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  1. UMass Boston BSN Fall 2016

    Hiya! I'm applying this week. My TEAS score is 73% and GPA is about 3.6. Do you have A&P completed? I'm currently enrolled in A&P 1. UMB is my first choice, I also am applying to Salem State...
  2. Dealing with disturbing patients

    I am a float CNA at a small ish (250 bed) medical center. Many of my shifts entail doing 1:1s with patients, including those on the psych unit and the specialized unit of the emergency department....
  3. Dealing with disturbing patients

    Thank you for the feedback! I appreciate
  4. UMass Boston Spring 2016

    I wouldn't fret ~too~ much about the taking the TEAS in your situation, I took it prior to taking either A&P 1 or 2 and still managed a "proficient." My weak areas were grammar, human/life...
  5. Best American Healthcare University

    Just thought I would come back and update this thread-- I ended up deciding against the acute care training. I also did get hired at the local hospital without the additional training
  6. I came across this online and face-to-face school that provides a variety of training. Specifically, I'm looking at their online acute care class: Best American Healthcare University - Acute Care CNA...
  7. Plan B!

    It took me awhile to stop waffling and finally decide 100% on nursing. I honestly couldn't really picture myself doing anything else, it just feels right. If I don't get into nursing school the first...
  8. Lacking Focus&Motivation

    You're not a victim of your circumstances. If you want it, then work for
  9. CNA or RN?!?

    We overestimate what we can do in a year, but we underestimate what we can do in ten years. Begin with your CNA and gain valuable experience, while continuing to chip away at your
  10. Admissions Essay Topic

    Hello AN, The time has finally come for me to begin drafting admissions essays! My first application is due December 1st. For that application, I am able to choose a topic of my choice. I've drafted a...
  11. Admissions Essay Topic

    I'm hoping that's a good thing! I'll also be including information about why that topic makes me want to be a nurse (to
  12. Took the TEAS today. Help.

    I'd double check with the school you're applying to and make sure they will consider the second score before paying for the
  13. When to start studying?

    After you've finished your pre-reqs, I'd give yourself a solid 2 months to review. The TEAS V is basically a review of all your pre reqs (biology, microbiology, a&p, chemistry, algebra, english,...
  14. What to Expect for the TEAS Exam (2015)

    Thank you SO much for this post! I started watching Keshwani's prep videos on Youtube and he's super helpful. I love that he goes through each problem in a way that makes sense for the exam and his...
  15. Monster of Pre-Requisites

    That's not unusual at all! I had to complete: math 96-99 (my math skills were very poor), English 101, statistics, intro to biology, microbiology, intro to psychology, lifespan psychology, intro to...
  16. TEAS V before A&P I, II

    I plan to study for the TEAS this summer and then take the exam in early September. I don't take A&P I or II until next school year (fall and then winter quarters), but I will be taking micro this...
  17. TEAS V before A&P I, II

    Thanks! I plan to purchase the ATI study guide, perhaps along with a book or two off Amazon with TEAS study
  18. Best American Healthcare University

    Thanks for the feedback. I definitely was getting some sketchy vibes from it, that's why I thought I'd ask and see if anybody had gone through their program. I've looked and actually the closest thing...
  19. umass boston nursing fall 2015

    Thank you, that was
  20. umass boston nursing fall 2015

    For those that have been accepted, did you have any volunteer hours or extra curriculars? Do you know if those types of things are reviewed during the application
  21. First CNA job!

    1) Focus on doing your tasks thoroughly, not quickly. Speed will come with time, just be patient with yourself. 2) Lift correctly every time. It only takes one bad lift to injure your back and put...
  22. Anyone need chemistry or math help?

    I'm having difficulty understanding how to write a net ionic equation. How do I know which ions to cancel
  23. Does your program stay in session through the summertime? Then you could take out some loans, use some savings, and make up the difference by working during the summer. While the goal for most is to...
  24. Statistics and Microbiology

    I've yet to take micro, but I've already taken statistics and loved it (I got an A.) It's not so much math as understanding the problem you are reading, and then deciding which formula to use to...
  25. Procrasinating with studying

    The number one behavior modification that has helped me with procrastinating is I made a rule for myself. That rule is if it's something I don't want to do, especially if I feel it's particularly...