Joelthomas

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1. Career Change! Lots of questions!

   Joelthomas replied to Joelthomas's topic in General Nursing

   I understand what you are saying, and i thank you for the advice. The problem is that in the field of carpentry, there is no "I have X certification/degree therefore I deserve Y salary" There is only an endless stream of homeowners who believe that t...

2. Career Change! Lots of questions!

   Joelthomas replied to Joelthomas's topic in General Nursing

   Ideally by the time I had my LVN I would have almost a year of CNA experience. and even if I didn't make any more money than I am now, thats the key word IMO...experience.... Not trying to be impertinent, just trying to understand and make the best u...

3. Career Change! Lots of questions!

   Joelthomas replied to Joelthomas's topic in General Nursing

   First, thank you for your help! I agree that going straight for the BSN is ideal, but right now I can't afford to be a broke college student. The problem with that layout is that it would be 4 years before I can begin work! I was thinking as an LVN a...

4. Career Change! Lots of questions!

   Joelthomas posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello, I am Joel and I am new to this forum (sorry for the long first post but I am in need of answers). Info about me: I am 27 years old and I have a wife with 1 child and 1 on the way so my financial responsibilities aren't going anywhere any time ...