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i am a pre-nursing student looking for some info on nursing in a chemical dependency unit. i have heard that a lot of psych units have a lot of pts dealing with substance abuse - i am very passionate about working with addicts as i myself am in recov...

Wow- I live in south west LA and the pay is similar but cost of living WAY less- i mean way less! The only issue here is that it's the middle of hurricaine season... but other than that I know lots of places hiring and like i said- start pay is aroun...

Luckily our school gives out the ISBN number on the website- and I saved about $200 on books by going on textbooks.com, amazon.com, and I think I got the last one from abe's books online- all in new or like new condition- my lab manual has someone's ...

well i've got the systems down and am pretty good with the directional terms- now it's the regional terms- most of the ones that seem like they would be so simple- well lets just say they're the opposite of what I thought they'd be... ie: mental=chin...

Okay- I feel like the walls have already started coming in on me and I haven't even put a dent in my pre-reqs yet. I went to orientation at my school the other day and kind of got an idea that one of the peer leaders was a nurse in recovery by someth...

I have no criminal record- there is however a record of my 16 days in detox and 32 days in a state treatment facility along with another 6 day stint in detox about 9 months later... thank you so much for those links- like I said before- I don't reall...

I live in South Louisiana- They are not denying me the education- it's just adding the drug screens and phone calls daily- then the cost from going in front of the board and paying for all the drug tests etc.... I do plan on looking into it a bit mor...

My summer term ended today and classes start on August 18th!!! I know it's going to be a wild ride but I can't wait to get started!

Did you get the list of recommended terms to know before class from your school or instructor or what? If your instructor or school has put that out you're blessed and if it's just something you found, where can I find it!!! I have made about 2 hund...

HELLO! I am an addict in recovery and I'm also a pre-nursing student. Took English 1010 this summer and will be in A&P1 and Psych in the Fall. I love my home group but also know what it's like to not have a place to be able to speak openly and ha...

I'll just be in my prereqs this fall but I'll most likely be working as a caregiver- it seemed odd to me, but no exp. is required. There are several Retirement homes and such that are hiring in my area and some Home Health co.s as well- Also, a lot o...

Well I am glad to see that so many have already beaten me to the punch with this thread! I know this class is no joke- but I also know it's totally do-able! If people can get through A&P in the 6 weeks over summer we can certainly do it in the Fa...

Okay I'm in my pre-nursing courses right now and read alot about nclex and other tests and licenses and I don't know what all else. My question is: After finishing all of the courses and earning my ADN what all else comes before working as an RN. Wha...

I just worry that with less than 2 years clean now (even though I am only pre-nursing) they will think I am too close or something. I wouldn't say anything except my 2 trips to detox and my 33 days in rehab are documented... I'd be scared to be found...

I know this is allNURSES.com- and I'm working on the Nurse part, but I have a question about tech duties. I've got an interview tomorrow at a local hospital to work as a tech in the psychiatric unit until I get to my clinicals. I was just hoping to g...

I also forgot to ask- Will they ask if I've ever been through any drug/psych treatment?- I'm in recovery and am not sure if I should disclose that info? I can see where it could help and where it could hurt.... thanks again

not yet but I'm starting in the fall- I know this doesn't help answer your question but I thought I'd let you know there's at least one or 2 Lake Charles people on AN.com... In case you ever have questions a/b something local you can PM me- I'm not a...

Okay- I am about to start school this summer for nursing- I'm spreading out my pre-reqs since I need to keep a full time job (at least for now) I'm content at my current job but there are 2 hospitals in the area that after being employed for 90 days ...

Okay, I moved this question b/c I think I put it in the wrong place... I am about to start school this summer for nursing- I'm spreading out my pre-reqs since I need to keep a full time job (at least for now) I'm content at my current job but there a...

wow! it's crazy to see that each of us got to where we are in such different ways- yet we share the same joy and appreciation for our lives now that we are clean! Congrats - a year and 8 months is no joke- I'm working on a year and seven- but all I h...

I'm out of my box with joy- although I know this is just another day it really is more than that... I am 18 months old today!!! And I really am so greatful to be where I am. I am about to start working on my pre-reqs for Nursing in about a month. I ...

yea we break out in bad ideas and handcuffs!

Addiction is never easy to overcome- the beauty of recovery is that you NEVER have to do it alone! There is always someone who is either exactly where you are, or who has been where you are. Know that you are not alone in your struggle and that you A...

glad to hear of people all over reaching out to help others in need... you and your family are in my prayers... stay strong!

http://search.yahoo.com/search?ei=UTF-8&fr=b2ie7&p=lsu+hospitals+new+orleans&rs=2&fr2=rs-top here are a few of LSU's Med. Centers in New Orleans- Yes Charity is up and running to the best of my knowledge... I work for the state of LA ...