runnerdoug87

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1. Moving to Texas

   runnerdoug87 replied to runnerdoug87's topic in Texas

   Appreciate the feedback. If went down as an LVN/LVP kind of expect not working in a hospital probably visiting nursing. Be sweet to get corrections I have a degree in Criminal Justice and have about 4 year's of psych experience. Long term goal would ...

2. Moving to Texas

   runnerdoug87 posted a topic in Texas

   Hi, fiancé and I have been looking at moving out of Connecticut by possibly next year. We been looking at states along the Atlantic seaboard. We were interested in a few states, but Texas seemed to offer it all. Did a bit of research on the area an...

3. I am confused with route into nursing

   runnerdoug87 replied to RunnerD1987's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Did some more research. Going into a LPN program with the state schools seems the best route. Relatively inexpensive and has payment plans set up. Additionally, it is a 15 month program...3 semesters. If I start in the Spring of 2016 I would be done ...

4. LPN and nursing in Florida

   runnerdoug87 posted a topic in Florida

   Live in Connecticut I work as a Psych tech. Thinking going back to school to be a LPN. I was then planning to move down to Florida and work towards becoming a registered nurse down there. Curious how is the market in Florida for LPNS and RNs? Any goo...

5. on my way to RN.....but now my employer through a monkey wrench in

   runnerdoug87 replied to mbtsab's topic in Pre-Nursing

   If not am immediate opening and it's yours in 6-8 month's continue with the RN route much better job options. Myself I am an EMT doing the ladder to LPN to RN to MSN...but will get there hopefully time will tell. Good luck if you can skip a step do ...

6. How to afford cost of living during school?

   runnerdoug87 replied to emm13's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I am going to work. Leaving my $22 hour counselor job to be a $15 an hour ER night tech 32 hour's a week while going to nursing school. Thankfully won't be a huge loss since only work 24 hour's a week. Will pay for school out of FASFA, grants, and mo...

7. Nurses have an Attitude Problem

   runnerdoug87 replied to SunriseDay's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I mean I worked with some rude ones and some amazing ones. I really don't like the nurses that can't have the simple courtesy to hold open the door for anyone. Saw one slam a door on a Doctor's face once. Then worked with nurse's who protect their ow...

8. I am confused with route into nursing

   runnerdoug87 replied to RunnerD1987's topic in Pre-Nursing

   As far as I know been told by resp. Therapist to stay far away rub if you can from a degree in respiratory therapist...being there are not many or of any job's. Same with radiology tech, it's not as bad, but getting there. I looked into physical ther...

9. Being an LPN in Ohio

   runnerdoug87 posted a topic in Ohio

   In an LPN program knew it be slim pickings for job's as an LPN once I finish the program. Want to bridge over to RN once can I get settled with work as an LPN. For work as LPNS Ohio is the third with most openings. Feel that is a true representation...

10. Best and Worst places for LPN opportunities

    runnerdoug87 replied to Mazee's topic in LPN/LVN

    Not to hash up old thread been researching job market for LPNS. Considering going the LPN to RN route. Once I get my LPN I want to run far away from state of CT, think the Healthcare market is stagnant and COL is high. Heard top 3 states to be an LVN...

11. About Microbiology

    runnerdoug87 replied to reecemay10's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I have heard horror stories that A&P was a cakewalk compared to Microbiology. Apologize actually known someone who took it twice and helped, but really really really dragged due to repetitiveness the material stuck though.

12. CNA to PCT

    runnerdoug87 replied to MysticTopaz's topic in Technicians

    Finish high school as a CNA use it while you work through college. In our state PCT/PCA is just advanced training in phlebotomy and EKG. However, coming out of high school as a CNA is a great start in your career. As far as pay it is a 4-6 dollar di...

13. I am fed up with PCT position...

    runnerdoug87 replied to brittany1111's topic in Technicians

    I never knew why techs could not do ADLS and fall assessments. Was basically did they toilet click yes in the chart and a few other yes or no answers. Then fall assessment was yes continue plan or update we have to go to a nurse that would re evalua...

14. Are PCT's replacing the LPN

    runnerdoug87 replied to ATech4GFA's topic in Technicians

    I mean our state shut down a few LPN programs awhile back and the burden went to private institutions. However, I am seeing a resurrection of LPN and LVN within the state. The issue I have is a state program is $11,000 and private is $30,000 where ...

15. Getting a Job as an ER Tech

    runnerdoug87 replied to DFWRNStudent's topic in Technicians

    Normally where I am they say EMT B but take a Medic. The hospitals for the ER here want a Basic to come in with phlebotomy skills.