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1. Embarassing but true, please advise

   studentenurse replied to marathongirl102's topic in Criminal

   Hi, Why was your dui classified as a misdemeanor? I'm in nj, and I have a dwi. I will be going for nursing also. This hasn't affected me during my application for a cna and pharmacy technician. Maybe your state is different, but I don't think a dui w...

2. Future of LPN?

   studentenurse posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   Hi all, I am currently enrolled in a course to complete my cna. I will work as a cna for a few years while saving up to get my lpn. I don't plan on getting my rn. Will I be okay in the future? There's so much talk of lpn's being phased out. Right now...

3. Can someone with a mental illness really be an effective nurse?

   studentenurse posted a topic in Disabilities

   The mental illness would be paranoid schizophrenia. Is this highly unlikely? And would it be way too stressful of a career? Lastly, are there any other medical professions that you would suggest?

4. Paranoid Schizophrenia and Nursing

   studentenurse replied to studentenurse's topic in New Jersey

   Thank you!

5. Paranoid Schizophrenia and Nursing

   studentenurse posted a topic in New Jersey

   Can someone with paranoid schizophrenia work as a cna or rn (get licensed) in nj? It is not so severe. No hallucinations. Mostly paranoia and non-violent. No criminal history. If so, would the person have a problem if they decide to move to another s...

6. What's it like working in ltc nursing?

   studentenurse replied to studentenurse's topic in Geriatric

   Thanks for the info. I have alot to consider. I have been reading posts on other websites about how much others have come to hate nursing altogether. I would like to help people, but I am not sure that's enough to go on.

7. What's it like working in ltc nursing?

   studentenurse posted a topic in Geriatric

   Hi, I am thinking about going to school to be an RN. I really don't know if this is the right career for me. I am also scared too because of the responsibility involved. Can anyone tell about what it's like to be an RN in a nursing home? The typical...