iTyrizzle87

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1. Anyone got accepted to Coto/Malvern's LPN program?

   iTyrizzle87 replied to sandersavi's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you for the information! I plan to attend in either January 2017 or May 2017. I am in the process of saving to pay my high ass car payment off 2 years early, and save some cash to help pay...

2. Anyone got accepted to Coto/Malvern's LPN program?

   iTyrizzle87 replied to sandersavi's topic in General Nursing

   Y'all will have to keep us posted on what the schedule is like. I plan to begin their January 2017 class, once I have the money saved up to pay for

3. Future Relocation

   iTyrizzle87 posted a topic in Connecticut Nursing

   I am presently in a practical nursing program located in Arkansas. Nursing is a second career for me--formerly a public school science teacher. I fell in love with the East coast when I went to...

4. My journey to become a nurse is taking so long...anyone else feel this way?

   iTyrizzle87 replied to ns808's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   You're never too old, and it's never too late to chase a dream! I know a woman who is 60 and just finished her first year as a LPN/LVN. She's currently in a RN program that will also award her with...

5. Does every hospital or skilled nursing facility deal with a lot of drama and tension

   iTyrizzle87 replied to mcclot1993's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I have been a CNA for almost 3 years now, and after the first two nights at my first LTC care (11-7) position, I could then, and am now, yelling YES! The drama issue is quite annoying, to be honest....

6. Is it time to move on???

   iTyrizzle87 replied to AspiringLPN2014's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I would say so! If you're looking to move on from CNA to an LPN/LVN, a job with flexibility is important. Especially considering that clinical hours usually begin earlier than lectures in the...

7. Where to live Conway, Maumelle, or NLR? Hospitals in the LR, conway area?

   iTyrizzle87 replied to burfordk's topic in General Nursing

   Oh ok. You'll love The Parc at Maumelle, they're a gated community right by a park with a lake, Lake Willastein. I think River Pointe Apts are nice, too. No, I have not worked at any of the...

8. Where to live Conway, Maumelle, or NLR? Hospitals in the LR, conway area?

   iTyrizzle87 replied to burfordk's topic in General Nursing

   Maumelle is where you need to be! I currently live in Maumelle, and I've lived in both Little Rock and Conway--I graduated from UCA in Conway. There is no problem with traffic when commuting to...

9. Nurse/Workplace Bullying Victim & Resignation

   iTyrizzle87 replied to Gypsynurse3's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I would simply put... To Whom It May Concern: Please accept this letter of resignation beginning [date] and ending on [date.] Best Regards, Xxxxx You do not owe them an

10. Is being a CNA really so dreadful?

    iTyrizzle87 replied to Lacrimosa's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Previous person said it all..overworked, underpaid and understaffed. As far as the work load is concerned, it really depends on which type of facility you work at. Now, this is coming from a former...

11. UALR Nursing Program Applicant 2014

    iTyrizzle87 replied to ladyvp05's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you very much for the wealth of information. I wasn't aware of the post bac money or 40 hour cap. I'm aware of those once a month info meetings at UALR, but I have yet to attend one. All I...

12. UALR Nursing Program Applicant 2014

    iTyrizzle87 replied to ladyvp05's topic in General Nursing

    TiredKitten, How is it in UALR's program? I'm a former science teacher in the Little Rock School District who is changing careers. Right now, I am doing work as a CNA, and I am making...

13. Midlife Career Change to Nursing - Advice, please

    iTyrizzle87 replied to mcgocara31's topic in Nursing Career

    Oops! I wasn't finished typing. I've decided to become a LPN/LVN because I already have the required courses for a nursing program at a technical college. It's a quick way to get your feet wet....

14. Midlife Career Change to Nursing - Advice, please

    iTyrizzle87 replied to mcgocara31's topic in Nursing Career

    I am a former public school science teacher. I would say that the profession of education is another career field that is glorified as being "easy" or an "anybody can do that" type of job. Crappy...

15. Age limit to acquire CNA license in AR?

    iTyrizzle87 replied to mcelys1's topic in General Nursing

    I believe 16 or 17 and