Going to try and keep this short. Left high school and joined the military for a bit then got out and wandered through various career fields with no purpose. After a lay off I took a CNA course just to find a stable job. Found out I love working in the medical field! In a way it reminds me of the military, doing something with a purpose and for greater good. Anyway, my ultimate goal is DNP, maybe even PhD in nursing. That'll be awhile, but I'm planning ahead.
MongoSmash replied to Tasp72's topic in Pre-Nursing
Oh ok. Sounds like your schools may do it a little different. Here I can go take my ADN at the community college. It still requires a number of pre-req's, all of which would transfer to a BSN program if I were accepted. May have to take a couple more...
MongoSmash replied to emmjayy's topic in Pre-Nursing
This right here is the answer to your situation. Most likely you will do fine as a nurse. I'm the sort that can turn of emotions when I need to, but if it were my wife or one of the kids as a patient you bet I would be emotionally stressed and not de...
MongoSmash replied to Tasp72's topic in Pre-Nursing
Look into hiring rates for ADN in your area. If you can find a job then that may be a solution so that you can at least get on your feet. After that you may be able to find a bridge program from ADN-BSN or even straight to a Masters. You can use the ...
MongoSmash replied to bsnlru19's topic in Government
I wasn't in the medical field while I was in the Army, but from what I have seen the Air Force has better equipment. Tends to be more of a traditional hospital setup while the Army focuses more on taking care of soldiers in the field. But take that ...
If it is a community college make sure your advisor/ counselor is associated or at least familiar with the nursing program and its prerequisites. Our local CC has several campuses located across the region. Our local campus counselors have no idea wh...
Also, when your lease is up shop around for better rent. Lots of time you can find houses and such that are cheaper than apartments. We are in a 3 bedroom/ 2 bath house with 5 acres and my rent is only $500/ month.
You've been given some good advice. As a fellow Mississippian, I can't imagine you needing half of what your budgeting for miscellaneous expenses unless you just plan on partying every single night. I'm not an RN yet but most of the ones I know live ...
I work 7p-7a also. I do like Mirandaaa and stay up when I don't have to go in that night so that I can spend time with my family. Sometimes I do end up taking a short nap. As for adjusting she also gave good advice. If you don't like coffee, get som...
MongoSmash replied to nicenurse819's topic in Relations
It's just something you're going to have to learn to deal with unfortunately. I've been a CNA for 2 years now and really it sound like this woman needs an attitude adjustment. I work with a couple like that. They would rather the patient sit in urine...
It's doable but tough. And it depends on where you live. My wife is a stay at home mom, home schools our 3 kids so we just have my paycheck. We have to make cuts and you definitely can't play the "keeping up with the Jones's" game. It'll be better on...
Wow. Not even sure what to say about that. Wonder what folks would say if they realized that men made up the majority of nurse's before Florence Nightingale? My wife and parent's both have been very supportive, especially after several failed attempt...
MongoSmash replied to honeyforasalteyfish's topic in Men
Old dude gave some spot on advice. It's never to late. I started a PN program when I was 34 (36 now). Failed second level and hoping to get back in next spring, took some time off to rethink things only to realize that I love working in the medical f...
Check around your area for uniform shops. I'm 6'2" and wear a 2x. There is a place near here called TC's uniforms. Not sure if it is a national chain or not, but they carry more scrubs than you can imagine. Also, check with your program if you are do...