verene MSN

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    Think I might be taken advantage of

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

    Don't do it. How are you supposed to give PRN meds? What happens if a patient passes away during the night? What happens if a patient, a family member, or even you were to have a medical emergency? It...
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    CNA, Nursing School, Jobs?

    verene replied to highhope's topic in General Students

    Check with your program. You may not need to complete a CNA course in order to sit the CNA exam for your state! Many places allow you to sit the exam after the first quarter of nursing school,...
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    Direct Entry MSN programs

    verene replied to Sami92's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I looked at a couple of these programs during my own school searching and application writing: Seattle U cares a lot about your last 90 credits of undergrad for GPA and weights this very heavily in...
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    Holy Name

    verene replied to Tmar815's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am not familiar with that particular program however most colleges have their time frame for admissions posted somewhere on their website for prospective students. Or you can just call/e-mail the...
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    One class per semester?

    verene replied to shanam's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Many people take pre-req courses one or two at a time for a variety of reasons. It is certainly possible to pursue your pre-req courses this way. Expiration deadlines vary from program to program. The...
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    Does starting in a LTC limit you?

    verene replied to bsnorbust's topic in General Nursing

    Many people are able to make the jump from LTC to Hospital. I started as a CNA in LTC and then moved to a hospital after working there a little over a year. I think it is worth taking the LTC job to...
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    I don't want to work as a CNA during undergrad

    verene replied to outsidegirl's topic in General Students

    It is not necessary to work as a CNA before or during nursing school. Many of my nurse coworkers never worked as CNAs. This includes our new-grad new hire, who I think given a little time to grow and...
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    Is an accelerated BSN worth $87K?

    verene replied to KJet5's topic in General Students

    My question again is how is that accelerated? The traditional BSN program at my university is 3 years (36 months) including pre-req courses. Program cost is about 20K. An accelerated (15 month) degree...
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    Few General Questions

    verene replied to ItsThatJenGirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Transcripts: IT really depends on the program you are applying to. Some will factor in the GPA of every class ever taken at any point in your life. Some will factor in pre-req GPA only. Some will...
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    Is an accelerated BSN worth $87K?

    verene replied to KJet5's topic in General Students

    How is it accelerated if it takes 3 years? At that length of time you might as well save yourself the money and either take pre-reqs separately at a community college and apply to a truly accelerated...
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    Have GAD and Panic Disorder and am being told nursing isn't for me

    verene replied to krysteeen's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Short version is yes, it is possible to have an anxiety disorder and be successful in a healthcare career. Whether or not is is possible for you specifically is going to be up to you, what your...
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    Job prospects in Portland for new RNs

    verene replied to eternityRN's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Talking to an experienced ASN nurse who moved to the Portland area in the last couple of years. It's very difficult to find work if you don't have a BSN or higher and want into an acute care setting....
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    Residency programs in Seattle area

    verene replied to ehuggett's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Start gather information earlier rather than later. Evergreen, Harborview-UW Medicine, Northwest Hospital, Overlake, Seattle Children's, Swedish, and Virginia Mason all offer residency programs. All...
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    BSN and Associate Nurses Are Neck and Neck. Will This Change?

    verene replied to allnurses's topic in General Students

    I plan on completing a BSN because of the job market I'm in. That being said working with both BSN and ASN prepared nurses I see experience in-role and innate personality traits as having a higher...
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    How Hard Is the GRE?

    verene replied to Natalie513's topic in General Students

    Ideally you'd want a month or so to prepare for it for a high score, however if you only have week try for it and see how you do. I didn't study hardly at all my first time and did ok. Ultimately I...
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    Legally blind and considering psych nursing

    verene replied to psychstudent2's topic in General Nursing

    Is your vision correctable with glasses or other devices? What sort of accommodations do you need in regard to sight? If you are able to function with reasonable accommodation then nursing school is...
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    It's not my job to pray with you.

    verene replied to kickatthedark's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I think a lot of praying/not praying with a patient is also figuring out what the patient is looking for when they ask you to pray with them. Are they asking for you to reassure them? Are they asking...
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    Is this real life?

    verene replied to BRing914's topic in General Students

    Bear in mind that many use this site to complain, vent, and get frustrating experience off their chest. There is rough stuff in both the education and the work for healthcare but there is also a lot...
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    I need motivation

    verene replied to Nurse2Be__'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Summer classes always feel a little busier than you expect them to, but you can survive! One of my favorite ways to make summer school a bit less of a drag is to take any reading assignments to the...
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    Is becoming a CNA worth the money?

    verene replied to HanHolle03's topic in General Students

    I would say working as a CNA is definitely worth it if you are considering a healthcare career. The only caution I have for you is that most places will NOT hire you at 16 as a CNA. You'll need to be...
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    Should I? Why not!?!

    verene replied to Dreamer05's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I didn't do work-study, but my husband did as a non-traditional older student (mid-twenties, married, prior work experience). He had a job doing data base entry for one of the departments on campus...
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    "Due to health problems..."

    verene replied to Veigar3's topic in General Students

    Health problems is a general statement. You have no idea how minor or serious those health problems are. It could be a minor as being knocked down with the flu for a month and struggling to pass exams...
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    CNA to ADN and CLEP

    verene replied to Silver Surfer's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    While a CNA certificate could prove valuable in helping gain admission to a nursing program (some require it or give you extra points) it will not provide transfer credit or CLEP ability. Nor will a...
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    Age of transfer credit

    verene replied to elefante1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Very few schools will accept science credits more than 5-7 years old. Though some may allow you to challenge science course work if you have a strong background in the sciences (i.e. BS in Biology -...
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    New CNA advice

    verene replied to JohnCNA4's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think feeling overwhelmed is typical of starting out as a new CNA. I felt pretty frantic and not sure that I was any good for about the first 2 months I was a CNA. The feeling will pass in time as...