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  1. Bad experience as CNA :(

    gizm0 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am currently a student who wants to become a nurse so badly. I'm doing a few more prereqs for an accelerated BSN program since I already have a bachelor's degree. I did a CNA class and started...

  2. Bad experience as CNA :(

    gizm0 replied to gizm0's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Update: I am having no luck... I submit hospital applications, at least one per day. They have told me that other applicants have more experience. Feeling a bit discouraged but hanging in

  3. Bad experience as CNA :(

    gizm0 replied to gizm0's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thank you!! My family has been very supportive during this tough decision, and even though my Mom's not a nurse, she mentioned how I'm better off from having this difficult job because it has prepared...

  4. Bad experience as CNA :(

    gizm0 replied to gizm0's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thanks so much Here I Stand! Yes, I realize the elderly people who are combative are either not themselves anymore most of the time, or in some cases, they are trying to get kicked out on purpose...

  5. Bad experience as CNA :(

    gizm0 replied to gizm0's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    This gives me hope! I was hoping to stay at the LTC facility for 6 months and barely made it through a few. I'm glad your hospital experience allowed you to learn more, I'm super eager to see more...

  6. Bad experience as CNA :(

    gizm0 replied to gizm0's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thank you Karou!!! It does feel brutal :/ I've been applying to a lot of hospital jobs and I'm really hoping to land an interview on a Med/surg floor! They contacted me for a phone interview and now...

  7. Bad experience as CNA :(

    gizm0 replied to gizm0's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thank you GrnTea!!! This was so nice to hear. I will definitely check out the specialties tab!! I can't wait to get my nursing degree. Thank you for the wonderful compliment and for sharing your...

  8. Bad experience as CNA :(

    gizm0 replied to gizm0's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Bashar.RN, thank you for your response!! I feel the same exact way.... 5 out of 9 of my patients were fall risks the other day, and I was so busy running around when their bed alarms were going off...

  9. Bad experience as CNA :(

    gizm0 replied to gizm0's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    That is so nice to hear!!! Thank you, lovesongajp. I've been applying to hospitals like crazy and hopefully something will come through! I'm glad you love your job as an RN

  10. Accelerated second degree BSN programs in Michigan?

    gizm0 posted a topic in General Students

    Hi, I'm just wondering if anyone has applied to any of the accelerated second degree nursing programs in Michigan? I looked up previous threads and they were all from years ago, for the most part....

  11. Accelerated second degree BSN programs in Michigan?

    gizm0 replied to gizm0's topic in General Students

    Hey! Did you ever find out about MSU and OU? Best of

  12. Non-nursing degree... OPTIONS?

    gizm0 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi there everyone, I will be graduating with a non-nursing bachelor's degree at the end of this semester (BS in health sciences/biology). However, I have decided that I really, really want to be a...

  13. 2 Patient Bathing Refusal Scenarios

    gizm0 replied to valliloves's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've just completed my CNA training and haven't actually been employed yet, but my thoughts are that the patient has the right to refuse, just like you said. However, my instructor encouraged us to...

  14. University of Michigan (U of M) Accelerated Second Degree Program Fall '14

    gizm0 replied to pjane's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hi guys! I know this is about a year old but I'll be applying to the next cohort! What did your experiences end up being, if you were accepted? GPA, volunteering, work experience etc. thank you!

  15. Accelerated second degree BSN programs in Michigan?

    gizm0 replied to gizm0's topic in General Students

    Hi SopranoKris!! MSU is actually one of the top choices I've been looking into! I just need to find a school where I can take pharmacology and pathophysiology... They won't accept my school's version...

  16. Accelerated second degree BSN programs in Michigan?

    gizm0 replied to gizm0's topic in General Students

    Hi Haider08, thanks for the response! It's actually funny, I spoke to an OU ABSN advisor a few months ago and she informed me that I may want to consider retaking an intro biology class I got a B...

  17. Senior @ university w/ non-nursing major... to finish & do accelerated second degree BSN?

    gizm0 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am currently a senior at a university, where I have about 32 credits remaining to finish my degree. My major is a unique combination of health services/biology. However, this fall I decided that...

  18. Senior @ university w/ non-nursing major... to finish & do accelerated second degree BSN?

    gizm0 replied to gizm0's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks very much for the input! I have a friend who is in my exact same situation but he is choosing to go to a community college and later do RN-BSN completion, but I do not consider that an option...

  19. Should I get my Traditional BSN while I'm in undergrad or aim for an Accelerated program?

    gizm0 replied to greenbean14's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm in a very similar situation to yours, except I'm a senior This is such a complicated process.... Thanks for posting, reading the replies have helped me too! I hope you find what you're looking...

  20. Should I get my Traditional BSN while I'm in undergrad or aim for an Accelerated program?

    gizm0 replied to greenbean14's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    ThatBigGuy, Your comment was extremely insightful!! I'm wondering if you could perhaps offer your opinion in my own similar situation? I'm basically in the same boat as greenbean14, except I just...

  21. Should I get my Traditional BSN while I'm in undergrad or aim for an Accelerated program?

    gizm0 replied to greenbean14's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks for posting

  22. Senior @ university w/ non-nursing major... to finish & do accelerated second degree BSN?

    gizm0 replied to gizm0's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, they are looking pretty expensive! A friend of mine is doing an accelerated program right now, and she told me that once you have your first bachelor's degree, you don't qualify for federal aid...