JonJon88

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1. Am i doing things right...?

   JonJon88 replied to JonJon88's topic in Career Support

   thanks Andie. I've worked as an optometric tech for aprox. 6 months, then went into Opthalmology for 13 months now. The Doctors I work with are great. Small private practice with 2 doctors who are affiliated with Pennsylvania hospital, one of which i...

2. Am i doing things right...?

   JonJon88 replied to JonJon88's topic in Career Support

   thanks so much guys and gals. I really appreciate all the input. It's really helped me relax a bit more about the situation. Another good thing is, my fiancee is male and we aren't going to adopt until we're ready. That takes some pressure off of the...

3. Am i doing things right...?

   JonJon88 replied to JonJon88's topic in Career Support

   Thanks Jules. Yea, I figured I could most likely try and apply for an RN program with a license already under my belt "Just in case". Unfortunately one of my pts today explained to me how she absolutely loved being an LPN, and cried every day after g...

4. Am i doing things right...?

   JonJon88 replied to JonJon88's topic in Career Support

   thanks ms_sgr, i guess it really is all about the financial aspect of things that i'm worried about.

5. Am i doing things right...?

   JonJon88 posted a topic in Career Support

   OK So i'll try to compress as much of this as I can... I graduated from a Medical Assisting program in May of 09 only... midway I wanted to leave just to go straight for nursing. I've been working in ophthalmology for nearly 2 years now and am finall...

6. Challenge CNA Exam?

   JonJon88 posted a topic in Pennsylvania

   I'm having a bit of trouble trying to find out whether or not if I am able to challenge the CNA exam here in Philadelphia Pennsylvania (or even New Jersey). I can't seem to find any locations around here that would allow me to challenge the exam, any...

7. Accelerated Program or not?

   JonJon88 posted a topic in Pennsylvania

   Heya! I'm trying to decide on which kind of program I should go for. I really want to get started asap however I have no previous degree. I understand the accelerated nursing programs for BSN can take anywhere from 11-12 months depending on the progr...

8. Drexel 4 year BSN CO-OP Fall 2010

   JonJon88 replied to Finally my Time's topic in Pennsylvania

   Hi, I've been snooping around drexel's site, specifically the bsn co-op program and had a few questions about the pre-reqs. Is everything at the top of this list right above the nursing courses the pre-reqs for the course? http://www.drexel.edu/catal...

9. CNA programs in Philadelphia???

   JonJon88 replied to JonJon88's topic in Pennsylvania

   I found a nice list of nursing aide programs in Philadelphia, PA for all those having a hard time seeking places that offer training. http://www.pde.state.pa.us/career_edu/lib/career_edu/County2009.pdf

10. CMA working as CNA?

    JonJon88 replied to JonJon88's topic in General Nursing

    Well i've come to the final decision that instead of trying and getting on the job training which is considerably hard to find but possible, I've decided to go with the Red Cross and their program. Although it is about $1,400.00, after you sign out t...

11. CMA working as CNA?

    JonJon88 replied to JonJon88's topic in General Nursing

    Should I contact human resources through a hospital to find if they offer a CNA training course? and thanks mafornow, i'll be looking into that if I cannot get this CNA situation situated. I really appreciate all of everyone's input. thanks so much!

12. CNA programs in Philadelphia???

    JonJon88 replied to JonJon88's topic in Pennsylvania

    thanks much! Any other information on CNA training in Philadelphia would be great! Center city area would be amazing

13. CMA working as CNA?

    JonJon88 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Well, after having the huge upset/reality check of graduating from Medical Assisting school and working in a clinic, Medical Assisting is nothing like i've imagined it to be, nor have been lead to believe. The many days on end learning/practicing cli...

14. LPN to BSN route?

    JonJon88 posted a topic in LPN-RN

    I am actually scheduled to attend Jefferson's ASN program in the spring of 2010 however, I'm extremely eager and would absolutely love to start as soon as possible. I was hoping for some advice if it would be wise to start out as an LPN then go to BS...

15. Thomas Jefferson University ASN-BSN Fall 2009

    JonJon88 replied to rntobe2009's topic in Pennsylvania

    Got my net scores! math 100 english 80. Really wanted to go for the fall of 2009 but I didnt get all my financial aid ready by the deadline (May 1st) any advice? Or am I better off being well prepared for the next time?