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1. Germophobic considering Nursing. please help!

   kgard7777 replied to kgard7777's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks Cherybaby! Well said :)

2. Germophobic considering Nursing. please help!

   kgard7777 replied to kgard7777's topic in General Nursing

   When I say germophobe I am not speaking of an illness that needs treatment. I like the way I am extra careful in public restrooms, or I how I avoid walking in the path of someone who just sneezed or coughed etc. I guess I am really "germ aware". Anti...

3. Germophobic considering Nursing. please help!

   kgard7777 replied to kgard7777's topic in General Nursing

   I appreciate all of the responses sorry if it comes off as "trolling" I have considered nursing for about 8 yrs now. My mom and all of her sisters are RN's so it's in my blood. However, working as a Medical Coder at a desk for over 7 yrs has made me...

4. Germophobic considering Nursing. please help!

   kgard7777 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I would like to know if I am an extreme germophobic could Nursing still be for me? I want to help people and I feel as though Nursing is the way to do it. However, if someone sneezes or coughs I run in a different direction. I don't touch door knobs ...

5. Anyone torn between Nursing and Clinical Social Work?

   kgard7777 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Just wondering if there is anyone out there that thinks they may enjoy Nursing or Clinical Social Work and can't figure out which one? I know Nursing has more job opportunities but Nursing has the patient care aspect that you have to experience befor...

6. VA employee's I have a question for you

   kgard7777 posted a topic in General Nursing

   How often is a security clearance required to work for the VA and how does credit issues affect you?

7. Any LPN's with Bachelors in health care administration?

   kgard7777 posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   Just wondering if there are any LPN's that decided not to get bachelors in nursing but in health care admin. or other health related field to compliment your LPN background?

8. Info on Orlando area LPN programs

   kgard7777 replied to sidsmom's topic in Florida

   Hi, Americare school of Nursing in Fern Park has a LPN program and its about 16,000.. I think you graduate in 11 mths. Good luck!

9. Is it a long wait for Seminole CC nursing program?

   kgard7777 replied to kgard7777's topic in Florida

   I have most of the prereqs but for the LPN program I am only missing one prereq.. so I may go that route and then do LPN to RN online I am happy for you! I am sure u will do fine :)

10. Is it a long wait for Seminole CC nursing program?

    kgard7777 posted a topic in Florida

    I met someone that is in their last yr at SCC and she said she got right in after prereqs.. I wanted to know is that the norm for Seminole CC?

11. I don't understand how Nurses are happy..

    kgard7777 posted a topic in General Nursing

    First, I truly respect Nurses and I am in awe of how they can handle so much on a day to day .. Nurses are very smart and great multi-taskers I have tried to talk myself into going back to school to become a Nurse and I can't do it. I work on the Nu...

12. Any Clinical Documentation Specialist here?

    kgard7777 replied to kgard7777's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, Orlando regional hospital here in Orlando Florida has an excellent program. pm me and i give can give u contact info

13. Physician Assistant vs. Nurse Which would you choose?

    kgard7777 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am trying to weigh my options if I should become a Nurse or a PA? I am currently in the medical field but not with patient care and I make a pretty good living doing it. However, I would like to do patient care but more on the diagnosis and treatme...

14. Any lpn programs in Orlando/ lakeland area without a waiting list?

    kgard7777 posted a topic in Florida

    Just wondering if anyone knows of any lpn programs other than Americare without a waiting list and that are starting within a month or two? Hopefully with a evening schedule as well?

15. How do u go to nursing if you have to work full time?

    kgard7777 replied to kgard7777's topic in General Nursing

    Thank u all for the advice.. now my next question is .... will the nursing field be worth all of the trouble? I hear so many negative things about it