[REPOST]Can someone Suggest some colleges based on My stats?I genuinely don’t know where my stands in terms of T20😭💀 maybe Rice?
Can someone suggest some colleges based on my stats/ECs? Like I’m actually lost. Please give me some reach, Match or safeties. Thanks!
Demographics

• Gender: Male
  
• Race/Ethnicity: Asian (Bengali)
  
• Residence: Texas
  
• Income Bracket: $35,000
  
• Type of School: Rural Public
  
• Hooks:- Low-Income, Immigrant, First-Gen, Quest-Bridge Scholar ( My parents did go to College In Bangladesh though so Idk if I’ll be considered First Gen or not)
  

STATS (1st semester Junior Year)

• GPA:- 4.5 Weighted and 3.98Unweighted (1 B+ :- 89 in 9th grade)
  
• Rank:- Top 2%, 20/589 (1st semester Junior)
  
• SAT/ACT:- 1400-1500 (Based on practice SATs, taking SAT in August)
  
• Major:- Neuroscience/Biology (Pre-Med Track)
  
• AP/DE courses:- 11 AP courses, 3 Dual Credit, 2 On-Ramps, Rest Honors
  
• Senior year Course load:- AP CHEM, AP BIO, AP CALC, AP MACRO, AP GOV, AP LIT, On-Ramps COMP SCI, MATH 1314
  
• Additional Info:- I immigrated to the USA right before 8th grade and that's when we went to lock down for COVID-19 so, 9th grade is basically my first year in an American High School. I didn't know any English at that time so my priority was to learn English freshman year- I learned it through playing video games online💀😭. Due to my late immigration, I wasn’t aware of AP/Honors courses during Freshman year and my school never informed me of such courses and the benefits of it. So, I had to take 2 on-level classes in 9th grade, (Eng-1 and World Geo). I learned about AP/Honors at the end of Freshman year but it was already too late. That is a reason why my rank is behind as well since people who took those classes Freshman year are ahead despite having lower grades and Unweighted GPA.
  

Awards/Honors (Up until April 2024)
Quest-Bridge College Prep Scholar (National -2024)
2024 PATHS UP YOUNG SCHOLAR (National)
Barbara James Service Award (National -2024) Given to people who provided 100+ hours worth of community service in the healthcare sector specifically. For me, it was Hospice & Nursing home volunteering
National EKG technician (National - 2023)
State Certified Nursing Aid (State -2024 )
2024 Food Bank Student Heroes** (State)
AP Scholar EMT Certification (Future) AP CAPSTONE DIPLOMA (Future)
Activities

1. Health-Bridge - Non-Profit, In process… (Founder & Board Member); Holiday Project Initiative (Nov 2023 - Ongoing)
2. Health-Bridge has delivered 300+ gifts and Letters to residents across 7 clinical facilities in the Kingwood area - Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities, and Hospice care - during Thanksgiving and Christmas to provide comfort to these residents.

• Collaborated with As-Salam clinic ( A nonprofit clinic that provides FREE healthcare to immigrants and Low-income families ) Currently the health bridge team is organizing fundraising events for As-Salam and aims to sponsor 100 patients to get FREE healthcare, $35/patient
  
• In the future, Health-Bridge aims to collaborate with other nonprofits to make healthcare more accessible and affordable for people
  

1. Shadowing Medical Professionals (December 2023 - Ongoing) Gained valuable knowledge about the profession and practical insights into different medical fields, enhancing academic knowledge and providing a foundation for a future career in medicine. Shadowed both the clinical and procedures of the mentioned doctors.

• Gastroenterologist: 8 Hours
  
• Internal Medicine: 10.5 hours
  
• Physical Therapist: 14 Hours
  
• Emergency Physician (Summer 2024) - Scheduled
  
• Ophthalmologist (Summer 2024) - Scheduled
  
• Neurosurgeon ( Still cold calling/Emailing)
  

1. Internship as a CNA at Heights At Valley Ranch (50hrs, January 2024 - April 2024)

• Completed a 50-hour internship at a local nursing home as a Certified Nurse Aide. Gained valuable patient care skills and was exposed to clinical settings. Worked alongside Nurse and Physical Therapist to provide patient care to the residents. Some performed skills are: Vital signs, changing patients, parental care, catheter care, mouth care, hand/foot care, direct and indirect patient care

1. Student Volunteer at Gentiva Hospice (2hweek, January - Ongoing)

• I do weekly patient visits with Gentiva Hospice. Consistently volunteered 2-4 hours per week since January, providing compassionate care and support to hospice patients, enhancing their comfort and quality of life. Offering crucial emotional support to both patients and their families during difficult times.

