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  1. My Chem teacher is making me doubt myself, and class has not even started

    degraypoole replied to msdeannah's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Having been a varsity educator and now a student I am looking at your posting from both perspectives. I think you may be taking his comments too personally. He is speaking from experience, and has...

  2. Any older people in pre-nursing?

    degraypoole replied to Dancinagain's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    for what it is worth .... i will be over 60 when i graduate as a rn! it will be a life long dream come true thanks to a former client that provided the funds for me to end my cna career and start my...

  3. What RN programs are offered in Dallas, TX

    degraypoole posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If anyone has already done the research please can you share it with me. I have no college experience, so I will be starting from scratch. ....Many thanks for your time. PS I have tried to...

  4. Saudi Arabia - Good Idea or Not

    degraypoole replied to 43RN20's topic in General World

    I would be interested to know what the salary/pay is over there for a RN and for an LVN. Thank

  5. Prospective RN taking a CNA Class

    degraypoole replied to SingDanceRunLife's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As a CNA I would suggest you work for a hospital. I have been a CNA for a few years and about to start nursing school myself at the age of 56! All the while I have been working as a home-care CNA...

  6. Finding my "nitch" as a nurse.

    degraypoole replied to snowfreeze's topic in Nursing Career

    Variety is the spice of life! I too am one that has to conquer the challenges of a new job or position and then....move on to the next, or I become board and start to dislike the job very soon; I have...

  7. CNA to LVN

    degraypoole posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am a CNA about to go to LVN school. Has anyone done the same thing? I know there is a world of difference between the CNA & LVN programs. I would appreciate any comments about the level of...

  8. new RN's in specialty areas

    degraypoole replied to sunny261's topic in General Nursing

    if senior nurses are expected to teach and don't want to for whatever reason, they should take it up with their supervisors, and not resent the new nurse, who after all never asked to be assigned in...

  9. new RN's in specialty areas

    degraypoole replied to sunny261's topic in General Nursing

    If senior nurses are expected to teach and don't want to for whatever reason, they should take it up with their supervisors, and not resent the new nurse, who after all never asked to be assigned in...

  10. Am I the only one?

    degraypoole replied to Britt711's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    i am about to embark on a nursing career. i have not heard of hospial prgram diplomas. i am in dallas...how do i go about finding out. what are the basic differences between a hpd and a nursing...

  11. Commute to school?

    degraypoole replied to hiddencatRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think the government should give students in the medical field a break! There should be a discounted gasoline cost based on the distance to/from school and/or clinical locations. After furnishing...

  12. I'm Going to be a RN!

    degraypoole replied to djc1981's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am so very excited for you. All the best going

  13. Tyler Junior College not accredited!

    degraypoole replied to LADYFLOWER's topic in Texas Nursing

    TO CametoitlateTexan In what capacity can you work at the hospital and does it have to be full time? I can not see going to school full time and working full time. Currently I am a CNA here in...

  14. Tyler Junior College not accredited!

    degraypoole replied to LADYFLOWER's topic in Texas Nursing

    TO: CametoitlateTexan Your email was very good. How did you manage to get RN for 1/3 of the cost? I am in Dallas, but may end up going to Tyler to get my RN. I am doing the prerequisites for...

  15. new RN's in specialty areas

    degraypoole replied to sunny261's topic in General Nursing

    working for god on earth does not pay much, but his retirement plan is out of this

  16. LPN Starting Salary

    degraypoole replied to pat8585's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    working for god on earth does not pay much, but his retirement plan is out of this world. degraypoole;2815319]i think that is terrible. god will reward you, that you can count

  17. LPN Starting Salary

    degraypoole replied to pat8585's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I think that is terrible. God will reward you, that you can count

  18. CNA course

    degraypoole replied to bjames_ging's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    TO: bjames_ging In some cities the American Red Cross has CNA classes. I am not sure if they are free, but even if there is a charge I am sure it will be very reasonable. Some Home Care Agencies...

  19. new RN's in specialty areas

    degraypoole replied to sunny261's topic in General Nursing

    Having read these posts and being a pre-student nurse myself it makes me wonder if these seasoned nurses are the ones that need an attitude adjustment. Have they forgotten they were once new to a...

  20. Lets stop smoking

    degraypoole replied to coolpeach's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have a couple of suggestions for all the "stop smoking" wannabees. This is what I am going to do: 1. Make a necklace comprised of small notes threaded on a string, neck chain, whatever. Use thick...

  21. LPN/LVN rate of pay in your area.

    degraypoole replied to Couture_Honey's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Interested in knowing what the pay scale is in any and all areas of LVN employment in the DALLAS, TX area, esp. North Dallas. (New graduate). This will help me to know what sort of jobs/positions to...

  22. Tyler Junior College not accredited!

    degraypoole replied to LADYFLOWER's topic in Texas Nursing

    TO: RaElRa: Thanks for your input. I have been a CNA only in home care settings, but yes I see the experiences as an asset to my impending career in nursing. I have not even begun inquiring at TJC....

  23. Lets stop smoking

    degraypoole replied to coolpeach's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This is just what I needed for that extra shove. I too am planning on going to school very soon, and if for no other reason, I feel like a hypocrite advocating and promoting good health as a nurse,...

  24. Tyler Junior College not accredited!

    degraypoole replied to LADYFLOWER's topic in Texas Nursing

    I would contact the registra's office at this school and inquire as to why this program is not accredited, and if they confirm that it is not, ask them: 1, What are the advantages/disadvantages of...

  25. I registered for my first real nursing classes, today!

    degraypoole replied to Sunset87's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Stay that way! Remember these feelings when the going gets tough and mostly why you felt this way! The very, very best of everything to you in your endeavors. Sandra, Dallas