WaterDog CNA, LPN

WaterDog has 6 years experience as a CNA, LPN and specializes in Urgent Care.

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1. Advice for a New grad ICU vs Oncology

   WaterDog posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello all, I am seeking the opinions of those with experience who are willing to share. I am a New Grad RN and have been blessed to receive 3 job offers. Two different ICU positions and an outpatient Oncology job. I am torn with what job to take and ...

2. Sumner College February 2021 cohort

   WaterDog posted a topic in School Programs

   Is anyone else on here applying to the next cohort at Sumner in Portland, Oregon? It would be nice to connect and see where each of us is at in the application process, and ultimately support each other in the program should we gain admission. Nursin...

3. Sumner College RN 2020 June Cohort

   WaterDog replied to Shelle's topic in School Programs

   There is a lot of good information in this thread. I was curious as to how COVID is effecting this school and had all my questions answered. I submitted my application recently for the 2/2021 start date and am now in review. Hopefully all goes as pla...

4. Platt College and ACC Nursing pathway

   WaterDog replied to WaterDog's topic in Colorado

   Do you have friends in any other programs? If so how does is platt's program compare? I am curious about the clinicals. I talked with a third year student and she told me they could not find a clinical site for a specific lesson, so she had to do all...

5. Platt college nursing Aurora admissions process

   WaterDog replied to Ctan001's topic in Colorado

   The cost is pretty intimidating to me as well. I look at it as the fastest way for me to get into the work force, so the investment seems reasonable... I have no college, been in the military since I graduated high school, the fact that the prerequis...

6. Platt College and ACC Nursing pathway

   WaterDog replied to WaterDog's topic in Colorado

   Thank you for the information. I am pursing acceptance right now. Do you remember much of the process? Any information would be great, also tips for the TEAS.

7. Platt college nursing Aurora admissions process

   WaterDog replied to Ctan001's topic in Colorado

   I am in the process of applying right now. I still have to take the SAT or TEAS before my application is complete. I hope that not having college or health care experience is not held against me to much. I joined the military after high school and ho...

8. Platt College and ACC Nursing pathway

   WaterDog posted a topic in Colorado

   I have a few questions about Platt College. I have read all the threads about the school in the past but i have noticed that the information may now be outdated. A lot of the previous complaints were about the school not being accredited, but i see o...

9. Platt college nursing Aurora admissions process

   WaterDog replied to Ctan001's topic in Colorado

   I too would benefit from any information out there. I am going to try and apply for the September or January class.

10. Military to college advice.

    WaterDog replied to WaterDog's topic in Oregon

    Small update, got my acceptance letter from WOU today!

11. Military to college advice.

    WaterDog replied to WaterDog's topic in Oregon

    I do not have a medical rating, I am an information systems technician. Thank you for the information on jobs!

12. Military to college advice.

    WaterDog replied to WaterDog's topic in Oregon

    A lot of great information! Thank you very much. I think that looking into completing the biology class online before starting school in the fall would be beneficial. Do you know of a online school that WOU would recognize the bio credits from? I hav...

13. Military to college advice.

    WaterDog replied to WaterDog's topic in Oregon

    Thank you very much for the fast response! I will print out OHSU's requirements and take them to work tomorrow for my research on which I can CLEP.

14. Military to college advice.

    WaterDog posted a topic in Oregon

    Good afternoon everyone. I joined this forum in hopes to gather some knowledge. I am 22 years old and finishing up my enlistment in the military. Next fall I will be attending WOU to start my long awaited journey of becoming an RN. I have a few quest...