joolia

joolia

CNA - starting LPN school January 2009!!

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  1. To the students

    joolia replied to aerorunner80's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Aerorunner, Thank you for this post. As an individual who just completed a CNA class, I think a lot of my fellow classmates needed to know this, especially about the breaks. One thing I did feel...

  2. Cna Exam In Florida

    joolia replied to Jayleenf77's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The written test is incredibly easy, or so I have heard. Lots of "common sense" questions about resident-rights. The skill portion, I am really nervous about. I am taking it next month. Even though I...

  3. EMT-Practitioner

    joolia replied to Mr. Hat's topic in General Nursing

    I guess it must not be too hard to be pre-med after all! OP sure does seem to have a lot of free time to come to a nursing board and create such an elaborate, well-thought out post for the sole...

  4. Why Can't I Get a Job?

    joolia replied to Katie89's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have found in my experience in trying to find work in a ALF that they are so swamped and understaffed, it is very easy for a resume or an application submitted by a good candidate to get "lost in...

  5. CNA Skills test! HELP!

    joolia replied to kelseyg83's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Kelsey, My concern for you at this point would not so much be learning the skills, as it would be getting a test date. In FL, you have to apply at least 30 days in advance to get a test date with...

  6. Is there ANY department in nursing that I can avoid cleaning up poo?

    joolia replied to Future-nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Are there poop free nursing jobs? Sure. Are theere poop-free nursing jobs open to recent nursing school graduates with no clinical experience? Highly unlikely. Bottom line: You may be able to find...

  7. Tired of people commenting on my salary

    joolia replied to holdensjane's topic in General Nursing

    Really, the only thing you can do is just chalk these comments up to sour grapes and jealousness on the part of those delivering them, and do your best to let them roll off your

  8. Does anyone have a BA/MA, etc already?

    joolia replied to Duchesse's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am almost in the exact same boat. BA in Art History, less than stelar GPA. Was making decent money as a corporate trainer. After I got laid off late last year, can't find any job that would even...

  9. Does the type of nursing degree matter?

    joolia replied to MisterSimba's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I am in a very similar situation myself, with a BA in another unrelated subject. I have narrowed my decision down to two paths. I am either going to to an LPN program at a local tech school, followed...

  10. Should I be a Nurse??

    joolia replied to ctnjason's topic in General Nursing

    No. Sorry to be blunt, but with an attitude like that, I think you would make a horrible nurse. Besides, you do realize that you will need 2-3 solid years of experience as a staff RN before a travel...

  11. Husband's International Opportunity vs. My Career

    joolia replied to HealthyRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree with the poster who said there has got to be an option 3. If your hubby's expenses will be paid while he is abroad, could you stay here in the U.S. and finish your degree? Travel back and...

  12. salary..pay range in tampa, fl

    joolia replied to tstamp4's topic in Florida Nursing

    I would caution you against Citrus County!!! It is an 80 mile one way trip! It is closer to a 2 hour drive to the center of Downtown Tampa, when you factor in traffic. A lot has changed in the last 7...

  13. I Was Accepted Into Nursing school and now I'm so scared. I have more people telling

    joolia replied to SCgirl07's topic in General Nursing

    I feel your pain! I have had so many people telling me that NS will be hard, and I haven't even been accepted yet! I am still working on my prerequistes. My take? These naysayers are just jealous that...

  14. Having Trouble telling people I'm an LPN

    joolia replied to gt4everpn's topic in General Nursing

    First of all, CONGRATULATIONS on becoming an LPN at 19! That is a HUGE accomplishment, and you should be very proud of yourself!!! As far as explaining to others, I agree with the other posters....

  15. Strongly considering Moving to Tampa area/changing jobs.

    joolia replied to TallGirlAni's topic in Florida Nursing

    Bay Isle Key is expensive for what you get, IMHO. It has also gone condo (about 2 years ago) PM me if you are looking for suggestions for places to live in the Tampa Bay

  16. Relocating to St. Pete

    joolia replied to eymilin's topic in Florida Nursing

    eymilin, I live in St. Pete and I absolutely love it. I am currently pre-nurisng, but my dream job is the GN program at all children's when I complete my BSN! As far as living, I would check out old...

  17. Is Nursing for me?

    joolia posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello Everyone, I am new to the forum and considering making a career change from corporate training to nursing. I like my job ok, but I feel unfulfilled, and want a career that will be challenging...

  18. Is Nursing for me?

    joolia replied to joolia's topic in General Nursing

    I think that is what I would like to do eventually, is become a nurse educator. But, as far as I know I would need to become licensed as an RN first, and then get a few years of clinical experience...

  19. Is Nursing for me?

    joolia replied to joolia's topic in General Nursing

    Nurz2be, Thank you for your input and words of encouragement. I think a lot of his opinions come from his mother, who is a PA, and was an RN for 20+ years. She does not have a very high opinion of...