MissRN2b

Wow thank you for that. I just started my first semester of an RN program at a community college and I'm already struggling with SO much reading. So it's interesting that you're saying the way you finally passed is by NOT reading every single page. I have been reading everything and feel like I don't have enough time. I think I will try what you suggested and NOT read everything but only focus on the main points. Thanks again.

I've researched several crna programs and most of them just look at your last 60-90 credits. So if you continue to get A's and B's from here on out you should be fine.

I've never been part of a study group, but I've also wondered how they work. For instance, how is the material reviewed? Is there an outline or something the group goes over, or does each person take a section from each chapter and go over it with the group? Just wondering.

I think you should definitely do it. They can both be challenging and demanding classes but if you put the time and work in you'll be successful. I took Micro, A & P II, and college algebra in the same semester and got all A's. I didn't work though, and that's something to take into consideration. Good luck!

Mohave Community College, Bullhead City AZ! ADN Graduate May 2014

Phoenixbyrd, your answer regarding high stress situations sounds great. My answer was very similar. Basically, staying calm is important. I will be starting my first semester of nursing school this fall. I'm taking a full load of classes so time- wise it just wasn't practical to take the job. Although the experience and knowledge you can gain from being a scribe is invaluable, nursing school should be our main priority. I hope it works out for you either way because I was very disappointed having to decline such a great job. Good luck!

I agree that it's awesome to finally hear about a new grad who is loving his/her job. I have recently been reading so many posts from nurses that have been having horrible experiences with their new jobs. Reading about migraines, sleepless nights, irritability, and so forth, has really made me nervous about what I have to look forward to. This post, however, has put a smile on my face :). Thank you equestiRN for that. This tells me that it is possible to love ones job right out of nursing school.

Phoenixbyrd, I don't think I can PM yet as I do not have enough posts. But I'd be happy to share what attributes I think are required for medical scribes. It may have also helped that I am an EMT and used to multi- tasking during high stress situations. During my interview, those were the types of questions I was asked: How do I handle high stress situations? Tell me a time you had to multi- task under stress, and how did you go about it? Etc. Oh, and obviously dictation skills are pretty important. Although they do have an intense training program. Hope this info helped some. Unfortunately I recently had to decline the position just before they flew me out for training. I was told at the last minute that the shifts were 12 hrs and I'd be required to work 2-3 shifts per week. I don't think I could handle that with my school schedule. Good luck to you!

Have you considered taking A & P online? I know Rio Salado College offers it, but I'm not sure how their lab component works. Their classes are also transferable to most AZ RN programs. Might be something to think about. Good luck!

Wow a "quiet" personality can be viewed suspiciously? How so? Now I'm worried because I would definitely consider myself very reserved.

I'll be starting my first semester of nursing school in August. In addition I want to take statistics, so it's a very work intensive class load. I have recently been offered a job in an ER as a medical scribe. Although it doesn't involve any direct patient contact, the knowledge I'll gain by working so closely with a physician would be invaluable. I was wondering if anyone has worked as a scribe before, and would you recommend it. I'm preparing for a challenging semester and would hate to add more stress to my life with this job if it isn't really worthwhile. Any feedback from those of you familiar with scribes would be greatly appreciated.

Hey Sopranokris, I've been thinking about taking a phlebotomy class myself. I'll be starting the nursing program in August so I don't know when I'll have time. Anyway, I was wondering how you practice blood draws. I mean, is it on actual people or dummy arms? Congrats on the wedding BTW.