LRyder

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1. Can my physical limitations hinder my pursuit of becoming a nurse?

   LRyder posted a topic in Nurse Disabilities

   It's been a long while since I've posted on the site, life has been quite hectic. I'm still working towards becoming an RN, just.. slowly at this point. I'm currently in school for Medical...

2. Looking at two school options to give my resume an edge before NS.

   LRyder posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   After talking to family for a while on what I'm going to do (money/job-wise) while I'm in school full-time, I've come to a crossroads. I've been looking for jobs for the past couple of months, had a...

3. How do you let a friend know a nursing position isn't what she thinks it is?

   LRyder replied to LRyder's topic in General Students

   Oh, also! I thought I'd mention - most of the threads I've seen on PCT programs are generally 8-12 week courses or so.. this is a 10 month program. I'm not sure how they're stretching out a 12 week...

4. How do you let a friend know a nursing position isn't what she thinks it is?

   LRyder replied to LRyder's topic in General Students

   We live in the Tampa area, PCT gets around the same here. I've done a lot of research over the past couple years on Nursing professions and I'm glad she's interested in going back to school, I just...

5. How do you let a friend know a nursing position isn't what she thinks it is?

   LRyder posted a topic in General Students

   A friend of mine became interested in Nursing after I sort of found my calling for it. I decided I really wanted to become an RN, I'm currently enrolling into a community college so I can start...

6. heartless DON or reality check?

   LRyder replied to sarafina's topic in General Nursing

   The DON seems very out of line. It's not easy to work at your normal level with such a mental burden weighing on you. If the DON knew such news could affect her performance they should have let the...

7. Starting to burn out

   LRyder replied to evilolive's topic in Medical-Surgical

   Sounds like a bit of an overload to me. I can only imagine the stress. I say consider finding another floor if you really enjoy where you work. Do what you have to do; you can't be at your absolute...

8. When did you know that Nursing was the right path for you?

   LRyder replied to LRyder's topic in General Nursing

   That's awesome! I'm sure you'll make a great

9. When did you know that Nursing was the right path for you?

   LRyder replied to LRyder's topic in General Nursing

   Great story, I'll bet you'll find the perfect position for yourself as an RN! Keep up the good

10. When did you know that Nursing was the right path for you?

    LRyder replied to LRyder's topic in General Nursing

    That's wonderful! I hope more people will share stories like

11. When did you know that Nursing was the right path for you?

    LRyder replied to LRyder's topic in General Nursing

    Impressive! I can relate to taking care of family as being a helping factor into becoming a nurse. Hopefully you continue to enjoy being a

12. When did you know that Nursing was the right path for you?

    LRyder replied to LRyder's topic in General Nursing

    That's awesome. I wish more people pursued their dreams from when they were kids. Not many people have true passion towards career paths

13. When did you know that Nursing was the right path for you?

    LRyder posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've always been interested in Science; chemistry, biology, anthropology, all sorts. I've always felt I was destined to do something in life regarding helping people. I've always been the shoulder, or...

14. Questions about PCT vs. CNA

    LRyder posted a topic in General Nursing

    So, I've been interested in Nursing for almost two years now. I ended up getting an amazing job in Human Resources a while back and didn't make it to school - well, I'm once again unemployed and I've...

15. New job opportunity, thoughts?

    LRyder posted a topic in General Nursing

    So, here's the story: I'm 20 years old and I'm going to be challenging the CNA exam in the next few weeks after my father gets out of the hospital and settles at home. Recently, I spoke to a woman who...