Southern_Male_Nurse

Hi. I want to start a local / regional home care agency that employs, RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and NAs. I have owned a business before (not nursing or medical related), so I know about operating a business and what licenses and permits are needed (unfortunat...

Just out of curiosity, are you able to work any. Even for a say 10 or 20 hours a week? Would you be willing to work a nursing home (it doesn't have to be as a cna)? The reason I ask, is that there are alot of nursing homes that are willing to sign a ...

Thanks Suzanne! I will definitely keep that in mind. I do want a license that I can move from state to state if need be. I plan on attending WVU School of Nursing to complete the BSN part. They are the closest in this area. U of MD is just too far.

I don't wish to get off topic here, but to answer your question honestly - I am not sure. From what I was told by the WV BON you are able to transfer the license to other states that allow the same exemption. I will list a quote from the code, maybe ...

When I took the lpn boards, I paid my state fee first, then waited for my letter to take the boards arrived. If you pay both at the same time, and if the BON doesn't approve your application, not only are you out of your states' application money (if...

suzanne4 - I use to be a 91c (practical nurse). If you were trained by the Army, then you are qualified under West Virginia code 30-24-2 (Qualification for examination for license as a registered professional nurse) It is listed under the chapter, ...

wildcat - I can feel for you. I really do. When I graduated from lpn school I was immediately shipped overseas. Due to my location, I was not allowed to take the nclex for 3 years after I graduated. naturally I failed not once, but twice. I practical...

I don't mean to misunderstand you, but are you getting mad at me? I hope not, for I personally encourage anyone to get a refresher on as much as possible. By the way, just out of curiousity - what part of the world are you in? I am just curious as to...

There are 2 parts to the course. The bookwork, and the clinicals. Like I mentioned previously, in the state of Maryland the refresher course is not required for those that have not taken or passed the NCLEX exam, no matter how long it has been. The c...

This question is more for the recruiters than anyone, but hey if you are able to help answer it, please do. THANKS! I was trained as a 91c back in the late 80s at San Antonio (phase I) and then Ft Gordon (phase II). I have been out of nursing for a w...

Thanks Cpt Jana for the information. I appreciate it very much!

I was stationed at Ft. Sam twice in the 80s. Loved it. Out all of the places I have lived in the world, i consider that at the top of my list. Beautiful city! I just loved the River walk, especially during Christmas. The Alamo, was a little dissappoi...

In Maryland, if you haven't taken the boards yet, all you have to do is reapply for the NCLEX. A refresher course w/clinicals is not required, for that class is to help reactivate your license. But if you never got one, you can't reactivate it. Like ...

I hope you are able to make your dream come true. It may take time, but keep working at it. Since i do not know where you live, I can give some information for Maryland. Whereever you live, try your state board of nursing website. I am sure they wil...

Just a quick update and helper for Glascow. You can go to NOLA.com (on their forum boards) you can place your questions in regards to your friends if they are okay or not. I hope they are. I really do. My heart goes out to all of those in the entire ...

I don't want to make something sound negative in light of what has happen. Being from the lower Alabama (30 minutes from the coast and all), I wish my best to all of the areas destroyed. I however do have a couple of questions: Glascow: You stated, "...

I know that Army trained 91c (practical nurses) their course work will transfer. Mine got me 30 credits alone when I went to get my rn. And plus, several states )WV and CA) will automatically allow army trained 91c's sit for the RN board w/o even goi...

I feel a little bit nervous to be honest. I will be taking my refresher starting Sept 8th here. The class is limited to only 15 people, but so far only 6 or 7 have signed up. I really feel if they would either lower the cost (a little over $800) or a...

I know how you feel. I have been out for awhile. I kept having this feeling in my gut and desire to get back into nursing for a while. I knew that I needed help and badly! Well, the local college is offering a refresher course this fall. I called and...

VA and military hospitals are great places to start. They will help pay some of your bills (yep) and pay for continueing your education. Talk to their recruiters. Plenty of opps.

I can't answer the question, but being a former 91c myself I find it very odd. West Virginia feels that we are trained well enough that they will even allow Army trained 91c's to take the NCLEX-RN without any further college or training.

Natasha: Thanks! I appreciate the support very much!

If your interested in or are in need of additional studying, please let people know here. That way, you can help each other out ("online study-buddies" so to speak). Please list your specialty (if applicable), course(s) you need assistance on, times ...

Hi guys/gals. Sorry, I haven't been able to respond to some of your email replies lately. I have lymphoma cancer and am taking chemo, so I been down and out for a while. But I am back. I want to do studying, but had the problem of exactly how it woul...

Hey Guys/Gals: Don't forget to list what times you are available to study online, and via what method is preferred. This way it will help others match up their time with yours. If you have any ideas on what way would be the best way to communicate, p...