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NEED HELP TO FINISH COLLEGE TO BE AN RN!! I am a 35 year old mother of 3, I started back to college part time almost 4 years ago- I am only working part time, and our family has made many sacrafices so I could pursue my career goals. At this time I am not eligible for any more federal loans and my credit is not good enough for private loans. I am at the point that i have all my classes but the nursing classes- I have two years left and with three kids at home i would have to quit my part time job or work just a max of 10 hours weekly, but we cant afford to do this. I feel STUCK!! I need funds to pay for classes and funds to just pay my basic bills while I attended school full time. Is anyone out there willing to be my fairy godmother/father??? Is it you who could change my life!

I'm a divorced/single mother of a 14 year old boy. I receive 550/mo in child support. I'm currently on unemployment because the company I worked for went out of business. I've been unable to find work and my unemployment ends on March 12th without any further extensions.  I really want to go back to school to become an RN and have been granted enough funds to pay for school, but my regular day to day bills aren't going to be covered. I'll have only the 550 per month to live on and that's only a third of my need. Is there any help I can receive here? I've tried (and am continuing to try) finding other options, but I have to give this a shot too. I figure if I can gather up enough smaller contributions/aide, then it will all add up to allow me this chance to make something of myself. I already have 23 credit hours logged... so I do have a step up from a beginning student. Please find it in your heart to help if you can.

 Thank you!

     I do Hotel Babysitting. This year I am doing 60% less due to the economy.

Does anyone need a Hotel Babysitter for occasional work? I work in Los Angeles,

Calif. and live in the L.A.X. area. I just need occasional work in the Hotels. I work

mostly in the evenings. I am Bonded for Child Care and I am a Nurse. I am good

with babies and children of all ages. I go to the Hotels to do the Child Care. I can work

in L.A., Santa Monica, Hollywood, L.A,X. Airport area, El Segundo, Torrance, Palos

Verdes, Long Beach, and  some other cities near by. Thank you for your help. Annika

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I am 22 and I need money to attend nursing school in the spring. I was accpeted to the best nursing school in the city and if I do not come up with the money I will not be able to fulfill my goal. I have worked so hard to make the grades but money is the only thing standing in my way. I have applied for financial aid and receieved the max amount by that sitll doesnt cover a third of the cost of tuition alone. Please help... I have 2 months till I have to pay...I am financially independent of my parents and live paycheck to paycheck. I need a miracle to help me. I do not know what to do! I have searched for months for scholarships but have not recieved any help. I rent a tiny house and live in bad conditions just to go to the school I attend now.Any little bit will help. who knows, I may be your nurse one day!

This is the first time I’ve every done something like this and it is difficult so please bear with me. I am Kelly and I am a Registered Nurse. I've spent many years having the opportunity to do what I love, helping others in need. I have been the caregiver and advocate for others who are suffering from illness or injury and also a liaison for family members who are caught in the painful, sometime powerless feeling of watching their loved ones go through illness or injury.

Now I find myself in the position of needing help. I was injured at work, but I am told it will be months until I receive any help financially. I have lost just about everything, except my home. And I am terrified I will loose that too. As a nurse I have faced emergencies with skill and professionalism, but I’m afraid I’ve hit a problem I am not able to fix. As difficult as it is for me to ask for help, I would imagine it is also difficult for someone to offer help to a virtual stranger, so let me give you a bit of insight into who I am.

I accepted the position as Director of Nursing at my current job. This facility's pay is very low with no health insurance or other health benefits, no sick time, vacation or holiday pay. This facility also had a reputation of doing very badly during state visits and has an administrator who is known for treating her staff poorly and letting the people in her care do without even some of the most basic of needs.

I had my work cut out for me. But I did not take the job because it would be easy. I took the job because I saw a need for my skills and expertise and I knew I could make a difference in the lives of the patients and the staff. I firmly believe that everyone, regardless of their financial or social status, deserve the best care available. And with the help of other dedicated staff members, I was able to create an environment that was focused on the well-being of those under my care. The patients and staff now had someone who was not afraid to speak up for them. Someone who put the patient's needs above all else and set the standard for other health care professionals in the facility. Having State Survey cite no deficiencies (the first time in over 10 years) was an added bonus. But the best indicator that I was doing my job was on the faces of those in my care. It wasn't uncommon for me to clock out at three but not leave until four. As I would make my way toward the door, patients would stop me and want to talk to me, share stories with me or just want to exchange pleasantries as I left and make sure I was coming back 'tomorrow'.

