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    Help nursing degree associates or bachelors

    mindofmidwifery replied to sadieelee23's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    There are advanced placement bachelors programs for those who already have a bachelors degree in another field. Those programs I've seen are typically 18 months. The downsides to them are the price...
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    Best route to get into mother/baby

    mindofmidwifery replied to newnurse085's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I would choose #2 if that's all you want is to work with mothers and babies. However, if you want to work L&D or postpartum in a hospital eventually and want a more unified schedule, I'd choose #1...
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    Would you take a $5 paycut for Dream job

    mindofmidwifery replied to loving2024's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If I really wanted to be a CRNA, I would choose Job 2. Job 1 takes two years until you can cross train to ICU?? That's crazy, yeah I would choose my goals over more
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    Torn between careers in medical field

    mindofmidwifery replied to Bridge08t's topic in General Students

    Why would you start with LPN? I would look at the demand for both careers in your area as well as the pay. If there's no job openings for the scientist/chemist route then I'd really consider whether...
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    Just got into nursing school!

    mindofmidwifery replied to nursingstudent2318's topic in Study Tips for Students's Share Tips

    Congratulations!
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    Future in LTC

    mindofmidwifery replied to ajs9009's topic in General Students

    If you want to work in LTC, do it. People are trying to influence you because rarely do they hear that someone absolutely wants to work in LTC. And getting your RN is definitely not a waste, you have...
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    Help freshman college student!

    mindofmidwifery replied to grexi's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, you can do your general classes at your community college then transfer to a university. However, it may not be guaranteed that you get into a BSN program, you'd have to apply for it of course....
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    Lectures

    mindofmidwifery replied to Katie19973's topic in General Students

    Just make sure your instructors are okay with you recording
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    New Laptop!

    mindofmidwifery replied to mkcarlsonxo's topic in General Students

    What's your budget? I'd definitely go with a MacBook Air if you can afford
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    LPN as a starting career choice?

    mindofmidwifery replied to DMC22's topic in Florida Nursing

    I've asked around before about whether I should get my LPN and many people have said that if your end goal is to be an RN, being an LPN is a waste. To me, it came down to being paid more sooner,...
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    Taking A&P, Micro, CNA -- but what order?

    mindofmidwifery replied to mniicole's topic in General Students

    Since you got C's in two previous science courses I would take anatomy and micro separately so you can pretty much set yourself up for success. I'm taking micro and anatomy together next semester,...
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    BSN and ASN

    mindofmidwifery replied to msheather413's topic in General Students

    With a BSN costing that much, I'd go the ADN route first. My whole program will total about 8k and at my workplace (where I hope I will be employed as a nurse once I am finished) pays for our RN-BSN...
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    Which job should I take while in nursing school?

    mindofmidwifery replied to Ariana214's topic in General Students

    Personally, I would go with the adult oncology unit because I like 12 hour shifts and I also like night shift. Also, if I had to drive an hour to and from I would go with 12 hour shifts. BUT, if my...
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    A little frustrated/confused about BSN/ADN

    mindofmidwifery replied to hellfirecat's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    A BSN is a degree just as an ADN is a degree. Both end with an individual taking the NCLEX and passing to become an RN. As for ADN RNs becoming obsolete in 2020, I have not heard this. Sure, hospitals...
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    How much do you make as a tech?

    mindofmidwifery replied to RCBR's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    My base pay is $13.14 in Ohio; I get $2.50 extra working nights and $1 more working
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    What class would you take?

    mindofmidwifery replied to missnursingstudent19's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'd probably choose a foreign language if you haven't taken one already. Spanish or
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    Recruiting Students for ADN program

    mindofmidwifery replied to D.Larry's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    The only prerequisites required at the community college I'm going to are HESI, STNA license and high school transcript. None of those requirements take more than 6 months to
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    PCT fresh out of CNA School

    mindofmidwifery replied to pfa_16's topic in General Nursing

    ALWAYS WORK HARD. Whether you've just started or whether you've worked there for years. Trust me, people notice. I am a very hard worker on my unit and the nurses highly appreciate me (to the point of...
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    Help

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

    Will you be working as a CNA? If not, it's a waste like a PP said. However, if you will be working as a CNA I believe it'll be invaluable. I worked at a nursing home for a year and have worked at a...
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    Advice for an aspiring trauma nurse?

    mindofmidwifery replied to colli646's topic in General Students

    I'm not a trauma nurse (not even a nurse) and I don't even really work at a trauma CENTER yet, but being a nurse having to take charge of traumas is very, very stressful especially if you're not a...
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    Thoughts on new CNA job?

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

    This!!! I was a new CNA working in a new-to-me tiny, close knit town in a nursing home where even all the residents knew each other. What held me together when I felt uncomfortable and uncertain was...
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    A Headache is not an emergency

    mindofmidwifery replied to Patient4life's topic in Emergency

    Was this at a children's ER or general? In the general ER that I work at (granted, it's smaller, being on the outskirt of the city), we try our hardest to bring children back ASAP, especially for...
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    A Headache is not an emergency

    mindofmidwifery replied to Patient4life's topic in Emergency

    In some cases, a headache ends up revealing a more serious, underlying issue. In many cases, it is someone who doesn't drink enough water or someone who suffers chronic headaches and should be seeing...
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    A Headache is not an emergency

    mindofmidwifery replied to Patient4life's topic in Emergency

    Stating: "Are you telling me I should have waited until Monday to see my PCP?" Sounded as if you'd be able to see your PCP on
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    $2,600 too much money for PCT course?

    mindofmidwifery replied to nifty_n's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    My CNA was free through a nursing home and my PCT training was free through the hospital I work at