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    Will hospitals hire an ADN RN if you work your way up from CNA?

    rubyagnes replied to Eve Madeline's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Eve, How did this work out for you? I'm in the same situation right now... I start my RN program this upcoming Spring semester and I'm hoping after the first semester I can get a CNA job to prepare...
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    ADN student feeling discouraged and seeking advice from working RN's

    rubyagnes replied to rubyagnes's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've been in the hospital many times (I have an array of health issues myself) and have had *the worst* nurses! Part of my interest in nursing is from my extended stays in the hospital and wanted to...
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    ADN student feeling discouraged and seeking advice from working RN's

    rubyagnes replied to rubyagnes's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks for your response! I do know some people who just got their ADN from the same school as me and were hired at hospitals, but I know it's not easy. I just want to get out there, and any...
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    ADN student feeling discouraged and seeking advice from working RN's

    rubyagnes replied to rubyagnes's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you so much for your response. According to my advisor, after completing my first semester of my program I will be eligible to take the CNA exam. Is that exam hard, or did you feel like your...
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    CCBC application submitted. Anyone else playing the waiting game?

    rubyagnes replied to sparky605's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I'm also kind of unsure as to what we should complete prior to orientation. It seems we have to wait until after orientation to get a physical, vaccines, drug test, and background check since they...
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    New RN Nursing Student

    rubyagnes posted a topic in General Students

    Hi all! I'll be starting in an RN day program beginning at the end of January! I'm super excited, nervous, excited & nervous... I pretty much bounce between those two feelings any time I think...
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    CCBC application submitted. Anyone else playing the waiting game?

    rubyagnes replied to sparky605's topic in Maryland Nursing

    @sparky605 yeah, i felt like the letters basically made it seem like we should wait for orientation to get all of that kind of paperwork, so i'm glad i'm not the only one to assume that. just gotta...
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    CCBC application submitted. Anyone else playing the waiting game?

    rubyagnes replied to sparky605's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I've also heard 4 semesters and that we're unable to "double up" because the classes have to be taken in order. Kind of a bummer. When/where is everyone taking the CPR course? Also, are you all...
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    New RN Nursing Student

    rubyagnes replied to rubyagnes's topic in General Students

    Dranger, That story sounds very familiar to me. Unfortunately I'll be paying off a hefty amount of student loans once I'm working as an RN. The only good thing that came from my art school experience...
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    New RN Nursing Student

    rubyagnes replied to rubyagnes's topic in General Students

    Thanks so much for the responses! I'm sure no amount of prep can truly prepare me for the experience of rursing school and eventually clinicals. I did consider art therapy at first, but it seems art...
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    CCBC student planning for BSN program

    rubyagnes replied to moonwisper's topic in Maryland Nursing

    CCBC only offers an ASN because it's a community college. From what I understand, community colleges only offer associates. CCBC does offer a bridge program that combines classes at both CCBC and...
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    CCBC student planning for BSN program

    rubyagnes replied to moonwisper's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Do you know if your current job offers tuition reimbursement or any incentives to go back to school? i just got accepted into ccbc's RN day program, but i don't have a cna or any prior experience, so...
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    CCBC student planning for BSN program

    rubyagnes replied to moonwisper's topic in Maryland Nursing

    What campus are you taking classes? If I were you, I'd meet with a counselor to determine what classes are considered humanities, social science, and general Then select classes that are interesting...
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    CCBC application submitted. Anyone else playing the waiting game?

    rubyagnes replied to sparky605's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Ella, The due date is noted within the acceptance packet. I think it said November
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    CCBC application submitted. Anyone else playing the waiting game?

    rubyagnes replied to sparky605's topic in Maryland Nursing

    It's official! Received my ACCEPTANCE LETTER TODAY! ahhh I still can't believe
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    CCBC application submitted. Anyone else playing the waiting game?

    rubyagnes replied to sparky605's topic in Maryland Nursing

    @madmanuelle yes! i'll def see you at catonsville! omg i'm so
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    CCBC application submitted. Anyone else playing the waiting game?

    rubyagnes replied to sparky605's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I'm going to Catonsville. OMG I can't believe this. I can't wait to get the actual letter in the mail.
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    CCBC application submitted. Anyone else playing the waiting game?

    rubyagnes replied to sparky605's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Ella, what campus are you going
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    CCBC application submitted. Anyone else playing the waiting game?

    rubyagnes replied to sparky605's topic in Maryland Nursing

    OMG i'm crying! I HAVE A SEAT
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    Applying to CCBC's Spring 2013 RN Program

    rubyagnes posted a topic in Maryland Nursing

    After much agonizing and studying, I finally took the Teas V. I scored 82% overall, which is considered "Advanced." I am currently taking classes at CCBC and in regards to my Nursing prerequisites, I...
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    CCBC application submitted. Anyone else playing the waiting game?

    rubyagnes replied to sparky605's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I also have a $0 balance. I'm really hoping they just haven't posted the fees yet. Guess I'm not sleeping
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    CCBC application submitted. Anyone else playing the waiting game?

    rubyagnes replied to sparky605's topic in Maryland Nursing

    i also see "decision made" on my account but i don't know where to look for a seat fee omg i feel
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    CCBC application submitted. Anyone else playing the waiting game?

    rubyagnes replied to sparky605's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I'm also waiting. It's driving me
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    Applying to CCBC's Spring 2013 RN Program

    rubyagnes replied to rubyagnes's topic in Maryland Nursing

    @sparky605 gwen degner, the nursing advisor at catonsville, has told me that applicants are allowed to have only one final prereq in progress when applying. i'd imagine those who have finished all...
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    Applying to CCBC's Spring 2013 RN Program

    rubyagnes replied to rubyagnes's topic in Maryland Nursing

    i also wish i could edit this post! i meant to type spring 2014 *not*