Sarah Bellum

Sarah Bellum

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  1. My Plan

    Sarah Bellum replied to PhilaGuy's topic in General Nursing

    Also, there are masters' entry programs for non-nurses. I'm starting one in the fall, my bachelor's degree is in music so I had to take all the prereq's as well. When I'm done (20 month program,...

  2. Coloring books for A&P

    Sarah Bellum replied to MikeInCO's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have the one by Elaine Marieb and it's really good. It's more than a coloring book though, there are worksheets and all the answers are int he back so I've found it to be a great study tool. I...

  3. Anyone take Microbiology and A&P 2 same semester?

    Sarah Bellum replied to megn2boys's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I tried taking A&P2 and micro the same term but it didn't work out for me. A&P2 at my school starts right into the nervous system for the first 4 weeks and that was a *lot* of material to...

  4. Question About Becoming a CNA

    Sarah Bellum replied to WildFlowers84's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    There are a few programs around here through vocational schools and there used to be an independent CNA training school but they closed just a couple months ago. I have heard that some nursing homes...

  5. how are you paying for nursing school? or how do you plan to pay for nursing school?

    Sarah Bellum replied to mashamontago's topic in General Students

    Look into WIA (workforce investment act) in your area. It's a federal program but every state/county handles the money a little differently. In my area it is a 5k lifetime grant that can be spread...

  6. Financial Aid Question-Is this Normal?

    Sarah Bellum replied to Lovethefall's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'm in the same situation and I agree with you but apparently it is standard

  7. A little squeamish? Or just normal?

    Sarah Bellum replied to achieve08's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    OK, there is a HUGE difference between working with dead people vs. working with the living. I would be grossed out watching an autopsy too! But live people with all the usual body fluids are no...

  8. Enrolled in CNA class, excited/nervous and lots of questions!!!

    Sarah Bellum replied to LaLaEm4's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You will get more wet by bathing your kids in a bathtub than working as a CNA. :) You might get some "overspray" on you but nothing that would soak you. You can get Crocs without holes (top or...

  9. STUPID interview questions, add yours here

    Sarah Bellum replied to hoolahan's topic in General Nursing

    My husband was asked what was the the last book he read. I think it was in the ad for the job, not the

  10. Do anyone in healthcare in the US wear these?

    Sarah Bellum replied to newlpn08's topic in General Nursing

    I got one a while ago to wear at my new PCA job. I can't stand wearing any jewelry, not even my wedding ring, so these types of watches are perfect for me. I got this one:...

  11. Announce that you passed your CNA exam here!

    Sarah Bellum replied to jb2u's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I passed too! Took my state test 2/15 and found out this morning! My skills were: hand washing, dressing a resident, transfer from bed to wheel chair using a gait belt, hair care and position...

  12. Going back......I feel old!

    Sarah Bellum replied to Bennie44's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm 38 and am taking prereq's. I'm also married and have a son with autism and twin daugters less than 2 years old. If you're nuts then so am I! Getting back into study mode wasn't so hard once I...

  13. I got my first job!!

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

    That was the amazing thing. I took the test on Friday, looked online on Monday (yesterday, which was a holiday) and they were already posted. The testing people had said that because of the holiday...

  14. I got my first job!!

    Sarah Bellum posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Bad news first - I will probably have to drop my microbiology class this term as it conflicts with the orientation schedule. No biggie though, it's offered every term at my college. I'll still take...

  15. Nursing Application Essay..please help proofread!=)

    Sarah Bellum replied to ange13's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Definitely don't post it here. Someone could come along and plagerize your work. If you want you can PM it to me and I can proof it for you. Good luck! I thought the essay part was the hardest part...

  16. I got my first job!!

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

    Thanks all! I also found out today that I passed the state test that I took on Friday! Now I just have to take the hospital's 40 hour med-surge PCA class and I can finally get my hands on some...

  17. Secrets for new CNA

    Sarah Bellum replied to nasaodds's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm in Ohio and just got my first job. I took the state this past Friday actually. I have no secrets other than just keep applying. When the HR person called me she said something like "I see you...

  18. Retire by 30, thanks nursing!

    Sarah Bellum replied to ThePrestige's topic in General Nursing

    If you are talking about Dave Ramsey's plan he actually says to pay off the smallest balance loans first, in order, up to the highest and ignore the interest rates. Each time you pay off a debt you...

  19. Where Can I Find Bed Making Videos!! Help!!!

    Sarah Bellum replied to melanietracy's topic in General Nursing

    Haev you checked out this thread?

  20. Nurse Phobias?

    Sarah Bellum replied to pattycakeRN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yeah! If we're talking non-nursing stuff I am a TOTAL wimp about bridges. I accidentally drove over the bridge from Mt. Pleasant to Charleston, SC, not the nice new one but the old rickety one...

  21. Nurse Phobias?

    Sarah Bellum replied to pattycakeRN's topic in General Nursing

    Is it weird that I don't really have any yet? My dad has had dentures since before I was born so to me they're just normal. As a doula I've had a laboring mom puke in my lap (in a towel or a bowl) a...

  22. Accelerated Nursing Programs

    Sarah Bellum replied to TurtleDove's topic in General Nursing

    Here ya go:

  23. Rant

    Sarah Bellum replied to bakpakr's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm a brand new CNA so I can't comments much on your situation other than, at least around here, CNA jobs are a dime a dozen. I'm sure you could find a new job at a different facility pretty easily....

  24. I just need a little encouragement, today...

    Sarah Bellum replied to Mom2Chaos's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm 38 and also working on prereqs for NS. I can totally relate to your post! I started taking classes when I was 35 and got detoured by the arrival of twins when I was 36. :bby::bby: They are now...

  25. Should I take a CNA class?

    Sarah Bellum replied to JeannieS's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just finished a CNA class and am hoping to start NS this fall or next. I think it will be helpful for me to work as a CNA just to get used to working in health care. I've always worked in offices...