Clinton, Illinois
How long did it take for you to get the pay you felt you deserve?
I want to know how many years it'll take for me to be satisfied and stable with being a LPN. I want my career to be long term, not causing problems financially.
What kind of work do you do as a psychiatrist?
I am very curious of what is a typical day for you? How does your day start for you? What kind of hands on work do you do? Are you usually in a office type setting just talking ? Is there anything you didn't expect when you started working ?
How difficult was it to become a psychiatrist?
Although i don't find school to be much of an interest to me, I know it takes at least twelve years to complete. Was the school difficult for you? Did it pay off in the end? Have you changed your career path since you were in school?
Why did you choose to be a psychiatrist?
As much as i desire to help, I get stuck not understanding if the only thing i'm truly interested in is understanding the mind and how it works. Would i be able to thrive in a profession that deals with helping people more then just dealing with medical aspects?
Do you have any suggestions for me?
What is some advice for new nurses?
I was wondering what would some advice that experienced RN/CNA/LPN have for new nurses entering the workforce in post covid life.
How many hours/days do a LPN works in a week?
I there a minim or max hours/days a LPN can work in a week? I was wanting to work as a LPN while getting my bachelor's in nursing to get my RN. But I'm worried that I won't get enough hours/day.
How many hours do the usual CNA or RN get a week?
I'm wondering if its more or less then 40 hours a week, like in any other job?
What is the benefits of getting a Bachelor's over a Associates?
I'm wondering if getting a bachelor's in nursing worth it or if associates is more beneficial in the long one?
What is some day to day task that a LPN has to do?
Hi was was wondering what are some common and uncommon tasks that an lpn have to do in a hospital or nursing home?
What does your weekends normally are like within your field?
I am on my way to getting a CNA and been wanting to be a RN with a bachelor's, and I'm wondering if I will have weekends off or if/when I have weekends if it would be like weekdays?
How much do minors cost?
I want to major in English, but I also would like to minor in Music Performance for side jobs. #college-minor Do minors usually cost extra, and is it worth it to get a minor?
What is the best way to get scholarship money?
Should I apply for the smaller scholarships? #financial-planning #scholarships
Who should you keep in contact with along your college journey?
#People that are important?
How do you prepare for college?
How do you know when you are ready to go to college? #scaredofcollage
How can you know what college is the right match for you?
How can you know that you are choosing the right college for you? #scaredofcollage
How many hours of classes should I take per semester?
I am working on enrolling, and I will be a full-time student. I want to take as many gen-ed classes as I can to get them out of the way, but how many hours would you recommend I take? I won't be living on campus, so I don't want to overload on classes, but I would like to get classes done....
Is there a best time to study?
When is the "best" time to study? I have class, then lab right after. Should I take a mental break after lab, or should I study right then so it is "fresh" information? Is there a best time to study? #nursing #college #nursingschool #student-life #studying-tips #study-habits
Nursing Choices
There are so many choices to make with the degree of nursing; get a master's, specialize, etc. How do you know what steps to take to be the best nurse you can be? What is it like to continue on for a master's degree, PhD, etc.? How would you know what to specialize in, and/or what should my...
After Nursing School, Specific Study
I have always wanted to be in the army, but I have also really always been passionate about nursing and medical field. Because of this, I would like to possibly pursue the Army Nurse Corps after receiving my BSN/RN. What would be the best steps to obtain this degree and get into the army nurse...
Do you have to be a 'math person' or a 'science person' to be successful in STEM?
I understand that most anyone can major most anything if they work hard and are persistent. However, it is clear that some of my peers are much quicker with learning concepts within STEM than I am, or it feels like their minds are just wired to do mental math or calculate or work through...
How relevant is your major in searching for a job?
I see a lot of jobs, like coding or perhaps marketing and people-centered jobs, that ask specifically for individuals with majors reflecting the specific skill they want (i.e., computer science for coding or communications for a marketing manager). However, if you already have the skill set...
What is the most strenuous thing a doctor faces on a daily basis?
I have always had an interest in becoming a medical professional, and I want to get more insight into the life of a doctor or he/ she faces on a day to day basis. Saving lives and helping increase the quality of one's life is part of what drives my passion to pursue this career. #medicine...
How can you best manage working full time, raising a child, taking online classes, and maintaining sanity through it all?
Trying to juggle a lot at one time can be stressful, what are some ways to minimize stress and still be successful with school?
#nevergiveup #workinghardwillpayoff
What are some of the difficulties experienced while working on a Master’s degree in Special Education?
I have just begun my Master’s degree in Special Education while working as a full time teacher in middle school Science and raising my 13 year old son. I understand that many hours will be needed to study and work throughout this program and am curious as to any obstacles that I may encounter....
Is is best to follow passion or logic?
I know people always say to do a job that you love, but wouldn't it be wise to take the job that makes more money so that you can do what you love on the side? When considering what to choose for my major, I keep struggling with what I want to do, and what would help me more financially....
How many years of College do I need to get my PhD?
I want to pursue my career in psychology to become a marriage therapist.
#psychology #therapists
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