Joyfull77

Joyfull77

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  1. Chem and Statistics I

    Joyfull77 replied to Kuku1981's topic in Oregon Nursing

    THANK YOU for asking this question! I was wondering the same thing! I actually registered for Chemistry online and thought it might be a lot of work, because you have to buy the labs and do them at...

  2. concorde vs apollo lpn program in pdx?

    Joyfull77 replied to abree0323's topic in Oregon Nursing

    There are a few blogs about this already on this website, here is one, https://allnurses.com/oregon-nursing-programs/reviews-lpn-programs-419191.html If you put in LPN Oregon, or LPN Programs in...

  3. If you love your CNA classes,,will I probably love being a real cna?

    Joyfull77 replied to northmississippi's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    To aztova, Although in many departments, CNA's are called to do the dirty work, there are departments where CNA's are not used, and its the RN's that have to do the dirty work. Also, if a CNA is not...

  4. Valley Medical College

    Joyfull77 replied to Serendipia's topic in Oregon Nursing

    The CNA program is held in NE Portland at a Prestige Care

  5. Advice needed - Which school should I go to?

    Joyfull77 replied to luclmarie's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I still have yet to apply to schools, but since there are different starting times, you may want to narrow it down that way...do you want to start this summer or next year? What attracts you to each...

  6. Valley Medical College

    Joyfull77 replied to Serendipia's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I just recently got accepted into a CNA program that is completely paid for at Prestige Care. You may want to look into this and see from there if you would want to do LPN first or

  7. ITT Tech's New Program???

    Joyfull77 replied to Joyfull77's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Oregon BSN, I agree! Although its great I have another school to potentially apply to, it seems like a lot of new schools are really taking advantage of a huge amount of people wanting to be a

  8. Linfield College - Paying for tuition for accelerated program

    Joyfull77 replied to Tobygo2's topic in Oregon Nursing

    The grants I received all came with my financial aid package when I went to Portland State University for my first bachelors....however, if you already have a bachelors degree, in MOST cases, you...

  9. Valley Medical College

    Joyfull77 replied to Serendipia's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I don't know if its another trade school trap, but a lot of the LPN schools in Oregon have courses that don't transfer to a LPN to RN program, unless you do it through Excelsior. I would call around...

  10. Linfield College - Paying for tuition for accelerated program

    Joyfull77 replied to Tobygo2's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Have you already filled out your FAFSA??? That's the first place to start if you are going to use loans. I am just doing my prerequisites, but for my bachelors, I used loans and grants, and every year...

  11. Volunteering at Doernbecher's?

    Joyfull77 replied to nohika's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I had put in an application to volunteer at OHSU and they never got back to me...but Providence did! Although they don't have a children's hospital, they do have a NICU at the Barnes Rd location (St....

  12. Retaking Classes for Better Grades a Risk????

    Joyfull77 posted a topic in Oregon Nursing

    Hello everyone! I have been reading that in states like California, if you retake a prerequisite class for a better grade that it isn't beneficial to you when you apply to nursing schools. Is this the...

  13. ~California CNA Training facilities~

    Joyfull77 replied to NurseCubanitaRN2b's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In Oregon go to the website, http://www.oregon.gov/OSBN/pdfs/CNA_CMAprograms.pdf This list includes all programs that are approved by the Oregon Board of Nursing. However, there are LTC's that...

  14. Job Titles of CNA, what to look for in job search

    Joyfull77 replied to ashbarn's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have seen a lot of job postings in Oregon that require a CNA license once you click on the details portion, under the names of, Aides, Patient Care Techs, OB Tech, Activity Coordinator (for LTC's),...

  15. My Two Cents

    Joyfull77 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I think that the field of nursing is one of the most rewarding, challenging and well paid careers in the world. However, as a pre-nursing student (still taking prerequisites) I would just like to say...

  16. My Two Cents

    Joyfull77 replied to Joyfull77's topic in General Nursing

    ZOOKeeper3...Thank you for your response! I appreciate

  17. My Two Cents

    Joyfull77 replied to Joyfull77's topic in General Nursing

    To Diane227 AND TO THE REST OF THE PEOPLE RESPONDING- Yes, I realize that being a RN is completely different from being a CNA. I was venting...something is allowed on this website. RNs have advanced...

  18. My Two Cents

    Joyfull77 replied to Joyfull77's topic in General Nursing

    I was expecting responses just like these....Even though I wish it were easier to get into nursing school, I do not want just anyone to be a nurse or for just anyone to care for me or my loved ones....

  19. Best place to work as a CNA in Oregon

    Joyfull77 posted a topic in Oregon Nursing

    Hello, I was wanting some honest opinions on the best places to work as a CNA in Oregon. I have noticed that Marquis Care pays for potential CNA's to become trained at their facility if you work for...

  20. "Para-nursing"

    Joyfull77 posted a topic in General Nursing

    What exactly is "para-nursing" and what do you feel falls under this subject? I was talking to an admissions coordinator about their nursing program, and on top on the nursing information he sent to...

  21. "Para-nursing"

    Joyfull77 replied to Joyfull77's topic in General Nursing

    LOL! Ok, thanks for the replies! I think he was trying to get me to apply to their other programs also...does anyone know if respiratory therapy is similar to

  22. Reviews of LPN programs

    Joyfull77 replied to Amandamay's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I spoke with an Apollo graduate and he said that their LPN program and Concorde's are probably the best in the area. He also said that at the place he works at, the LPN's who work there who graduated...

  23. Do hospitals help pay off student loans?

    Joyfull77 replied to memlz233's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Since you are going to be attending U of P have you looked into the Providence Scholar Program? I believe that Providence hospital will pay some of your tuition if you agree to work for them for a...

  24. New LPN program in Oregon

    Joyfull77 posted a topic in Oregon Nursing

    I was wondering if anyone has heard of or is currently enrolled in the new LPN program at Sumner College (formally College of Legal Arts) in Portland, OR. Is it a good program? Worth your

  25. Has anyone attended the online LP to RN program at Lower Columbia College?

    Joyfull77 replied to Browneyes98's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Cukegb- I am African American also and I have never encountered anyone racist when I have been in Longview. I have been inside some of the schools, and know people from the town, and never has there...