Hi TeachEm, thanks for offering to help us out! I have a question in regards to the essays. I've heard several times that the personal statement and LORs are a big deciding factor for admission so I'd...
I hope a past applicant or current MDE student may be able to give me some advice. I am currently registering for my prerequisite courses. Due to my busy work schedule I have decided to take all of...
Hi everyone! I will be applying to the Columbia MDE/DNP program for 2019 entry. I am interested in the adult-gerontology primary care track. I've looked through past Columbia SON threads and very few...
Hi everyone! I have been reading through some of these threads and have yet to come across one for the 2019 application cycle. I think it would be great to connect with other applicants and share our...
Hello everyone! I have been a CNA for 6 months now. Currently, I am working at a medical rehab/long term care facility. The facility is one of the top nursing homes in the state and we are well known...
I guess it varies depending on what area you're living in, I'm in NJ. But there are just far more advancement opportunities in a hospital and the possibility of having your tuition paid could really...
A CNA can make up to $17 an hour in a hospital setting. Have you considered getting your phlebotomy and ekg certs? Some hospitals even offer training in these areas so all you would need is experience...
Go for your RN. Although being a CNA is rewarding, we are severely underpaid and overworked. If you do chose to become a CNA you will find yourself wanting to be a nurse within the first few months....
Hello everyone! I just finished my first week of training as a CNA at a rehab facility. So, what I'm wondering is did anyone feel as if they were completely unprepared for this job even after...
Hi! Well the class is just that, a class. I found it very easy and mostly common sense. You're going to learn the basics. Like I mentioned, I didn't feel prepared after my course so definitely try...
Thank you everyone, your responses were very helpful. It's extremely overwhelming because this is a lot of responsibility. Fortunately, I have very helpful coworkers. I wasn't sure if anyone else...
Hello everyone! Tomorrow will be my first day working as a CNA in a mostly sub-acute facility. I will be working the evening shift. I have no prior experience (besides clinicals during my...
Thank you! Also, do you think it would be appropriate for me to take notes? I thought it would be good to have as a reference in case I forget something in the