Shanty3710

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  1. Gateway CC LPN Cohort Fall 2016

    Shanty3710 replied to Dasdamo4 RN's topic in School, College Programs

    Oh wow! That's awesome!! Best of luck to you. I'll definitely be looking out for your experience on this new

  2. Gateway CC LPN Cohort Fall 2016

    Shanty3710 replied to Dasdamo4 RN's topic in School, College Programs

    Awesome! Congratulations! Is it for this Fall or next Spring? Was the day program your first

  3. Desperate for Advice: ASN or ABSN (Santa Fe College, UF)

    Shanty3710 replied to ChangingPaths's topic in General Students

    That's awesome info! I'll definitely look into MSN programs that consider non nursing students also! Thanks! And best of luck to you

  4. Desperate for Advice: ASN or ABSN (Santa Fe College, UF)

    Shanty3710 replied to ChangingPaths's topic in General Students

    Sweet! I'd love to do a ABSN. But I have 3 kids under 3, and just can't stand to be away from them at their age Haha! So I'll be taking a little longer route that allows me to stay home. Yes I do. B.S...

  5. Desperate for Advice: ASN or ABSN (Santa Fe College, UF)

    Shanty3710 replied to ChangingPaths's topic in General Students

    Just an FYI, some of these ASN-MSN programs award you your BSN along the way, so that's definitely a plus to mention to your employer or to list on a resume! Because your BSN will be earned along with...

  6. CNA attire during interview?

    Shanty3710 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Have an upcoming interviewing with a LTC/Memory care facility. Is it appropriate to wear scrubs? Or should you wear professional attire? Thanks in advance for the

  7. Starting Pay for CNA

    Shanty3710 replied to rachaelofcourse's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I think this is awesome info! I would definitely encourage you to do what makes the Most sense for the nursing path that you are on. I needed my CNA to apply for the LPN program at Gateway, so I...

  8. Starting Pay for CNA

    Shanty3710 replied to rachaelofcourse's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hi, sorry for the late reply. I did the 5 week CNA course. Nobody, and I mean Nobody completed that class easily. It was a high workload, but it was totally manageable and worth doing in 5 wk's...

  9. CNA attire during interview?

    Shanty3710 replied to Shanty3710's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thanks all! Wore business casual and got the job surprisingly at the pay I wanted! Appreciate your

  10. CNA attire during interview?

    Shanty3710 replied to Shanty3710's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thank you all. As this is a career change for me, it was definitely helpful to ask. You guys definitely left some worthwhile and downright entertaining responses. Lol. Thank you

  11. Nursing as 2nd bachelor at Chamberlain

    Shanty3710 replied to kriziaelora1992's topic in Chamberlain College

    I have 2 previous Bachelors. I completed them at the same time though. I went to a private Christian school out of state, so I know about the loans situation. Because I have 3 kids under 3, and I...

  12. Starting Pay for CNA

    Shanty3710 replied to rachaelofcourse's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I'm curious about the workload in the fast track LPN, which I'm in the process of applying to now btw. At AMTI, we had 3 weeks of lecture. We had tests twice a week, and 4 tests during the last week...

  13. Starting Pay for CNA

    Shanty3710 replied to rachaelofcourse's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I just graduated from my 5 wk course at AMTI on Mon, and took my CNA state board yesterday (Thursday). It was totally do-able, and I felt more than prepared. You can miss up to 18 questions for a...

  14. Gateway CC LPN Cohort Fall 2016

    Shanty3710 replied to Dasdamo4 RN's topic in School, College Programs

    So how many people do they take per semester? I'm applying next month? And was hoping I could get in by Spring 2017. Do you think that's realistic? Or would it look more like Fall 2017?

  15. Gateway CC LPN Cohort Fall 2016

    Shanty3710 replied to Dasdamo4 RN's topic in School, College Programs

    Hi! You got placed for Fall 2016, when did you

  16. Starting Pay for CNA

    Shanty3710 replied to rachaelofcourse's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Isn't it kind of sad! And that's on the Higher end of pay for a CNA! It is kind of robbery lol. Many places pay their CNA's much less than that though[emoji17]. I'm hoping that even without CNA...

  17. Starting Pay for CNA

    Shanty3710 replied to rachaelofcourse's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I am finishing my CNA at AMTI as well. I'll be done in about 2-3 weeks. A few in my class have already gotten jobs already, and they also post positions on our board at the school. I'm noticing quite...

  18. ati help

    Shanty3710 replied to 1apples's topic in General Students

    What is ati? Do you mean

  19. Aspiring Nurse

    Shanty3710 replied to jkoulakani's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You're very welcome! I'd also encourage you not to really engage much with those who aren't really trying to make peace here. If they're ruffling your feathers, it may just be best to say your piece,...

  20. Aspiring Nurse

    Shanty3710 replied to jkoulakani's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm sorry. To be clear, our tone, and patience with her is what can help in leaving her feeling either discouraged or encouraged. I agree with you though, we could give her the most best conceived and...

  21. Aspiring Nurse

    Shanty3710 replied to jkoulakani's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Microbiology may be related to the area that you want to pursue, but it's not in fact IT. So I think if you Really have a love for Micro, then who are we to tell you not to pursue it! Go for it! But...

  22. Aspiring Nurse

    Shanty3710 replied to jkoulakani's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    For what it's worth, take what people say here with a grain of salt. I think firsthand experience, shadowing where you can by volunteering, and reaching out to actual nurses that you can talk to and...

  23. Moving to Arizona

    Shanty3710 replied to gemmi999's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I agree ^^^^with all of the perks mentioned above about living here! I came from Cali as well (Loma Linda area). Born and raised there, and I have 3 kids under the age of 3. I am not yet a nurse. But...

  24. New RN - Just Barely Keeping Up

    Shanty3710 replied to jessbRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I hope that someone that's been in your situation will be able to impart some tips and tricks and words of encouragement to you. I hear your heart on this, and I hope so very much so that you get the...

  25. Work During Nursing School

    Shanty3710 replied to futurern806's topic in General Students

    [emoji23][emoji23] right?! I just about had a heart attack reading that! Haha. Such dedication you guys have. It's