MeMyself-n-I

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1. Nursing Student: Can a Person with a Trach Work in the Hospital?

   MeMyself-n-I replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   thanks for posting this link.....im sure it will be agreat resource for me. Im disabled, and have challenges of my own. Had a stroke some years back.

2. How do people complete ADN prerequisites in only one year?

   MeMyself-n-I replied to Skippy97's topic in Pre-Nursing

   different schools, different rules. I took these back in like '91. at a community college. I had to take pre-algebra, but that was my choice, not required, cause I wasn't ready for College Algebra. At that time I had premed in mind, not nursing. I wa...

3. How do people complete ADN prerequisites in only one year?

   MeMyself-n-I replied to Skippy97's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I took Biology and Human Anatomy/Physiology plus the corresponding labs the same semester. two semesters and that was it. I suppose schools differ in rules. Psychology, public speaking, English all together. not too hard to knock out prereqs

4. Why are LPNS so underpaid and disrespected

   MeMyself-n-I replied to Brnd-RN-1's topic in LPN/LVN

   minimum wage is 99% politics, but Im not going into any more detail than that, (not the proper place for me to do that)you are totally right. :-) by the way LPN pays around $23-25/hr here in Phoenix, even more in CA, and northwest. Northeast is high...

5. Is it worth it to become an LPN/LVN?

   MeMyself-n-I replied to mzsuccess's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Here in Phoenix it seems to be about a $10-15 difference, while RN's get roughly 50% more than LPN. CNA- $12-15/hr. LPN - $23-25/hr. RN -$35/hr. in WV, my hometown, its half as much for all levels, in some states its more. plus there are some that p...

6. January 2017 Caption Contest Top 8 - Select $100 Winner

   MeMyself-n-I replied to Joe V's topic in Announcements

   AWESOME!

7. Is 35 too old to start from Scratch?

   MeMyself-n-I replied to BellaGrl's topic in Pre-Nursing

   exactly, and the point I tried to make was just simply his statement on age, experience, etc. . . It was said in jest, but he made a valid point. :-) Plus, I can show you youtube video of obama falling asleep during meetings, and others. Meetings can...

8. ABSN Programs With High Acceptance Rates

   MeMyself-n-I replied to murseymee's topic in Pre-Nursing

   ???try googling "no wait nursing school"??? Also, University of Phoenix has an LPN bridge to BSN program(the route I'm planning for) Their prerequisites are more or less just graduation from nursing school and a current valid license. Plus you got to...

9. Is 35 too old to start from Scratch?

   MeMyself-n-I replied to BellaGrl's topic in Pre-Nursing

   exactly, coulda, shoulda, woulda......... When I was 23 I had a stroke, and it completely altered my life. For the most part, I have not worked productively, and consistently since that time. I am now 50, I do not have a career I can point to or a s...

10. Is 35 too old to start from Scratch?

    MeMyself-n-I replied to BellaGrl's topic in Pre-Nursing

    sometimes it has already been said best, and it can not be topped. I think Ronald Reagan put it in a way that for all time says it perfectly....... (not intended to be a political post) :-) [video=youtube_share;fJhCjMfRndk]

11. Is 35 too old to start from Scratch?

    MeMyself-n-I replied to BellaGrl's topic in Pre-Nursing

    There was a time I thought 30 (at one time I didn't think Id live to see thirty) was so old., 35 seemed elderly to me, I chalk that past thinking to youthful ignorance. I think few of us can say Im the same person I was when I was 21 (or younger) Bei...

12. You Don't Really Need Chemistry For Nursing, Do You?

    MeMyself-n-I replied to smalli's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Two words "KHAN ACADEMY" Free unlimited tutoring, hint, Google is your friend. 🙂

13. Is 35 too old to start from Scratch?

    MeMyself-n-I replied to BellaGrl's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I start soon, Im 50, and disabled. (LPN) and I hope to go into BSN (bridge) program shortly after I finish this. As a Veteran I learned self discipline, also know my help is in the Lord, and have him to rely on.

14. Never give up!

    MeMyself-n-I replied to Haleiwa's topic in Disabilities

    Any update on how it has went for you?

15. Never give up!

    MeMyself-n-I replied to Haleiwa's topic in Disabilities

    Inspiring post. I am in a very similar situation. I'm 50, and suffered a moderate stroke in 1990. Your post helps alleviate some questions about my future. Would like to be in touch with you to see how your liscensing goes, your job hunt, etc. . . :-...