1. Research Analyst Intern at RICE UNIVERSITY office of STEM ENGAGEMENT (July 8, 2024 - July 25. 2024)

• Was selected as a Young Scholar for a research internship with Rice University. [Students will work with and combine instruments such as pulse oximeters, accelerometers, GPS devices, speakers, and microphones to understand a major tenet of the research theme and construct an introductory device that mirrors the type of technology being created at the engineering research center.] - copied from the Rice STEM website since I haven't done it yet

1. Independent Research on Thermoregulation (Unpublished…working on to get in Published) (August 2023 - Ongoing)

• Currently researching Thermoregulation -Sleep Temperature- and how can it be utilized to minimize health risks such as Diabetes, obesity, and Other metabolic syndromes from night shift workers. Conducted a cross-sectional survey of 167 Night shift workers from various industries and evaluated the correlation between sleep temperature and their health complaints.

1. Food Bank Student Heroes (May 2024 - August 2024) 50-100 hours commitment

• Train and oversee volunteers in various projects ensuring that volunteers have a meaningful experience. Coordinate and market a Food/School Supply Drive to help those in need in our community. Attend leadership and professional development workshops to develop skills. Understand food insecurity as a southeast Texas issue and learn to measure the impact of their work. [copied from Foodbank Student Heroes website] - still waiting on finishing the program

1. Community service with Kingwood Islamic Center (9,10,11,12)

• During Ramadan served Iftar ( the meal Muslim uses to break fast) to 30-50 people for 3 consecutive years around 2-3 times during the month of Ramadan. Helped to distribute food, make the food, cleaning the mosque afterward ( 1 month/yr 5hweek )
  
• Also cleaned up the mosque for Jummah praye Special Friday prayer during school break to create a better experience for people during prayer.
  

1. Social Media Business (10th grade Summer)

• Gained 12 Million+ views and gained across 57K Followers across 2 different accounts earning $2000 in revenue in 1 month.
  
• Gained 9K subscribers and 2M view on YouTube Shorts within 2 months
  
• Created entertainment video and Education videos on TikTok and YouTube through the usage of AI to automate the process of content creation. Tik-Tok:- u/HistoricalLore (other Entertainment TikTok account got banned💀💀💀💀)
  

1. Part-Time Jobs (10,11,12)

• Job 1:- Dave’s Hot Chicken -CashieTeam member ( January 2023 - May 2023 ( 6hweek) (May-August - 16 hweek) ( Sept- November 6hweek)
  
• Job 2:- Shell Time-Wise - Associate (May - Ongoing) - 16hweek
  

1. SCHOOL CLUB INVOLVEMENT

• Culture Club (11,12) - Event Planner. Actively involved in planning and organizing cultural events that celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive community environment at school. For example, Black History Month, Women’s History Month, etc.
  
• DECA (10,11) - Secretary. Kept record of every meeting and Notified DECA members on upcoming meeting/ competitions. Participated in DECA state competition in Entrepreneurship.
  
• National Honor Society (10,11,12) - Historian. Actively participated in various community service events such as field cleanup, food drive, book drive, etc. Despite my leadership role, I also created community service opportunities for members through my nonprofit, initiative and Hospice connection.
  
• HOSA (11) - Got recognized for outstanding community service at the International Leadership Conference 2024. Participated in various blood drive events at school and conducted a fundraiser for the school's HOSA chapter
  

1. I will intern at a Hospital Senior year for my EMT class. But I don't wanna include it just yet.

College:- maybe Rice???💀

Hey so like the title says I’m starting at a hospital next week as a PCA/CNA on the Neuro-Medsurg unit, days and from what I know there’s 16 beds. I’ve been a cna for nearly 2 years now I was working in skilled nursing before this and just needed something where I could continue to learn. What can I expect working in a hospital setting? Are there any barriers or obstacles I should prepare myself for and expect?

