Elizabeth K.

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  1. Kapiolani Community College

    Elizabeth K. replied to JOLIEDAME's topic in General Nursing

    Jolie: I think the issue with KCC is merely that there are only a few slots available each semester. It boils down to accepting 1 in 3 or 1 in 4 applicants -- depending on how many apply each...

  2. Waiting List: Pensacola Junior College (pjc), Florida

    Elizabeth K. replied to PACENURSE's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    FWB is actually where I may end up !!!!! How bad is the commute to

  3. FRUSTRATED !!!!! How do you know which prereqs to take w/o knowing which school????

    Elizabeth K. posted a topic in General Students

    I'm enrolling this fall at community college to start working on my prerequisites. I would really like to get my ADN through community college here because 1) less expensive and 2) less time (I'm...

  4. Waiting List: Pensacola Junior College (pjc), Florida

    Elizabeth K. replied to PACENURSE's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi, everyone! So glad I found this thread. I was trying to find info on Florida Community Colleges. Sorry to hijack the thread, but can anyone share with me the pros/cons of PJC ??? Is it very...

  5. FRUSTRATED !!!!! How do you know which prereqs to take w/o knowing which school????

    Elizabeth K. replied to Elizabeth K.'s topic in General Students

    i'm in hawaii and there aren't a lot of options as far as schools go. to give an example to illustrate my confusion, here are the prereqs listed by the community college : [color=#262626]eng 100...

  6. Working during nursing school/clinicals

    Elizabeth K. replied to Plagueis's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm very curious as well ! I am in the same situation -- have a 12-yr old daughter and can't afford to NOT work

  7. How long is CNA program.

    Elizabeth K. replied to jgg765's topic in General Nursing

    I just signed up here in Hawaii. For the CNA I course, I am taking the evening classes which run M-Fri from 4:45 to 9:45 for four weeks. I believe the last 3 days of class are clinicals. After that...

  8. CNA training: Too difficult to work f/t and also go to college p/t?

    Elizabeth K. posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I currently work f/t. However, my hours are flexible and I can take off from work and stay home when I want. I work on 100% commission and have no set hours. I wanted to enroll in college p/t to...

  9. If pay was not an issue, would you still be a nurse?

    Elizabeth K. posted a topic in General Nursing

    First of all, I'm so glad I discovered this forum. Everyone is so helpful! Thanks to all for bearing with my questions as I figure out whether or not the road to a nursing career is one that I truly...

  10. Second guessing myself after watching foley catheter insertion video

    Elizabeth K. replied to Elizabeth K.'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks to all for the replies. I feel SO MUCH better about it now!

  11. If pay was not an issue, would you still be a nurse?

    Elizabeth K. replied to Elizabeth K.'s topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for those suggestions! I'll definitely research those specialties!!! The RN's I know make anywhere from $31 - $47/hr. I know, as with any job, there are variables that come into play such...

  12. Second guessing myself after watching foley catheter insertion video

    Elizabeth K. replied to Elizabeth K.'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks, Flyinscot : That is a great way to look at it -- and it definitely explains why I think I'll be okay with shots. I always was bewildered by people who would rather try and tough the pain out...

  13. Second guessing myself after watching foley catheter insertion video

    Elizabeth K. replied to Elizabeth K.'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks! I can handle those other things, especially shots. I have a difficult time with the thought of the foley procedure because *I* can't handle any kind of pain there, so it makes me feel bad to...

  14. What does a New Grad have to do to get a job???

    Elizabeth K. replied to MissLouda's topic in Nursing Career

    Oh, no!!! I'm in Hawaii also but am just starting on my path to getting my degree. I had heard from a nurse friend that there is a demand for nurses in Washington, so I'm discouraged to hear that...

  15. Germophobic considering Nursing. please help!

    Elizabeth K. replied to kgard7777's topic in General Nursing

    I am planning to take some prerequisite courses this fall to prepare myself to enter a nursing program. However, I know I have to put a lot more thought into this as I really do not like the idea of...

  16. Am I Crazy? 38, never thought I'd considering nursing but now I am

    Elizabeth K. posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am 38 and just now considering nursing as a second career after 18 years in the real estate industry. My grandmother was a nurse. All my life, I always said I would NEVER get into the medical field...