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  1. LPN program at BOCES

    You could always call them & see. For that matter though, you would still be better going to a on-campus program part-time because it would be more cost effective and just as time consuming. BTW I have decided to begin my nursing career with LPN ...
  2. LPN program at BOCES

    I know what you mean. I can make the time to study because I understand that no matter what program I decide, I am going to have to do that but it is the driving time that wipes me out! Especially in the snow when it can an hour to drive somewhere th...
  3. LPN program at BOCES

    It was a tough progam that took quite a bit of her time, energy and sleep!
  4. LPN program at BOCES

    Hi! I live in NY also and have a sister in law who is about to graduate the LPN program at BOCES in Watertown. Where are you looking to go? I am also considering it and have spoke with my SIL many times. Her program was days and she went from JAN 03...
  5. Hi! I looked for threads covering this and I couldn't find any. If there are already a bunch, please just direct me there. Anyway, I was offered a class/position for Certified Home Health Aide. I get to choose what hours & where I want to work (t...
  6. Offered HHA Position While in School...

    Thank You! I am going to work on by back bone starting now!! I have to realize I can't help everybody and even if I tried I would end up disappointed and burnt out. I need to concentrate on school anyway or I will never make it to begin with! Thanks ...
  7. Offered HHA Position While in School...

    Thank you so much Nurse1202! I appreciate the insight. It helped me a lot in my decision. I have done my thinking and I think that I may turn it down. It is not a position that I am comfortable with and even though it would give me experience with th...
  8. online rn or msn at Stony brook university, anyone?

    I just wanted to thank you for the advice! I appreciate it!
  9. Any RN From Watertown or Syracuse?

    Thank you! I was really curious about that! Thanks again!
  10. Any RN From Watertown or Syracuse?

    Hi! I am looking for an RN from Watertown or Syracuse to help me out a bit. I am currently a math/science student at Jefferson Community College and need any info. on the quality of their nursing program or St. Joe's in Syracuse. I am also wondering...
  11. Any RN From Watertown or Syracuse?

    Thanks for the hello! I wouldn't miss the cold either! You didn't hijack my thread, it's still nice to hear from someone who lived up here! Good luck with school!
  12. Thank you very much! This article was really interesting and even though I know that I have no clue what I am getting myself into, I know it's bound to be a rough ride! I am truly inspired by all those who still get up and go to work everyday despite...
  13. This is very interesting but I am not running! I have read many horror stories about working conditions, staff members, nurse co-workers...but I am still not going anywhere. Nursing schools may be full, employers may choose to ignore what their nurse...
  14. If I can help you find anything else please let me know. I will be more than happy to!
  15. Maybe they are for the state, but there are education grants for college when you are out of state. I went to college in VT when I lived in NY and had some grants to pay for it. Federal Pell Grants are the ones I get because of my daughter. Here are ...
  16. https://allnurses.com/t53076.html Found this thread...maybe (hopefully) it can help! Also have you checked out The following has one for Deaconess: http://www.discovernursing.com/scholarship_search.asp?accreditation=Y&state=MO&submitted=1&am...
  17. You mentioned you were a mother...I am not sure if you know this but you will probably receive grants from the government. They will be included in your financial aid packet b/c when you apply for FAFSA & all of that you are considered for grants...
  18. Thank you both mittels & purplemania! I appreciate your time and the clarification! It helped me to realize that I need to put my all into my RN schooling and forget the rest! RN is where I want to be and I am going to focus on obtaining that goa...
  19. suzanne4, thank you very much! I still have every intention of going straight to my RN. I very much appreciate the clarification!
  20. I was wondering the same thing also! I understand the RN, ADN & LPN but I saw someone with PRN next to their name and was curious what that was. I am also curious about the difference with RN/LPN. I have had a couple LPN's tell me that what they ...
  21. Jobs with animals.....

    I use to a vet tech also and I made $6.00/hour w/ no benefits. But I will let you in on something my vet told me when I was working there...pet physical therapist. They make as much as vets, if not more than some, (at least in my area) and people pa...
  22. Paxil

    Does anyone know or heard of the effects of Paxil CR on a pregnant woman? Thanks.
  23. Where To Volunteer?

    I am beginning my volunteer work at my local hospital in a few weeks. I am not sure where I should go. Any opinions are welcome and appreciated! Here are the areas they have openings for me: Ambulatory Med-Surg Floor Patient Representative Thank You...
  24. Where To Volunteer?

    Thank you very much! I think I will do that. That would for sure give me the most overall experience and that is what I was looking for! I feel foolish for not thinking of that myself:imbar
  25. Class of 2007 Checking In!

    Hi! I am '07 also! I finish my A.S. Math/Science spring of 2005 & then begin St. Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing weekend program in June. I'll have all my non-nursing courses done and then I go every other weekend for two years for nursing co...