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  1. Old Edition of Physical Examination book?

    Compassion_x replied to jolie_tasso's topic in General Students

    If you want to save money, don't ever buy anything new. You can find new books used on ebay or

  2. How many of of you are BLS certified?

    Compassion_x replied to dkmamato3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was certified in BLS for healthcare providers my senior year of high school. That lasted til Sept. 2011 and then I just didn't get it renewed until about Oct 2012... I've been a CNA since 2011 but...

  3. Are you an A student. How do you achieve it

    Compassion_x replied to joselyne's topic in General Students

    I just finished my first semester with a 4.0. Make sure you practice skills, a lot, like over and over and over again. Read anything assigned, read more from other sources if you don't understand a...

  4. Group work

    Compassion_x replied to Soupysoup's topic in General Students

    I don't really like group work. Hopefully that will change in nursing school, since most people hope to do well, I hope there will be much fewer slackers. I finished my first semester of LPN pogram...

  5. waiting to find out if i failed or not

    Compassion_x replied to yvonne131321's topic in General Students

    Yay!!

  6. how much more do you get paid for being a CNA instead of an uncertified aide?

    Compassion_x replied to afwv's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Where I work, there's an assisted living attached to the SNF. For a while, CNAs (in SNF)and RA (resident assistants, only in AL) made the same amount, at $10.25, then $10.50. Then they did an...

  7. LPN student, considering CNA job while in school

    Compassion_x replied to sbear24's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I would still do it if I were you. Even if it's just for a couple months, you can get some good learning experiences. I know it's definitely helped me in my first semester of nursing

  8. confused pre nursing student...

    Compassion_x replied to itsmechinita's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Speaking strictly about your humanties; take a diversity course, something about a different culture. As a nurse, especially in a big city or diverse area, it is important to have a basic level of...

  9. How much anatomy do CNAs need to know?

    Compassion_x replied to aaron_j_sutter's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    There isn't really much anatomy. They should teach you what is normal, how to properly transfer people with certain conditions, ROM, perineal cares,

  10. Worried LPN will be phased out, please help rase my mind if possible.

    Compassion_x replied to hfullerCNA's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I don't think they'll be phased out especially in nursing homes. And there aren't enough RNs around to take the places of LPNs everywhere (mostly LTCs where they don't want to hire as many RNs as LPNs...

  11. Will I like nursing?

    Compassion_x replied to aldu's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Working at a nursing home as a CNA has confirmed for me that I still want to be a

  12. dosage & calculations class?

    Compassion_x replied to readyforachangenow's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If it's been 7 years since you've last taken math I'd do it. It'll be a good

  13. Woo hoo!!

    Compassion_x posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Finished my first semester of my LPN program with a 4.0 GPA! Excited!!!

  14. Forced wearing of nursing cap.

    Compassion_x replied to onetiredstudent's topic in General Students

    I voted no because there was a vote for

  15. Am i a nerd

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

    No its not wrong to want to start early, and who cares if you're a

  16. Is this insane?

    Compassion_x replied to lace_face's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well, based on credit hours alone its not insane. But that is a LOT of science for one semester!!! Do they all have labs as well? You'll definitely be busy, but nothing is

  17. How old were you when starting prereqs and did it discourage you?

    Compassion_x replied to princesax11's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Never worry about age when it comes to education. You are never too old to learn new things, especially in a terrible economy when people much older than 22 are going back to

  18. Advice on Schedule Please!!

    Compassion_x replied to FutureNurseShammy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sounds busy but doable. I would be more worried about a&p with stats than psych and soc together, though...they're not hard classes. Basically, you already have a real life knowledge about...

  19. Johns Hopkins!! I've Been Accepted!!!

    Compassion_x replied to CareQueen's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Yay!! How

  20. What classes did you pair with A&P I (Anatomy)?

    Compassion_x replied to queserasera's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Looking back, I took A&P 1 with developmental psychology, composition 2, and middle east history and culture in fall 2011. Not a bad semester, ended with a 3.513

  21. Completed 1st semester

    Compassion_x replied to CatLee128's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Bs are totally fine. What really matters is passing your NCLEX. As in my program are pretty hard to attain at

  22. What was your first semester like?

    Compassion_x replied to AlyseB's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I did very well my first semester. Just found out today that I got a 4.0 GPA. I think what helped me a lot is that I already finished all my gen eds and prereqs, so I had only nursing classes, and...

  23. Final Nursing Test

    Compassion_x replied to MeagAshley's topic in General Students

    I would think back to what topics were on your previous tests, that should give you a good idea of what to study. Then reread some textbook chapters, powerpoints, notes,

  24. My Plan - Is it the wisest choice?

    Compassion_x replied to cyberia81's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would do the ADN route, which is what I am planning to do. I did get accepted into a BSN program in my area... But $32,000 for two years, plus the $8000 I already have from prereqs (at the CC I'm...

  25. RN pre req GPA

    Compassion_x replied to GivingLove's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You can still apply, they just might not accept you. You might be able to retake some classes and get your GPA