Katharine

Latest Activity

1. ?'s about working as a PCA for St. John's Mercy, St. Louis

   Katharine replied to Katharine's topic in General Nursing

   No I didn't apply yet. The hours available conflict with homeschooling my

2. ?'s about working as a PCA for St. John's Mercy, St. Louis

   Katharine replied to Katharine's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for all your replies that helps clarify it very

3. ?'s about working as a PCA for St. John's Mercy, St. Louis

   Katharine replied to Katharine's topic in General Nursing

   So how does that work-- you apply, get hired, then can enroll in the class with your continue employment being on the condition you successfully complete the class? What are the hours for a 12 hour...

4. ?'s about working as a PCA for St. John's Mercy, St. Louis

   Katharine posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am interested in applying for entry level job to get my feet wet in the medical field. I'm interested in both nursing and healthcare management. I see several jobs open at St. John's Mercy for...

5. Too old to become a nurse? Need opinions

   Katharine replied to Katharine's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   No I decided to delay pursuing medical transcription since I wasn't absolutely sure what I wanted. I'm so indecisive! I didn't want to my financial aid on the transcription then wish I'd pursued...

6. Too old to become a nurse? Need opinions

   Katharine replied to Katharine's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Thanks for wondering! :) I was surprised to see this thread have recent posts, but I realize that there are many of us who consider school later in our adulthood. As for me, my school got delayed,...

7. Too old to become a nurse? Need opinions

   Katharine replied to Katharine's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Watching my school expenses is a hire priority. Once reason I want to go back to school is to make a better income to pay off our debts which includes past school loans. I figured the medical...

8. Too old to become a nurse? Need opinions

   Katharine replied to Katharine's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Thank you for the replies. I will stop fussing over my age now! LOL I'm going to take the plunge and do the medical transcription. It will be an income at home for me while I'm homeschooling and...

9. Too old to become a nurse? Need opinions

   Katharine replied to Katharine's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Thanks for all your thoughts and advice. Yes the physical part was part of my wondering. I will definitely keep all this in mind while making my decision for my future.

10. Too old to become a nurse? Need opinions

    Katharine posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am 44 yrs old. I will be homeschooling my daughter until I'm 48 yrs old. In order to start earning money at home, I'm considering doing medical transcription. But long term I want something more and...

11. Weekend CNA Classes

    Katharine replied to DTCC PreRN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    No I never did. I decided to go another route in healthcare. I'm beginning a medical transcription program. After a couple years of that, my daughter will finishing highschool and I may go forward in...

12. Quit job or go to school at night?

    Katharine replied to mya1234's topic in Nursing Career

    Since you have a master in education, I wonder if you could work evenings as a tudor or for an online college as an instructor while you go to school days. That way you benefit from the getting done...

13. Scrub material?

    Katharine replied to lvmama's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I've been wondering if it was. I see such great fabrics at the store sometimes, and I'm guessing since so many practically live in their scrubs, they want some variety. My background is in the craft...

14. Scrub material?

    Katharine replied to lvmama's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Fabric stores like Joann Fabrics has $1.99 patterns sales all the time. Almost every pattern company has some scrub patterns. You can also find a lot of them on Ebay at a decent price. I had thought...

15. Is it possible to be allergic to my scrubs?

    Katharine replied to edmia's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Sometimes stuff in fabric can stay in there awhile. I switched from store bought laundry products to some natural products. It took about 3 washings before I saw the big difference it made in our...