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    recording classes?

    ShelbyaStar replied to w292737's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have never felt the need in the past but my current A&P instructor goes very fast and does not post slides or anything to ease the note taking load, so if you don't get it all down, too bad. So...
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    Applying for ADN for the spring & found out that hospitals no longer hire ADN :(

    ShelbyaStar replied to life is beautiful's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Even with a BSN, if you're a new grad with no experience it's not likely you'd be hired at a hospital anyway. Get your ADN and work wherever you can and then bridge. I think you still have a better...
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    What is the best and most decent in $$ way to become an RN?

    ShelbyaStar replied to nataliegilbs's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If I were starting fresh and money was my primary concern, I would become a CNA first. Work as a CNA while working on an LPN. Then once an LPN, work as one while bridging to an ADN. Then you can work...
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    How do you stay motivated?

    ShelbyaStar replied to lovejunkie25's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think the big thing is that other people finished/found jobs, so you can too. Therefore NS is hard, but not THAT hard, and the job prospects are not as plentiful as we all would like but they are...
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    Is Nurse Shadowing Volunteer, a Huge Liability?

    ShelbyaStar replied to I'm_no_Genius_but's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It was really easy to get into my hospital but I can see why other hospitals wouldn't want that. I think I did list some references that most likely went unchecked, and I filled out a short...
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    What if you don't get into a nursing program?

    ShelbyaStar replied to knnyz's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    To try to make sure that doesn't happen, I will be applying to two ADN programs, a BSN program, an LPN program or two, and maybe an ABSN. If I don't get into anything (applying for spring 2015), I...
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    Would this be considered competitive?

    ShelbyaStar replied to funsizedprenurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If by CSUs you mean CA schools, I'm afraid it's probably not enough from the sounds of how competitive the area is. I would apply to some schools with a lottery system and retake a class or two in the...
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    Did I bomb this interview/job?

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

    Do not be meek when job searching! You are not a pest. I would call again and get HR's info for yourself. It's possible the interviewer forgot to email, or it went poof, or someone in HR isn't doing...
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    How long do I need to wait to retake TEAS V?

    ShelbyaStar replied to andendeavor's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    My school is 30 days and you can take the test twice per acceptance
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    Nursing student survival tips

    ShelbyaStar replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

    My crock pot is my best friend. Get one that has very adjustable settings- my first one only had a few so I still had to rush home if whatever I was cooking wasn't either 8 hrs low or 4 hrs on high....
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    Would this actually be a quicker route to getting my RN??

    ShelbyaStar replied to KLN72's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That is an extremely long wait time, but I doubt it's that long for students with excellent grades and whatever other qualifications the schools look at. I would go ahead and start taking prereqs,...
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    When to use gloves

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

    For testing purposes, you need them in situations where you may come into contact with fluids. If you can't remember if you're supposed to use them for a skill, go ahead and use them. It's true that...
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    Are nursing schools saturated, less applying?

    ShelbyaStar replied to I'm_no_Genius_but's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think different fields go through fads where they're considered THE business to get into, and nursing is on its downward slope and everyone will move onto something else soon enough. Around 2005 I...
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    Seriously on the verge of going crazy..

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

    Glad your test went better than you thought! I agree with PPs, if you have already been accepted I wouldn't worry too much. Some will revoke for a bad grade but I don't think they'd do it over a C....
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    What's your schedule like for Fall 2014?

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

    I am about done with prereqs. We decided last minute to move, and I missed the deadline to apply for NS in that area for fall semester so I will have to wait until spring. I haven't decided yet...
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    Cna training almost done what next?

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

    Every state is different so I can't comment on yours specifically but FWIW out of 20 or so students in my class, only one didn't pass skills as far as I know. Everyone passed the written. My...
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    I passed!!

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

    It sounds like your test is much harder than ours! We do not get tested on BP or bed changes in MN. That would've made me very nervous.
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    I finally got my hospital job!

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

    Hooray! It can be so tough to get in.
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    Nurses and Computer: Venting

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

    Religion should have nothing to do with work. And people everywhere will get under your skin. I understand being annoyed at people hogging something you need but it's nothing an "excuse me, I need to...
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    Wedding rings at work

    ShelbyaStar replied to studentnursemon86's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I don't take mine off. But my fiance knows me well enough to know that a monster that sticks way out was not going to work for me so mine lays pretty flat. As far as damage goes- well, that's why most...
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    Christian companies

    ShelbyaStar posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm looking for my first CNA job and am noticing a lot of companies are affiliated with specific churches, say Presbyterian or Lutheran. I'm just wondering if people find any difference in working for...
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    Accelerated ADN program?

    ShelbyaStar replied to mommycruz3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Why choose an expensive program that's just shy of two years over a program that is much cheaper, may be more respected, and is just a little longer, at two years? I don't mean to offend, I just hate...
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    CA: Location vs cost? SMU vs CSUN ABSN

    ShelbyaStar replied to Enursing's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    From my understanding, SMU is not all that well respected of a program. I definitely wouldn't choose it for connections. The money alone would make me choose CSUN. Even if there was an advantage to...
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    Entry Drug Test and Marijuana

    ShelbyaStar replied to MedicalPartisan's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I seriously doubt it. Even if you did actually smoke marijuana, it shouldn't take more than a couple weeks to clear, let alone second
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    Has anyone else applied to U of MN??

    ShelbyaStar replied to bellaRN81's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just got certified and will be working as a CNA starting in the summer. I volunteered a little but didn't feel very useful- I'll give it another chance after I move this June. The other hiccup I'll...