wannabenurse14

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1. Need Advice .... What am I suppose to work while attending nursing school??

   wannabenurse14 replied to wannabenurse14's topic in General Students

   Since nursing school is usually 8a - 5p weekdays, how am I suppose to attend nursing school/clinicals and work days????? Most importantly I need to work at least 40 hours a week and I cannot afford to take a pay cut when I enter my nursing program. H...

2. I am so disappointed in myself

   wannabenurse14 replied to OBplease's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Hopefully, in the future we can exchange notes..... I am completing my "pre-req" before entering nursing school. Though I have a MSW providing clinical care, I feel the need to enter nursing school at this time for a number of reasons!! Peace!

3. Need Advice .... What am I suppose to work while attending nursing school??

   wannabenurse14 replied to wannabenurse14's topic in General Students

   Appreciate your comments ... I have been working in the field of social work for more than 20 years. Nothing wrong with the social work/mental health field, except there are places which pay little or no money!! I, personally, make decent pay and hav...

4. no job after two years

   wannabenurse14 replied to icedtea's topic in General Nursing

   I am so confused re: where you get your statistics (numbers) .... I think you might want to check out some medical journals or maybe the hospital settings across America.... Hmmmmmm!!!

5. Need Advice .... What am I suppose to work while attending nursing school??

   wannabenurse14 replied to wannabenurse14's topic in General Students

   Thanks for all the advice ... But, I may have failed to share I am a college graduate with a Masters in Social Work. What I believe could work for me is working in the evenings/overnights in a hospital setting. Thanks again.... :-0

6. Clark College

   wannabenurse14 replied to gypsywillow's topic in Washington

   Thanks!

7. Need Advice .... What am I suppose to work while attending nursing school??

   wannabenurse14 posted a topic in General Students

   I don't have the luxury of not working during nursing school, but any advice of what type of work I should be looking into???? I mean it seems I have to be available during the day time hours in order to attend school and labs. So, this means I must ...

8. Clark College

   wannabenurse14 replied to gypsywillow's topic in Washington

   Hello everyone, I am a pre-nursing student with plans of applying to nursing school April 1, 2012. I have a few "pre-req" to get out of the way. Do any one of you know anything about the A&P Summer session at PSU???? I plan to take my A&P via...

9. Question for Career Changers

   wannabenurse14 replied to lifelearningrn's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Since a child I was attracted to medical shows (i.e., Marcus Welby M.D., Medical Center, etc), but really never thot of becoming a nurse. It wasn't until 2002 I sensed the need to change my career from mental health to medicine. I have been a patient...

10. I am so disappointed in myself

    wannabenurse14 replied to OBplease's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Hey Beachbedhead.... I, too, intend to work toward my nursing degree. I seem to be a "visual" learner like yourself. Would you mind if I make contact with you via "personal" emails???? Thanks so much!!

11. How much paper work is involved in being an RN?

    wannabenurse14 replied to magichospital's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I, too, am not a RN at this time, but recently sat with my older sister in the MS/ICU (Medical Intensive Care Unit) while several AWESOME nurses tended to her care. While sitting in the room I noticed the nurses recording ALL their charting via compu...

12. no job after two years

    wannabenurse14 replied to icedtea's topic in General Nursing

    Polka-dot can you provide me with your email address .... thanks!

13. Looking for student nurses, male and 50+

    wannabenurse14 replied to wannabenurse14's topic in Male Students

    Thanks for your replies ... I do plan to pursue this dream of mine and have total support coming from my family. I have approx. half of my pre-req completed even before i begin the journey toward nursing school. I currently have a Masters degree and ...

14. Looking for student nurses, male and 50+

    wannabenurse14 posted a topic in Male Students

    I am an African-American, male, student nurse, 50+ looking to enter nursing school. I wonder if there are any other men out there like myself beginning nursing school at 50 or am I just too late to join the profession!!!