merryeh

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1. New BSN Student, Feeling Helpless :(

   merryeh replied to SuniRN's topic in General Students

   SuniRN....the school being new has no bearing on job hiring, as long as it's accredited, which is what most hiring people review. Also, if you wear a conservative suit such as Talbots, and not much...

2. going to graduate from highschool, want to become a nurse, where do I start?

   merryeh replied to virgo1994's topic in Nursing Career

   I would suggest researching several schools in your state (in-state tuition is much less), and make sure they are 4 year colleges with National League of Nursing (NLN) accreditation as well as the...

3. LPN. or RN

   merryeh replied to gapeacheykeen's topic in Nursing Career

   I would get the BSN....LPN's do not make nearly as much money and in the long run your opportunities are much greater for a variety of positions. I didn't attend school until about age 27, but have...

4. Clinical Documentation Specialist info

   merryeh replied to geminiRNC's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   I have done clinical claims / chart reviews, and in my humble opinion, you need to be a certified medical coder to really have a chance. Even if you are taking the classes towards being certified,...

5. Im 24 and I want to be a nurse badly but my age discourages me!

   merryeh replied to M.C.P's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Re: Im 24 and worried about my age I started at 29 after having children, and graduated in 1970. It was the best decision for me at the time. I used to wish I had gone another direction, but, in...

6. How to make ends meet during nursing school?

   merryeh replied to dclamb3's topic in General Students

   I don't know if you've considered an accelerated program for those who already have a degree in another area, but it might considerably shorten your program. I'm sure there are several in NY state. I...

7. Encouragement needed please!

   merryeh replied to cainca's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   It's probably wise to remember you are all separate individuals and have issues that affect you. I would take it one challenge at a time. In my opinion, the nursing classes were NOT more difficult...

8. I want to become a nurse....

   merryeh replied to Applelovesyou17's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   You are obviously motivated to get your RN, and that's are really good start. If you go to the advisors at school and get started now with understanding the program's requirements, you'll be fine....