brandi2007

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1. Childcare while in school

   brandi2007 replied to Etak's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I wish I knew what to tell you. I am kind of in the same situation. I have 1 in school and a 2-year-old. My husband works out of town Monday-Thursday. My classes start at 8 A.M and it is a 40-minute...

2. CLEP Test

   brandi2007 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Does anyone know how clepping out of classes usually works with competitive selection? We just moved to a new state so I am looking at a couple of schools(one offers CLEP exams but I am not certain it...

3. remedial math

   brandi2007 replied to brandi2007's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Thanks! I only have one remedial math before college algebra. I will definitely be getting a tutor during both of my courses. I appreciate your input/suggestions

4. remedial math

   brandi2007 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I have dropped remedial algebra twice. I was honestly lazy and undisciplined the first time. The second time I had a newborn (preemie) and was emotionally drained. I don't want to make excuses for it...

5. NICU volunteer

   brandi2007 replied to brandi2007's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Thanks!

6. Has anyone worked in the NICU as an CNA?

   brandi2007 replied to Jtingle44's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   It's another type of pre entrance exam some nursing schools

7. Has anyone worked in the NICU as an CNA?

   brandi2007 replied to Jtingle44's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   They are fine( my daughter is 6 and my son is almost 2) I have 2 classes to take next semester and I plan to apply for fall 2018. There are a couple of schools I will be applying to, they all accept...

8. Has anyone worked in the NICU as an CNA?

   brandi2007 replied to Jtingle44's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I'm glad you liked it!! I'm really looking forward to helping in the NICU(I have 2 preemies and as cliche as it sounds NICU is where my heart is..) and the whole reason I want to be a nurse. :) I am...

9. Has anyone worked in the NICU as an CNA?

   brandi2007 replied to Jtingle44's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I go this week for volunteer training and then I'll have my first day as a nicu volunteer next weekend. í ½í¸ I've read they use patient care assistants in some NICUs. I'm not actually sure...

10. nursing small talk.

    brandi2007 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    does anyone have a specialty or specific reason they are drawn to/ are pursuing nursing? I love reading this forum but sometimes it gets very repetitive with all the questions about gpa and...

11. NICU volunteer

    brandi2007 replied to brandi2007's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    thanks for the responses!

12. Independence/confidence?

    brandi2007 replied to brandi2007's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am 28, admittedly a late bloomer, and a stay at home mom(my kids are 6 and 1)

13. Christian Nurses

    brandi2007 replied to HannahMarine30's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I was looking to be inspired and I certainly found it here! Enjoyed reading through all the comments. God is good all the time!

14. NICU volunteer

    brandi2007 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi all. I will be volunteering in the NICU as a cuddler, this is a level lll NICU. I'm a stay at home mom with little job experience but I am also a full time student who is pursuing nursing(I'm still...

15. Independence/confidence?

    brandi2007 replied to brandi2007's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks!!