phoenix72

I'm 34 and a pre-nursing student. I'm also an avid writer and have been torn between becoming a Journalist and a Nurse. I register for classes again on 11/16 and need to have made a choice by then. One of my goals is to be able to travel and have some fun on weekends once I hit 40 and my kids are older. I was wondering how scheduling works in the hospitals? I know there are 8 and 12 hour shifts, but how hard is it to get a weekend or two off per month? I'm sorry if this sounds naieve, but I don't want to go into a career that may end up being wrong for me.

It's funny because I left the world of HR and I seem to be spouting law here on this board and awful lot. It sounds to me like your professor did violate ADA by refusing to wear the amplifier as it is a simple request and does not place undue hardship on the professor. As far as everything else, I can't say that I see it as discrimination, sorry. I've always coached employees that if you know something is against the rules, do the right thing. If others were wearing sweats, don't wear them yourself if you are aware that you are not supposed to. You are only responsible for yourself, no one else. I agree with the other posteer who stated that outside of accomodations, you should be treated like every other student. That said, I agree that you need to put this aside for now and focus all of your energy on passing the test. After that's accomplished then you can turn your attention on helping future students. You are a very strong person and passing this test will show them not to underestimate those individuals with disabilities/ special needs.

I have to agree with the others. If you're able to afford the gas and time that the drive will demand, I'd go for it. In the same time it would take to become a LPN, you could be a RN. Good luck!!!

It's hard to say whether those are pre-reqs or remedial courses. I looked into a LVN program at a technical school (equivalent to your LPN) and took their test as well. All I needed was a current CNA license because my test came back high enough. When I looked into the LVN program at the JC, I needed 4 pre-reqs (Science, Math, English, and one other I forget) to apply. I have sense decided to go straight to a BSN program at the local university. Have you asked your admissions rep? They should be able to explain this to you. By the way, I'm all for stepping out on faith to pursue your dreams. I'm doing the same. Good luck to you.

You'd be doing her a huge favor if you did that. Before leaving to go back to school for nursing, I was in Human Resources and we've terminated people for this very reason. The hospital would be bound to do so should she keep on this course.

The problem lies mainly in that nursing instructors are paid very low wages. Those nurses who are qualified to instruct make much better pay working as a RN, so why teach? In order to end this shortage, nursing instructors need to earn a higher wage. Higher wages means more instructors, thus more programs, and more grads. IMHO

I don't work in a hospital yet, but I did work in Human Resources for a major corporation (working primarily in Staffing for a number of years)and I think it may actually make things worse. I forsee administration coming down harder on the nurses and expecting them to do more than they already do. It takes a forward thinking company to see that positive reinforcment and adequate staffing actually help a company's bottom line. Most see them as additional expenses. I hate to say it, but it's true. We can always dream, though.

I went to MT school and there were a few guys in class. They were/are in high demand and none of the girls had problems with them working on us. In fact, we often preferred it because their hands were naturally larger and they were more easily able to grasp the large muscle groups (no offense to female therapists intended). They had a clinic at the school and our male therapists had quite a few clients. I think so much is how you present yourself. Good luck with this!!

Are you set on catering to little old ladies only? There are a lot of widowers out there who could probably use some help, too. I'd say be VERY specific in the naming because there are a lot of fetish pervs out there who would love a "Nurse and More". :angryfire What about "YouRN" (suppsed to be Your RN but may be a bit confusing). You could also do something like "An RN 4 You" or "Nurse on Duty". That's a hard one. I love the idea, though! Let us know what you decide.

I have four children, a spouse, and family as well. I would be upset, too. Do they always hold graduation this way, or is this sporting event the cause?

You'd think these guys would learn after being passed up for jobs time after time. My brother was like this, he'd get passed up time and time again but he'd always come up with an excuse.

Damn! Need a study partner! Way to go!!!

I've left positions over the years, taking a salary cut for the learing experiences available, and I always caught up quickly. I agree that you answered your own question. Go for it!!!

Okay, it it's too late for you then it's REALLY too late for me, as I'm 34 and starting new, as well. I'll be just shy of 40 when I graduate. Interestingly enough, I want to get into the same field of you. It's been a dream of mine since I was a teenager. I say go for it!!!

My mom is in school and has the same test taking block. She also cannot retain anything she reads. She finally began reading her text book out loud and recording it on micro disk. She then plays it everywhere she goes until it's stuck in her brain. The harder concepts she'll break down into her own words. Maybe this will help you to retain it. She has also said that the test block has gotten better because her knowledge of the material is so strong that she can't wait to get it onto paper. I don't know if this will work, but I hope it does. Hang in there.