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  1. ?'s about working as a PCA for St. John's Mercy, St. Louis
    No I didn't apply yet. The hours available conflict with homeschooling my daugther.
    Jan 21, '11
    Forum: Missouri Nursing
  2. ?'s about working as a PCA for St. John's Mercy, St. Louis
    Thanks for all your replies that helps clarify it very well.
    Dec 19, '10
    Forum: Missouri Nursing
  3. ?'s about working as a PCA for St. John's Mercy, St. Louis
    So how does that work-- you apply, get hired, then can enroll in the class with your continue employment being on the condition you successfully complete the class? What are the hours for a 12...
    Dec 16, '10
    Forum: Missouri Nursing
  4. ?'s about working as a PCA for St. John's Mercy, St. Louis
    I am interested in applying for entry level job to get my feet wet in the medical field. I'm interested in both nursing and healthcare management. I see several jobs open at St. John's Mercy for...
    Dec 16, '10
    Forum: Missouri Nursing
  5. Too old to become a nurse? Need opinions
    No I decided to delay pursuing medical transcription since I wasn't absolutely sure what I wanted. I'm so indecisive! :confused: I didn't want to my financial aid on the transcription then wish I'd...
    Nov 18, '10
    Forum: Pre-Nursing Student
  6. Too old to become a nurse? Need opinions
    Thanks for wondering! :) I was surprised to see this thread have recent posts, but I realize that there are many of us who consider school later in our adulthood. As for me, my school got delayed,...
    Nov 17, '10
    Forum: Pre-Nursing Student
  7. Too old to become a nurse? Need opinions
    Watching my school expenses is a hire priority. Once reason I want to go back to school is to make a better income to pay off our debts which includes past school loans. I figured the medical...
    Feb 17, '09
    Forum: Pre-Nursing Student
  8. Too old to become a nurse? Need opinions
    Thank you for the replies. I will stop fussing over my age now! LOL I'm going to take the plunge and do the medical transcription. It will be an income at home for me while I'm homeschooling and...
    Feb 17, '09
    Forum: Pre-Nursing Student
  9. Too old to become a nurse? Need opinions
    Thanks for all your thoughts and advice. Yes the physical part was part of my wondering. I will definitely keep all this in mind while making my decision for my future. :heartbeat
    Feb 16, '09
    Forum: Pre-Nursing Student
  10. Too old to become a nurse? Need opinions
    I am 44 yrs old. I will be homeschooling my daughter until I'm 48 yrs old. In order to start earning money at home, I'm considering doing medical transcription. But long term I want something more...
    Feb 15, '09
    Forum: Pre-Nursing Student
  11. Weekend CNA Classes
    No I never did. I decided to go another route in healthcare. I'm beginning a medical transcription program. After a couple years of that, my daughter will finishing highschool and I may go forward in...
    Feb 15, '09
    Forum: CNA/MA - Nursing / Medical Assistant
  12. Quit job or go to school at night?
    Since you have a master in education, I wonder if you could work evenings as a tudor or for an online college as an instructor while you go to school days. That way you benefit from the getting done...
    Jan 28, '08
    Forum: Nursing Career Advice
  13. Scrub material?
    I've been wondering if it was. I see such great fabrics at the store sometimes, and I'm guessing since so many practically live in their scrubs, they want some variety. My background is in the craft...
    Jan 25, '08
    Forum: Nursing Scrubs / Uniforms / Gear
  14. Scrub material?
    Fabric stores like Joann Fabrics has $1.99 patterns sales all the time. Almost every pattern company has some scrub patterns. You can also find a lot of them on Ebay at a decent price. I had...
    Jan 25, '08
    Forum: Nursing Scrubs / Uniforms / Gear
  15. Is it possible to be allergic to my scrubs?
    Sometimes stuff in fabric can stay in there awhile. I switched from store bought laundry products to some natural products. It took about 3 washings before I saw the big difference it made in our...
    Jan 25, '08
    Forum: Nursing Scrubs / Uniforms / Gear
  16. Slap In The Face
    BJU's accelerated is for those with a bachelor's degree, I'm lacking one year from finishing a degree in healthcare management. Their 2yr program is no long accepting students. They have...
    Jan 24, '08
    Forum: Missouri Nursing
  17. Weekend CNA Classes
    I found out that if I had my first clinical class done, BJC would help me get my certification. So I may have to wait and do that. Only problem was I wanted to do it now for the job as well, not a...
    Jan 24, '08
    Forum: CNA/MA - Nursing / Medical Assistant
  18. Slap In The Face
    I am just beginning to look into programs here in St. Louis. I didn't realize that St. Charles CC does that. I am guessing that is the same for all the ST CC's in the area? Is BJC's Nurses Program...
    Jan 23, '08
    Forum: Missouri Nursing
  19. Weekend CNA Classes
    I have the same question but I'm in St. Louis.
    Jan 23, '08
    Forum: CNA/MA - Nursing / Medical Assistant
  20. Need Advice About Nursing Career Plan
    I am considering a career in Nursing. I had begun working on my bs degree in healthcare management and had about 1 yr to go, but I would like more direct contact with patients. Even prior to pursuing...
    Jan 23, '08
    Forum: Nursing Career Advice