MtAloy10

:loveya:My husband (an RN for 3 years) and I are really thinking about the huge potential of starting a non-medical senior care business (in their homes). I am in nursing school currently, and plan to finish either way, but this just seems like a true opportunity, from what I have read. We have not even scratched the surface as far as Research and Development goes...But there is a definite need, and my husband (who is in home health care) sees it every day. He is also finishing his bachelors in Business Administration (FYI).... Not only would this type of business be challenging, satisfying, and make a true difference, but also I believe the monetary and growth potential is huge. We have looked at several franchising opportunities (just browsed the websites), but not sure if we can afford something like that at this point in time, since we still have, well, sadly a negative net-worth! But I would think that there would be all kinds of small business loans and other helpful agencies/people??? I dont know, I just have that "entrepreneurial spirit" and we both are very caring, compassionate, creative, and yet...business oriented! Seems like the perfect fit??? Any help to get us started in the right direction would be greatly appreciated. Or perhaps point us AWAY from this direction! Thanks in advance!

I'm not exactly sure what you mean....???

I am pursuing my BSN currently, and just reading some of the posts, I wonder if it is worth it to pursue becoming a FNP. It seems that new grads are having difficulty landing jobs, and after all the hard work and tuition, I do not want to be in that position. I am located in central PA (rural) if that helps...it seems to me that this area is becoming somewhat saturated with NP's... Also, what type and how much experience as an RN is considered "sufficient" to enter into FNP programs and pass boards/practice? I am currently considering a small ICU/tele unit...(Previous stats: RN Supervisor-LTC,140 beds; 6 months Med-Surg/Tele; 4 years as a CNA) versus home health...I am a male too, if that makes any difference (I am posting on my wife's account for now...) Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Finally! The semester is over. I have to say I am a bit sad because now I'm trying to figure out what to do with all this free time when I'm not at work! I start a summer course online next week so that will alleviate some of my boredom! The good news is, I passed! I was scared about mid-term but everything worked out for the good and I more than got bye! Unfortunately, some of my friends won't be going with me. It doesn't quite hit you at the beginning of the semester when they say 'look to your left and look to your right, at least one of these people won't be here at the end of the semester' until you get to the end and look back. I even forgot about some of the people bc the whole semester was such a BLUR! I am happy to say that I learned so much and kept thinking I was going to run out of room in my brain! My big purchase this summer is going to be a voice recorder, while it wouldn't have helped quite as much in my first semester, I hear it's pretty essential for next. ~thanks helpingothersinlife for recommending amazon for the recorder, i'm heading there next~ So, long story short, I gave my first vaccinations, all kinds of meds, lots of showers/baths and took WAY too many exams! I discovered I am NOT a geriatric nurse and can't wait to start OB/Peds next semester to see if I like that better! Oh yea and PHARM...UG....I can kinda wait for that! Good luck to everyone! :onbch:

Well I was hoping to post at the end of every day this week but it just didn't happen. :typing Here I sit at the end of my first week. I believe I am already experiencing sleep-deprivation. In fact, I had to hold my eyes open in my last class today just to make it through! We have not done anywhere near what you have, Csantos! I am overwhelmed enough, you are a trooper! We had theory class Monday from 8-10am, Seminar today from 8-11am, and On-Campus clinical Tues and Weds from 7a-1p. Clinical just consisted of hand-washing techniques, PPE, and extra lecturing. It was all a bunch of note taking and listening. We actually have our first exam on Monday (we have one every Monday of the semester except 2!) on 3 chapters including Critical Thinking, The Nursing Process, History of Nursing...and other things that are escaping me right now. It also hasn't helped that we have had the worst weather we have had in years here (Pennsylvania). I am just glad I only have classes Mon-Thurs but most of those are all day and it takes me an hour to commute to/from. Tomorrow I must work and then get to work on everything I need done for next week, including my first exam of the week! Good luck to everyone else and take my advice...get your sleep now while you can! P.S. Unfortunately, the practicing on fruits thing will not be used with us. Main reason? Our one instructor actually had a student go buy 12 oranges to practice her insulin injections on. Apparently, she decided after injecting the oranges with that insulin she ate them....so, needless to say, they've banned that at our college b/c of one idiot. I am excited to see what we use instead. Our school actually has the dummies that were used in Grey's Anatomy episode last year that die, talk, react, so I'm anxious to see how that goes.

Thanks!

This is awesome! I start my first official day on Monday and I am like a child on Christmas Eve! Keep the posting up and I can't wait to start the same next Monday! Keep it goin!

This makes me feel great knowing I am not the only one! My whole problem is I'm so flipping excited because I start my first actual nursing semester on Monday! Clinicals start Tues at 7am and I have an hour drive! I need to find a way to get ready quicker in the morning so I'm not getting up at 5am! Luckily, my husband is a RN now so I don't have to work that much but still, all Christmas break I don't think I've been in bed before 1230am! Good luck to all of you, at least I know I won't be the only one contemplating the snooze button next week!