I am still a cna, and like the work I do. I never said I did not. For my BSN program, it was not a requirement for me to be a cna, or even have the certification. I did it for the experience, and to...
Hmm. Well, my answer - as an ED nurse for 3+ years - is "usually... and sometimes there's even a pharmacist around for that purpose." That's my point. He did not know there would be a doctor around to...
YES! YES! YES! I agree with EVERYTHING you said. To the OP, I too had a rough first semester. I had a problem with time management. I was a procrastinator, and worked two jobs. However, I was able to...
REALLY? Being a nurse tech has helped me sooooo much in my BSN program. Funny how you say that, yet other aides, cna's, pca's (titles differ), laugh to ourselves at the other nursing students who were...
What is your job title (CNA, medical assistant, medication aide, HHA, PCT, PCA)? Nursing Support Assistant, NSA Where are you located? Chicago What is your hourly wage? $16.70 (New Hire) Are...
I'm with the other posters: It's too much. What are you in a rush for? Maybe this will help. 1. Make a list of schools you would like to apply to. 2. Look at the requirements/classes needed to apply...
Update: Sooooooo yesterday I was able to speak with the coordinator for the hospital orientation. She was not as "professional", in her delivery of my issue. However, she did offer an alternative...
I tried today to contact the department that handles the nursing orientation. I called every hour. No answer. I figured maybe the person I spoke with was out the office since today is a Friday. Monday...
Yes, I did struggle. I had to work 5 8hr shifts for a total of 40 hrs every two weeks. In addition, I had just got the registry position at the hospital 2 weeks before school started. I had to...
It's so hard for other people to understand the intensity of a nursing program. My boyfriend thinks I should also keep my registry position that's 4 days a month. While I think it MIGHT be possible to...
I just don't think that's fair to lose your spot in the program. I was use to instructors going over the syllabus, student expectations, course objectives, class introductions, hear the instructor...