No one on the site can tell you yes or no if you will get your license. Only the board can tell you that. They review every situation on a case by case basis. If it makes you feel any better, I have...
I have to disagree with Tiger in regards to not being able to find a job with 10- and 15-year-old misdemeanors I have a rap sheet a mile long of misdemeanors (no felonies) and I have been able to...
Starting Over... replied to jordanl's topic in General Nursing
Okay...I just saw a youtube video on trach suction with a live patient so that I could educate myself on this process. Shoot, I'll will take trach suction any day over poop, enema, depacting...or...
Starting Over... replied to SharonH, RN's topic in Georgia Nursing
I want to be a psych nurse too when I get my RN license but I have already been researching facilities. Have you tried Anchor Hospital? It is a psych hospital for substance abuse
Starting Over... replied to glitteredstarfish's topic in Georgia Nursing
I'm wondering the same thing... I'm still paying loans from my 1st degree In all honesty, do you think it will be hard for me to find a job as a new grad? I don't have a lot of money and as a single...
Starting Over... replied to Trekfan's topic in General Nursing
Not to sound mean to you but I believe in real talk and not giving anyone sugar coated BS Short and simple to the point: You have to get yourself together mentally before you can continue...
Starting Over... replied to Compassion4Others's topic in Georgia Nursing
I concur with Falcon Widow in that you will experience a culture shock when moving to Augusta. I'm originally from the North. I won't say where to remain anonymous on this board but let's just say...
15 years is a long time. Congratulations!!!!!! In the rooms you are taught to rely on your higher power and to trust the program. You have 15 years and you know that the things you currently have...
I am not a nurse or in nursing school but the feedback that I am about to give you comes from nurses and doctors that have been in your situation before: 1) Yes, you should be concerned, scared,...
Starting Over... replied to mego_rn's topic in Burn
This is a wonderful question and I'm very glad that you asked it. I am not a nurse nor am I in nursing school. However, this is a question that I have been asking myself and I try to determine if I...
Starting Over... replied to Eric_M's topic in Georgia Nursing
Also, transferring a license into Georgia is worth it only if you have 500 or more hours of RN experience. Otherwise the board won't grant you a license. So if you stay in Kentucky and get your...
Starting Over... replied to Eric_M's topic in Georgia Nursing
Eric, Another degree helps because you have already taken core courses like history, English, art,etc.... The courses that you would have to take now would be Biology, maybe chemistry, and health...
Starting Over... replied to Eric_M's topic in Georgia Nursing
Hello Eric, Like you, I am making a career change and also have a bachelor's degree. Have you considered being an RN? You can accomplish this by getting an Associates degree in nursing and passing...