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  1. Muslim Nurse aide

    armywife808 replied to daimere's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think if those rumors were true she would have been eliminated during the interview. There is no "sit down and drink sweet tea during your entire shift" in a CNA job description. Good grief how...

  2. My name is Pete M, new to site.

    armywife808 replied to pete M's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My program in NV requires one book "Nursing Fundamentals" & a local program lab book. Also three hours lecture and 6 hour lab per

  3. CNA course questions

    armywife808 replied to pete M's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    This is from my school website: Job Description The nursing assistant is an important part of the nursing care team. A nursing assistant is a person who, under the direction of a licensed nurse,...

  4. Considering CNA program

    armywife808 replied to armywife808's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My program is a semester in length (Aug to Dec), ugh. There are some 6-week private training schools, but those are too costly compared to a jc. Good idea to research the LTCs prior to graducation....

  5. Considering CNA program

    armywife808 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hello all, I'm giving serious consideration to going to a jc (CSN Las Vegas, NV) in the fall. I have a few questions: Finding a job: did you start job hunting before your program ended or did you wait...

  6. I dont feel like Im succeeding!

    armywife808 replied to PrettyNerd's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Bring some donuts or bagels to celebrate the last week or day or of class. Food will smoothe things

  7. Provisional approval schools

    armywife808 replied to armywife808's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Moved to Vegas in November & I have decided to wait it out and apply to CSN or UNLV. Unless I want to pay ridiculous fees, I have to wait a year for residency. I plan to take a refresher math...

  8. Provisional approval schools

    armywife808 posted a topic in Nevada Nursing

    I downloaded the list of approved schools for Nevada from the NV State Board of Nursing. The following shcools have provisional approval: Everest (AAS), ITT (AAS), Kaplan (ADN) & NV Career...

  9. Question about becoming a Medical Assistant - Please HELP!

    armywife808 replied to JavaSoundsLounge's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    @JavaSoundsLounge Just my opinion, but I would go the nursing route. If you start as an LPN/LVN you can bridge to an RN or BSN. As an MA you don't have that option. I live in VA too and we have an...

  10. What type of nursing do you want to specialize in?

    armywife808 replied to bluesky94's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    L&D or

  11. Tips on moving out? Soon to be LPN Student.

    armywife808 replied to Jaurelus93's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    If you can afford to move then do so. You may be able to find a fellow nursing student as a

  12. nursing school bullying

    armywife808 replied to greatestsummerever's topic in General Students

    Ok, maybe I watch too much of the ID channel, but I would stay clear of him. Sounds like this joker has deeper issues if he is singling you

  13. Andrews AFB OR AETNA!!!!😬😬😬

    armywife808 replied to litebrightgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I live near Dulles too and the commute to Andrews every day would be a deal-breaker for me. Freeway traffic is horrible in both directions. Tack on an extra hour during your evening

  14. How Many people did your program start out with?

    armywife808 replied to Philly_LPN_Girl's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    When you reply can you also state what type of school you go to? Community college? Private school? Trade

  15. ITT Tech Nursing Program

    armywife808 replied to itt.nursingstudent's topic in School, College Programs

    Check with the BON in your state and also the BBB. I posted a like question on the Nevada thread and someone responded that ITT was being shut

  16. Provisional approval schools

    armywife808 replied to armywife808's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Thanks for the feedback. Guess I will cross those schools off my

  17. Stuck!!!

    armywife808 replied to TexasNurse2B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just wondering, but would it be easier to go for the LPN/LVN and then bridge to RN? As far as finding a job I think that will depend on where you are willing to work. Woulld you be willing to...

  18. National University Cohort 37 January 2014

    armywife808 replied to aricaroni's topic in School, College Programs

    I'm considering enrolling in this school. Must you complete your pre-reqs before applying? What is the approximate cost? Do they offer any

  19. Roseman University ABSN (didactic online)

    armywife808 replied to rockiesgurl's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Wow, thanks for all who responded about this school. I had this school in my sights and had chatted with an on-line rep about admissions. I was interested in the ABSN program, but I will need a bit...

  20. Question to the single Moms

    armywife808 replied to CarpeDiem83's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    You could start interviewing babysitters now as an emergency back up plan. Try sittercity.com -- it's free for military

  21. How old were you when you started Nursing School?

    armywife808 replied to NursingStudentMomof3's topic in General Students

    By the time I finish pre-reqs, I will be 52-ish if I can go to school full-time. I'd like to attend a ABSN program, but haven't had my transcripts evaluated yet to see what classes will

  22. Why did you choose Nursing as your career? Tell me your story. Here is my story

    armywife808 replied to Futurenurse75's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My reason for choosing: We are a military family and I reasoned that if I had an aptitude for nursing, I would have a job where ever we moved to plus the opportunity to experience different nursing...

  23. Coupla questions on starting a program

    armywife808 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I began taking pre-reqs about seven years ago, then I got pregnant and we moved. Since then we have moved about four more times (military family) and a nursing career got pushed to the back burner....