Chukker

The way our educational instituitions are getting in two more years you would qualify for underwater basket weaving. LOL Brad

Did you try unemployment? Brad

Yeah, sadly it is true you are too old. That is why I am in school getting my Pre-Req's out of the way to start on my Nursing in the Spring at 38. I do not know about your area but MN is in need of Rn instructors, you ever think of using both of your degrees simultaneously?

Well I did it. I quit my great paying job due to deep dissatisfaction with everything outside of my family. (funny how combat does that). I was doing HEAVY diesel repair work and my injury was causing great discomfort. So I quit 25 / hr job to start school. I have started school ( in 3rd week now), but it has been weird. The week before summer semester I went to the campus to get everything straightened. One week before the start of the semester and still no idea of a schedule or what classes I even need. Well met with my adviser, she told me to register for such and such classes. I did, and now got an e-mail stating that my GI Bill would not pay for all of them since they were not required as I all ready have a BSBA. The V.A. will not pay for credits that are not degree producing. So in order to maintain my status as a full time student, I needed to find a minor to fill the class shortage for the next year while I take A&P, and Chem. I inted to work at the V.A. hospital, so I decided to go and talk to the Gerontology folks. They helped my immensely and I decided to also pursue a MS in Gerontology....AWESOME!. Well now I have had no income for 3 weeks, and I still have not had any of my Civilian disability insurance, un-employment, or voc rehab money start kicking in yet. I do not have a CNA/ CMA yet. Anyone know how difficult it is to test for those? Need to work while I can. Well, I have procrastinated enough time to get back to my biology studying. cya, Brad

Man you guys are starting to make this soon to be student wonder if he is making the correct choice in careers. Is not what matters the proper and efficient care of patients? Why would management permit or condone the cherry picking of patients? As a business degree holder I would suggest that the corporate culture needs to change at that facility (all?) Grossly mismanaging your HR in such a way increases risk exposure, affects talent retention, and generally will make employee's and patients have a rather $hitty experience at the facility. You were the victim of poor management, if this is a common experience and no one is open to dialog is there a suggestions box? that you can use to anonymously suggest the need for improved scheduling monitoring not just to make a few nurses (those surfing the INTERNET at the desk) shifts a little tougher, but also as a risk mitigator. Then again I know nothing and am not even a student yet, but my logic is quantifiable. Brad Lake Country, MN