Emilyktee

Thank you, SD City

I just got into an RN program in San Diego. 86 on TEAS. 3.46 GPA...it is possible. Apply for all schools in area and see what happens first.

Never mind, yes I did. She sent me an email saying add codes will be sent on Monday.

I got the email today! I don't know how many points. I tried not to obsses over it 😂😂 did is you guys get the add code for the Success Course? I haven't gotten that yet..

Hi guys! I recently got hired into the float pool at a huge hospital system in my city. I have been a CNA for 1 year, but I have only worked at a Rehab for a couple months and currently at an assisted living facility on top of the hospital. I had my last day of floor orientation at the hospital in the ER. God what a horrible day! The nurses were very very nice, but my preceptor was NOT a good teacher... I guess I shouldn't say I absolutely hate the ER, but having a preceptor like mine, did not make me love it. Half the time I could not find him and when I did find him, he gave me no direction at all and would turn around and walk the other way. I thought, "well god should I follow him like a lost puppy dog or what!?." I did get to practice a few EKG's which was great. Are any of you working as CNA's in the ER and if so, how do you like it? I might add that there were only a few CNA's in the ER, and the remaining were not actually CNA's. They were considered "techs" but had EMT experience.

I know this is an old post lol, but god I could have written this myself. I am putting up with the SAME thing currently. I notice you're from Southern California. So am I....could be the same place!! hahaha

They start at $12 an hour, I worked 6-2 am, three days a week since I had another job.

I finished the program at CSN December 2013, and I got a job in my clinical setting in January right after I passed my state exam. I loved the program! The teachers were awesome.

Oh...my...gosh...

Ugh I've been in that situation where I give them an excuse, but then they will say some bs like "well do you think I can just take your notes home, copy them tonight, and I'll give them back to you in class tomorrow?" LOL now THAT sucks..

It might be a good idea to find a CNA program first. Those are usually a few hundred bucks (depending on where you go), and most programs are a couple months long. If you do that, you can start working as a CNA, getting your foot in the healthcare world, learning the basics, and actually SEEING if you want to pursue nursing further. Plus you're earning a paycheck and saving moolah! If your main goal is to become an RN, then go straight for that after the CNA program. Like I said, you can make connections, earn money, save, learn the basics, and get your foot in the door while working as a CNA, all while you're attending an RN program.

Pay $300 for a watch? Does it tell a different time then the $10 watch??

LOVED YOUR STORY!!!

You said it PERFECTLY! I'm 22, and I "feel" old because I'm not an RN yet...but I see all my peers/friends graduating with their bachelors in different majors, and I'm not there yet.