jonjor2m

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1. Is 61 too old to start Pre-Nursing?

   jonjor2m replied to Kikzy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I am done with my pre-recs and am entering nursing school in the fall in a very competitive program. I am taking a English comp class this summer with a gentlemen who is well in his 60s who is going...

2. FRCC Fall 2016

   jonjor2m replied to Satori77's topic in Colorado Nursing

   I got into Front Range Community College/Westminster in their RNA program and will start in Fall 2018. They use a rubric score criteria. At this time the cut off is 12 out of the 15 points. I had a...

3. Denver School of Nursing BSN reviews, please?

   jonjor2m replied to purplepixie's topic in School, College Programs

   I worked with a gal who got accepted and will start there in January. She is a terrific CNA and I think she will be a great nurse. She is a hard worker and will succeed where ever she goes. Me I am...

4. this is why I want to call off on my last day

   jonjor2m replied to treeye's topic in General Nursing

   Last days are hard... I would go in... Just think of the money you won't get if you call in... leave with your head high... don't look back... had the same thing happen to me about a month ago and I...

5. I lost my CNA state certificate

   jonjor2m replied to Halienichole26's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   In Colorado you can get a verify license using your name and address... you can pull up your numbers and everything... Best

6. FRCC Larimer spring 2017

   jonjor2m replied to reiny76's topic in Colorado Nursing

   Krista. I applied at the Westminster campus and didn't get in--- don't have enough points... how many points did you have... my problem is I haven't taken many classes at FRCC

7. If You are Paying for a CNA Course... aka The Post I Wish I'd Read a Month Ago.

   jonjor2m replied to MadruGada's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Glad you do know it

8. If You are Paying for a CNA Course... aka The Post I Wish I'd Read a Month Ago.

   jonjor2m replied to MadruGada's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   One of the most important things I have learned from a life of working with a variety of ages is when to pick you battles. If I would have told my classmates, who were much younger than I was, to get...

9. Is 61 too old to start Pre-Nursing?

   jonjor2m replied to Kikzy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   The answer is probably EVERYONE!... you are right about the amount of study but I don't know if it is memory lapses... I don't mean to make judgements but sometimes "old gals" like us who are paying...

10. Is 61 too old to start Pre-Nursing?

    jonjor2m replied to Kikzy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I actually think being over 60 will not be too old to start a career in nursing. Many patients possibly will be over the age of 60 and they may be able to relate to you and you might be able to be a...

11. If You are Paying for a CNA Course... aka The Post I Wish I'd Read a Month Ago.

    jonjor2m replied to MadruGada's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Ok-- I am a former teacher and also interested in nursing so I feel I can address this issue. Sometimes it is not the best idea to speak up, etc. if you have an instructor who may not pass you in the...

12. If You are Paying for a CNA Course... aka The Post I Wish I'd Read a Month Ago.

    jonjor2m replied to MadruGada's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am also a former teacher making a career change in Colorado and want to be a nurse. I am also over 50. I realized to get my "feet wet" I needed to be at least a CNA. My course cost $1200 dollars...

13. Denver School of Nursing - January 2016

    jonjor2m replied to chancifur's topic in School, College Programs

    From what I understand if they are interviewing you you are pretty much in... they will send you to financial aide after the

14. Denver School of Nursing - January 2016

    jonjor2m replied to chancifur's topic in School, College Programs

    that price for rent (650 to share with others) in that area of town is very very very good.... you should get it filled up fast when others find out the price of rent... I live in the Denver area so...

15. Denver School of Nursing BSN reviews, please?

    jonjor2m replied to purplepixie's topic in School, College Programs

    I agree with you about they don't put the effort into classes. Some of those who give bad reviews are angry because a teacher wanted them to redo an assignment to get a better grade. How can you be...