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  1. How difficult is CNA training

    fbrlauren posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm going to be taking CNA training this summer from Monday-Friday 7:30AM-4. I also planning on taking RN pre-requisites in the evening. Is this do-able? Or does CNA training require a lot of studying...

  2. 20 day CNA program

    fbrlauren posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I recently found a 20 day/4 weeks (5 days a week) CNA program, consisting of 50 hours of lecture and 100 hours of clinicals. How rigorous are CNA programs? Will the lectures require a lot of out of...

  3. What's a typical shift like as a CNA?

    fbrlauren posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Since most hospitals require some experience, this question is more specifically for CNAs who work in long term care facilities. But for those who do work in hospitasl, I would love to hear about your...

  4. Windsor School of Nursing in Walnut, CA

    fbrlauren posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Has anyone been to or heard of the Windsor School of Nursing in Walnut, CA? When looking for a CNA program, what sort of things should I be looking out for? Other than accreditation, of course. Are...

  5. 20 day CNA program

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

    How difficult is the subject

  6. work as CNA while going to school full time?

    fbrlauren posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm a full time student working on my pre-requisites to transfer into a BSN program. In the mean time, I think I might also want to get my CNA certificate, which I plan on getting in the summer. Is...

  7. work as CNA while going to school full time?

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

    How many hours does a part-time CNA typically

  8. Where is the nursing shortage?

    fbrlauren posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was looking into University of Portland's nursing program, and came across a video about how their nursing school and others in the Portland area are especially difficult to get into because there...

  9. Will it make me more competitive?

    fbrlauren posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm currently attending a community college, taking my pre-requisites before i hopefully transfer to a university to get my BSN. After looking through the AA/transfer degrees that my school offers, i...

  10. Why did you choose your nursing school?

    fbrlauren posted a topic in General Students

    I know that it's a good idea to look into NCLEX pass rates to see how well a nursing program prepares their students, but what other factors influenced you in choosing the school that you decided to...

  11. Why did you choose your nursing school?

    fbrlauren replied to fbrlauren's topic in General Students

    I apologize if I made you feel like I was undermining your experience! Of course I value your opinion, as this is why I'm asking those who are currently in/already completed nursing school for advice....

  12. Why did you choose your nursing school?

    fbrlauren replied to fbrlauren's topic in General Students

    I don't think socializing or finding oneself are trivial things at all--especially for a nurse, where it is part of the job to provide comfort for those in a fragile state. Perhaps excellent grades...

  13. Why did you choose your nursing school?

    fbrlauren replied to fbrlauren's topic in General Students

    @HouTx Maybe I should not have said the "quintessential college experience", as I'm sure it only illustrates images of Greek life and drunken nights. I am not a party-goer at all! I really do not...

  14. California BSN applicants?

    fbrlauren replied to fbrlauren's topic in California Nursing

    I have a 4.0 in pre-reqs, 3.9something cumulative. I have not taken TEAS yet. What about

  15. California BSN applicants?

    fbrlauren posted a topic in California Nursing

    Where are you all

  16. Drexel BSN fall 2013

    fbrlauren replied to futurenurse912's topic in General Students

    Congratulations! I'm thinking about applying Fall 2014. Mind me asking what your stats

  17. Do you have to complete all pre-reqs before applying?

    fbrlauren replied to MissNancy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    When is your application deadline? During Fall semester 2012 the only pre-reqs I had left were Anatomy, Physiology, and Micro (like you!). My application deadline was December 2012. The school had...

  18. How many schools should I apply to?

    fbrlauren posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    How many schools have you guys applied to/plan to apply to? I've heard a lot of people saying that it's best to apply to as many as possible. It would be a lot easier if ever program had the same...

  19. California BSN applicants?

    fbrlauren replied to fbrlauren's topic in California Nursing

    I plan on applying to CSULB and SDSU too! SFSU seems to have so many more requirements! I'm worried that not being a local resident to these schools will effect my acceptance. /: Are you almost ready...

  20. How many schools should I apply to?

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

    Congrats on your acceptance!! Most schools I'm looking into have similar major requirements, but have very different general education requirements. I find myself questioning how badly I want to apply...

  21. How many schools should I apply to?

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

    Congratulations!!! Do you mind me asking what your stats

  22. Hardest pre-req?

    fbrlauren posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Which pre-requisite did you guys find the most

  23. Why apply in California

    fbrlauren replied to Ms.Frank's topic in California Nursing

    I don't know if BSN programs are less competitive, but I imagine that ever if they were, they're still hard to get into. I just have Physiology and Speech left for

  24. Why apply in California

    fbrlauren replied to Ms.Frank's topic in California Nursing

    Do you mind me asking where you're applying in

  25. Hardest pre-req?

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

    The fact that Anatomy is almost purely memorization is exactly why I think it's the easiest!