radicalsenseofhope

radicalsenseofhope

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  1. Need some wisdom and experienced perspectives...

    radicalsenseofhope posted a topic in General Nursing

    My ultimate goal someday is BSN or maybe even NP (I'm talking about pursuing my BSN 5-10 yrs down the line once the kids are high school age or out of the house), but for now I'm trying to decide...

  2. Need some wisdom and experienced perspectives...

    radicalsenseofhope replied to radicalsenseofhope's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I totally agree. I worked as a CNA in a nursing home while I was in school the first go around. It cinched the deal for me and I knew within the first week of working that nursing was for

  3. Need some wisdom and experienced perspectives...

    radicalsenseofhope replied to radicalsenseofhope's topic in General Nursing

    I can totally relate. They are only young for such a short time. Cherish every minute! I don't regret my decision not to finish nursing school after my first was born. At the time it was the right...

  4. Which Healthcare fields ARE hiring?

    radicalsenseofhope replied to loveblossom's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah,

  5. Need some wisdom and experienced perspectives...

    radicalsenseofhope replied to radicalsenseofhope's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, this is kind of what I was thinking when the LPN idea first entered my mind. The LTC/Rehab facility where I'm volunteering at right now offers tuition reimbursement for working just 25 hours a...

  6. Need some wisdom and experienced perspectives...

    radicalsenseofhope replied to radicalsenseofhope's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, I do tend to over think things, especially late at night when my mind is just spinning, LOL. And I am a perfectionist, so I want to do everything just right. Be the best mom, be the best nurse,...

  7. Need some wisdom and experienced perspectives...

    radicalsenseofhope replied to radicalsenseofhope's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, good to

  8. Need some wisdom and experienced perspectives...

    radicalsenseofhope replied to radicalsenseofhope's topic in General Nursing

    If I went for my RN, would a part time job be an option as a new grad? I'm guessing since hospitals need to train new grads they will want them devoted to full time work? I really don't want to work...

  9. Need some wisdom and experienced perspectives...

    radicalsenseofhope replied to radicalsenseofhope's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much everyone for your thoughtful replies. It is really helping me wrap my brain around this. I should clarify a few things that I didn't mention earlier. We are currently homeschooling...

  10. Words of Encouragement needed...

    radicalsenseofhope replied to ShwnySn2BNurse's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    :hug::hug::hug: Hang in there! It will be worth it in the end. Wish I had some concrete advice to offer, but all I have is

  11. My take on the should I become a LPN/LVN first

    radicalsenseofhope replied to tothepointeLVN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    My story? Started 4 yr BSN degree over 10 yrs ago before kids. Got pregnant during my sophomore year (oops, hubby and I had been married for 7yrs with no luck in the baby dept, LOL!). Became a stay at...

  12. My take on the should I become a LPN/LVN first

    radicalsenseofhope replied to tothepointeLVN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Agreed. In Ohio at least, the BSN is not required to get your MSN if you already have a bach in a different field and an ADN. A friend of mine is going directly into a MSN

  13. Please cross your fingers for me...

    radicalsenseofhope replied to trauma_lama's topic in General Nursing

    Fingers crossed! Good

  14. Which Healthcare fields ARE hiring?

    radicalsenseofhope replied to loveblossom's topic in General Nursing

    In my area I see tons of jobs for: - experienced RNs - patient care techs (nursing assistants trained to do extra skills in the hospital) - physical therapists - physical therapy assistants - state...

  15. Starting LPN school with no college t all out of high school for 6 years

    radicalsenseofhope replied to worriedmommy2's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I know what you mean about talking it out. No one around me really gets the issues I'm dealing with either in deciding whether or not to go back to school now. I guess you have to be a mom with a...

  16. Starting LPN school with no college t all out of high school for 6 years

    radicalsenseofhope replied to worriedmommy2's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Katalina, from everything you have told me, I think you should go for it and don't look back. One year will fly by, really it will. I don't remember my mom being gone excessively while she was in...

  17. Help...Clark State or Miami Valley CTC

    radicalsenseofhope posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Any LPN grads out there from Clark State Community College (CSCC) or or Miami Valley Career Tech Center (MVCTC)? What was your experience like? Would you go there again or recommend it to others? Or...

  18. Starting August 2011

    radicalsenseofhope replied to Shaunta20's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm excited for all of you. I won't start my program until July 2012. I'd love to follow along and hear of your experiences though! Let me know how it

  19. Starting Lpn program June 2011 help with do's and dont's

    radicalsenseofhope replied to msfitzlpnstudent's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congrats I'm excited for you. I hope to start my LPN program in July

  20. Just got my first CNA Job!

    radicalsenseofhope replied to pishoncna's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    When I worked as a CNA on nights we made rounds every 2 hours to change briefs, check on residents, etc. We also answered any call lights (which weren't many during the wee hours of the night). We...

  21. Starting LPN school with no college t all out of high school for 6 years

    radicalsenseofhope replied to worriedmommy2's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Katalina, I'm so glad that sharing that story about my mom helped you. My mom is still working as a nurse today and while she has had her fair share of frustration with the job over the years, she...

  22. not physically strong enough to be a CNA...

    radicalsenseofhope replied to mar12011's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You are welcome! We CAN do this!

  23. When did you decide nursing was for you?

    radicalsenseofhope replied to pishoncna's topic in General Nursing

    I've always loved science and I've always been interested in the social sciences. I thought for the longest time that I wanted to major in anthropology. But it lacked being able to directly help...

  24. Anyone start as a CNA in their forties?

    radicalsenseofhope replied to heartbeep's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I worked as a CNA back in my twenties before having a family. Now I'm 35, well almost 36, and will be retaking the CNA class late this summer/fall. I will be almost 37 when I start my LPN program. We...

  25. Starting LPN school with no college t all out of high school for 6 years

    radicalsenseofhope replied to worriedmommy2's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Just wanted to say good luck to all of you mommies going back to school. You can do it! I'm 35 and have been a stay at home mom for over 10 yrs now. My kids are almost 9 and 11. I'm just now finally...