*Credentia
I am terrified. I take my skills test soon and I feel like I cannot remember the steps.I passed my written exam but I so afraid that I might fail the skills and testing sites are scarce in my area so I don't want to have to re-test.

Hi!! I’m taking my skills exam on Friday and I have a question about the occupied bed skill. Do we need to wear gloves for the test? If so do we need to change into a second pair as well during the test, so one pair touches the soiled linen and the other pair touches the clean linen? I’ve been watching both 4yourCNA and Nurse Jar skill videos and they’ve been helpful, but one wears gloves and the other doesn’t for the occupied bed skill so I’m a little confused. If you had this skill what did you do? I’m taking the Prometric test in Texas! Thanks :D

I’m in CNA training program rn and am wondering if they are lenient on the memorizing steps, obviously you can’t miss a bold and can miss a certain amount of steps without failing but at the in person check offs are they down to the T with every step or just want you to show you can perform the task how it’s supposed to be done? Will they fail you if you miss a step by doing one wrong thing but end up getting it done how’s it’s ultimately supposed to be? At the state exams are they more strict with the judging of it? My teacher never talked about the in person check offs or the skills hardly at all and just sent us home to study them and appear in person the day of the lab and do them. Does anyone have any advice on memorizing them or how the process plays out in front of an instructor?

Hey everyone, I could really use your insights and wisdom. I've been a CNA on my unit for the past 4 years (throughout undergrad), and it's been quite the rollercoaster ride. I've faced my fair share of challenges and hardships during this time, and now I find myself at a crossroads.
The thing is, I'm on the verge of transitioning into a new graduate RN role on the same unit. It's an exciting opportunity, but I can't shake off this nagging uncertainty. The struggles I've encountered as a CNA on the unit sometimes make me wonder if this is the right move for me. I know the roles and responsibilities between CNA and RN are completely different, but knowing how staff are treated on the unit has also conflicted the situation.
While I've learned a tremendous amount during my time on the PCU unit and have developed a deep appreciation for the patient population we serve, I'm not sure if it's enough to make me stay as a new graduate RN. Despite the richness of experience, the overall dynamic of the unit gives me pause.
The work environment hasn't always been supportive. It often feels like success on the unit is contingent upon whether people like you, rather than your skills and dedication. This dynamic has added another layer of complexity to my decision-making process.
Working at the bedside throughout my undergraduate years has left me feeling quite burnt out. The long hours, working nights, and the emotional strain—it's all taken its toll. Lately, I've been contemplating a shift towards surgical services (PACU—I know previous nursing experience is highly preferred for this specialty of nursing, but woking on a post-surgical PCU has made me very passionate for PACU), hoping for a fresh start and a chance to reignite my passion for nursing.
So here's where I'm at: torn between familiarity and the allure of something new. I'd love to hear from those who've been in similar situations or anyone with insights to share. How did you navigate such pivotal career decisions? What factors did you consider? And most importantly, how did you know when it was time to take a leap of faith?

I just received my cna certification and will be interviewing at multiple places. Some have a flat rate salary. Below is a copy and paste of one of fhe descriptions regarding wages and hours. I understand how this works for like mechanics or painters but what about healthcare? And what do the “8, 12, or 14 weeks” mean?
“Department: Skilled Nursing
Schedule: Full-time X hrs per week, Evening &
Night shifts (8, 12 or 14 weeks, with a maximum of 36 total weeks)
Facility: XX
Location: XX
Salary: $X.00 per hour
Salary is a flat rate for this position”

I'm 34 and graduated with my aa in Cisco networking in 2018 I had a medical background as a CNA in psych. After I graduated I couldn't find any I t. Jobs and frankly don't think I remember anything I learned in school and I guess I'm not smart enough to home lab as there is just so much information in i.t. and each job has specifics that it would be very hard to have all those skills. I'm now working as a cable tech for a large provider in Arizona. Working out in the heat is already taking a massive toll on me and the schedule makes it hard to see my wife who is a nurse and works m-f... Alot of my friends have been able to figure out careers i.t. or otherwise and idk why I'm permanently stuck in tech rolls. I don't feel like I'll ever reach a manager job or likewise.. I'm open to any career pathways if anyone has advice. After I graduati spent a year applying to 150 i.t. jobs to gain experience. Then I worked doing compliance video editing where I regret leaving because at least it was m-f remote but it was a dead end job and the experience has not helped my at all with my job search now. Then I spent another year off work before I found this cable tech job. Going into attics, digging, and just being in the az sun in general is just not safe. Every tech I have talked to that has been here for more than a year has said they have suffered a heat related illness.

