OliveOyl91 BSN, RN

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    And now we wait.

    OliveOyl91 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    By the sounds of it, a lot of us are in the same boat right about now. We've taken our TEAS/HESI, we have sent in our applications.... So now we wait. Congrats, everyone! :) I had all of my...
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    Sumner College RN

    OliveOyl91 replied to schanelJ's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I've just applied to their October 2017 RN cohort. I had already taken my TEAS for another school, so that made the application process much easier. I love that they transfer credits from other...
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    Retook classes and still got into a BSN program?

    OliveOyl91 replied to kimandthekinks's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It might be tougher to find a BSN program, but ADN programs tend to be a bit more flexible when it comes to taking highest grade attempts and you could always pursue a RN-BSN program
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    Fall semester classes '17

    OliveOyl91 replied to ErikaD360's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm waiting to hear back from my school. Any day now! I have all my prerequisites and entrance exams done. So now I wait...
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    Free (or less expensive) Practice Exams?

    OliveOyl91 replied to pupik's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    The TEAS Mastery app is free and was very helpful. I would also google "free teas practice tests" and start going through the links. The only downside to this is that the materials are nearly...
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    New CNA (Evening)

    OliveOyl91 replied to cnaperson's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Speed comes with experience. The other aides may be flying by you and finishing their stuff before you, but you will get there. Don't be afraid to ask for help or advice. Evenings are a good place to...
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    Any CNA's out there?

    OliveOyl91 replied to Jtingle44's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm so envious of folks who were able to get their CNA for little or no cost. Where were these when I was looking? Lol. But seriously, way to go! It cost me over $1000 out of pocket to get my CNA and...
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    Peacehealth SW in Vancouver, WA, what is it like working there?

    OliveOyl91 replied to Lakeunion98125's topic in Washington Nursing

    I work as a CNA at Southwest. RNs and CNAs work 12's (0630-1900 or 1830-0700) for the most part. Some units have different hours. RNs are union and honestly the benefits aren't too bad. There's a...
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    Lower Columbia College WA-LPN-RN Fall 2017

    OliveOyl91 replied to NurseRN778's topic in Washington Nursing

    I spoke to the coordinator today and she said letters were sent out first thing this morning. Good luck
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    Any CNA's out there?

    OliveOyl91 replied to Jtingle44's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I earned my CNA 1 in Oregon as well, but instead of paying an additional $900 for my CNA 2, I transferred my CNA 1 to Washington for about $70 and work at a hospital in Vancouver. I lucked out and...
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    Lower Columbia College WA-LPN-RN Fall 2017

    OliveOyl91 replied to NurseRN778's topic in Washington Nursing

    Thanks! And good luck to you as well! :) If I were to give any advice to folks about to schedule their tests, it would be to take them on separate days, if possible. A gal I've been speaking with from...
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    Lower Columbia College WA-LPN-RN Fall 2017

    OliveOyl91 replied to NurseRN778's topic in Washington Nursing

    Great scores, guys! I applied for Fall 2017 and received a 78.7% on my TEAS and a 67.5% on my critical thinking. I made the mistake of taking my critical thinking right after my TEAS. I should have...
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    Need tips to do excellent in statisticsI willl

    OliveOyl91 replied to futureRNDANI's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The first thing my statistics teacher told me when I had that class was to forget all the math we had taken before. Stats is truly its own kind of math. Take diligent notes!! Everything my teacher...
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    2 science classes (w labs) and attaining CNA cert possible?

    OliveOyl91 replied to sfwant2beRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's possible, but it can be very tough! I took microbiology on campus and A&P online. At my school almost all the science classes overlap in one way or another (lecture or lab), so it's very rare...
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    How difficult are Intro to Bio and Intermediate Algebra?

    OliveOyl91 replied to Skippy97's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I loved algebra! I had a great teacher who encouraged us to use color pencils on our homework. Each step we would make would be written in a different color that way we could trace our steps and could...
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    What to expect from clinicals?

    OliveOyl91 replied to FutureNurse965's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I felt like a fish out of water when I had my CNA clinical many moons ago. It's funny thinking back.... if you're at a long-term care facility, the residents will be used to having students care for...
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    How long did you spend on prerequisite classes ?

    OliveOyl91 replied to Tasiaboyd28's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I spent 3 years on and off (and part time) to finish prerequisites. I have applied to my school's program and should hear back by mid-August. I am looking into other schools if I don't make it into...
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    Any CNA's out there?

    OliveOyl91 replied to Jtingle44's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I can't go to a flex position at my work, because I rely on my work for my health insurance and you have to work a 0.5 fte position minimum to qualify (20 hours per week part time). I am switching to...
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    Any CNA's out there?

    OliveOyl91 replied to Jtingle44's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have been a CNA for 3 years. I spent about 2 years at a SNF (long-term care) and have since been working on the orthopedic floor of a hospital. For me, being a CNA was a way to support myself while...
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    Working as a cna in high school

    OliveOyl91 replied to tshaner99's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Ask at your local nursing homes. The one I used to work at had part time positions perfect for high school students (5pm to 9pm on a three on, three off rotation) and also PRN positions. Labor laws...
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    Bathing Trouble

    OliveOyl91 replied to FutureCota's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've been a CNA for 3 years and I still get anxiety over giving showers. I've worked evening/night shift my entire CNA career and have only needed to give showers PRN. It's awkward, I have no routine,...
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    Seattle Nursing Programs!

    OliveOyl91 replied to MaddieGilchrist's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Are you interested only in ADN programs for the time being? If you google "ADN programs Washington" there's a PDF from the Washington Department of Health with all the approved nursing programs in the...
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    Moving to Portland, need advice/help!

    OliveOyl91 replied to jay95e's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Kaiser is the place most people strive to end up at. Legacy, Adventist, Providence, OHSU, and right across the river in Vancouver, WA there is Legacy Salmon Creek and Peacehealth Southwest Medical...
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    And now we wait.

    OliveOyl91 replied to OliveOyl91's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Now that I've done more research, Sumner may actually be my first choice if I don't get into LCC's fall start. I really like the hours. Mon-Fri from 0800-1400 and they are partnered with some really...
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    Would you take a pay cut to be a CNA?

    OliveOyl91 replied to shycat's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I did, and I personally think it was the right thing for me to do at the time. After I got my CNA, I continued to work as a surgical services assistant (cleaning ORs, transporting patients, stocking,...