Sparrow91

Sparrow91

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  1. need work while preparing and going through nursing school

    Sparrow91 replied to msconnietaylor's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you already have a degree have you considered an accelorated BSN? It would take about the same amount of time as the

  2. What are the different opportunities Nursing school can bring you?

    Sparrow91 replied to COMPLEXBeautyy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    At least were I am it is required that you sit for the CNA boards other wise you will not be placed on the state

  3. Memory don't fail me now!!!!

    Sparrow91 replied to Nurse2b7337's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Many times I find that things that I have learned from A&P come back to me when in nursing, plus a lot of my teachers spend a few minutes reviewing what ever body systemwe are covering to help...

  4. I'm shy

    Sparrow91 replied to kayteachan's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have always been shy, but after I became a CNA I lost a lot of my shyness, or at least at work! Also shyness is not always a bad thing, because I am typically quiet I am a good listener, so a lot...

  5. What are the different opportunities Nursing school can bring you?

    Sparrow91 replied to COMPLEXBeautyy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    At my college you have to complete both your freshmen and sophmore years befor you can become a CNA, other than that there really isn't any other opertunities that I am aware

  6. need work while preparing and going through nursing school

    Sparrow91 replied to msconnietaylor's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I do not know of any state that would allow someone without a lisence to work as an LPN. You may want to consider looking for another job that pays better and only work as a CNA per diem. Good

  7. Nervous about the idea of being a nurse?

    Sparrow91 replied to emily12345's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hey Emily12345! The key to getting through nursing school like any other degree is persistance! Just take things one step at a time, find good study groups and find good friends who will support you...

  8. Torn between choosing to study nursing or occupational health

    Sparrow91 replied to Sabrina01's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Hey Sabrina01! My sister and I are both CNAs and currently going to school. I am in nursing school and my sister is working towards OT. Both are great fields to enter into however they both have...

  9. Best Route To Nursing

    Sparrow91 replied to Margaret14's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I do not think that you are able to get a BA in another field and then get a MS in nursing. I have looked myself at some masters programs for nursing and they all have stated that you need a current...

  10. Great websites to practice math questions!

    Sparrow91 replied to catlove's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Drug Calculations Quiz

  11. Help!! Steps to shadowing a Nurse?

    Sparrow91 replied to wicked_nurse002b's topic in General Students

    The paper work that they are talking about is anagreement between the facility and the school saying that they will accept the responsibility of having a student and that the school will be willing to...

  12. Home Visit Assignment?

    Sparrow91 replied to misssammyrae's topic in General Students

    I had to do a home assignment for my adult health class (med/surg). What we were instructed to do was we were each given a home health nurse and we assisted them for a dday with all their patients. We...

  13. just another vent

    Sparrow91 replied to rosey2013's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I would do whats best for you and will help you towards your future goals. It does not pay stressed with work while trying to go to school. I know just how you feel, where I work is a lot like what...

  14. CNA or Not?

    Sparrow91 replied to pink30's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sorry I did not make myself clear, it is job security because were I work they are always looking for good RNs and because I have been working there and they like my work they would be happy to keep...

  15. college problems

    Sparrow91 replied to jwallace422's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wow you cant argue with results like that, but I guess I would say apply to both nursing programs. It sounds like you really feal that transfering may be a better route for you. Just be carful I...

  16. being a unit secretary at telemetry/medserg while taking physiology

    Sparrow91 replied to jtoms's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hey jtoms! I found that I was able to work part time while going to school full time when doing pre reqs. I was fortunate though that my work was flexible in giving me time off during finals week....

  17. college problems

    Sparrow91 replied to jwallace422's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hey jwallace422! Personally from my own experience I have found that it does not really matter which school you go to, I would just pick the school that will get you to your goal. When I was looking...

  18. CNA or Not?

    Sparrow91 replied to pink30's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    hey pink30! I have been a CNA for about 5 years now and I have found my experience very benefical. It has given me a lot of patient experience and it gives you a close look into the norml day to day...

  19. Terrifed of nursing school

    Sparrow91 replied to braxtonsmommy112311's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hey Braxtonsmommy! I know how you feel I was homeschooled myself. I found that college level work was not that hard just tedious. Nursing school though if pretty tough, but if you are persistent and...