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  1. 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...

  2. 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?

  3. 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

  4. Is Gurnick opening an RN program?

    beckyboo80 posted a topic in California Nursing

    I was reading their Yelp reviews and one person said "i can't wait til they open enrollment for their RN program!" But the website says nothing about it. Just curious if anyone knows...

  5. 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...

  6. 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...

  7. 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....

  8. 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...

  9. Medical Assistant at Kaiser?

    beckyboo80 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Is anyone a MA at Kaiser? We have a brand new clinic here and it's beautiful and I always think how I'd love to work there. They are closed on weekends and holidays, 8:30-5:00 hours. I'm debating...

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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,...

  13. 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...

  14. 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,

  15. 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...

  16. 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

  17. 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...

  18. Is Gurnick opening an RN program?

    beckyboo80 replied to beckyboo80's topic in California Nursing

    I keep trying to call them, but no one will answer. Grrr.

  19. Jobs for LVNs?

    beckyboo80 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi, I have a couple questions. Are LVNs for the most part only hired to work in nursing homes or home elderly care? I'm thinking about doing a LVN program and then bridge RN program, but when I get my...

  20. Medical Assistant at Kaiser?

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

    I believe the clinics have MAs but not the hospitals. What do PCTs

  21. Medical Assistant at Kaiser?

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

    Anyone?

  22. Question about Chabot College

    beckyboo80 replied to beckyboo80's topic in California Nursing

    Another question: does anyone know if they accept online science prereqs

  23. Question about Chabot College

    beckyboo80 posted a topic in California Nursing

    Hi, I'm new here. I know I'm jumping the gun since I haven't even started my prereqs but I was wondering what the schedule is like at Chabot. I'm hoping to apply there in a few years. I have three...

  24. Should I take ALL gen ed courses before applying to nursing school?

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

    I want to take some online but I'm worried about the transferability of the credits, especially being in CA. Which schools offer online sciences that will definitely

  25. Should I take ALL gen ed courses before applying to nursing school?

    beckyboo80 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I haven't been to the DVC counselor yet so that may help clear up some of my questions but I thought I'd ask here. I have very little college under my belt. So in order to get my ADN I need not only...