Debbie1972

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1. Ten Question for an Interview..will someone answer them?

   Debbie1972 replied to Debbie1972's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Woops! I misunderstood or something, but at least I did get a PM! (many thanks) Debbie

2. Ten Question for an Interview..will someone answer them?

   Debbie1972 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

   I have an assignment in one of my classes to interview a nurse, so if anyone is interested...do you mind answering these? Thank you! Debbie 1.What sparked your interest in nursing as a career? 2.What are some of your main responsibilities? 3.What typ...

3. Should I even continue, cost and time are so much!

   Debbie1972 replied to Debbie1972's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I feel so much better, thank you for the bachelors info. I have emailed the financial aid office, maybe they can clarify their original statement. Then again, they never are that friendly, so maybe in their rush,they misunderstood me the first time!

4. Should I even continue, cost and time are so much!

   Debbie1972 replied to Debbie1972's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Thank you, I do know social work is very low pay. My heart IS in Nursing, but I feel so discouraged. Social work is close to my heart too, but I love medicine and caring. (BTW I'm a 33 yr old single mom, no spring chick!) I am just so worried about ...

5. Should I even continue, cost and time are so much!

   Debbie1972 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

   I am in my first year of the Pre-Nursing at WVSU and just realized that once I finish that program, it gives me an Associate in Science. Having a "degree" knocks me out for federal Pell Grants and other types of grants, I was told by the schools fina...

6. Help on a Pay Scale issue!!!

   Debbie1972 replied to Debbie1972's topic in West Virginia

   Thank you, I will now print and prove my point to my friend! Deb

7. Help on a Pay Scale issue!!!

   Debbie1972 replied to Debbie1972's topic in West Virginia

   per diem is with no benefits, you pay your own taxes and you are on "as needed" basis? Is that right? I'm not finding out much on the web, but I do know on the CAMC website they say you start at $17 with all the great benefits. I'm now getting confu...

8. Help on a Pay Scale issue!!!

   Debbie1972 posted a topic in West Virginia

   I recently been having a hard time explaining to my girl-friend that new grad RNs in WV are NOT making $27 to $36 an hour. We live close to CAMC, and I'm a new nursing student so I know they are starting more like $17. (plus the differentials) Today,...

9. Provisional Accredation? What's that mean to a student?

   Debbie1972 replied to Debbie1972's topic in General Students

   Wow! You all really did some research! It makes feel better to some answers, though I don't like the idea of the fact that if it doesn't pass accredation, it would be hard to pursue an advanced degree. Definitly something to consider there! Thank you...

10. Provisional Accredation? What's that mean to a student?

    Debbie1972 replied to Debbie1972's topic in General Students

    I live in the Charleston, WV area. I got a response to a letter I wrote to a very good associate program, and they said it would still take two years to complete their program even with the one year at the other school. Since I am starting this fall...

11. Provisional Accredation? What's that mean to a student?

    Debbie1972 posted a topic in General Students

    I will be starting a two year nursing program at a local University this fall, but I just found out the program is "provisionally accredited" because this is the first year for it. I'm kinda nervous about this and wonder what it means to a student, l...

12. Rotating 12 hour shifts?

    Debbie1972 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been looking at the local employment opportunities in my area for RN's and just don't see anything besides 12 hour rotating shifts in the hospital. I will start school this fall, and want to get an idea of what it's like when I'm fresh out of...

13. I need to hear from single moms, like me...

    Debbie1972 replied to Debbie1972's topic in West Virginia

    When I read everyone's replies, including the PM, I teared up and had to hold back the crying. Thank you for your encouragment, and I am so glad to hear that you guys have been able to "do it".

14. I need to hear from single moms, like me...

    Debbie1972 posted a topic in West Virginia

    Hi everyone, this is my first post after alot of lurking. I can't seem to find what I want to know in previous posts. I live in Charleston, WV and have decided to go back to school, with two children, ages 9 and 13. I really need to hear about some ...