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    41 years old about to enter Nursing School

    G019 replied to jenobeba's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    First off good for you to continue to pursue your goals. It takes a lot for us to admit what we were doing wrong, that you were not motivated in the beginning. The beauty of it all is that you woke...
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    Discouraged and down about grades

    G019 replied to littlemissie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No matter how hard it can be.. even when people may say its over for you, you're never stuck! There are many paths one can take to get to their final goal. What may work for one, or many, may not work...
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    Temple College 2015

    G019 replied to kpalo's topic in School, College Programs

    Congrats to those who've been accepted and starting this fall! Just out of curiosity was there a long waiting list for this program? I'm considering applying for the Fall 16" ADN program then pursue...
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    Should I have quit?

    G019 replied to AmberAmazes's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I think it was not fair to have you work different shifts each day during the week while in school or not. It would be hard to have the physical energy to preform your duties safely. I'm not too sure...
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    Seeking good advices for working as a PCT at the hospital

    G019 replied to jlcool's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Congrats on the new job! Just go in with an open mind ready to learn. Try not to appear nervous in patients room because they don't know that you're "new" so be confident in that aspect. If a patient...
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    Does the school matter

    G019 replied to direw0lf's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree with the poster above. From what I've been told many times, the rest of it depends on how well you can apply your skills, and what you learn along the way in the real world after you're...
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    I Want To Support My Pre-Nursing Student Girlfriend. Please Help!

    G019 replied to Fredled's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Like most have stated, she'll have to go through the experience on her own. At the same time, you have to focus on your studies as well. You can both be each other's cheerleaders, motivating one...
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    Not working during nursing school?

    G019 replied to Infofreak411's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm also single with no children and in the process of applying to schools right now. I'm a tech in a hospital working nights (36-48hrs) a week. It's helped me with networking, pt care experience...
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    Does my RACE matter when applying to Nursing Programs?

    G019 replied to LinaJill123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As some have stated before with your good grades and credentials you should have no problem with getting into a program. The census states individuals classified as Black make up roughly 13% of the...
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    7 Social Media Posts That Will Destroy Your Nursing Career Before It Begins!

    G019 replied to Michael M. Heuninckx's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Good point. That's my greatest concern in the long run. One of my sister's colleagues was pulling up into her driveway one evening only to find one of her Psych pt's lurking around in her garage.....
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    On the fence ADN vs BSN..

    G019 replied to G019's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks for the advice everyone :)! After a lot of thought I decided to pursue the BSN route. I have looonnng road ahead of me but I know it will be worth it in the end as things worth fighting for...
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    On the fence ADN vs BSN..

    G019 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Here's a little bit of info about me: I'm 28, no kids, fully independent working full time right now. When I decided to pursue my CNA training I had to quit my dead end job because they wouldn't...
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    Help with next step in my job choices

    G019 replied to futurenurse0319's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I came from a nursing home into a hospital setting. Acute care might interest you. Either way you'll learn a lot. Good luck to
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    Help with next step in my job choices

    G019 replied to futurenurse0319's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The right hospital unit depends on what your interest are. What field interest you the most? Perhaps floating to different floors can give you an idea too..As far as ambulating or turning a patient in...
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    Hospital night shift?

    G019 replied to Dmborland's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yes it can be a challenge to switch back to normal on your off days depending on the person. I'm naturally a night owl and it took me a few weeks to adjust to this schedule. You can study on your down...
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    PCT jobs harder than they once were?

    G019 replied to funtimes's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    At the end of the day we're all here for the well being of the patient. We're all employee's working for the same hospital network. We get paid at the same time ect. One person couldnt do it all...
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    Hospital night shift?

    G019 replied to Dmborland's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    First off congrats on getting into an RN program! I'm CNA/PCT currently working the 7P-7A shift and will start taking my prereqs for nursing in the summer. I personally prefer it over the day shift...
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    On the fence ADN vs BSN..

    G019 replied to G019's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks for your reply! Yeah I've read some people say in the forums that they are unable to find work with their ADN and were told to go back to school so I was worried about that. Congrats on...
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    All CNAs

    G019 replied to Vtachy1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congrats on your teaching job! I recently had my CNA class in September as well. One thing I can say that stood out the most in my class was the fact my instructor had recruiters visit with us from...