Kwality

Happy to hear things are looking up for the two of you.

My first pregnancy I went through natural childbirth, but that was because I had been in active labor so long I couldn't have an epidural. My second was a C-section, so I did get one and I was so glad that I did. I wanted to have her natural but after 20 hours of no progression and no intention from her to come anywhere near the birth canal, I needed help. Labour is different for everyone, of course, so if it's what you need take it. You're getting charged for the room you may as well get all that comes with it.

:yelclap: You are a definately an inspiration! Happy to hear about the interview, still thinking about you and your dd.

From what I've been reading, it will be difficult to go to school full time and work, but it can be done. I guess it just depends on what your priorities are and what your situation is at home, (ie family). Will your finances be stretched if you went to school the whole 4? If so, maybe the ADN and get your BSN at a later date? :)

Are you going to look for employment or just wonder what went wrong? Unless you plan on filing a greivance with them, I won't sit pondering their loss.:wink2:

Whether people think nursing is "hot" really doesn't matter, but there will always be someone who is sick and in need of care from a nurse. :)

Had that been me, I would have to find this person and it just would not be nice. I'd have to ask them is this how you would like to find out about your mother's death? Talk about sympathy.

I watch for news and Law and Order. If needed, I could do without it.

Just from reading this, it looks as if she would come under fire, not him, she signed his name. You can't assume he told her to. He's not there. Girlfriend or not, she's being dishonest.

Happy to hear you're still hanging in there! :icon_hug:

You're probably right about going to a public college or university. It's tempting to go to the private college only because I wouldn't have to take pre-req's before starting the program. Then, the price is steep. I'm still looking at the CNA route also. This may be my best choice financially. Thanks. :)

I went to my financial aid appointment yesterday, and it turns out that even with the sub and unsubsidized loans, if I qualify for, that I would still have a balance of $4,000 left if I take the Medical Assistant program that have to be paid during the program! Well, i don't have that just laying around and it would cost about $600 a month! It looks as if I'm only going to be able to afford to get to my LPN program by working and saving up some of the money. I'm not sure I can take it part-time according the schedule that I saw. It's an all day program.

I'm not a nursing student, so the Patient Tech route really doesn't apply. Looking long term though, this would be a great investment and I do want to be a nurse. I think there is a six month deferment on the loan after graduation, so that's good.

The time I have, because I'm a stay-at-home mom. The money is what's missing :chuckle. That's why I'm going to have to get a loan. I used my grant money to get my BA 5 years ago. I must agree with you about the LPN. The more I think about it, the more it makes sense. :)

Did you ask about tutoring assistance maybe to help bring up your GPA with classes? Or, speak to another rep, because I've learned not to just rest all my hopes upon one individual. Someone there has knowledge of how to help you get into this program and help you succeed. Don't you give up! :)

Hello all! I have a small conflict that I would like suggestions on. I have 3 options of ways to get started in nursing. I have a financial aid appointment tomorrow (loan) and I need to make up my mind today! Option #1 - Start a CNA class for 6 weeks ($600) and get employment, hopefully with tuition assistance Option #2 - Start the Medical Assistant program ($10,700 all inclusive) for 8 months Option #3 - Start an LPN program ($21,000 all inclusive) for 12 months Any suggestion please

:icon_hug: for all that you are going through.

Thank you for the clarification. I didn't read it clearly. Sorry for the incorrect wording. :smackingf

This is not a Certified Nursing Assistant vs Medical Assistant thread. I was just reading the differnces and similarities between a CNA and a MA. I'm trying to understand how CNA's are licensed (ex.to take blood pressure) but a MA is not licensed to do the same procedure or to draw someone's blood? I'm curious as to why this is? Second, I spoke to a lady who is a CNA and she is attending the same college that I'm applying to for MA training. This is just me wondering again, why not just go to school for an LPN or even ADN? I didn't think to ask her at the time how she came to her decision. Shameful, I'm envious that if I get accepted and complete this training, I won't have a license. What is your take on this? :) I should have said certified and not licensed. Sorry.

Is your mother available to keep the kids? Do you have a church home? If so, they could probably help find a sitter. Are you close with any of your neighbors? The Naval base may have some references for sitters.

I was 24. Start a family when you are ready.

We're a cyberfamily! :) That's what family is for, to be there for each other even online. You will not be forgotten. :loveya:

Thank you for allowing me to be a "distant friend". I pray for comfort for you and your family. He fought the good fight, now he's at rest.

We know that God is the Great Physician, no matter what they think. However it turns out, He is still God. During all of this, try to take some time for a deep breath. I know it's only you and you have to because it's only you. I hope you can get into your classes. :) big hugs :icon_hug:

I'm starting nursing school in March hopefully. I was born and raised in Altus, Ok, I just thought I'd say hi and I wish you all many years of nursing in Oklahoma! :)