beckyboo80

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1. Nursing vs. Teaching

   beckyboo80 replied to beckyboo80's topic in Nursing Career

   Why oh why after these great answers am I still drawn to nursing?

2. Nursing vs. Teaching

   beckyboo80 replied to beckyboo80's topic in Nursing Career

   Thank you so so much for all of your thoughtful comments. I appreciate them

3. Nursing vs. Teaching

   beckyboo80 posted a topic in Nursing Career

   I know no one can really give me an answer but I thought I'd throw this out there and get opinions. I'm having a hard time deciding whether to continue towards my teaching degree (special ed) or...

4. Medical coding?

   beckyboo80 posted a topic in Nursing Career

   I've been researching different fields and one I keep thinking about is billing/coding. I am looking into the Career Step online program. Anyone have insight into what the job outlook is for this...

5. Anyone attending Gurnick Academy LVN program??

   beckyboo80 replied to iamjennifer's topic in School, College Programs

   I was wondering how everyone who went to Gurnick is doing now? Did you enjoy the program? Were you able to find a job after and are you now in a bridge program? I'm interested in the Concord campus....

6. Medical Assistant at Kaiser?

   beckyboo80 replied to beckyboo80's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Thank you!! I'm considering MA since I have young kids and regular hours would be nice. Was it tough to get hired at kaiser as a new grad? Do you know what the starting pay is in the SanFrancisco...

7. Am I being unrealistic? Is nursing maybe not for me?

   beckyboo80 replied to beckyboo80's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   What about an OB tech? Would that be a good idea for

8. Am I being unrealistic? Is nursing maybe not for me?

   beckyboo80 replied to beckyboo80's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Those are some good points to consider as well. I really wish I could work as a clerk or something in the unit just to get a feel for

9. why are you going the LPN route?

   beckyboo80 replied to Cynt87's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   I'm just browsing the forums and still haven't completely decided what to do. I am currently taking prerequisites. The RN program here is extremely competitive and is something like M-TH 7am-5pm,...

10. Am I being unrealistic? Is nursing maybe not for me?

    beckyboo80 replied to beckyboo80's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes I understand there are bodily secretions in L&D as well. I was kidding about the "man poo" but yeah, I do worry a bit that I'm too weak in the stomach to tolerate things like that. I have some...

11. Is Gurnick opening an RN program?

    beckyboo80 replied to beckyboo80's topic in California Nursing

    OMG. I called two campuses. One said no, the other said yes. The one that said yes wouldn't give specifics,

12. Am I being unrealistic? Is nursing maybe not for me?

    beckyboo80 replied to beckyboo80's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You know, I have thought about that and I've actually spent about a month searching online but I have never once seen a job opening on L&D other than an RN! I wonder if where I live they only use...

13. Am I being unrealistic? Is nursing maybe not for me?

    beckyboo80 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi guys. So I'm going to honest here. I'm interested in nursing, but I'm picky with the department I'd like to work in. I'm really only interested in L&D or mom/baby. Not that I'd refuse other...

14. Medical Assistant at Kaiser?

    beckyboo80 replied to beckyboo80's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Do you know if Kaiser hires people (non nurses) to work in L&D and/or mom/baby? I want to get experience in those units but I'm not sure if it's possible since I'm not a nurse

15. Is Gurnick opening an RN program?

    beckyboo80 replied to beckyboo80's topic in California Nursing

    Here's the response I finally got. So, from that it's hard to tell if they are or aren't planning to open one. It would be nice to know. If I knew they were, I'd go ahead and enroll in their VN...