can i go into the nursing field even though i am math dyslexic?

I know nursing has so much competition ,im going to access school to be a certified nurses aide ,however im not in college right now and thinking of going back to school to ace my placement exam in community college. However math is not my strong poi

Job search beyond the floor...

I am at my 3 year mark and I am done with the floor. What resources do I use to find a non-hospital job? I have looked on Monster.com and Craigslist, but those can't be the only jobs out there.

I live in one of the largest metro area of the countri

Mt. Sac CNA 6 week program

Would it be a waste of time to do the CNA program at Mt sac and hopefully find a part time job as a CNA? If I'm already interested in becoming a RN ? bump... i have the same question!! Comment:Quote from pdiconsultsIt really depends on your current si

Nursing vs. Social Work (eeek!) HeLPP!

Hello, I am a bsw (bachelors of social student) going into my senior year. Originally, five years ago I wanted to become a nurse but was dis-encouraged. I am at a accredited SW program and am about to enter my field practicum. I would love to get my

Is it worth going for my CNA2?

I'm a CNA1 and an RN I met told me about getting my CNA2. She said it would be more helpful in the long run and I'll have more skills to prepare me for an RN when I'm finished with school. My question is...is it worth it. I like being a CNA but th

New Graduate Nurse vs Nurse Residency

1 This may sound silly but Im kind of confused at the difference between New Graduate Nurse Program and Nurse Residency Program. If there is, What are there differences plus Which is best? Thanks in advance There really is no difference. Both are jus

Ineligible for rehire

I worked on a unit for my first year as a new nurse. I obtained a new position and Gave my two week notice. On the first day of my notice I was ill and couldn't work. This was my first call in in the fifteen months that I worked there. I didn't kno

I need advice on starting my nursing career

I just graduated from nursing school in March 2014 with an Associates Degree in Nursing. I am scheduled to take my NCLEX exam May 6th. It has felt like torture waiting to take the exam since I have felt ready since the day of graduation to get it don

Advice about leaving my first position

I am a fairly new nurse; I graduated MAy 2013, was license in July (due to a move after graduation I had to wait longer for a testing date in my new home state), and began working in middle of August. Long story short, I moved (to be with my boyfrien

Should I apply for a per diem job now if I plan to be away for all of Sept?

I'm a SAHM looking to ease back into the work force (am anxious about leaving my baby, but it's been 1.5 years and I really need to get my feet wet again!)
Am waiting for my new nursing license in my new home state, hopefully will get that in the n