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    Gwinnett Tech: Fall 2019

    shabish replied to shabish's topic in School, College Programs

    Hey there yes. I have an A in A/P 1. It's not easy but it's interesting and I'm working really hard. Now lab is a different story. I failed the midterm so now Im down to a C. I can probably get it up...
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    Capella University - PhD Nursing Education

    shabish replied to RNPATL's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I know it's an old post but I wanted to see where everyone was at now and if Capella was what it appeared to be. It seems like more credits than other programs that have distance learning. The cost...
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    Online, Go-At-Your-Own-Pace, RN to BSN Option through Capella University

    shabish replied to pmabraham's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I enjoyed hearing about your experience at Capella. I am strongly considering it. I don't see anything online about a payment plan. Were you able to pay a portion each week or did you just have the...
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    Need advice..CNA or straight to RN

    shabish posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I found a program that will pay for my CNA certification classes. The problem I'm having is this. I currently work at home from 11pm-8am. I will be taking a class in Jan (starting my pre reqs so I can...
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    Need advice..CNA or straight to RN

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

    Wow. Thats so good to hear. I thought it would be so hard with my schedule but the classes are manageable and I'm enjoying
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    Need advice..CNA or straight to RN

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

    Thanks so much for the response. I decided to do the class. I start
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    Gwinnett Tech: Fall 2019

    shabish replied to shabish's topic in School, College Programs

    btw Have you noticed that the book for the bio 2113 class is not posted yet? Do you happen to know if the book is posted in the book store yet or do we just wait until it's
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    Starting Pre-Req’s at age 37

    shabish replied to AspiringNurse99's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm 40 about start pre-requisites in Jan. I call this the 2nd half of my life. Spent the first half working from home in customer service so I can be here for my 5 children to homeschool. I am...
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    Gwinnett Tech: Fall 2019

    shabish replied to shabish's topic in School, College Programs

    Which school are you leaning towards and why? I chose GTC because it was closer, didn't really think about anything else. Does it matter which entrance exam is accepted over the other? Meaning is one...
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    Gwinnett Tech: Fall 2019

    shabish replied to shabish's topic in School, College Programs

    You'll have a few schedule! I'm really excited as well. Anxious a bit because I've been out of school for a while but I'm looking forward to
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    Gwinnett Tech: Fall 2019

    shabish replied to shabish's topic in School, College Programs

    GTC is close by so much more convenient. I am registered for A&P 1 this Spring. Then I'll do Micro over the summer (it was at the suggestion of a few of the students currently taking the class...
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    Don’t know if I have enough passion for nursing

    shabish replied to Shai1010's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This is me. Changing careers. 40 with kids, wanting a career change and to make more money. I initially thought getting into nursing for those reasons were not good. I thought I needed to have that...
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    Working full-time while going to school

    shabish replied to anime5an4lyfe's topic in General Students

    I'm in the same boat. I work from home (at nights) 5 kids and a husband and although my husband works, his income isn't enough to carry us. I have to work and I'm hoping to read some success stories...
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    Lanier Tech Summer 2017

    shabish replied to elowman4's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Thanks for the response. I haven't taken the prereqs yet. I should be able to get transfer credit for the basic classes and I'm trying to plan when I can start the Diet and Nutrition class and Anatomy...
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    Lanier Tech Summer 2017

    shabish replied to elowman4's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hello all. how are things going? I plan to apply to the LPN program at Lanier for fall 2018. Can you tell me what semesters they recommend you do the courses please? I'm trying to put together a...
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    This seems like Hipaa violation

    shabish posted a topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I take messages for drs offices. We get hospitals who call in pt admits to us. We take info & rch dr. In some cases, the op taking the info does not get our "required" info which is pt location...
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    This seems like Hipaa violation

    shabish replied to shabish's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I do not ask reason for admit if I have to call the hosp but my co worker does. I told her I don't think it's right for us to ask but she wants to get the info for our client (dr) which I understand....
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    This seems like Hipaa violation

    shabish replied to shabish's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    The info is for the dr that we take msgs for. Its info a dr calling in the admission to us should have given us initially but the op at our answering svc did not ask for. If we call back the dr &...
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    This seems like Hipaa violation

    shabish replied to shabish's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Ok I see. I thought because we, the service called back the hospital to get info about a pt (they have no idea who we really are) and they give it to us, I thought THAT was a
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    This seems like Hipaa violation

    shabish replied to shabish's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    right I agree...however a hospital gave out the reason for admission & that doesn't seem right at
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    Thinking about becoming a CNA but...

    shabish posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hello, I live in Atl, Ga & thinking about becoming a CNA. I am not sure if I will enjoy it but looking for a way to get into the health care field, perhaps p/t first and see where it goes from...
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    Thinking about becoming a CNA but...

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

    So good to hear you say that. It appears in GA from the postings, LPNs are very much in demand. I hope it's like that in 2-4 years. I plan to get my CNA cert then start taking preq for LPN next
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    "Don't Work" Isn't An Answer

    shabish replied to mirandaaa's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Our shift is very small & I supv 2-3 nights a week but perhaps I can nap a bit...not sure about changing my schedule just yet. I'm sure there will be many days I will not get much rest, but I just...
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    "Don't Work" Isn't An Answer

    shabish replied to mirandaaa's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Part of what has me worried is I work nights and the only programs I can find are daytime. I want to know how I can work nights & then go straight to class & be able to take in the info. Any...
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    "Don't Work" Isn't An Answer

    shabish replied to mirandaaa's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wow that is really good to hear coming from someone with a BSN! I have been considering this & hoping it would help