AnnaRuthBeckel

Okay, UPDATE...Ish. I didn't mention this before because I thought I was just sick from the bug. I got A high fever last Sunday, with a super bad headache, chills and aches. I have had the fever on and off for 7 days. Finally today I am able to move around a little more, and go outside to rest. But I am still so week... My Mom has been worried. A few others in our household got the bug too, but they only had it a day or two and then they were fine. Does anybody know if this could have been influenced by getting the vaccines the previous Tuesday? I am really annoyed by this sickness and would love an explanation.(So would my Parents)

Thank you all for your advice, support and encouragement. It really means a lot to me!!!

Okay, I am leaning towards getting the hepB, simply because I will have to get it later and I dont want to pay for it. My Mom has strong beliefs about vaccinations(as do most of the homes school family's in our area), so she has not been very excited about me even going to learn about "modern medicine" in nursing school, much less get injected with vaccinations... I see the benefit tho and, especially because most people I am around don't get vaccinated, I could hurt them if I work at a hospital(which is what I want to do). I will try and convince Mom and get it done.

And the HepB vaccine is just a "Recomended" vaccine... Is it REALLY important I get this one?

Okay, so I am able to get any and all vaccinations for free until I turn 18, at my county health department. Last week I got 4: MMR, Tetnus, Chicken Pox, and Polio. I couldnt get the Flu vaccine since it is not Flu season yet. ON the form it says "Flu Vaccine * (if applicable)" Does that mean I dont have to have it if it is not flu season? It says the same thing about a Background check... Any advice?

Yes, I will look into the "free clinics" in my area. One reason it will be so hard for me to pay for it is that My family has no health insurance. Hopefully I can get sufficient information to the clinics to "prove that I am poor". Getting the free class would be cheaper in the long run because I have to get my vaccinations eventually any way. But I am not sure yet which would be best for my current situation, Because if i can get the training, and the test done, and get a job in a Nursing home or somewhere that I don't have to have vaccines, I would be better able to save for my vaccines.... I will look into the clinics and see what my options are.

Hello. I am 17 years old and want to become a Nurse. I am currently wanting to pursue specifically CNA training. Since I am still in high school my nearby college offers CNA training classes for free, if I get a Physical examination first and make sure all my vaccines are up to date. Then after I take the classes, once I turn 18(this November), I can take the FL state CNA exam. The thing is, I am part of a Family who only go to the doctor if we have a serious brake that we couldn't fix ourselves, we didnt see the need for vaccinations. So we NEVER did ANY vaccinations. ZIP.NONE. But in order to get the "free" classes at the college I have to get all the vaccinations I never got, adding up to about $700.00 or more, before i can do the class. My other option is to pay $200-$400 and take a CNA class with an accredited program (http://tampabaycna.com/)and take the state exam. I don't think I have to have my vaccinations up to date before I do this class, I know I would have to get my vaccinations before I could get a job in a hospital but at least that would give me a little more time to get the vaccines done. My question(s) are: Which program would you recommend? Do you think I should get my vaccines done before taking the test? My Dad Got laid-off a few years ago, and has been doing handy-man stuff since, needless to say, that doesn't pay much. I have some cleaning jobs and some PCA hours, but I have NO EXTRA money. Basically all my money goes to the food bill(we have 6 people to feed). I want to be a nurse, and getting(even a CNA job) would help with the bills. I appreciate your help!

_________________________________________________________________ I definetly want to do Nursing. I would love to work in the Labour/Birth feild or somewhere with children involved. Getting experiance makes sense and seems like the logical choice.

yah, I suppose it does. But do hospital and clinics really care that you have 2 extra years of school?

I live in Florida. I have also heard that if I get my CNA and I get hired by a hospital they will sometimes help me pay my tuition to get my RN...is that true???

As far as the 2 year vs the 4 year,is there a lot more you learn about actual nursing or is it just 2 more years of "extra" stuff like philosophy that don't really pertain to nursing????

Yes, that was my original plan, I think that is what I want to do... It will be hard but good for me I think. I had another question tho... My community college that I am taking prerequisites at only has an Associate degree for Nursing. Is that bad? I am liking the idea of only 2 yeas of school rather then 4, but will I get hired having only my associate degree do you think???

Hello I am 17, still in High School and I am starting to do the Prerequisites for the RN program at my nearby community college. I am sort of confused as to which way is the best to go about getting my RN. Some people have told me to first get my CNA, then LPN, then RN so I can start working and get experience while also going to school. I am not wanting to be a Nurse for a "career"or to make a bunch of money. I have had this ambition for a long time, not to move up the perverbial corporate ladder, but to be able to have the skills and know-how to help people in need of medical help. But I also know I can't through Nursing school without working somewhere so maybe doing it the step by step way will help with that... So my question is: for me as a young girl should I just try and get a random job somewhere and go strait for the RN program and get it overwith, or should I do the CNA, then the LPN, and then RN...or even maybe to CNA to RN. And, by getting my CNA will I really get alot of good experiance that will help me in my future nursing???