Jared, Respiratory Therapy seems interesting. What kind of schooling do you need for that and what does it entail? I had my second shift on the floor tonight, and I felt sooo much better already...
Thanks for the support! Yes, I would love to keep in contact to talk with you and discuss how the job is going; both mine and yours. Good luck to you, I'm sure you will do fine
That is insane!! Actually, we were working as "one person" because I was in training mode, so it's probably not out of the ordinary to have an 18:1 ratio. Also, I work in a hospital, I'm not sure if...
I would just like to say that I have SOOOO much respect for all of you! I picked up this job to gain some experience before entering nursing school this fall. Two days ago was my first day as a...
Thanks for all your responses. I will take your advice and find out the exact terms of the contract (if I am able to back out, if I am able to choose the unit I work on, etc). I believe we were told...
snobunny, A diploma program is usually associated with a hospital, which combines classroom and clinical instruction (clinicals begin in the hospital facility immediately, which is something I really...
Hi everyone, The nursing school I will be attending in the fall has an optional tuition forgiveness program. I can choose to sign a contract to work either one year or two in exchange for half or...
Thankyou Thankyou!!! Mommycakers ~ I guess I will be seeing you in the fall! I am taking Chem. this summer...just need to pass with a "C" or better! I already have English, Sociology,...
Hey WantAccel., I can relate to your situation. I am also 25, married, and going for my second degree as a nurse (I have my Bachelor's in Education). I was also juggling between different options,...
Thank you all for the well wishes. I can't believe some of you have to wait until May!! Ugh, I would go crazy! The best advice I can give you is to keep yourself busy!! Also, make a plan B just in...
and i'm accepted to nursing school beginning fall 2008!! woo-hoo!!! hubby is taking me out to dinner for valentine's day, but now we have something else to celebrate. i am so excited! good luck...
Thanks Tigger, that really helps. I went to a nursing school info session this morning and they were stressing the importance of getting an aide job before nursing school so that when clinicals...
Hi everyone, I am hoping to get into nursing school and wanted to get some hospital experience before I made the commitment. I was hired as a clinical assistant (nurse assistant/unit secretary) at a...
Alright, thanks. I will try not to obsess too much until the letter comes. I am already thinking about plan B if it doesn't work out, but I hope it does, because I just got a part-time job at that...