We did later hear it could be

We did later hear it could be [2007-08-29]
related to position of the dog, and so we have tried different positions. It does seem to help at times to open that space up and allow air to move. He seems like he's getting better, but then again they cut off his pain medication, and I'm afraid he won't sleep at night now. I keep eyeing the people Klonopin and Darvocet we have here, LOL. They don't know how much this hurts the mommy to know he's in pain.

I am so sorry to hear about your step father [2006-12-04]
She could easily even find a position part time, it may help her to get out of the house once in a while. My heart goes out to you, I lost my dear mother-in-law at age 54 to interstitial lung disease. THank you for your post, it is good to know that even at my age (only 31) being the oldest in my class at school I won't have to worry.

Am actually considering nursing school after nearly 9 years as an MT - sm [2008-10-17]
As far as I can tell, the ONLY advantage to being an MT over a nurse is the working from home part. After attending MTEC nearly 9 years ago and really loving my career choice for the first 5 years, I now find myself making less than I did when first starting out, being required to produce more lines each year(and always faster, faster, faster!), and listening to about 90% ESLs who barely speak the language day in and day out. I am also very discouraged when I see reports I send to QA forunintelligible utterances go through 3 other MTs besides myself and them having to leave the same blank.Sometimes there are multiple blanks that cannot be filled in by anyone! I want to produce quality documentation, but I cannot do that when the dictator gives as much care to dictating as he does to picking up doggie doo. I am also on the fence about MT versus RN and would love to hear what others think before I jump this ship. Best wishes to you all!

Him/nursing [2008-06-03]
Barb I think HIM can be the. From what I understand those trying to get into coding cannot land entry-level positions. Everyone wants experience but none will give it. I do not know if this is difference for RHIT (2-year) or RHIA (bachelors which is essentially management). I have tried repeatedly to get this question answered. Can someone with an RHIT or RHIA degree find entry level positions. I know those with just coding crediantials hit a brick wall mostly. I do not like to waste time and money for schooling to not be able to use the degree particulary as a single parent I can ill afford a misstep. have considered RN but while I like the caring for people and patient care I do not like all the stress that comes with the job. There is a lot of peer abuse/bullying in nursing too. Nursing school is verybad forthis asit is for new graduates. All jobs have stress but I hear it

Need advice on becoming RN [2007-04-15]
I am currently an MT who made $300 last week typing my butt off. I am seriously thinking about going to school to become an RN. My cousin got a job right out of school making $18/hr. As much as I love this job, I am tired of typing for peanuts. This company I am working for hired me 2 years ago and started me at 7.5 cpl. They just told me they would raise me to .08 cpl in 6 weeks if my accounts are all maintained within TAT. Thanks for the $20 more in my paycheck. That Enough of my griping. I just need to get different opinions on this. I understand it can take a litte longer getting into the actual program after your prerequisites are done, but my sister is going through our local community college and said I should do my LPN first, work until I get into the RN program. I really do not want to go through 10 months of schooling for one license and then have to do more later on. I Do I have a better chance of getting into the RN program if I was to be an LPN? I would like to hear as many opinions and advice on this as possible. Thanks!

Thanks [2006-07-11]
Thanks for all the encouragement. I agree rnsam, I am definitely going to be looking at options other than floor nursing. I have 10 years experience as a legal secretary, so medical/legal consulting is a definite possibility! Nice to hear from you all. Hope this board takes off.