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  1. CNA/EMT-B to LVN at 50+ in S Texas?

    Squad51KMG365 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am a 50+ female with a variety of college, grad school, and job experiences in several fields. I took EMT-B training in fall 2011 with the intent of staying in the Austin/San Antonio corridor. Along...

  2. Nurse vs sleep tech vs chaplain...age 60

    Squad51KMG365 posted a topic in Parish

    I posted this on Nov 1 in "careers" and got no response, so I'm re-posting here and adding "parish nurses" to my comments. I have followed AllNurses for quite a while now and have posted a few times....

  3. Nurse vs sleep tech vs chaplain...age 60

    Squad51KMG365 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hello, I have followed AllNurses for quite a while now and have posted a few times. I have a BS degree and some grad school; I have attempted ADN school in the early 1990s and most recently (2015-16)...

  4. 3 DUIs What are my Chances of Being an RN?

    Squad51KMG365 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Thank you, Salsacat, for posting Jacqui's story. I lived in Austin at the time and remember when it happened--the particular stretch of road is challenging enough in daylight and sober, let alone at...

  5. Chamberlain College of Nursing Pearland TX May 2017

    Squad51KMG365 replied to Murse0341's topic in Chamberlain College

    Thank you, Murse0341, your videos are very helpful! I actually live in Pearland and have toured the school, but am looking at other options also. Hope all is going well for you and your

  6. UST BSN Fall 2017

    Squad51KMG365 replied to london.pretti's topic in School, College Programs

    Hi, I'm interested in UST as well, they just opened their new science STEM building today. I need to re-take some sciences and have a BS degree from a while

  7. San Jac Central ADN Fall 2017

    Squad51KMG365 replied to memesandmargaritas's topic in School, College Programs

    Good luck to everyone as well! I live in Pearland and will be checking out various schools

  8. UTMB Spring 2018

    Squad51KMG365 replied to mani1391's topic in School, College Programs

    I will be applying soon, meanwhile, good luck to

  9. Alvin Community College ADN-Fall 2017

    Squad51KMG365 replied to FutureTXRN's topic in School, College Programs

    I'm new to the area and will apply to several programs in the next year or so--have a BS degree with a less-than-stellar GPA...we'll see how it goes--meanwhile, good luck to

  10. RN shortage

    Squad51KMG365 replied to lee1's topic in General Nursing

    AND, some of us healthy boomers had their nursing school interrupted by a sick family member, decided to move to where the doctors are instead of driving 6 hrs for a Dr appt, and STILL would like to...

  11. Houston Community College- ADN program FALL 2016 Applications

    Squad51KMG365 replied to Lupe1984's topic in Texas Nursing

    Just found this on the HCC web page--dated Nov 1 2016: Articles | HCC Nursing program is once again enrolling new students | Houston Community College - HCC Hope this

  12. Houston Community College- ADN program FALL 2016 Applications

    Squad51KMG365 replied to Lupe1984's topic in Texas Nursing

    Looks like their pass rate for 2016 was 80%, so perhaps they will get back on track? Such a shame, with their proximity to the Texas Medical Center... Try calling their office,

  13. University of St. Thomas fall 2016

    Squad51KMG365 replied to vmartinez712's topic in School, College Programs

    I just posted this on another thread...at a BSN UST open house that I attended today (2/24/17) they said to allow 3 years, if you're looking for a school to get in and out real quick, they weren't

  14. University Of St Thomas BSN Houston

    Squad51KMG365 replied to crs12's topic in School, College Programs

    I attended a BSN open house today (2/24/17) at UST, they said to allow 3 years even if you have all your pre-reqs. Summers may be used for electives, externships, etc. They said that if you're looking...

  15. Why I'm leaving nursing

    Squad51KMG365 replied to UK nurse88's topic in General Nursing

    Doggy daycare, huh? I'm more of a cat person but sounds like a plan! I was in LVN school until my husband was hospitalized for almost a month, took a break and now we're relocating to Houston with the...

  16. I have 60 grand of student loan when I finished BSN

    Squad51KMG365 replied to Sam. W's topic in General Nursing

  17. Which wheeled backpack should I buy for Nursing School?

    Squad51KMG365 replied to PrincessNur's topic in General Students

    Thanks! I have lumbar disc issues and at age 50-something may finally have to swallow my pride and get a rolling backpack. Some students may need them because they may use public transportation and...

  18. Is college of the mainland any good?

    Squad51KMG365 replied to daisybird27's topic in General Students

    Hi, I'll be finishing my LVN program in Dec and plan to move to Houston after that. Perhaps I will continue with RN school (toured Univ of St Thomas and Chamberlain Pearland last month). Could you...

  19. Is college of the mainland any good?

    Squad51KMG365 replied to daisybird27's topic in General Students

    I attended COM one semester in the late 1980s, took an auto mechanics course (don't think they have it any more). Definitely got a little dirty :) Like others have said, check the Texas BON pass...

  20. Mid-forties Nurse - Thinking about my future

    Squad51KMG365 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Thanks Beth! OK, now I'm wondering...when I get my LVN and hit the big city of Houston, I would probably need to train in medical coding esp the new ICD 10? My current school offers that

  21. Mid-forties Nurse - Thinking about my future

    Squad51KMG365 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Nurse Beth (or anyone), how about someone in LVN school who will just pass her 59th birthday at graduation? I have been/am certified in several fields, and also have a BS and some grad school. Any...

  22. Aside from the price... is Chamberlain a good school?

    Squad51KMG365 replied to TEXN's topic in Chamberlain College

    Well, I didn't quite make it to the Pearland open house on Oct 15, but there will be others. I'll definitely keep in touch with

  23. Help relocating to houston

    Squad51KMG365 replied to suadali03's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi! Don't know how much help I can be, as I'm looking to move toward Houston myself. I've been in touch with a realtor from the Pearland area; it's true that it's a popular location with Texas...

  24. Aside from the price... is Chamberlain a good school?

    Squad51KMG365 replied to TEXN's topic in Chamberlain College

    Thanks for the positive info! I too am looking at Pearland possibly in a couple of years. I plan to attend the open house in Pearland on Oct

  25. Chamberlain Nursing School... Is it worth it?

    Squad51KMG365 replied to MarquieshaH's topic in Chamberlain College

    First of all, TEXN, thank you for your service! The Chamberlain website Nursing School History, 125 Years | Chamberlain College of Nursing states that they've been around 125 years and were...