Resume posted in the comments
Experience, eight years as an EMT, three as a CNA, currently working as a nurse intern in inpatient pediatrics/PICU, Army firefighter, worked two months as COVID support at the ICU I'm applying to, 90-hour ICU internship this summer, and a handful of skills.

Hi! I am seeking advice as a new graduate nurse and would appreciate any feedback. Thank you in advance!!
I started in the CVICU at a level 1 trauma center as a new grad 4 months ago and am off orientation. So far, I am doing well on the unit and am so grateful for all I have seen and learned. I initially went into the ICU to challenge myself and learn as much as possible, while also giving myself the opportunity to pursue CRNA in the future. I knew that in nursing school I didn't enjoy bedside and was terrified of the ICU. I worked as a CNA during undergrad and experienced what bedside was like and wanted to avoid medsurg. I knew from the moment I started in the ICU that I didn't like how much responsibility we have over these very sick patients. I thought that feeling would get better as I learned more and become more comfortable on the unit but I just can't imagine that feeling ever going away. I am proud of myself for learning and growing so much right out of school, but am not happy taking care of such sick patients and being so anxious about them suddenly going downhill at any moment. During orientation, I kept saying that it will get better and it will be good for me to get to that 1 year mark since it can open many doors. However, the position is already taking a tremendous toll on my mental and physical health, that it doesn't seem smart for me to continue when I could probably transfer to an outpatient center or another unit. My position now is also rotating shifts, and I am having a really difficult time adjusting to night shift and being able to sleep. I should also add that I don't have a strong support system with friends or family where my job is, and I think that has been affecting me as well.
I do appreciate the unit and how well staffed it is with very fair ratios, but the acuity of the patients is what is getting to me. I enjoy all the nursing skills and being so tasky while staying on top of a worklist during my shift, so I am know that I'm not ready to just give up nursing altogether.
I am seeking any advice from nurses on their experience as a new grad or if they felt what I did and if you stuck it out or left for something else. I know it is completely normal to be scared and anxious as a new grad, but I think what I'm feeling is more so me knowing that this isn't what I want for myself or my life. The beauty of nursing is that there are many specialties and I don't want to be stuck here, if I have the chance to find a better fit. I am sad to potentially give up my chance of becoming a CRNA but I think I would be going after that for the wrong reasons if I stayed on this unit. If I feel this uncomfortable with taking care of critical patients and the amount of responsibility, than why should I go try to become a CRNA? The work-life balance and money seems amazing but that should never be enough of a reason to give up years of my life in the ICU or school to purse that career. I am just nervous to give up on a career that so many CRNAs seem to love and can't say enough about.
Do you know any nurses who are glad they stuck it out in the ICU even if they really disliked it? Or do you know any new grads that left bedside early on for something else and how they felt? Also, are there any nurses who work in outpatient oncology infusion or PACU that enjoy it? How does the stress in the PACU compare the ICU? I like learning, being challenged, and staying busy so I am nervous about going to a new department that is "boring" or too slow.
It's hard not to feel like I'm giving up but I think finding a different unit would be the best interest in my long term mental and physical health.

There will be more detailed guides posted by others later, but here's a quick no nonsense guide to the next fiend, so you have time to practice and test out your builds.
TEAM SETUP: Water-element attacker + Chain stackers + buffers. Gear for DEF.
WHEN TO UNLEASH YOUR BIG ATTACK: On your fourth turn (Game Turn 7), after you have triggered the fiend's two conditional skills. This boss has conditional skills which it only activates when you stack a certain number of chains on it.
There are two ways to play. It depends on whether you can stack 14 chains on turn 1.
IF YOU CAN STACK 14 ON TURN 1 (BEST):

