Katharine

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  1. ?'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...

  2. ?'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

  3. ?'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

  4. ?'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...

  5. 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...

  6. 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...

  7. 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,...

  8. 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...

  9. 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...

  10. 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.

  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...

  16. Slap In The Face

    Katharine replied to christinaquilter's topic in General Nursing

    BJU's accelerated is for those with a bachelor's degree, I'm lacking one year from finishing a degree in healthcare management. Their 2yr program is no long accepting students. They have their...

  17. Weekend CNA Classes

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

    I found out that if I had my first clinical class done, BJC would help me get my certification. So I may have to wait and do that. Only problem was I wanted to do it now for the job as well, not a...

  18. Slap In The Face

    Katharine replied to christinaquilter's topic in General Nursing

    I am just beginning to look into programs here in St. Louis. I didn't realize that St. Charles CC does that. I am guessing that is the same for all the ST CC's in the area? Is BJC's Nurses Program...

  19. Weekend CNA Classes

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

    I have the same question but I'm in St.