I am at the same point in my program...2nd to last semester and can't wait to graduate! In terms of stress, it will most likely always be there. Are you going to be motivated...

  5. A Few Words to the Wise

    socialworknurse replied to jadelpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am truly sorry you are going through this. Are you able to move? I live in Georgia and there are still plenty of LPN jobs here, even though there is only one LPN program left in Atlanta. I used to...

  6. Residental Congregate Living Health Facility

    socialworknurse replied to nursejeniya's topic in Psychiatric

    I'm not familiar with CLHF, but the setup sounds similar to assisted living facilities. I found the regulations for CA for CLHF: California Health and Safety Code Section 1267.13 - California Attorney...

  7. I can't smell c-diff

    socialworknurse replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I can't smell the difference either...glad I'm not the only one. For some reason the smell of old coffee grounds in a patient's room makes me

  8. Nervous about new job!!

    socialworknurse replied to RN1485's topic in Psychiatric

    Congrats on your new job! I sent you a

  9. Question about disposing of urine in sink

    socialworknurse replied to lulu997RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    As a CNA I was taught to pour urine in the toilet...it's listed on the state exam. But they didn't teach us that in my nursing fundamentals class...it wasn't talked about at

  10. 2014 Wage Survey For CNAs, Medical Assistants, HHAs, PCTs: Post Here!

    socialworknurse replied to TheCommuter's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    What is your job title (CNA, medical assistant, medication aide, HHA, PCT, PCA)? CNA/CMA Where are you located? Georgia What is your hourly wage? $11.00 Are you paid shift differentials? No What...

  11. Georgia State University Spring 2013 Applicants

    socialworknurse posted a topic in Georgia Nursing

    Any GSU spring 2013 applicants? Looking to connect with others applying for spring admission. I applied for the traditional track. What is everyone else's backup

  12. Georgia State University Pre-Nursing Students

    socialworknurse replied to hcs4291's topic in Georgia Nursing

    So sorry to hear that jenbrewington. What are your plans? You were so very close to getting

  13. Georgia State University Pre-Nursing Students

    socialworknurse replied to hcs4291's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Thank you, thank you

  14. Georgia State University Pre-Nursing Students

    socialworknurse replied to hcs4291's topic in Georgia Nursing

    My acceptance letter for the traditional program came today! Can't wait to meet everyone:) jenbrewington...I had to come home early from classes today bc my daughter was sick...I'm assuming I didn't...

  15. Georgia State University Pre-Nursing Students

    socialworknurse replied to hcs4291's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I haven't heard anything. The mail came so late today and I was waiting for the mail lady...haha! Where do you live? I am in Lawrenceville, so maybe something will come tomorrow or Friday. At least...

  16. Georgia State University Pre-Nursing Students

    socialworknurse replied to hcs4291's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Congrats mimsks! jenbrewington...I know at least one person who seems to have the stats to be accepted into the ACE program but is planning on going to KSU and already got accepted there, so I think...

  17. Georgia State University Pre-Nursing Students

    socialworknurse replied to hcs4291's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Yay!!! So happy for

  18. Georgia State University Pre-Nursing Students

    socialworknurse replied to hcs4291's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Still nothing! I also volunteer at a hospice, but only since August so not sure if there is a minimum number of hours to count. Maybe they are mailing letters all at once this year...who

  19. Georgia State University Pre-Nursing Students

    socialworknurse replied to hcs4291's topic in Georgia Nursing

    No letter today:( Do you know if they started using the repeat to replace for this round of applications? I have a 3.93 program and a 93.3 TEAS and a 3.9 science, but my program GPA would be lower...

  20. Georgia State University Pre-Nursing Students

    socialworknurse replied to hcs4291's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Hi

  21. Georgia State University Pre-Nursing Students

    socialworknurse replied to hcs4291's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Nobody I know has received anything either and there are no registrations in the system for Nurs 2040 or 2060. I registered for the one class I could. Now really hoping I get in so I don't have to...

  22. Georgia State University Pre-Nursing Students

    socialworknurse replied to hcs4291's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Nice meeting you too jenbrewington:) I can't take much more waiting...hoping we all hear soon. Does anyone know if any letters have been sent

  23. Georgia State University Pre-Nursing Students

    socialworknurse replied to hcs4291's topic in Georgia Nursing

    They said at the orientation session they were going to change the retake policy so I guess they did...thanks for sharing that

  24. Georgia State University Pre-Nursing Students

    socialworknurse replied to hcs4291's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Yes, they replace with the highest grade. The lower grade doesn't show and isn't calculated into program GPA. Good

  25. Georgia State University Pre-Nursing Students

    socialworknurse replied to hcs4291's topic in Georgia Nursing

    My name is Susanna. I won't be there this week but I will be on the lookout for you next week! Good luck on your