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  1. "Just" a CNA?!

    runsalot replied to AliceTrout's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am a nursing student who is currently a cna/tech and when I am at work I will say I am just the tech because we all wear scrubs patients will think I am the nurse and start asking me question that I...

  2. Do you want to be jobless after nursing school? I didn't think so...

    runsalot replied to Manny92's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I am a pct, and I am graduating in May. I still work my behind off every shift and go in with the attitude that I am not a shoe in for the job. No one is saying you don't have a good plan. But it is...

  3. Gaining an Edge Before Nursing School

    runsalot replied to stellakc's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Spend time with your family and friends.

  4. Do you have a nursing specialty you know you want to pursue?

    runsalot replied to goldenanchor's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Don't forget about med surg. You see so many interesting cases and people with stories to tell. I know it does not sound 'sexy'. But it's the core and you have to have great management skills and...

  5. A selfish nurse

    runsalot replied to infexious's topic in General Students

    Normally I could not care less about grammar. But to come and and try to say how awesome you are when your post is riddled with errors makes your post almost humorous. If you are so awesome. Be...

  6. Talking to Dean about returning to nursing school, advice please?

    runsalot replied to Somethincreative's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Personally I would just go to school number 2. You will be an RN. But if you do want to talk to the dean, emphasize the positive changes. Not the excuses why you failed. Other people don't have a...

  7. Got to use my neuro skills in real life!

    runsalot replied to RunninNurse's topic in General Students

    I am a nursing student. When some one asks my thoughts on a medical question I tell them to call their doctor. Or 911. I am not a nurse. Just a student. I remind my family all the

  8. GPC Fall 2014 hopefuls

    runsalot replied to PaperButterfly's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Yes. You can co registrar. No idea what it means to finical aid. Keep in mind chem is only a prereq for a&p at gpc. If u can take a&p without it at gtc. You don't need

  9. Taken for granted by nurses...

    runsalot replied to PD82's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I would report that rn to the charge. That is

  10. Does going to a "top-rated" nursing school really make a difference?

    runsalot replied to pantherfan14's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Emory is a great school. But better know for its Grad school in nursing. It's nclex pass rate is not as high as the adn school that is less than 10 miles aways. Do your research before paying for a...

  11. Post your Fall 2013 grades!

    runsalot replied to __patiently_waiting's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

  12. Taken for granted by nurses...

    runsalot replied to PD82's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    It's a tough job. The only advise is treat your tech better when u are a

  13. Petition for Course Approval

    runsalot replied to TexRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    All that matters is whether or not your school excepts them. My school has 3 chem classes. All college level. Only one is acceptable for pre

  14. Petition for Course Approval

    runsalot replied to TexRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I had to petition a math class. I had to send the course description from my first school to the second school. But I also had to accept the fact the answer might of been no. There are lots of chem...

  15. 4 years in a CC??!

    runsalot replied to hereyee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    How many credits do you take a semester? Some of my classmates took that long. Because they were going part

  16. Ridiculous

    runsalot replied to TexRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Op People are just trying to give you friendly advise. The school said no twice to your chem. it sucks. Sorry. See if you can Clep it. Take it on line. Should be an easy A. You pushing the issue will...

  17. Didn't do as good as I hoped..

    runsalot replied to EmilyEmily's topic in General Students

  18. Did I make the right decision going for a ADN and then BSN?

    runsalot replied to caeduss's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Ditto for me. I critically thought and decided loans were not for me and I will have my ADN debt free in May 2014 and I will start my BSN and an equally cost effective rate this summer. Not going o go...

  19. Starting my First job as a CNA in a hospital!!!!

    runsalot replied to Mzfuturenurse's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Learn how to mobilize. Lots of high fall

  20. Should I take medical terminology (not req'd)?

    runsalot replied to anichka's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No. Waste of time and gpa when it's something you can learn easily on your

  21. Help with becoming a nurse!

    runsalot replied to usernamenurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    And good luck to you. Best advise. Get good grades in all you college classes. As ns won't look t your hs stuff excot to verify you

  22. Catheter question

    runsalot replied to allieveronica's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hope you do it on a man first. They are easier.

  23. Nursing School Bag - Vera Bradley

    runsalot replied to musaafirah's topic in General Students

  24. Online A&P1

    runsalot replied to christyb33's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took this course online. I found the ap coloring book a great resource. It helps to find out what kind of learner u are. Do you learn best visual? Than use the coloring book. Or audio? There are...

  25. Please listen!!!

    runsalot replied to snowwhite2002's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am in ns and a pct. the nurses on my floor know I am in school take the time and show me stuff I would never learn in school. Plus I work 12 hour shifts. In retail or other jobs I grab a couple...