hale'akala

hale'akala

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  1. community college "lottery"?

    hale'akala posted a topic in California Nursing

    Anyone going to Pasadena City College or Glendale Community College? I am returning to school. I am 54 and have just begun to do the pre- reqs for the nursing program. (Nothing older than 10 years...

  2. I think that I may be the oldest male nursing student when I enter this fall

    hale'akala replied to mmrush1's topic in Male Nursing Students

    "Age...its' only a number" just finishing up my prereqs' this Spring..then I'll be able to "apply" and pray I get "picked" by the "lottery system"...I'm older than most of my Profs' never mind the...

  3. "Disclosure Laws/Policies" of HIV/AIDS nurses!!

    hale'akala posted a topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I am trying to "return to work" under the Soc Sec Disability Program! This program allows you to attempt to return to work holding your benefits in place for a few years (7 or 10) if one is unable to...

  4. Physical Evaluation???

    hale'akala posted a topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I have been dealing with, the Department of Rehabilitation, out here in California. I am low income and on SSDI I am trying/attempting to use the Soc Sec "back to work" program. I have been...

  5. HIV+ Nursing student!

    hale'akala replied to disconurse's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I hope I don't get flamed or nuked!!! But in my opinion and experience! Well, it should be private..but when and if you have to disclose any information on "medication" you are taking....the...

  6. HIV+ Nursing student!

    hale'akala replied to disconurse's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    congrats! People worry about HIV/AIDS Healthcare personnel......PWA's are everywhere....cooking and serving your food in restaurants, for instance......need I say more!! Good Luck to you my friend...

  7. community college "lottery"?

    hale'akala replied to hale'akala's topic in California Nursing

    Well, most of the community colleges in Southern California and I am attending Glendale Community College, in Glendale.....and originally, applied to Pasadena City College..they have a "lottery" they...

  8. community college "lottery"?

    hale'akala replied to hale'akala's topic in California Nursing

    Could ou elaborate on how or what you meatn by you applied for 5 other schools? you applied to whom for instance and you did this while you were in or at GCC???

  9. Age Factor

    hale'akala replied to rpc19's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Hey, I'm 54 and doing it! Have to do pre reqs about a year before I can apply....into a "lottery" completely up to a computer..just have to have a c average.....my school is not accepting anything...

  10. HIV+ Nursing student!

    hale'akala replied to disconurse's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Hi! I was diagnosed in 1996 at a "well-known" hospital in Los Angeles, California. My boss found out and made my life hell. Maybe times have changed.....but this hospital was very near to "ground...

  11. nurses with disabilities need help

    hale'akala posted a topic in Nurse Disabilities

    HI! I am new to the board. I am a former Surgical Tech have been on SSDI permanetly disabled since 2001..attempting to get my 2 year degree and my RN lic...at a local community college here in So...

  12. nurses with disabilities need help

    hale'akala replied to hale'akala's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Were you on SSDI. If you are look into the "ticket to work program" they will adjust your income but should not through you out and hold your benefits in place for several years in case you need...

  13. nurses with disabilities need help

    hale'akala replied to hale'akala's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Thank you I was about to give up on this website. The SSDI has a "back to work program" for the disabled call the "ticket to work" and they give you a list of ....Facilitators...they basically offer...