NightNerd

NightNerd MSN, RN

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  1. What prereq classes are you taking this fall? How many to go?

    NightNerd replied to daisygarten's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    After a Bachelors degree in something not that useful, working full-time, and taking one or two classes at night for the past year, I just have Micro left! So I will take that this fall, and maybe a...

  2. CNA class dropped me - Sad :(

    NightNerd replied to Pattycakes85's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Check out your state's board of nursing and see if there are any other approved CNA courses near you - maybe at a stand-alone nursing assistant school. I found one that is only a month long, which I...

  3. Embarrassing question reguarding CNA classes...

    NightNerd replied to janelane's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    1) In my CNA class, not everyone brushed teeth/had their teeth brushed. We each took turns picking skills and demonstrating them to each other. I did brush the teeth of a classmate, but I gotta say, I...

  4. Has anyone ever worked as a CNA while going to nursing school full time?

    NightNerd replied to Alexandralw's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I had one friend who worked nights as a CNA full-time, and she did pretty well until she got pregnant; she ended up failing one of her last classes and having to re-take it over the summer, and...

  5. Pre-reqs and working full time..

    NightNerd replied to taraer1206's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Gosh, I hope you're right! That would surely be a pleasant surprise! :) I will also add that I think you grow with the challenges you face. Starting out taking two classes at a time was hard (I took A...

  6. Share your motivation, please!

    NightNerd replied to NightNerd's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Haha, this is so true. I remember the first time I took A & P I - five years ago. I was an English major and wanted to "try something different." Flunked the heck outta the class. I was so nervous...

  7. Share your motivation, please!

    NightNerd posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's one of those days where I'm wondering what in the world I'm doing trying to be a nurse. I've got one pre-req left and I'm already exhausted; work is extra-wild today; and I'm just in a grumpy...

  8. Share your motivation, please!

    NightNerd replied to NightNerd's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    McMullin30, thanks for your story. It sounds like you've been through a lot, and you are truly making the most of it. I would never wish the experience of caring for/losing loved ones on anyone, but I...

  9. Pre-reqs and working full time..

    NightNerd replied to taraer1206's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You will be totally fine working full-time while doing pre-reqs! Sometimes it gets crazy, but it's not too-too bad. :) I would recommend pairing a science with a non-science to get two done at a time,...

  10. Feedback on Personal Statement (First Draft)

    NightNerd replied to fcasteele10's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As the other person said, focus more on your transition into nursing and how you hope to pursue even greater things than you have already done with your career. Your focus on your experiences...

  11. RN School and Family Life

    NightNerd replied to Mommy2010's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just want to say that I admire any mom who goes back to school, especially when the program is an overtime commitment like nursing. Y'all are my heroes! :) Mommy2010, you will be OK if you just get...

  12. Share your motivation, please!

    NightNerd replied to NightNerd's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks all! Wanting to help others and be a part of a healthcare team is usually more than enough for me to want to keep going, but weeks like this past one require a little something extra. Thanks...

  13. Ok this may be a rant but....

    NightNerd replied to PNicholas's topic in General Students

    Both kinds of degrees are sufficient. I think it's important to judge each program by how well it will prepare you to pass the NCLEX and work as an RN, not by the letters on your degree at the end....

  14. In between Pre-Nursing and Nursing.

    NightNerd replied to arother27's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Maybe also take a CNA course and work as a CNA, if you have the money for the class and want the experience. It will help you develop some of the body mechanics and basic patient care skills that will...

  15. Can I land CNA job with my experience and education?

    NightNerd replied to keithm1012's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Ahhh, understood! Yeah, I think the fact that you've been in the hospital environment and are clearly comfortable with being around patients, setting up their trays, etc., would make you a strong...

  16. Can I land CNA job with my experience and education?

    NightNerd replied to keithm1012's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I believe you need to become certified to work as a nursing assistant. To do that, you need to take a separate course, ranging from a few weeks to a few months in length. Some employers offer them for...

  17. Feeling guilty about starting school with 4 yr old.

    NightNerd replied to gumbi_12's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats on getting accepted - what a great accomplishment! 15 months and you will accomplish even more. You will be so proud of yourself, and I know your family will be too. They will appreciate the...

  18. Working full time and nursing school

    NightNerd replied to wannabeRNbrandy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Working full-time will probably be hard. I think there are some evening/weekend RN programs that would allow you the hours to keep your job, but you've still got to have time to study (and, you know,...

  19. What is the point of becoming a nurse?!

    NightNerd replied to newRN121's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As with any profession, I think employers like to know that you are comfortable in the environment where you will be working. As others said, the best way to get that experience is to volunteer, work...

  20. GPA just not good enough

    NightNerd replied to rokbe's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Ewwww, that's awful! 3.7 is a great GPA - certainly proves you can do the work in nursing school. I'm sorry it's been tough so far. Like others said, taking a couple more classes to boost your GPA...

  21. What specialty are you considering?

    NightNerd replied to daisygarten's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Haha, I picked nursing so I could jump around between specialties and not choose anything! Seriously, though, I appreciate the variety of the career, and I can see myself trying a few different things...

  22. A backup plan

    NightNerd replied to Madison1379's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I got my B.A. in Psychology and now, barely a year later, I am finishing my pre-reqs to go to nursing school. Your circumstances are totally unique to you, but let me share what led me to my decision:...

  23. How to make your relationships work with your patients as a CNA/MA

    NightNerd replied to miabia's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thanks for this! I am about to start a CNA course on Monday and *hopefully* start work as a CNA where I work now in a couple months. I'm sure this list will provide plenty of encouragement as I...

  24. What are you most worried about in regards to starting nursing school??

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

    Don't mind if I do! My two fears right now (I'm sure I'll pick up more): 1) Balancing work and school. I'm hoping to start an accelerated AA program next May, and I'm sure that keeping up with a job...