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  1. Is being a CNA looked down upon in NYC?

    whealer posted a topic in New York Nursing

    I was at work checking out a patient. She overheard a conversation I was having with another coworker about starting nursing school. She was also a nurse too. We discussed which school I was going to...

  2. Is being a CNA looked down upon in NYC?

    whealer replied to whealer's topic in New York Nursing

    Thank you so much for your honesty and sharing your experience! I actually wanted to pursue an RN-to-MSN program; of course, most of those programs require at least a year of healthcare or hospital...

  3. Is being a CNA looked down upon in NYC?

    whealer replied to whealer's topic in New York Nursing

    Thanks cadawasp! Really well said. I have definitely considered becoming a CNA for the experience part or per diem while I'm in school, particularly in the psych ward. I'll keep it in mind after I'm...

  4. Where do YOU sit in class?

    whealer replied to Caribbean Character's topic in General Students

    Luckily my classrooms are small so wherever I sit is a good spot Otherwise I sit at least in the first two rows so I can see whatever is written on the dry erase

  5. Swedish Institute?

    whealer replied to Peaches&cream's topic in New York Nursing

    If you look at what ACEN's candidacy process is like it can up to 2-3 years for accreditation. Passing the NLN is just a small part of it, and that small chunk produces statistics that could take...

  6. Working as a CNA before nursing school?

    whealer replied to missmagee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I totally understand the idea of networking while being a CNA - but can you make those same networks while in nursing school during

  7. What keeps you focused to study?

    whealer replied to carefulcare's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm on prereqs now and next semester I'll take some of them alongside nursing courses. As mentioned I just don't want to risk having to take them again. I'm not that involved in FB and the like so...

  8. mask or flu shot?

    whealer replied to lilangel6828's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I just got a call in from our office about someone who had to get the vaccine over wearing a mask. Personally, flu shots never made a difference. I got sick when I wasn't taking care of my body. Once...

  9. Working as a CNA before nursing school?

    whealer replied to missmagee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was thinking about going into being CNA while in nursing school also; but I get paid over $20 per hour working at a doctor's office so I don't know if it's financially worth it to me, although I...

  10. Easy?

    whealer replied to kp1987's topic in General Students

    I'm in my first semester and feel the same way... I'm holding my breath for the next semesters since I can already tell they'll be challenging, which will be both a refreshing and hair-pulling...

  11. Swedish Institute?

    whealer replied to Peaches&cream's topic in New York Nursing

    Hi there! I just wanted to give an update! I just experienced my first week at the Swedish Institute and it was awesome. I only have A&P 1 (lecture and lab) and developmental psych. The...

  12. Forensic Psychiatric Nursing: A Unique APRN Opportunity

    whealer replied to Psychcns's topic in Psychiatric

    Yay this article is awesome! Got a BA in forensic psych and now going for ADN. Ive been very interested in forensic psych nursing and have been learning more about this specialty.

  13. Marijuana and Nursing School

    whealer replied to heather19's topic in General Students

    As soon I found out about that I was accepted to my nursing program about a month ago I quit smoking pot... I've been using for 10 years at least. Regardless of why you use it, there's no point in...

  14. Not sure if being 'called' to nursing

    whealer replied to junegirl's topic in General Students

    You don't have to be called to nursing. Some do, others have a higher calling... to pay the bills and support themselves/families. Many nurses I'm sure have felt both. I'm about to start nursing...

  15. Staying healthy and going to school.

    whealer replied to megkat's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm like sno87 also I tend to study through lunch and dinner I'm hoping to develop a habit of doing a set of pushups or situps in between study sessions, especially when I feel like I'm about to...

  16. About to start nursing school, considering CNA training. Some advice, please!

    whealer posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi there! I'm excited because in a few weeks I start nursing school. I have pre reqs this semester and my school sprinkles them in with nursing courses. Looking ahead I know it will be difficult but...

  17. About to start nursing school, considering CNA training. Some advice, please!

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

    Hi. Thank you for your response! I work in NYC and will be moving there from long island in the fall. I believe we start clinicals either in the second or third semester. They dont really require...

  18. Be careful not to let people talk you out of your career ambitions

    whealer replied to DadStudentPerhaps's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thank you for your inspiring story. I'm sorry to hear about your mom but I'm sure she's quite proud of your accomplishments! and just think that you'll be able to provide the same care and compassion...

  19. 4.0 Challenge!

    whealer replied to Technicolourhobo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I lied... my schedule changed last minute. No longer am I taking College Algebra; it's been replaced with developmental psych. Although I'm happy to not have to take college math, I am worried since...

  20. Should I get an ASN or a BSN?

    whealer replied to lindseynicole12's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    If you have a B.A or B.S in another area (preferably one relevant to health and science), then you should go for ADN. There are several RN to MSN programs that are available online or on campus. There...

  21. Swedish Institute?

    whealer replied to Peaches&cream's topic in New York Nursing

    So far the pre-reqs I have been able to transfer are Composition, Intro to Psych, and Oral Communications. I would have been able to add College Math to that list but if I did, then I would have lost...

  22. Three Tips from a Former Student

    whealer replied to GundeRN's topic in General Students

    Thank you! Love the last tip about studying the right answers and ignoring the wrong ones. I have to try

  23. 4.0 Challenge!

    whealer replied to Technicolourhobo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm taking... -A&P I -A&P Lab -College Math Straight As, baby! Won't accept nothing less! This is definitely a great idea! Good luck

  24. Swedish Institute?

    whealer replied to Peaches&cream's topic in New York Nursing

    Hey there! They may ask for a copy of course descriptions from your previous colleges. They asked me to do that and I made sure to send that along to them asap. I'm still waiting to hear the date for...

  25. Any app that does import powerpoints and can edit them for ipad????

    whealer replied to Kdavina's topic in General Students

    I save PowerPoint as a PDF file and save it to an iPad app called PDF expert. Ita 9.99 and you can do multiple things, such as highlight, write, and bookmark the PDFs. Then you can email the file to...