[ktrahan]

Hi everyone!!

Just signed up last night--My name is Kristy Trahan and I live near Lafayette, Louisiana (which is the heart of Cajun Country!). I am 33 years old, married with 2 boys, 14 and 8.

To be honest, I NEVER thought that I would be in the medical field--I don't like being stuck by needles--but over the years and with a little encouragement from my friend and Pastor-I entered a 9 month course as an Administrative Medical Assistant. Then the more I got into the program, the more I wanted to learn!! Thought I wanted to go into coding & billing but I wanted a change b/c before all of this medical training, my background was office related, sitting at a desk all day--BORING--

Also, one of the main reasons I decided to become a nurse is my youngest son-- at the age of 2 he was diagnosed with Stage 3 melanoma--He is currently 5 years into remission--in fact we just came back from St. Jude's in Memphis where he has "graduated" to After Care Treatment!! I just want to give back something that was given to us --HOPE--.

Because of our faith in GOD first and our trust in St. Jude's, Ryan has beaten this deadly cancer!! I only expect greatness for his life--maybe he will become a doctor?!

So while I am waiting to start school as a LPN at Lafayette General Medical Center in September, I hope to gain some interesting and helpful knowledge on this site!! I am so excited!! Can't wait!!

Please don't hesitate to reply with encouraging thoughts and helpful tips!!

Kristy Trahan

[sirI]

Originally Posted by ktrahan

Hi everyone!!

Just signed up last night--My name is Kristy Trahan and I live near Lafayette, Louisiana (which is the heart of Cajun Country!). I am 33 years old, married with 2 boys, 14 and 8.

To be honest, I NEVER thought that I would be in the medical field--I don't like being stuck by needles--but over the years and with a little encouragement from my friend and Pastor-I entered a 9 month course as an Administrative Medical Assistant. Then the more I got into the program, the more I wanted to learn!! Thought I wanted to go into coding & billing but I wanted a change b/c before all of this medical training, my background was office related, sitting at a desk all day--BORING--

Also, one of the main reasons I decided to become a nurse is my youngest son-- at the age of 2 he was diagnosed with Stage 3 melanoma--He is currently 5 years into remission--in fact we just came back from St. Jude's in Memphis where he has "graduated" to After Care Treatment!! I just want to give back something that was given to us --HOPE--.

Because of our faith in GOD first and our trust in St. Jude's, Ryan has beaten this deadly cancer!! I only expect greatness for his life--maybe he will become a doctor?!

So while I am waiting to start school as a LPN at Lafayette General Medical Center in September, I hope to gain some interesting and helpful knowledge on this site!! I am so excited!! Can't wait!!

Please don't hesitate to reply with encouraging thoughts and helpful tips!!

Kristy Trahan

Hello and Welcome

I am so glad your son is doing o.k. now. I will keep you in my prayers!!

You will really enjoy this site. Much useful and accurate information from all around the world.

Good luck! Oh, and yes.........nice to meet someone kinda close to home. I graduated NLU and LOVED the crawfish when we made a road trip to BreauxBridge!!!!!!!!

Siri, CRNP, CLNC, RLNC

[Jessy_RN]

Hello and welcome to the family of allnurses. Good luck to you.

[suzy253]

Hi Kristy--glad you could join us here. You'll enjoy it.

[Thunderwolf]

Hi back!

Welcome to allnurses!!!!!

[SmilingBluEyes]

Hello there down in LUZIANNE....

be sure to check out the PRENURSING, STUDENT NURSING, Lousianna and LPN forums. SO much there. And don't hesitate to ask questions while there. GOOD LUCK TO YOU!

[Tweety]

Welcome. Good luck to you in all that you do!

[qtsundy]

Hi did you ever attend Lafayette General Medical Center? If so how was it?

[Lynnette1990]

Hi, welcome. i'm new too. I'm currently enrolled in the CNA program at my HS. I'm 17 and i graduate in may. My name is Lynnette. That is great to hear about your son! I've always heard great things about St.Jude's.

[Silverdragon102]

Just like to point out this thread is nearly 3 years old and doesn't look like OP has been back to the site