PlayaChickRN

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  1. CPCC ADN Fall 2015

    PlayaChickRN replied to kpopeCMA's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Have you heard back yet? I can hardly wait!

  2. CPCC Fall 2015

    PlayaChickRN replied to PlayaChickRN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hey Freej who do you have for micro? I'm taking it at central on T/Th. I applied for fall admission on the 14th, hope I hear back

  3. Landing your first CNA job - Tips?

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

    Thanks for the advice! Unfortunately, this will be my first healthcare related job. No other experiences to add to clinicals. This is a career change for me from internet marketing (8yrs). I'm going...

  4. Landing your first CNA job - Tips?

    PlayaChickRN posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi! I'm a new CNA and nursing school student (fall 2016). I'd like to land my first CNA job in the hospital setting PT or PRN. We have a few hospital systems in a medium/big city. They are all hiring...

  5. Microbio test tomorrow!!

    PlayaChickRN replied to stacylethani's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm in the same boat! I have a few tests coming up in the next week, micro, micro lab, A&P, A&P lab, and statistics.... I'm going to be so happy next weekend when I can safely say I've made it...

  6. Sent off my application

    PlayaChickRN replied to melie23's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good luck! I submitted my application last week, not sure when I will hear back. I'm checking my email every few hours just in case... haha! I know I'm just going to be driving myself crazy until I...

  7. CPCC ADN Fall 2015

    PlayaChickRN replied to kpopeCMA's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hi! I'm turning in my application tomorrow for CPCC Fall 2015 ADN program. I don't know how long it takes, I imagine at least a couple weeks. Good luck! Update when you hear back.

  8. Making the leap

    PlayaChickRN replied to tulipsweeti's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Second career for me too. 33, two kids (10 and 12), and starting my third semester of pre-reqs after 10 years of internet marketing. I'm applying for nursing school next week (ADN). The program does...

  9. CPCC Fall 2015

    PlayaChickRN replied to PlayaChickRN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Thanks for the advice! I tested yesterday and passed both skills and written. :) Turning in my application next week!

  10. Advice for acing A&P?

    PlayaChickRN replied to Tinkk's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took A&P I last semester and got an A+. I would say that repetition was my main study technique. I made flashcards with all of the information for the upcoming test. I would keep them with me...

  11. Nursing School Acceptance

    PlayaChickRN replied to NurseStudentK75's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks for posting! Congrats! I just love AN and the boost of confidence it can give with a post just like this. :) It's amazing how much struggle and how much we have to believe in ourselves to even...

  12. CPCC Fall 2015

    PlayaChickRN replied to PlayaChickRN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I hope you are right. :) Do you have any advice about the NA test? I'm not worried about the written, just the skills. I feel very confident in my skills but I do get a blank brain sometimes when I'm...

  13. CPCC Fall 2015

    PlayaChickRN replied to PlayaChickRN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I wasn't sure if my TEAS scores were competitive enough. I was considering retaking it to see if I could go a little higher in the science and reading. Still in the air about that... My TEAS scores...

  14. CPCC Fall 2015

    PlayaChickRN replied to PlayaChickRN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Thats great! Congrats! I'm planning on applying mid January. I have all my ducks in a row except my NA I registry. I am scheduled to take the test on Jan 9th. Just curious, did you have all your...

  15. Last semester prereqs

    PlayaChickRN replied to HJF100790's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think it is totally doable. I also agree that a somewhat aggressive course-load will get you into the right frame of mind for nursing school. Nothing will be worse than getting in and realizing you...

  16. Enter your TEAS V Scores here!!

    PlayaChickRN replied to Future Nurse's Wife's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    First try. Not as high as I would have liked, but high enough to apply to the program. :) Program Type: ADN Adjusted Individual Total Score: 83.3% Percentile Rank - National - 93 Percentile Rank -...

  17. November/ December 2014 TEAS Exam Takers

    PlayaChickRN replied to QueenWandaful's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Ok, just got back from taking the TEAS V for the first time! I did take three practice exams (two online, one in the book) and used the ATI TEAS V study book. Don't do anymore research, just go and...

  18. what age did you decide to become a nurse

    PlayaChickRN replied to Nursetobe25's topic in General Nursing

    32. I was doing contract jobs for internet marketing for many years from home as my kids got older. Now they are in middle school and I'm on my first year of school towards my nursing career! I always...

  19. November/ December 2014 TEAS Exam Takers

    PlayaChickRN replied to QueenWandaful's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I'm scheduled to take my TEAS on Dec 4th. I took the online practice test once, before studying, and got a 71% overall. My worst subject being science with a 40-something%. I've only studied a little...

  20. Clinicalssssssssss 😎

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

    I got the Giving Tree white scrubs, they have a bit of a stretch in them and are flattering (as much as scrubs can be, haha). Also, the shoes are tricky, I first picked up some Sanrita Koi pattent...

  21. CPCC Nursing 2015

    PlayaChickRN replied to jshook's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Did you apply for Spring 2015 at

  22. CPCC Nursing

    PlayaChickRN replied to nzaghar1's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Are you going to apply for CPCC Fall 2015? I'm hoping to find some others who are, just for moral

  23. CPCC Nursing

    PlayaChickRN replied to nzaghar1's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I did not apply for Spring 2015. I am just now finishing up my CNA class and was not quite ready to start. Did you get

  24. Clinicalssssssssss 😎

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

    How exciting!!! My clinicals for CNA are not until November. I already have my scrubs, shoes, and gear. I am so excited, I can hardly wait! Good luck, and post an update once you've

  25. Older Student - And So It Begins

    PlayaChickRN replied to HealingThoughts's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm 32 and started this past summer, should be working RN to BSN when I'm 35. It's never too late! I am making really good grades and am so completely committed that my 18 year old self is like a...