KimGau

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1. Same high maintenance scrub tech question

   KimGau replied to canesdukegirl's topic in Operating Room

   I dont have any helpful advice, but as someone who was going into nursing and is now going into surg tech, I want to thank you for sharing your stories because it helps me constantly remind myself of...

2. Becoming a Surgical Assistant??

   KimGau replied to Donald11's topic in Operating Room

   Donald- In my area Pa is a masters level program at all schools and they are already discussing making it a PHD program at some schools. I want to become a CFA for personal reasons out of personal...

3. Becoming a Surgical Assistant??

   KimGau replied to Donald11's topic in Operating Room

   AWW, I'm Sorry I have that chart and I never even registered New York being on there because Im not from there. I live on Louisiana where there is no law against it, but Im thinking about moving to...

4. Becoming a Surgical Assistant??

   KimGau replied to Donald11's topic in Operating Room

   Legal studies isn't a dumb major. My husband is 29, he got his bachelors in business after high school and then did half of the coursework for his masters. We agreed after I had my bachelors he would...

5. Becoming a Surgical Assistant??

   KimGau replied to Donald11's topic in Operating Room

   Ok the average salary for a CFA in NYC is going to be 24% higher than other parts of the country. The salary could change by the time you get out of school, but right now it is averaging $70,000 and...

6. Becoming a Surgical Assistant??

   KimGau replied to Donald11's topic in Operating Room

   Ok I am currently in CST school getting my associates degree, then going into a first assistant program while getting my BS, then on to PA school. So Ive done a LOT of research so I'll help you out. I...

7. NS Switching to Surgery Tech?

   KimGau replied to KimGau's topic in Operating Room

   Thank you David, your advice was great. I finally really feel like I am doing the right thing for my personal interests. I want to go to CFA school more out pf personal interests than professional...

8. NS Switching to Surgery Tech?

   KimGau replied to KimGau's topic in Operating Room

   OMG! I cant believe you were fired for that! Thats awesome that you want to advocate for your patients. My first love is surgery (hints the CFA school plans), but I also am very interested in PA...

9. Kicked out of nursing school b/c medical dx! Wth? Really?

   KimGau replied to Succubus's topic in General Students

   Ok my first comment is that at my school, missing one clinical without any kind of dr's excuse is grounds for dismissal. I really try not to give anyone a hard time on here, but Im having a hard time...

10. NS Switching to Surgery Tech?

    KimGau replied to KimGau's topic in Operating Room

    AWW Lbanks I am sorry to hear about the job situation. I am very worried about this same scenario, that is why I am trying to get as many credentials and certifications as possible, in the hopes that...

11. NS Switching to Surgery Tech?

    KimGau replied to KimGau's topic in Operating Room

    Mercys- Thanks for the heads up, I had no clue if the LPN was worth it or not. Skyblue- You are completly right about making one decision at a time, Im a compulsive planner (it came with being a...

12. NS Switching to Surgery Tech?

    KimGau replied to KimGau's topic in Operating Room

    I definatly realize $50,000 dollars is a lot of money that is one of the reasons I declined to continue in that new program. It will only cost me $8,000 (after grants) to get my associates degree in...

13. NS Switching to Surgery Tech?

    KimGau replied to KimGau's topic in Operating Room

    Thanks Mercy I really respect your many years of experience. Argo thanks for replying so many times, I really truly appreciate the advice. I just feel so excited when I think about surgery, and when I...

14. NS Switching to Surgery Tech?

    KimGau replied to KimGau's topic in Operating Room

    I think I have made up my mind, I am going to get my associates degree in surgical technology and then go to the Meridian Institute at Vanderbilt for their First Assistant program. If I find the time...

15. NS Switching to Surgery Tech?

    KimGau replied to KimGau's topic in Operating Room

    I completly understand that, and I am truly terrified of making the wrong decision. The reason I am swaying towards ST is because in all honesty I dont think I have a passion for actual nursing. I...