Zen Existence

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1. Off to Nursing School

   Zen Existence replied to audi's topic in General Nursing

   Hiya Audi, My mother just retired after 30 years in the nursing profession and said that the "old sterotype" of male nurses is rapidly disappearing, relatively nonexistent -- although I'm sure that depends upon where you're located geographically. A...

2. Medical jobs while going to school ... ?

   Zen Existence replied to Zen Existence's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks, folks -- for the information AND the encouragement! My day off is tomorrow and I'm going to head out first thing to look for any PCA/nurse tech jobs available at the hospitals in my area. Wish me luck! Sincerely, Scott

3. Medical jobs while going to school ... ?

   Zen Existence posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hiya, folks. I'm a 31 year old male, whom has decided to return to school and pursue a RN degree at my local community college. My question is: what is a good way to go about looking for jobs in the medical field WHILE I'm going to school for it? ...

4. How many of us are 25 - 35 yrs. old?

   Zen Existence replied to fnimat1's topic in General Students

   I'm currently 31 and will be 33 when I graduate, having recently started on my core courses for the RN program. I wish I had taken school a BIT more seriously in my youth, I'm really paying for that now. Much less to get out of the way now. Woe is m...

5. Pursuing schooling in Tampa, Florida ... ?

   Zen Existence replied to Zen Existence's topic in General Nursing

   Hello Huganurse -- thank you very much for your response! I did a search of "Hillsborough Vocational Education Center" on the web abd found them mentioned in several articles but they seem to lack a website. Are you a former alumni of the school, i....

6. Pursuing schooling in Tampa, Florida ... ?

   Zen Existence posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello, folks -- I'm a newbie here, so bear with me if this is a redundant question, but: What experiences do any of you have in attending schooling for an LPN degree in Tampa, Florida? My mother just retired from the nursing field six months ago, aft...