Pie'nthesky

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1. Anybody Do Volunteer Fire?

   Pie'nthesky replied to NursingAgainstdaOdds's topic in General Nursing

   I did it and I loved it!!!! My certs were the same as the career guys, training exactly the same too. They cut me no slack for being a girl and I wouldn't have wanted it any other way. On the scene, fire doesn't discriminate. You have to be able ...

2. Best places to work as a CNA in Indy?

   Pie'nthesky posted a topic in Indiana

   Hello all! I'm looking for some advice. I'm currently in clinicals for my CNA cert. and already looking forward to finding a job. Can anyone recommend a place where you've had a good experience? I would like to go on to nursing school after getti...

3. Seeking a buddy..( LPN student)

   Pie'nthesky replied to wasted-enough-time's topic in General Students

   Wasted-Enough-Time & PitterPat, my dh would like to live in the Triad area. I've never been there, is it nice in that area? Hilly and Green and Pretty? I always think of NC being that way. Actually we're going to drive down to visit his best frie...

4. Seeking a buddy..( LPN student)

   Pie'nthesky replied to wasted-enough-time's topic in General Students

   Hi there! I think I fit the bill! I'm 42, married with 3 kids aged 16, 13 and 7. I'm at the beginning of my journey though. I start CNA school tomorrow :balloons: !! Then I will start my pre-req's. I'm nervous and very happy all at the same tim...

5. Out before I even started....sorry long

   Pie'nthesky replied to karen230's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Hi there... I'm sorry you are feeling this way, I understand some of your frustration. But since you asked, here is my 2 cents... If nursing is your dream, then you owe it to yourself and your family to follow it. You've backed out before and reg...

6. LTC Dignity

   Pie'nthesky replied to Redzie's topic in CNA/MA

   Hello all! I start CNA training in a couple of weeks. At this point I think I would prefer hospital over LTC for the range of experience I would receive (I plan on continuing on to nursing school). However I know I may end up in LTC, at least init...

7. Older student starting Fall 07 w/ "Gen Ed" classes

   Pie'nthesky replied to NICU RN wannabe's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I'm 42, starting CNA course at local CC next month, then on to gen. ed and pre req's for nursing school. I'm excited and overwelmed all at the same time! Also wondering if I should take any other classes while going through CNA class...? Maybe one...

8. applying online, very frustrating!

   Pie'nthesky replied to Pie'nthesky's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you! That's exactly what I am going to do on Monday, take my resume over to HR myself. I don't know if they'll let me apply again for jobs I have already applied for...but what the heck, what's the worst that can happen?? I wish I could just ...

9. applying online, very frustrating!

   Pie'nthesky posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello all... I am just beginning my journey to becoming a nurse and am seeking employment at a local hospital to gain experience, exposure..etc. that will help me through nursing school. There are positions available (in patient care) that do not r...