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I took college algebra online last fall and got an A. I studied a fair amount, but I never would have gotten through without the Khan Academy YouTube channel! He has videos that break down pretty much every topic covered in College Algebra- SO helpfu...

I had e-mailed Michael Clark (the professor) to see about getting into his summer course. He said to check the roster May 31st, as students who don't make payment deadlines are automatically dropped. That said, I kept the app logged-in on my phone an...

For the frugal: our PathoPhys books can be purchased on Amazon for about $5-$10 each with free shipping.

Tlssag, I was struggling with the same decision! I asked a couple of the academic advisors for their recommendation when I went in for my "program plan" and they both felt strongly it's best to get into a summer class for PathoPhys if at all possibl...

I'm actually going for FT temp through August, then switching to PT. I'm really hoping to swing a 12 or two a week through school, but we will see!

Got an invitation for an in-person interview at CMH! Hopefully it will go far more smoothly than the video interview - I was painfully awkward in that!

I studied each system by constantly (at stop lights, in bed at night, and every moment in between) saying the name of the bone/organ/etc and touching the place on my body that it's located. I'd go through the skeletal system, starting with my skull,...

I've heard the hiring process can take months at CMH, but I'm holding out hope! I have a lot of friends who are nurses there, and the praises they sing are endless.

I just had an interview with children's mercy and I'm waiting to hear back from St. Luke's as well. I figured I would at least *try* to work through school (you know, so that I can eat) :) I also am super undecided regarding nursing career paths! I'...

I have some questions for you all: Are you working anywhere as a CNA (or other healthcare position) currently? Do you plan to work through the program?

Congrats, Tlssag! Has anyone gotten the drug testing yet? I'm trying to figure out if I just need to go leave a specimen, or if I need an appointment.

Congratulations, britwall94! [emoji4]

Congrats, Padams4! And yea, that email situation sounds weird... But at least it was good news! You can submit by hand if you want, but the packet includes a return envelope for your acceptance form. I mailed mine out today and paid my deposit online...

I got in! Woot! Thanks for all of your help, doggy mom!!!

GOT MY ACCEPTANCE LETTER TODAY!!! Woohooo!!!

I agree with Commuter as well. I spent 10 years after high school (which I left without graduating) bouncing around food & beverage jobs. I didn't think I was intelligent enough to pursue a career in anything else, but I was miserable. I had be...

Please check your FB "other" box. :)

I've found that this is true for most (if not all) CC RN programs. I took all of my pre-reqs over the course of a couple semesters (this could take a while if your school requires BIO before A&P, then PhysII & Chemistry, and finally Micro, po...

Hi ladies! I had my interview on the 7th. I spent the entire week before my interview stressed (like... Losing my mind), but I managed to lock it all up and chill out the evening before. I actually felt really good about the interview, but who knows!...

This is going to be lengthy, and I have no idea how far off-base I am with my perspectives here, but that is why I am posting. This past summer, I paid $800 for an accelerated, "6-week" CNA class, but I don't feel like I got my moneys worth, and I'...

THIS is the part that has me very concerned. I doubt that my experience is rare. In my *brief* time in clinicals, I witnessed plenty of disregard by the CNAs. No gloves while giving a bath (which, thankfully, is a skill that I was able to practice mu...

Thank you so much for your response. I will look into what I need to do to report that facility. I failed to include this in my post, but I did sit for the state exam and passed with 98/100. The information and protocol within the curriculum was mos...

Oh man, you are amaaaazing! It's crazy how relieved I am to hear that you're in there, you're doing it, you're surviving, and you have enough free time to fill me in! I was preparing myself for 7a-7p, m-f!!! I'm very much used to 12 hour days on my f...

I'm really hoping you've found scrubs that fit, since it's been three years since your original post. So now I'M asking... what have you found?!? I'm 5'2" 112, long legs and a petite frame, but my bust is largish for my build. I purchased XXS scrubs ...

Congrats!!! I've re-read your couple of threads so many times in preparation, I feel a little obsessive. But would you be willing to answer some of my questions about the program? Like... How was 1st semester? What's the schedule like? How have the ...