heathert_kc

heathert_kc

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  1. Green card& associate degree

    heathert_kc replied to chanlam's topic in International Nursing

    Yeah you can work on getting a work permit or green card based something other than employment is your best bet. The job market is tough and it is hard for even citizens(especially new graduates) in...

  2. For Nightshift Nurses...

    heathert_kc replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    I did the very same thing last week (pulled over for a short power nap as I felt my eye lids getting heavy:yawn: but no rest stop near), woke up to a state trooper tapping on my window. He said he was...

  3. Impossible for me to be able to do what I have a desire for....

    heathert_kc replied to heyheyhey's topic in General Nursing

    If you able to go back and become a paramedic some community colleges offer paramedic to associates rn programs generally in 12 to 18 months and you likely have all or at least the majority of the...

  4. Go for LPN or RN?

    heathert_kc replied to pgray1229's topic in LPN to RN

    Well, most of us here have been LPNs and are attempting/planning/working on to getting our RN. I have been an LPN for just over 2 years now and nearly through my first of a two semester bridge program...

  5. Choosing a School- What would you do?

    heathert_kc replied to nursml2008's topic in LPN to RN

    Firstly congrats for being accepted into these programs, it's good to have options... I too would not suggest a distance learning program first due to the accrediation issue in many state (either flat...

  6. Ohio University RN-to-BSN Program

    heathert_kc replied to chuckster's topic in Ohio University

    the box that says ' You must have at least 3 credit hours in each area and a total of 32 hours. Nutrition, Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Intro to Psychology and Intro to Sociology...

  7. National American University???

    heathert_kc replied to LadyBug0387's topic in General Nursing

    Last I checked they were fairly traditional hours but now with their BSN you might check it out... I was told that they have varying times and it depends from term to term when the nursing course you...

  8. RN or EL-MSN programs near Olathe?

    heathert_kc replied to dj76's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately even if you would financially qualify, pell grant is out if you already have a bachelors. There are a few Accelerated BSN programs in the Kansas city area; as posted above, MNU in...

  9. Ohio University RN-to-BSN Program

    heathert_kc replied to chuckster's topic in Ohio University

    so if those i was right in assuming that some of the teir 1 courses can cover the teir ii requirement? according to what you are saying

  10. Ohio University RN-to-BSN Program

    heathert_kc replied to chuckster's topic in Ohio University

    It sounds confusing when you first read it, but it totally makes sense. Check this out: http://www.ohio.edu/univcollege/courses/upload/genedtierii_fall2008.pdf It gives you the full list of all of the...

  11. Ohio University RN-to-BSN Program

    heathert_kc replied to chuckster's topic in Ohio University

    I am soon to finish my lpn-rn program and think this might be the best option out there for a rn-bsn program for me considering price, being able to start even before having 100% of gen eds done, time...

  12. I have looked at The College Network and Excelsior.

    heathert_kc replied to mdenney's topic in Online Distance Learning

    yeah, check with your state-that is good advise... Also you might want to ask around in your state's forum to see if any of the public schools in your area or state have started offering online or...

  13. Male Nurses and Female Doctors

    heathert_kc replied to elias_benjamin2001's topic in General Nursing

    I have actually met one such couple. She's really cool and down to earth and has a private pratice and does facility and some home visit and he acts as the nurse in her office...seems to work great...

  14. LPN/LVN Online Program?

    heathert_kc replied to tasha8642's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Nursing school takes a great deal of sacrifice... Every state requires a certain number of hours of onsite clinical and in school lab, plus learning the fundimentals is so tough I seriously doubt such...

  15. Summer Nursing Internship in Africa! Need Help!

    heathert_kc replied to PatMac10,RN's topic in General Nursing

    My husbands from Kenya, and we plan on going back for some medical missionary work once we both finish school and get settled. I have never had to raise outside money for such a thing, I think...

  16. HELP! i need to know which path is faster/better to becoming an RN.

    heathert_kc replied to still glamorus's topic in General Nursing

    EKG tech jobs tend to be few and far between, so you might want to check out the market in your area. Remember that whether you are doing nursing or anything else, getting the education does not...

  17. Looking for a special MSN program

    heathert_kc replied to NursePucik's topic in General Nursing

    The University of Central Missouri as a rural NP program, but that's the closest thing I have heard of but I think he is right that generally specialty education in America is geared toward helping...

  18. Dream of becoming an RN, what is the best way to get there?

    heathert_kc replied to porsche143's topic in LPN to RN

    Getting into a good hospital that offers tuition reimbursment is often times difficult especially without any experience and working the required number of hours while in school may not be possible....

  19. Never thought I'd have this problem: which job to choose?

    heathert_kc replied to formerbrat's topic in General Nursing

    45 miles doesn't seem too far, but driving it several times a week will get tiring very fast no matter how much you like your job. Plus it drives up the overall cost of job B, more gas, more time...

  20. Any tips you can give me for managing time?

    heathert_kc replied to LVN2RNMMA's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Med pass is still my greatest time comsumer, and it's tough to make it any faster (with out cutting corners/being unsafe). It helps if you can be in one unit or hall consistantly especially when you...

  21. fainted during a procedure at work!!

    heathert_kc replied to NurseKate16's topic in General Nursing

    That's hillarious, when it happens to anyone but yourself... I had a similar experience a couple weeks ago. I have been an LPN for a couple years and am half way through my first of two semester for...

  22. Is this too good too be true?

    heathert_kc replied to twinkleani1's topic in LPN to RN

    Excelsior is a great option for some but be sure to check with your state board of nursing first or the state in which you plan to live because several state do not accept their grads. Note you will...

  23. Is this too good too be true?

    heathert_kc replied to twinkleani1's topic in LPN to RN

    Well, firstly you may be very surprised by how busy, time consuming, and difficult an LPN program can be so doing additional general education may not be the best idea at least not for the first...

  24. Medical Assisting to RN student

    heathert_kc replied to tjmax's topic in LPN to RN

    I don't know the specifics about that school, you would have to contact them for specifics. But generally speaking from what I have seen medical assistants aren't exempted from any requirements. The...

  25. Evening/weekend classes

    heathert_kc replied to kellysm's topic in General Nursing

    There are very few RN programs that are offered in non-traditional times, though a few LPN ones. Pen valley a branch of the metropolitian community college on the Missouri side has a part time evening...