Sydneyad2

I recently finished my PCA training program and have been looking into applying for jobs. I start the nursing program at my CC this fall, I'm taking the evening classes; 2 nights a week for lecture/lab and then you can choose to either do two 6 hour clinicals two days a week or one 12 hour clinical on a Saturday. I really want to apply for full-time PCA jobs but I'm not sure if it will be too much, especially just starting nursing school in the fall. I know part-time is also an option, but I'm scared I won't make enough money for bills and such. Does anybody work full-time as a CNA/PCA/PCT and also go to nursing school? If so, is it manageable or do you feel overwhelmed all the time?

That was comforting and definitely what I was hoping to hear. Thank you!

I will definitely look into those. It's a struggle for me to retain information. I always remember small, weird things but not what I should lol! Thank you !

Okay good! I wasn't sure if you were expected to know this stuff once the nursing classes start, or if they would kinda go into it too. Thank you!

Hey everyone! So I'm currently taking A&P 2, and I'm on the waiting list for the nursing program at my school. I'm feeling a little frustrated... I took A&P 1 in a six week semester over the summer. I finished with a B+ which I was really happy with. However, when I started A&P 2, my teacher was recalling things we learned in 1 that I completely couldn't remember. That's when I realized I've just been memorizing, not actually learning. I believe I will be able to pass A&P 2, however I'm more concerned with the fact that I will just forget everything once I get into the nursing program... Or worse.... When I'm actually working as an RN:dead: Does anyone have tips on how to retain information? I know I'm a "hands-on" learner so I always study in the lab with the models. Please tell me I'm not the only one who has this problem