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  1. Free time for night shifts for CNA and Nurse

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

    When I worked in LTC, there was probably like 2-3 hours of downtime. That was back in 2007, though. If it's assisted living, you're basically a janitor and doing cleaning tasks all night. In home care...

  2. Any MA students?

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

    Thank you for this! I'm so worried that I'll regret going the MA route and wish I went for nursing, but you made a great point about having a good job while going to

  3. Any MA students?

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

    I totally have questions for both of you! Did you plan to eventually go the LPN or BSN route or were you dissatisfied with working as an MA? What is the homework load

  4. need suggestions from single parents going to school

    studentbear replied to monimont30's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    There are scholarships for single mothers going to school. Look into that, to ease the financial burden and/or to help pay for child care. You can usually use scholarship money for school-related...

  5. Previous IV Drug User

    studentbear posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hey everyone, I was an IV drug user from 2008-2010, but since then I have gotten clean and do not use drugs anymore. I'm apprehensive about the prospect of learning about IVs and blood draws while in...

  6. Denied for a mistake made by the University

    studentbear replied to meganko27's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Appeal it! That's

  7. Previous IV Drug User

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

    Thank you so

  8. Nurse Practitioner and Holistic Nurse in CAM?

    studentbear replied to xlalasz's topic in Holistic

    If I were you, I would look into some CAM schools that offer the modalities that you want to specialize in, such as Bastyr or National College of Natural Medicine. I believe that you need to be...

  9. Home health aid vs assisted living vs long term care

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

    I have worked in both and I like them both for different reasons. If you have a Visting Angels company in your vicinity, I highly, highly recommend working for them, they are amazing. They are a...

  10. Am I alone Natropathic beleifs...

    studentbear replied to kplp1111's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hmm, don't the live viruses shed, though? I thought that the live ones shed and therefore made you contagious. Correct me if I'm wrong on that,

  11. Volunteer & work experience

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

    Thanks, I may do that. I actually already emailed my first choice school's admission office and asked them if they prefer medical experience as a volunteer or paid

  12. Volunteer & work experience

    studentbear posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hey everyone, I need some advice for what would help me stay competitive as a future applicant to a nursing BSN program. I have 7 years of caregiving experience working in just about every type of...

  13. Volunteer & work experience

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

    Thanks for the input, it's helpful. I definitely have shifted around on quite a few jobs, but most of that was due to outside reasons and not because I just felt like it. I understand how that can...

  14. Am I alone Natropathic beleifs...

    studentbear replied to kplp1111's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Is the flu mist dead or alive? I may go that route as

  15. Best phone for nursing school??

    studentbear replied to 16mm's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My iPhone has been a lifesaver for me because I use the calendar feature, which syncs with my Macbook, and also I have this nifty little homework app. If you like Apple products, I'd suggest going...

  16. Am I alone Natropathic beleifs...

    studentbear replied to kplp1111's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This is exactly the post I needed! You are definitely not alone, but we seem to be few and far between. I too hold strong beliefs in complementary alternative medicine- I was considering going the...

  17. CNA cert. as a pre-req?

    studentbear replied to Sandi_NC's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My community college's ADN program requires it as a

  18. Volunteer & work experience

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

    I'm working as a companion caregiver, not a CNA. Basically I play barbies with a little girl twice a week, it's not really patient care, so that's why I'm wondering if it's worth

  19. New CNA

    studentbear replied to swarren3's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It sounds like you're in an understaffed facility. I may get flamed for this, but in that type of an understaffed situation, you can't take your time to do your tasks-- this usually results in not...

  20. What kind of computer should I buy for school?

    studentbear replied to bv1995's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As far as Macbook to Windows compatibility, I haven't had any issues. I have Microsoft Office for Mac on my Macbook, which I would highly recommend. I do not use my laptop for note taking and I...

  21. Have I RUINED my chances at Nursing? :(

    studentbear replied to dpm0x's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I second what some replies said about talking to student services about illness policies. Within that, there may be an option for you to complete a medical hardship withdrawal. Then later do a "grade...

  22. The work and school balance

    studentbear posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm currently taking 15 credits and working 17 hours/week. I'm taking Lifespan Psychology, Medical Terminology, Statistics, and Modern Dance. I'm wondering how many other pre-nursing students are...

  23. What courses do you plan to take for Fall 2013?

    studentbear replied to kingvonnBSN2017's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well, I'll be taking.. Summer 13: CNA program and one of my lighter humanities requirements (probably an art class.) Fall 13: Biology 160 and Chemistry 121 I'm one a 10 week quarter system at my...

  24. what if I don't pass Biochem!!!

    studentbear replied to swimrlady's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Khanacademy.com! Not all schools that I've looked at require organic/biochem, but it seems like most of them do. I've found one in my area that doesn't. But, that's just here in Washington, I'm not...

  25. Back pain, how to prevent it..working as CNA?

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

    Please use proper lifting techniques and if you need someone to help, DO NOT do it alone. Even if it has to slow down the whole day because you have to wait for another staff member, it's worth it in...