IowaDiva

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1. I got the job

   IowaDiva replied to MissyMango's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

   Congratulations!!

2. How to deal with unsupportive people.

   IowaDiva replied to Malpal23's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   You could actually inspire her to go back to school. It's never too

3. How many much older (40+) students out there starting classes? (I'm 47)

   IowaDiva replied to nursingstudent3109's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   NewRob: At age 49, I'm starting to get the baggage out of of my life. It feels

4. Is 31 too old to start a nursing career?

   IowaDiva replied to dannygurl84's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Oh, Honey! It is definitely not too late. I'm taking my 150-hour CNA class and am excited to start my prerequisites this fall. I turned 49 last week. I had to raise my kids (still have a...

5. How many much older (40+) students out there starting classes? (I'm 47)

   IowaDiva replied to nursingstudent3109's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I turned 49 yesterday and in a Nursing Assistant program at the school where I hope to continue on to nursing. The only "problem" I have is that I still have a son at home, who is 10. My mommy guilt...

6. What if I can't do it???

   IowaDiva replied to its_meee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I'm starting my CNA class a week before my 49th birthday. I figure it'll take me a while to get tuition reimbursement to even start my prerequisites. I'm thinking I'll be a nurse in my 50s. (Either...

7. Becoming a CNA

   IowaDiva replied to cnamom12's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I turn 49 next month...starting my CNA training in a couple of weeks. Congratulations for your courage and determination...like me!

8. Mercy College of Health Sciences - Des Moines

   IowaDiva replied to edeilo's topic in General Nursing

   I'm starting the Nursing Assistant course at MCHS. I hope the go on to the nursing program, once I've worked at a facility (hopefully a hospital) long enough to access tuition reimbursement. I'm an...

9. Older CNA Student with Questions

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

   Thanks so much for your

10. Older CNA Student with Questions

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

    Oops...correction. I will be starting in the CNA class next MONTH, not

11. Older CNA Student with Questions

    IowaDiva posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi, everyone. I have enjoyed reading the posts...lots of good advice! I'm starting CNA training next week, hoping to go on to become an RN. But one thing at a time. Mentally and emotionally, I'm...