1. Player turn 1 (game turn 1): Stack at least 14 chains on your first turn. E.g. this can be done with some combination of Zenith, Celia, SQ.Sylvia, CNA.Rafina, PP.Schera, etc. Let your main Water attackers get hit by the fiend attack. The only safe spaces for your other units are back row left and right.
2. Player turn 2 (game turn 3): Don't stack more than 6 chains! Let your units get hit by the fiend attack to receive a chain buff but also receive amplified damage debuff. Units in the back row are safe from the attack, but won't receive the chain buff.
3. Player turn 3 (game turn 5): Stack at least 7 chains this turn. The fiend deals damage this turn in a "long plus" shape, and the damage is fixed (can't be reduced by DEF/damage reduction). Try to minimize the number of units that get hit. Energy guards can help improve survivability (e.g. RH.Rou, AD.Diana). After this turn, the fiend will take triple damage from its incoming damage debuff.
4. Player turn 4 (game turn 7): Buff up and press the big nuke button. Aim for the weak parts with your water attacker. You should have property damage buff + chain buff + fiend's incoming damage debuff.
5. Player turn 5 and 6 (game turn 9 and 11): After the silence wears off, squeeze out whatever damage you have left before the fiend kills you.

IF YOU CAN'T STACK 14 ON TURN 1 (STILL GOOD BUT NOT BEST):

1. Player turn 1 (game turn 1): Don't stack more than 6 chains! Let your units get hit by the fiend attack to receive a chain buff but also receive amplified damage debuff. Units in the back row are safe from the attack, but won't receive the chain buff.
2. Player turn 2 (game turn 3): Stack at least 14 chains this turn. This should be easy now that you have the chain buff. Let your main Water attackers get hit by the fiend attack. The only safe spaces for your other units are back row left and right.
3. Player turn 3 (game turn 5): Stack at least 7 chains this turn. The fiend deals damage this turn in a "long plus" shape, and the damage is fixed (can't be reduced by DEF/damage reduction). Try to minimize the number of units that get hit. Energy guards can help improve survivability (e.g. RH.Rou, AD.Diana). After this turn, the fiend will take triple damage from its incoming damage debuff.
4. Player turn 4 (game turn 7): Buff up and press the big nuke button. Aim for the weak parts with your water attacker. You should have property damage buff + fiend's incoming damage debuff (but the chain buff will have expired).
5. Player turn 5 and 6 (game turn 9 and 11): After the silence wears off, squeeze out whatever damage you have left before the fiend kills you.

Hey guys!
So I've been wanting to move to Australia for a while now and have been looking into my options. I'm 21 so I'm planning on a WHV next year so that I can try it out and see if I like it before fully committing.
However, if I wanted to stay I think the only route I would have would be to go through the new Aged Care Industry Labour Agreement. I've been a Certified Nursing Assistant in the US for 6 years. I know that a CNA in Aus would be an AIN but would I also qualify as a Nursing Support Worker (ANZSCO 423312), Personal Care Assistant (ANZSCO 423313), or Aged or Disabled Carer (ANZSCO 423111)? Also the requirements are that you have a certificate III and other things like that, would I be able to get those while on a WHV or would my education and experience transfer over through a skills assessment?
I guess my overall question would be if it is possible for a CNA from the US to qualify for this visa? I would plan on using the WHV to find an employer who would sponsor me if it is possible.
Thank you in advance!

Hey guys!
So I've been wanting to move to Australia for a while now and have been looking into my options. I'm 21 so I'm planning on a WHV next year so that I can try it out and see if I like it before fully committing.
However, if I wanted to stay I think the only route I would have would be to go through the new Aged Care Industry Labour Agreement. I've been a Certified Nursing Assistant in the US for 6 years. I know that a CNA in Aus would be an AIN but would I also qualify as a Nursing Support Worker (ANZSCO 423312), Personal Care Assistant (ANZSCO 423313), or Aged or Disabled Carer (ANZSCO 423111)? Also the requirements are that you have a certificate III and other things like that, would I be able to get those while on a WHV or would my education and experience transfer over through a skills assessment?
I guess my overall question would be if it is possible for a CNA from the US to qualify for this visa? I would plan on using the WHV to find an employer who would sponsor me if it is possible.
Thank you in advance!

