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  1. BSN, Microbiology, Psychology

    Air89 replied to Jsh9992's topic in General Specialties

    With your background maybe an Infection Control Nurse. The federal government usually hires for this specialty. This is such important work and I believe pays well. Good luck! You have many...

  2. Husband Died—Looking For Low Stress Job Recommendations

    Air89 replied to Midlife452's topic in General Nursing

    My husband died five years ago. I had to support and take care of my four children on my own. I was at that time to start an Lpn to RN program. I had to withdraw from school and was probably a wise...

  3. I hate nursing

    Air89 replied to Neezy84's topic in General Nursing

    You hate being a nurse. Life can be too long to be miserable. It's never too late to try something

  4. GST BOCES LPN Program

    Air89 posted a topic in New York Nursing

    Hello, I am looking for some feedback on the GST BOCES Practical Nursing Program. Has anyone in the forum had any experience or attended this program? I am looking into this LPN program or the CCC...

  5. GST BOCES LPN Program

    Air89 replied to Air89's topic in New York Nursing

    I did get the email, thanks. I may re-take it as a

  6. GST BOCES LPN Program

    Air89 replied to Air89's topic in New York Nursing

    Good to know. My CPR/AED is still valid, I took a class last year. I'll bring my card

  7. GST BOCES LPN Program

    Air89 replied to Air89's topic in New York Nursing

    Wow, your a step or two ahead of me. I was waiting for orientation before ordering a stethoscope; it doesn't hurt to be prepared. Yes. Reality is starting to sink in. I can't believe we start class...

  8. GST BOCES LPN Program

    Air89 replied to Air89's topic in New York Nursing

    I was recently told that Nurse.com is a good resource for nursing information and continuing

  9. Need Help: LPN program vs. RN program

    Air89 replied to Air89's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Great point. Thanks, I'm going to give this some more

  10. Need Help: LPN program vs. RN program

    Air89 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am seeking advise or other's experience on the best path to Nursing to take. I was accepted to a community college, Associate Degree program for RN and was just placed on a waiting list. It looks...

  11. GST BOCES LPN Program

    Air89 replied to Air89's topic in New York Nursing

    I ordered Anatomy and Physiology and Microbiology books for Dummies. Ha! Bought them used online. I was feeling the same way about being unprepared until last semester I took Intro to Organic and...

  12. GST BOCES LPN Program

    Air89 replied to Air89's topic in New York Nursing

    I am also going to the Coopers Campus, I applied to the RN program at CCC but was placed on the waiting list. I had to complete the chemistry prerequisite last spring so my application to CCC was...

  13. GST BOCES LPN Program

    Air89 replied to Air89's topic in New York Nursing

    I will be attending Boces next month too, and hopefully bridge to the RN at

  14. Need Help: LPN program vs. RN program

    Air89 replied to Air89's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am in upstate NY. So far, I am going with plan B, the LPN program, since I am still on the waiting list for the RN program. I am still holding out hope to get into the RN program but as each day...

  15. Age in Nursing

    Air89 replied to Cathy4836's topic in Nursing Career

    You can look at it from an economic point of view - do the math- your cost of education against what you will make and how many more years you want to work to see if it is worth it to you. Or, maybe...

  16. Anyone else waiting to start RN program?

    Air89 replied to LifeIsGood76's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, completely understand your frustration. I'm also waiting to get into the Nursing program here. I was hoping to get in Fall 2014 but I had to complete a prerequisite and like you worked really...

  17. Career Changers

    Air89 replied to Eeveetee's topic in Nursing Career

    I would have to agree with the previous post to do it now and not wait. If you need some more experience in the field to help make your decision, go ahead and do CNA work. When you have a family or...

  18. hope to be a lpn, bad at math

    Air89 replied to hope2balpn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You are not alone! Math is not for everyone, but you can master the basics. Avoiding it will not help you anymore. Try doing some math assessments (you can get them at the library) to see what...

  19. Accepted to two programs but having trouble deciding which one to attend.

    Air89 replied to hardworkinmom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am in the minority in that I would go with the community college program and have no loans to pay off, especially if you want to continue your education and obtain a BSN. You would just need to make...