Anyone applying for the PHCC Spring 2013 RN/LPN program

U.S.A. Florida

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Just wanting to connect & be/get encouragement from other hopefuls who are applying to the program. Anyway, who's up for stalking the mailman with me?

Jazacmom- thanks so much for info. I'm really looking forward to it. They can throw as much info at me as they want. I've never wanted anything as much as I want to be a nurse I dont care how much work it is- I know I can do it :)

I decided to go into nursing while I was working as a veterinary technician. I was trained on the job to do draw blood, place IV caths, prep for surgery, wound care etc. I really liked the job and enjoyed working with animals but I'm more of a people person. Also, I wanted the rules that nurses and doctors have to follow (the Vets I worked for pretty much did whatever they wanted- even if it wasnt in the best interest of the animal).

I've worked in an office years as well and I'm good with paperwork (and dealing with difficult people & doctors :) ) so I really think nursing is for me.

I think I want to work in the ER but the great thing about being an RN is the ability to work different places. That was another thing that attracted me to being an RN. I have friends with degrees but after a few years they want something new and dont have many options. With a nursing degree there are so many places to work!

In my last post- I was trying to sound confident not conceited :)

Jen-G, I don't think you sound conceited at all! It sounds like you will have a fabulous resume when it comes time to start your job search. dlf0304, You're never too old! I know what you mean about being ready to get the show on the road though. It's like the clock is ticking and there's nothing you can do but wait to get into a program.

Just want to do something that is truly rewarding beyond money. I have a backround in sales. Don't dislike money, but it doesn't make me happy or motivate me. I believe I would like to work in the ER. However I am keeping an open mind until I have more exposure. Ready to get started.

I always said that when I had children I would never change their poopy diapers. Three years ago we had our beautiful daughter and I realized I had to start pitching in and changing the poopy diapers. And when I started changing them I realized this isn't so bad, I might like to do this for a living! So here I am.

by the way , when are these letters going to arrive.?

No...but seriously I actually thought about becoming a doctor but in the end it wasn't for me.

Nursing is a better fit because it allows me to work in several different areas of medicine.

Plus, I can focus 100% on patient care , as oppose to being a doctor where you have to deal with all the bureaucracy.

And I look good in scrubs too.

I was in the xray program and I really didn't feel comfortable about the job opportunities I was going to have. RN is so flexible and there's comfort knowing I could move anywhere and know I'll have a job. My dad is a critical care RN, been doing it for twenty years so I hear a lot about it and it will be nice to bounce questions off him.

I stopped in at the daycare on the west campus to find out about child care if i do get into the RN program. They told me that they do not provide care for children over 5 yrs old except for after school. I'm trying to find a center close to the college that does before school care & that cypress elem school buses pick up from. There's always Place at Cypress elem but that's my last resort.

I want to be an RN for a few reasons. I really like helping people, I like answering their questions, calming their fears & making them feel comfortable. I like organization & staying busy. I feel like I could do a good job at it & feel good about it at the end of the day. I also have an amazing role model, my mom has been an RN for about 17 yrs & is an amazing nurse :)

I also want a career that will help me to provide a comfortable life for my family. We have 3 girls ages 13, 11 & 7 yrs old.

I'd like to start out working in a Dr.’s office even if it pays less so I can be home more w them & when they're older move toward hospitals. Idk we'll see how it all plays out :) I just wish a letter would come w good news so I can get started! :)

Got a letter from the school today and got super excited, my heart was racing. It was just Psi Beta invitation ughh.

haha Meet the parents quote Conquestadorf....

Friend of mine asked the Dean of Nursing if letters went out & the answer was no, mailing mid- month. Apparently admin is clueless.

@William87 I also received the same letter! I was so mad when I opened it! :)

I currently work as a CNA in the hospital, for three years in december, but i have been a CNA for 6. I have always wanted to be a nurse, actually when I was little I wanted to be a Doctor, but as I got older i realized how much work it would be. So, my goal is to be a N-ICU Nurse. I obviously want to try it out first, if it is way to emotionally draining I will most likely work in Labor & Delivery. Definitley something with infants. I've worked with Geriatrics for the first three years of having my CNA and now I work on the Womens Surgery, Med/Surg, Orthopedic floor. SO i feel I have experienced enough to be confident about choosing to working with infants. I am very grateful for the experiences I have had, and feel it will make me an even better Nurse. The only thing I worry about is learning everything i need to know for working as an RN. Watching and being around them you realize just how much they actually know!

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