sh1015

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1. Advice about applying for unit secretary

   sh1015 posted a topic in Nursing Career

   I could use some advice about applying for a position as unit secretary, please. Long story short....after moving around for my husband's education and career, I have found myself unable to find a...

2. Anyone gone through or going to go through the Red Cross CNA program?

   sh1015 replied to Cathylady's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Mine was around $600. That included the text book, work book, and scrub top. We didn't need to buy a stethoscope or cuff because they had enough for us to use. But I bought my own because I figured...

3. Anyone gone through or going to go through the Red Cross CNA program?

   sh1015 replied to Cathylady's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I was going to do the Red Cross program here in Louisville, but they didn't have classes on weekends. So, I went with a small privately owned healthcare institute called Right Choice. They're...

4. Is it really a terrible time to go into nursing school for a second degree?

   sh1015 replied to sh1015's topic in Nursing Career

   I decided to go for the CNA training. I started last weekend, and I really like it so far. My only concern about becoming an RN, especially during those first few years of working isn't so much the...

5. What's the longest er wait time you have Even seen

   sh1015 replied to Trekfan's topic in Emergency

   8 hours for kidney infection. Friday night and was feeling terrible, so just doing what my NP at my other clinic told me to do. We had just moved here. Urgent Care had closed 30 minutes before, and...

6. Is it really a terrible time to go into nursing school for a second degree?

   sh1015 replied to sh1015's topic in Nursing Career

   Can anyone recommend a CNA program in Louisville besides Red

7. Is it really a terrible time to go into nursing school for a second degree?

   sh1015 replied to sh1015's topic in Nursing Career

   Thanks! The Red Cross just sent me the info. It's also two weeks as well. I'm going to an info session next Wed. I don't know if I can do the drive to Lexington, just because I have another job...

8. Is it really a terrible time to go into nursing school for a second degree?

   sh1015 replied to sh1015's topic in Nursing Career

   Thanks so much for your input. I really, really appreciate your honesty. I think part of my challenge will be learning how to work like that again. I did it during my undergrad and at times it was...

9. Is it really a terrible time to go into nursing school for a second degree?

   sh1015 replied to sh1015's topic in Nursing Career

   JuJu, shadowing is a great idea. I know a ton of nurses back in Texas, but not here. My friend who works at the children's home (she's in admin) but she might be able to set-up a shadow for me....

10. Return to trauma after husband's death

    sh1015 replied to NURSESNUFFLES's topic in Emergency

    I'm so, so sorry to read this. I can't imagine how difficult this must be. I do know about the pain of suicide. When I was 15, a close family friend of mine killed himself. He was only 17. I...

11. Changing Careers

    sh1015 replied to Tameka2010's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm in a very similar situation. I left academics for education. And then hated education. I didn't even make it through the teacher training I was so bored. I love, love working with kids, but I...

12. Is it really a terrible time to go into nursing school for a second degree?

    sh1015 replied to sh1015's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks, KD. I did a very broad search for "RN" on Indeed 20 miles around Louisville and 1,200 jobs came up. Now, I realize there's a wide variety of skill/experience and position types in those...

13. Is it really a terrible time to go into nursing school for a second degree?

    sh1015 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I was on my way to becoming a professor in physical geography, when, during my first year in a doctoral program, I realized I was miserable and wanted a career that really meant something. For me,...