TMORRIS52

TMORRIS52 has 5 years experience and specializes in Peds.

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1. lpn to rn online

   TMORRIS52 replied to TMORRIS52's topic in Online Learning

   Its a long story but I failed my last nursing exam in med surg my 4th semester I ended with a 79.5 average in the class and needed an 80. I had B's in all my other classes. Unfortunately I had allot going on at the time and I let it affect my studies...

2. lpn to rn online

   TMORRIS52 posted a topic in Online Learning

   I failed out of the RN program. I was able to get my LPN by endorsement in my state of SC. I want to complete my RN online and was wondering who has gone through Excelsior or any other online school to receive their degree ?

3. How old is too old to become a new RN?

   TMORRIS52 replied to CathyH's topic in General Nursing

   Age is just a number ! I will be 55 when I graduate next May. I believe that employment will not be an issue either because you will handle difficult situations with ease. Something that a young grad can't quite grasp. Go for it and I wish you the be...

4. Patient care tech

   TMORRIS52 replied to TMORRIS52's topic in General Students

   I want to thank you all for your advice ! I listened to each one of you and now have an interview for a Nurse extern position .

5. Patient care tech

   TMORRIS52 replied to TMORRIS52's topic in General Students

   Thank you for your honesty !

6. Patient care tech

   TMORRIS52 replied to TMORRIS52's topic in General Students

   I have been applying to hospitals. I am a jr. nursing student so I have logged in many clinical hours in the areas of med surg.( wound care, Pacu, OR, ect ) labor and delivery , and nursing home care. I even have volunteer hours. I have listed all of...

7. Patient care tech

   TMORRIS52 replied to TMORRIS52's topic in General Students

   Thank you so much ! I do try to present a younger. Most people think I am in my late 30's which I guess is good when it comes to the workforce. I will do everything I can to take your advice !!

8. Patient care tech

   TMORRIS52 replied to TMORRIS52's topic in General Students

   No interviews yet. But all the applications I have filled out have ask my birthdate, race and date I finished Highschool. I am just hoping that because I was called into nursing a little later in life that my age won't hurt be in finding a job. Unfor...

9. Patient care tech

   TMORRIS52 posted a topic in General Students

   I am an older nursing student and have been applying to many jobs as a Patient Care Tech. So far nothing ! I am hoping my age is not a factor concerning being hired, I am 54. Can anyone give me some advice on landing a job in this area? Thanks !!

10. Aiken Tech Spring 2015

    TMORRIS52 replied to cakers45's topic in South Carolina

    Thanks Cakers45 !! I have had most of my immunizations done at the office where I work. I have registered online with the background ck. Going to Lab Core on Friday for lab work. Allot to do in such a short amount of time.

11. Aiken Tech Spring 2015

    TMORRIS52 replied to cakers45's topic in South Carolina

    I am in too !!! Nursing here we come..

12. Aiken Tech Spring 2015

    TMORRIS52 replied to cakers45's topic in South Carolina

    :-( I was told letters went out Monday afternoon..

13. Aiken Tech Spring 2015

    TMORRIS52 replied to cakers45's topic in South Carolina

    Woo Hoo !! Thanks cakers45 !! I cannot wait !!

14. Aiken Tech Spring 2015

    TMORRIS52 replied to cakers45's topic in South Carolina

    I got my call today too!! Does this mean we are in??? I told them I preferred the RN program.

15. Aiken Tech Spring 2015

    TMORRIS52 replied to cakers45's topic in South Carolina

    It's hard not to worry.. and be excited at the same time.Rodenboo, I think I read in one of your post where you thought you were older than most students.. Around the age of 45?? If this is so, I want to encourage you by letting you know you are YOU...