Kris10Noel

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  1. My CNA story.

    Kris10Noel posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In September of 2012 I took a chance and left my full time nannying job to pursue training and certification as a nurse aide. I figured this would serve me well in applying to nursing schools and give...

  2. Stony Brook U Nursing Basic BSN Fall 2014 Applicants!

    Kris10Noel replied to frenchtoastwaffles's topic in School, College Programs

    Henke's yes. But we use Potter & Perry for

  3. Stony Brook U Nursing Basic BSN Fall 2014 Applicants!

    Kris10Noel replied to frenchtoastwaffles's topic in School, College Programs

    Absolutely not! For your first semester: Buy the med math book or find someone who will let you use theirs for the assignments. The book and supply package for P&A (ie fundamentals) is very very...

  4. Stony Brook U Nursing Basic BSN Fall 2014 Applicants!

    Kris10Noel replied to frenchtoastwaffles's topic in School, College Programs

    Orientation won't be until the Thursday & Friday before the semester starts (i.e. at the very end of August.) During orientation they go over your schedule, which books you need, you learn stuff...

  5. Stony Brook U Nursing Basic BSN Fall 2014 Applicants!

    Kris10Noel replied to frenchtoastwaffles's topic in School, College Programs

    The 2 year program starts at the end of August. You get both winter and summer breaks, but need to take a 2 credit elective or internship over one of the breaks. Classes generally run Monday through...

  6. Stony Brook U Nursing Basic BSN Fall 2014 Applicants!

    Kris10Noel replied to frenchtoastwaffles's topic in School, College Programs

  7. Stony Brook U Nursing Basic BSN Fall 2014 Applicants!

    Kris10Noel replied to frenchtoastwaffles's topic in School, College Programs

    I'm currently in my first year of the 2 yr BBP. We didn't have interviews with our application process, ....as you know this is new, ...but we found out about acceptance, rejection and wait listing at...

  8. Stony Brook U Nursing Basic BSN Fall 2014 Applicants!

    Kris10Noel replied to frenchtoastwaffles's topic in School, College Programs

    You guys are waiting to hear about interviews? Or about

  9. Stony Brook 2year Chances? Other schools on LI?

    Kris10Noel replied to Vervain7's topic in New York Nursing

    P.S. I only applied to SBU and SCCC because I couldn't fathom paying the tuition to Molloy or Adelphi. I knew I would get accepted to SCCC but SBU was up in the air ... Who knows what they base their...

  10. Stony Brook 2year Chances? Other schools on LI?

    Kris10Noel replied to Vervain7's topic in New York Nursing

  11. Stony Brook Accelerated Nursing Class of 2015

    Kris10Noel replied to spiritedkidd's topic in New York Nursing

    Last years accelerated class began July 1st and had orientation the just the week before. I'm sure your class will be quite the same. July 1st falls on a Tuesday this year. Perhaps you will start on...

  12. Stony Brook 2year Chances? Other schools on LI?

    Kris10Noel replied to Vervain7's topic in New York Nursing

  13. Tips for Nursing Students also working full time jobs (40hrs/week)

    Kris10Noel replied to IanTeig1982's topic in General Students

    I'm glad everybody is giving you such positive feedback about this. When I found out I was accepted into my nursing program I was faced with many of the same questions and fears you are expressing...

  14. Stony Brook Accelerated Nursing Class of 2015

    Kris10Noel replied to spiritedkidd's topic in New York Nursing

  15. Stony Brook Accelerated Nursing Class of 2015

    Kris10Noel replied to spiritedkidd's topic in New York Nursing

  16. Stony Brook's hiring process...please help

    Kris10Noel replied to kesh2223's topic in New York Nursing

    I work at stony brook as a nursing assistant. I applied in November of last year ( early ... Like Nov. 3rd). Got a call back for an interview the very end of November and didn't actually interview...

  17. Stony Brook 2year Chances? Other schools on LI?

    Kris10Noel replied to Vervain7's topic in New York Nursing

    Hello! I am currently in my first semester in the 2 year program at SBU SON. I too, did not see myself as very competitive. I only applied to two schools: stony Brooks's 2 year and Suffolk community's...

  18. Is this common practice in LTC/Hospitals?

    Kris10Noel replied to sweetstrwbrry1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You should be wearing a gown, not a mask with VRE. Always ask your nurse for a report in addition to the aide you are relieving. That's your safest

  19. Positive I'm about to get fired

    Kris10Noel replied to TurtleCat's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    First, how long we're you on orientation? Was it adequate enough? Second, one of the most important qualities in CNA work and other such nursing fields is confidence. You have to deal with the...

  20. Only Charting "The Good Vitals"?

    Kris10Noel replied to whitecat5000's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I am a CNA, I start nursing school for my BSN at the university hospital in which I am currently employed. I always notify the RN of any abnormalities, even if initial vital signs are off and the...

  21. Stony Brook Nursing Basic BSN Fall 2013 applicants

    Kris10Noel replied to akaur_2010's topic in New York Nursing

    Type in Stony Brook School of Nursing Class of 2015 exactly like that. I had the same issue but I wasn't capitalizing letters. Once I did, I found it.

  22. Stony Brook Nursing Basic BSN Fall 2013 applicants

    Kris10Noel replied to akaur_2010's topic in New York Nursing

    They may? Give them a call and find out! I know SBU hospital has a class, so does Brookhaven hospital. Boces does as well. And I would check other nursing homes local to you to see if they do too....

  23. Stony Brook Nursing Basic BSN Fall 2013 applicants

    Kris10Noel replied to akaur_2010's topic in New York Nursing

    I did my CNA course at St. James healthcare center. I was lucky, they offered the course for free and paid for the nys certification exam

  24. Stony Brook Nursing Basic BSN Fall 2013 applicants

    Kris10Noel replied to akaur_2010's topic in New York Nursing

    How they pick people, or why I was picked is still a mystery!! I knew I had a chance, but didn't think I had a good chance. But .... I got in! Here's my stats: I hold an associates from Suffolk, with...

  25. Stony Brook Nursing Basic BSN Fall 2013 applicants

    Kris10Noel replied to akaur_2010's topic in New York Nursing

    I don't. I'm taking social psychology right now. That counts as the