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    HESI A2, so nervous

    mindofmidwifery replied to mindofmidwifery's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    It's cliche but definitely make sure you're well rested and ate a substantial breakfast. Pretty much make it so you don't have any distractions during the exam. If you're hungry, tired, or cold you...
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    HESI A2, so nervous

    mindofmidwifery replied to mindofmidwifery's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    The HESI A2 pocket prep app! It was a lifesaver. It was honestly the only thing I used but I could use it anywhere anytime. The app allows you to customize practice exams by length, topics, and lets...
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    HESI A2, so nervous

    mindofmidwifery replied to mindofmidwifery's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    UPDATE: I GOT AN
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    ADN program application/last prereq

    mindofmidwifery replied to tbird88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That's also how mine is! The min requirement for the HESI is 75 and there is nothing that says people with higher scores will be more competitive, etc. They said they'll continue accepting until all...
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    ADN program application/last prereq

    mindofmidwifery replied to tbird88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Me too! I take my HESI on Wednesday then will be able to apply. Good
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    Normal to make mistakes?

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

    I'm a PCT in an ER and I don't do anything unless I know that I am doing it correctly. Get in that habit, try not to do things blindly. If you think you're missing or forgetting something,
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    What do I major as?

    mindofmidwifery replied to Val32's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    At my school they assign us as a nursing major even if we aren't in the program
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    RN Requirement Changes

    mindofmidwifery posted a topic in General Students

    The program I have been wanting to apply to since last year just changed it's requirements for this Fall's semester. The only requirements are now STNA and a 75 on the HESI A2. Are there any opinions...
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    RN Requirement Changes

    mindofmidwifery replied to mindofmidwifery's topic in General Students

    You're right! I just kind of feel like I'm being cheated, with the curriculum being shorter. It doesn't make sense to
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    New PCT to Med Surg

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

    I wouldn't worry about a notepad :) Too many things happen too quickly to keep up with
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    Basics

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

    It depends on what program you're applying to. One of my future program's only requirements is to have a CNA. Have you researched where you plan on
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    Basics

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

    It was only a three week course but I had to pass the state exam and each year I have to keep it active by working as a CNA. I've seen a lot of people say that CNA is not a license, but license just...
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    Is nursing school REALLY that hard?

    mindofmidwifery replied to Courtney M's topic in General Students

    That is clearly a
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    Low Undergrad GPA in Non-Nursing Major

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

    It's going to be hard raising your GPA since you have so many credits already. Are nursing programs competitive in your
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    Basics

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

    I have a CNA license Yes, they do
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    Medical Assistant Degree or go for RN?

    mindofmidwifery replied to SleepingTiger54's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I work in the ER as a tech and I call people back, get their vitals and tell them the doctor will be with them shortly. At the clinics I've been to, it's always an LPN that does
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    Emergency Department Technician

    mindofmidwifery posted a topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Those who work as an ED tech, do you enjoy it? What are pros and cons? I was reading a story last night about a paramedic and what gory stuff they saw and got a little put off 😕 I can deal...
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    CNA, Mental Health Technician, or Clinic Assistant?

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

    I'm not sure if you've already made the decision but the mental health technician role seems more nurse-y and up your alley than the clinic assistant. The clinic assistant seems to be more like a...
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    T Shirts for hospital staff?

    mindofmidwifery replied to ambitiousblonde's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a peds ER and I just get the generic gift shop t shirts with our logo on the front but they have different colors to choose from. I've also seen people with "Level One Trauma Room" on the...
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    Which tape to use?

    mindofmidwifery posted a topic in General Nursing

    Maybe it's obvious or maybe it's taught in nursing school but which kind of tape should I use when doing dressings? I never thought to ask when I was learning to do them. Thank
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    Trying to get into the hospital

    mindofmidwifery replied to infinite0meow's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Before I had experience I had my CNA and I applied to so many hospitals jobs to no avail. After about a year of getting experience in a nursing home I did another round of applications and got about 4...
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    Left tele med-surg

    mindofmidwifery replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in Medical-Surgical

    If I were you I would just avoid night shift. That may have been your culprit for your burn out. Or it may have been the unit. Would you want to go back to med surg tele? If I were you I'd probably go...
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    Interview today for a PCT position on Med-Surg

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

    Congratulations
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    Anyone NOT willing to move for nursing school?

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

    No way in heck I'd move to go to school. That's just me though, and you too apparently. You can also look into getting your ADN if you don't get accepted into the BSN
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    Which tape to use?

    mindofmidwifery replied to mindofmidwifery's topic in General Nursing

    What dressings would you say are good with