Lindamom

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1. I don't think I want to be a nurse anymore.

   Lindamom replied to justasweety's topic in Recovery

   I went back to school part-time when I was 48 years old to be a nurse. My intention was to work in a university hospital near us so my kids could get half tuition and I would have a well paying job for the next 20 years. Now a BSN is required to work...

2. Drug testing for Employment

   Lindamom posted a topic in General Nursing

   Does anyone know if regular anti-depressants like Lexapro would show up on a drug screen for employment at a hospital/health facility? Can employees work at these facilities if they are on ADD or anti-anxiety meds?

3. Columbus state community college.

   Lindamom replied to merricks4's topic in Ohio

   I've read that a lot of Columbus State students thought that NURC 102 was so easy they didn't even hardly study. Is that because they already had experience in the healthcare field? I have a good grade in the class, but I studied a lot.I thought it w...

4. LPNs in hospitals?

   Lindamom posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   I am thinking about becoming a LPN, but I would like to work in a hospital. Are there very many jobs for LPNs in hospitals, or only Long Term Care Facilities? Do most people these days just become a LPN as a stepping stone to becoming a RN? I would a...

5. How long did it take to get your first LPN job?

   Lindamom replied to azcna's topic in LPN/LVN

   I am an older mom in Columbus, Ohio, and I'm thinking about going back to school to be a LPN. I already got my STNA certification. I would like to be a RN, but I think I would have to take too many classes and it would take too long. Does anyone know...