Congo1986

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1. 80% of nurses stressed out

   Congo1986 replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in Male Students

   lol, all I see in this clip is less competition and possibly higher pay. I've had way more stress in other jobs. I've worked 7 days a week, 12 hour shift for MONTHS in Iraq with no days off... This isn't close to as bad. If u can't take the heat, ...

2. Aiken Tech Fall 2014 hopefuls!!

   Congo1986 replied to Anxious2BeANurse's topic in South Carolina

   I was lucky, I found someone selling every single book (minus the non required books) for 400 on craigslist.

3. Aiken Tech Fall 2014 hopefuls!!

   Congo1986 replied to Anxious2BeANurse's topic in South Carolina

   Im not sure. I think that we will not be doing clinicals the first semester. I hope we find out for certain what books we will need tomorrow. I hate being late too, but this stuff is practically beyond our control this time

4. Aiken Tech Fall 2014 hopefuls!!

   Congo1986 replied to Anxious2BeANurse's topic in South Carolina

   Dont worry too much, I asked Ms. Farmer about being late. She told me that if you run late, as long as they get everything before clinicals start that you should be fine. I was worried too, because I did everything at the VA hospital, and had no id...

5. Aiken Tech Fall 2014 hopefuls!!

   Congo1986 replied to Anxious2BeANurse's topic in South Carolina

   Hope you were all able to make your deadlines, and it seems you were. Looking forward to seeing you all at orientation tomorrow, dont forget to bring your medical records with you also! This is going to be fun, my wife is taking 5 classes including...

6. Aiken Tech Fall 2014 hopefuls!!

   Congo1986 replied to Anxious2BeANurse's topic in South Carolina

   Thanks!

7. Aiken Tech Fall 2014 hopefuls!!

   Congo1986 replied to Anxious2BeANurse's topic in South Carolina

   Has anyone figured out how to take the drug test? Certifiedprofile says to take my email to department administrator?

8. Aiken Tech Fall 2014 hopefuls!!

   Congo1986 replied to Anxious2BeANurse's topic in South Carolina

   That's what I thought, but wasn't sure. I originally expected to be in school mon-fri, so hearing that it's less is a relief

9. Aiken Tech Fall 2014 hopefuls!!

   Congo1986 replied to Anxious2BeANurse's topic in South Carolina

   That would be nice with that class schedule. I'm sure it will be more than Monday and tue though, but we can hope! im going to be using the military GI bill for school, and my wife is working part time and going to school fulltime also. I'm hoping ...

10. Aiken Tech Fall 2014 hopefuls!!

    Congo1986 replied to Anxious2BeANurse's topic in South Carolina

    Gotta have time to sleep too, haha. Do you work weekends? Also, do you guys know what days classes mainly are? Is it Monday to Thursday, or is it Monday to Friday?

11. Aiken Tech Fall 2014 hopefuls!!

    Congo1986 replied to Anxious2BeANurse's topic in South Carolina

    I've heard of people working through nursing school, but it's kind of uncommon from what I hear because the program is so demanding. I'm kind of hoping that the difficulty is a little overhyped, and my standard school motivation will do me just as m...

12. Aiken Tech Fall 2014 hopefuls!!

    Congo1986 replied to Anxious2BeANurse's topic in South Carolina

    That's my same fear Jesykahope. I hope I can find a good balance between school, studying and family.

13. Aiken Tech Fall 2014 hopefuls!!

    Congo1986 replied to Anxious2BeANurse's topic in South Carolina

    Thanks! Really excited and nervous. I have a 2 year old and a 2 month old at home, and a very supportive wife. We can do this! But man, what's up with this grading scale? Wow

14. Aiken Tech Fall 2014 hopefuls!!

    Congo1986 replied to Anxious2BeANurse's topic in South Carolina

    I know I'm kinda late in joining in this convo, but I just received my acceptance letter for fall 2014 too! Very excited! Now I have to kick into high gear again with all of these things we all have to do. Look forward to meeting you all!