I'll be a nurse for one year in July. Since then I've worked in a Level 2 trauma/burn center. I've been in health care working as a CNA, EMT-A and B, and Anesthesia technician over the last 9 years. I think I have a lot of valuable experience that makes a huge difference when it comes to educating patients, assessment, skills (especially wound care), etc.
I asked during the phone screening with the recruiter what the avg pay was and she said $60/hr for a field nurse and I almost fell over. That's life-changing money for me and double what I make at my current job.
I know my nursing XP might not line up with it but how do I get that dollar amount?

Greetings! Hello if I'm rather vague or don't make sense I apologize, I just finished Lecture and Clinicals and have finally gotten through the TULIP system to be able to schedule a date for the State Exam.
As a foreword, I live in Texas so things may be different. We recently instated TULIP which tracks all the state registrations and stuff. Anyway, for anyone who is a CNA in Texas or really anyone with experience. What should I study for and expect on the Exam? I know what Skills to practice and memorize, since we've been doing them, though I'm not sure what is specifically on the Written portion, is there any resources someone could point too that I can easily study without combing through everything we've been given during the Lecture?
I would ask my Professor but she didn't seem all that knowledgeable on the specifics of the exam itself and I do not want to study the entire course work just for the actual exam be on only a few specific things.
Thank you in advance.

I am so happy😩😊
I passed my CNA skills section! I failed my first time because second time the charm 😭😭
It’s funny cause I got the same Nurse but at a different location. Now just need to wait for my license and gonna start applying from there 👏🏻👏🏻

I’m changing my flair from ABSN to new grad! I walked yesterday and I honestly haven’t been this happy in a long time.
I know this sub encourages high quality discussion, so I wanted to share that for all of you who are doubting whether or not you can make it, you can. I finished my undergrad degree in psychology fall 2022 and started a 15 month ABSN in January 2023. There were lots of times when I thought, “this isn’t for me. I’m not cut out to be a nurse. I’m too shy, too anxious, I haven’t learned this material well enough.”
And sure, I could have done more. I didn’t get Latin honors but I finished with a 3.5 GPA that I’m damn proud of, walked with Sigma Theta Tau’s cords around my neck, and a 4.0 my last semester. My instructor for my senior preceptorship wrote in my clinical eval that I had a very strong foundation in nursing skills and worked well with the interprofessional team. The charge nurse of that floor told my instructor that I was doing really well and I overheard her praise while I was taking care of a very sick patient (it was hard not to cry).
I share these things not to brag (seriously, I’m embarrassed sharing so much and feel like I’m being egotistical), but to encourage you to step back and reflect on your progress. Not from how you think you’re doing, because you’re your own worst critic. But rather from the perspective of how you fit in a team. How do your professors think of you? How can you step up and seek opportunities at clinical? Can you ask a peer for help when they know how to do a skill more confidently than you? Maybe ask a CNA at clinical if you can help with a bed bath or linen change if you need to brush up on those skills.
I did my best in nursing school when I worked with others, whether it was talking with my instructor after clinical because I felt insecure, studying for long hours in the library with my peers (and burning through my Expo markers), or asking them to help me understand something better. Learning to work in a team is more important than any ATI exam.
I’m glad I found this sub, and I hope everyone here continues to strive to do their best!

Hello everyone! I have my state skills exam next week and a previous post I saw prompted my post here today. What are the reasons you failed (if you failed) your skills exam? I read someone’s text saying they didn’t provide the call button, I believe. Although the call light/button isn’t mentioned in our prometric testing guidelines, I plan on utilizing that during the skills exam anyways, because it’s just good practice. What were your fails? I would appreciate the extra preparation!

So I’ve been working in healthcare on the insurance side for about ten years now. Five years ago I was able to start working from home about 4 months before Covid hit and I worked from home since then until my last contract ended in January. I wasn’t able to find any WFH and refused to go in person to a call center again so I decided to switch sides and get into the patient care part of healthcare.
My local hospitals offer a Nursing Assistant program, which includes paid on the training to become a Nursing Assistant. So you learn everything a CNA does without the certification. However once I’m done I’m able to sit for and pay for the CNA certification once I’m done.
I start clinicals tomorrow and I’m wondering, how was your clinical experience as a CNA. I don’t want to do anything but watch and take notes on day one, but on day 2 I want to be able to jump in and start on the skills. What was your clinical Process like?