hale'akala

hale'akala specializes in Surgical Tech - former.

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1. I think that I may be the oldest male nursing student when I enter this fall

   hale'akala replied to mmrush1's topic in Male Students

   "Age...its' only a number" just finishing up my prereqs' this Spring..then I'll be able to "apply" and pray I get "picked" by the "lottery system"...I'm older than most of my Profs' never mind the kids!!........I'll be 55 end of April!!! Good Luck!!

2. "Disclosure Laws/Policies" of HIV/AIDS nurses!!

   hale'akala posted a topic in Disabilities

   I am trying to "return to work" under the Soc Sec Disability Program! This program allows you to attempt to return to work holding your benefits in place for a few years (7 or 10) if one is unable to do so. Under the "Ticket to Work Program" I have g...

3. Physical Evaluation???

   hale'akala posted a topic in Disabilities

   I have been dealing with, the Department of Rehabilitation, out here in California. I am low income and on SSDI I am trying/attempting to use the Soc Sec "back to work" program. I have been evaluated by my Doctor originally as being able to do "se...

4. HIV+ Nursing student!

   hale'akala replied to disconurse's topic in Disabilities

   I hope I don't get flamed or nuked!!! But in my opinion and experience! Well, it should be private..but when and if you have to disclose any information on "medication" you are taking....the medications will give PWA's away. There still are lots of...

5. HIV+ Nursing student!

   hale'akala replied to disconurse's topic in Disabilities

   congrats! People worry about HIV/AIDS Healthcare personnel......PWA's are everywhere....cooking and serving your food in restaurants, for instance......need I say more!! Good Luck to you my friend and take care!

6. community college "lottery"?

   hale'akala replied to hale'akala's topic in California

   Well, most of the community colleges in Southern California and I am attending Glendale Community College, in Glendale.....and originally, applied to Pasadena City College..they have a "lottery" they only take 50 or so students...Night and Day class...

7. community college "lottery"?

   hale'akala replied to hale'akala's topic in California

   Could ou elaborate on how or what you meatn by you applied for 5 other schools? you applied to whom for instance and you did this while you were in or at GCC??? Thanks!

8. community college "lottery"?

   hale'akala posted a topic in California

   Anyone going to Pasadena City College or Glendale Community College? I am returning to school. I am 54 and have just begun to do the pre- reqs for the nursing program. (Nothing older than 10 years count so I must repeat everything.) Hopefully by Su...

9. Age Factor

   hale'akala replied to rpc19's topic in Male Students

   Hey, I'm 54 and doing it! Have to do pre reqs about a year before I can apply....into a "lottery" completely up to a computer..just have to have a c average.....my school is not accepting anything over 10 years old in education...unless its a degree...

10. HIV+ Nursing student!

    hale'akala replied to disconurse's topic in Disabilities

    Hi! I was diagnosed in 1996 at a "well-known" hospital in Los Angeles, California. My boss found out and made my life hell. Maybe times have changed.....but this hospital was very near to "ground zero" for the HIV/AIDS crisis and their was plenty of...

11. nurses with disabilities need help

    hale'akala replied to hale'akala's topic in Disabilities

    Were you on SSDI. If you are look into the "ticket to work program" they will adjust your income but should not through you out and hold your benefits in place for several years in case you need them! You're a doll for responding thanks!

12. nurses with disabilities need help

    hale'akala replied to hale'akala's topic in Disabilities

    Thank you I was about to give up on this website. The SSDI has a "back to work program" for the disabled call the "ticket to work" and they give you a list of ....Facilitators...they basically offer vocational training if you need to get you back to...

13. nurses with disabilities need help

    hale'akala posted a topic in Disabilities

    HI! I am new to the board. I am a former Surgical Tech have been on SSDI permanetly disabled since 2001..attempting to get my 2 year degree and my RN lic...at a local community college here in So California..I am using the "return to work or ticket...