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  1. Phlebotomy

    tonicareer posted a topic in General Nursing

    Looking for a class in Phlebotomy in Indiana. Someplace besides Ivy Tech. A quicker class than a 2 year program. Thank

  2. Phlebotomy

    tonicareer replied to tonicareer's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the confirmation about Indiana being the pits. I live a rural county no where near much. Our Ivy Tech is so behind the times it is ridiculous. They shove people in to the child...

  3. White uniform dress common nowadays?

    tonicareer replied to FutureIsBlue's topic in General Nursing

    I have noticed the run of the mill places like optical offices at Walmart and Pharmacies and Dental offices have the staff wear white uniforms or white lab coats. I know the optical office at Walmart...

  4. Phlebotomy

    tonicareer replied to tonicareer's topic in General Nursing

    The red cross does not train in my state. I called the local office and surrounding counties. Like I said Indiana is really bad for health education - probably why there is so much unemployment...

  5. Phlebotomy

    tonicareer replied to tonicareer's topic in General Nursing

    Apparently even though Ivy Tech is supposed to be statewide they have very different requirements on each campus. I have 3 of those classes that South Bend requires with a 4.0 but the campuses near...

  6. CNA courses?

    tonicareer replied to cnelle101's topic in General Nursing

    In my area agencies want 2 or 3 years of full time experience and so do the hospitals. New CNAs usually have to tough out some long term experience time in low paid nursing

  7. Phlebotomy

    tonicareer replied to tonicareer's topic in General Nursing

    Ivy Tech requires about 3 or 4 semesters of course work before the Phlebotomy class can be taken. I do want the class to get a job. Other states do not require all this- they take about 3 days to 10...

  8. Job alternatives to CNA- needed desperately??!!

    tonicareer replied to justkaren's topic in General Students

    Where are this month long phelobotomy classes in Indiana? In my state you after to have an AS degree to do it! That is 2 years of

  9. $12 an hour?!

    tonicareer replied to HisTreasure's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I will be paying 4 to 5 hundred bucks for a CNA class. Nursing homes only teach welfare recepients and receive money from a government grant. I was told I would make 14 an hour and I just laughed...

  10. Text Books

    tonicareer replied to LouisianaNurse2006's topic in General Students

    The CC here doesn't want to give the ISBN either. They will sell you a book and then switch it after class begins too. Totally ticks me off. It is so they can make money. They buy the books in...

  11. Ivy Tech Question

    tonicareer replied to mycorysmom's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Lot's of Ivy Tech campuses offer this but be aware it is highly competitive to enter any of their programs in nursing. Even with perfect grades and scores the competition is fierce. Just not enough...

  12. The old woman got in!!!!!

    tonicareer replied to blondiii's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Indiana does not allow 2 day Phelebotomy classes. Cna classes are a long wait list and a long drive away. Like I said this state is way behind the

  13. Activity Directors

    tonicareer posted a topic in General Nursing

    Has anyone here worked as an Activity Director? Either in a Nursing Home or some other type of health care facility? What can you tell me about it? Where can I take the Mepap class and exam (I live...

  14. The old woman got in!!!!!

    tonicareer replied to blondiii's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Here in Indiana it is difficult to get into LPN school. One statewide CC and it is not cheap compared to other places. Too many competitors. It is who you know not what you know. I cannot get...

  15. Career change-teacher to nurse

    tonicareer replied to cowgirlup's topic in General Students

    I have an el. ed license and degree as well. I live in Indiana where no teaching jobs are available and have subbed for many years and that is such lousy pay that I am trying to make a change also....

  16. How hospitals created the nursing "shortage"

    tonicareer replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe they are just saying there is a shortage so patients won't get angry there are not enough nurses? It sure saves them money to play that game. I know our local hospital just laid off a bunch of...

  17. Didn't pass one clinical rotation, don't know why

    tonicareer replied to moonlite48's topic in General Nursing

    I would not be surprised if your age is the reason they are treating you this way. Age discrimination is a very real problem and very difficult to

  18. The old woman got in!!!!!

    tonicareer replied to blondiii's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Blondie you give me hope. I am 47, also straight A's and perfect attendance and have been trying for years to get into nursing school. Quess I will just keep

  19. I have to be bathed by my classmate???

    tonicareer replied to Saved_by_Grace's topic in General Students

    Personally I think this is ridiculous. Schools keep doing this because they have always done it. It is sort of like an initiation. Maybe they should make the whole college do this to break down the...

  20. Anyone starting clinicals this fall, and where?

    tonicareer replied to studentnurse74's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Which Ivy Tech in the state is it easiest to get into the nursing program? I keep applying and cannot get in despite perfect grades and attendance. Does IPFW have an associate program and how...

  21. $12 an hour?!

    tonicareer replied to HisTreasure's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Medical Assistants here in Indiana make minimum wage and no benefits. They have to take more credit hours than an LPN. Plus most medical assistant classes don't transfer to the nursing programs....

  22. Open House

    tonicareer replied to tonicareer's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I did pick up a piece of information that stated that Bachelor degree nurses who worked there after 2 years were eligible for a maximum 1000 dollar a year toward further education. Sure doesn't sound...

  23. Open House

    tonicareer posted a topic in Indiana Nursing

    I recently attended a hospital open house for nurses and want to be nurses. What a disappointment! No one would talk to me. Schools would not answer my questions. Apparently being over 25 I was...

  24. About the 23 y/o girl with medical problem....

    tonicareer replied to jschut's topic in General Nursing

    Prayers for your daughter Julie. Glad she has a loving and supportive

  25. Mom of 3 trying to go back to school

    tonicareer replied to MYAgirls3's topic in General Nursing

    If you do wait until the kids are grown then the schools will not want to accept you because you are an older student, at least here in Indiana I see them losing my records and putting all kinds of...