Calling all Paducah, KY Nurses!

[keithjones]

I am a pre-nursing student at WKCTCS (Paducah) and noticed the KY forum seems overrun with people in Lexington-Louisville area. If you are a current or former student at the college or just a Paducah nurse in general give a shout out. We newbs need some good resources and some insider info on the local nursing scene.

I am a 32 year old male starting my nursing classes either spring or fall 2010 (may need the prereqs from fall to bankrupt a 10-year old B.A. GPA to get accepted). I am interested in ICU at either local hospital and eventually getting my CRNA.

[D.R.A.]

Just checking in to see if those in A&P I made it out alive! *Phew* I'm glad that's over, and I'm glad that I no longer have to take 1 day a week night class. That was way too much info to get in one evening, lol.

[keithjones]

I pulled off the 4.0 I was shooting for, got 874/900 points in A&P1! Now I just need to do it again in the spring with A&P2, Developmental Psych(online), Public speaking, and English 101. Wish me luck!

[D.R.A.]

Congrats! I have no idea how many points I got out of the total. I didn't keep track, but I do know I got an A I'm sure you will do just as well in A&P II, Psych, and Writing.

[keithjones]

Anyone have any contacts at either hospital here? I am needing to get a job ASAP 2nd or 3rd shift as a nurse aide. was going to stay on unemployment through this semester and look for something this summer but just found out Jan 2nd we are expecting! So I'm going to need a decent job with good health benefits so we don't go broke with this baby!

I've got my state license and am ready to go. Got about 5 apps in with Baptist and don't see anything but first shift available at Lourdes.

If anyone can help me out I appreciate it... I know a word from someone on the inside can get a resume pulled from the pile and that alone is extremely helpful.

Thanks

[keithjones]

I've been working at Western Baptist as an aide in the TCU (transitional care unit) for several weeks now and got accepted into the nursing program for fall. Only one person had more points than I did because she used her SAT score which was worth one point more than my NLN score. I tied with two others for points. I kept my 4.0 this semester and got a 50% scholarship and a $500 scholarship for Fall! the job is great, I am working 36hrs a week now and will drop to 12-24 a week during school.

[D.R.A.]

Congrats! I just finished my first semester last month (0: Good luck!

[Ocelot]

Just wanted to wish those finishing semesters and those looking to their first nursing semester this fall at WKCTC .....Best Wishes and positive vibes for great success!! To your great future!!

I'm beginning my 4th and LAST semester this fall.....let the madness come to a close. :w00t:

[yourkyfankim]

Just thought I'd say hi. I'm an RN from Paducah. I'm currently working in home health. I would love to get on at one of the local hospitals..but so far, no luck.