In my private life, I purchased a major fixer-upper. But it was love at first sight! By doing the renovations ourselves, we have saved thousands I’m sure and it also helps that we have been lucky enough to find things others don’t want and use it for this task. Even though this project has had to come to a halt since I’ve been injured, I know that the rest of the ceilings will be put up, we’ll be able to paint the drywall and have a tub to use down the road.

But in the meanwhile, I am in what seems to be a hurt at work nightmare as my boss and the insurance company refuse to get me the medical treatment I so desperately need and agree to give me temporary total disability. I am so lost, scarred and in so much pain. My hope is that there are people out there who would be willing to help me financially or by any other means available. My mortgage is $296 per month (one advantage of getting such a fixer-upper). And since we have been cutting back on bills, my bills are about $150 per month. Any help at all would be so appreciated. I could even make arrangements to pay back a loan if someone is willing to help in that way.

I have heard that adversity can bring out the best in people. I believe that with my whole heart. I’ve been privileged enough to see it during my career. Finding this website has really opened some doors for me and it is my deepest desire that once I am back on my feet again, that I return the favor by helping others in need.

Thank you so much for reading my story.
Kelly

Hello, I am Kelly and I am a Registered Nurse. I've spent many years having the opportunity to do what I love, helping others in need. I have been the caregiver and advocate for others who are suffering from illness or injury and also a liason for family members who are caught in the painful, sometime powerless feeling of watching their loved ones go through illness or injury.

Now I find myself in the position of needing help. I was injured at work and my employer is denying the validity of the claim. While this has to be worked out in court, which could take months, I have lost the only source of income for my family...me. I have no income and bills that will not wait. My biggest fear is that I will loose my home since I am unable to pay my mortgage of $296 per month and it is already overdue. It is so difficult to ask for help, but I would imagine it is just as difficult to offer help to someone you do not know so if I may, I will give you insight into who I am.

I accepted the position as Director of Nursing at my current job. This facility's pay is very low with no health insurance or other health benefits, no sick time, vacation or holiday pay. This facility also had a reputation of doing very badly during state visits and has an administrator who is known for treating her staff poorly and letting the people in her care do without even some of the most basic of needs.

I had my work cut out for me and I was up to the challenge. But I did not take the job because it would be easy. I took the job because I saw a need for my skills and expertise and I knew I could make a difference in the lives of the patients and the staff. I firmly believe that everyone, regardless of their financial or social status, deserve the best care available. And with the help of other dedicated staff members, I was able to create an environment that was focused on the well-being of those under my care. The patients and staff now had someone who was not afraid to speak up for them. Someone who put the patient's needs above all else and set the standard for other health care professionals in the facility. Having State Survey cite no deficiencies (the first time in over 10 years) was an added bonus. But the best indicator that I was doing my job was on the faces of those in my care. It wasn't uncommon for me to clock out at three but not leave until four. As I would make my way toward the door, patients would stop me and want to talk to me, share stories with me or just want to exchange pleasantries as I left and make sure I was coming back 'tomorrow'.

In my private life, I had my work cut out for me too. We had bought an extreme fixer-upper, but I fell in love with the house at first sight and knew, once the work was finished, it would be a wonderful home to grow old in. We have been doing all the work ourselves, but the work on our home has come to a stand still since there is not money to complete the projects still needing to be done.

Don't get me wrong. I do not mind living in our home that still needs so much work. I figured we may even be able to do without electricity if it comes to that, but I am terrified to loose our home. We would then be put out in the streets.

If anyone is able to help, I would be so greatful. And please, any help would be appreciated, no matter what it is.

Thank you for taking the time to ready my story.

Bless you all!

Hi, I'm Kelly and I am a Nurse in Need of Your Help

I am a woman who has dedicated my life to helping others but sadly, I was injured at work and was told by the doctor to stop working. The doctors think that the damage to my knees are extensive but my employer says the injuries are unverified and has convinced the insurance company to hold off treatment. Even though I have been treated terribly by my employer and the insurance company, I still have faith in the caring and compassion of others. It is with this belief that I humbly ask for help. Although financial help is what I need so desparately, even a kind word or some advise will be greatly appreciated.

If you would like more information about me and the help I need, please click on my AidPage 'Can you please help a nurse in need?'

My name is Erin and I am in a difficult place right now.  I was diagnosed with Schizophrenia five years ago, and I slowly let my life be destroyed by it. I was twenty five when the struggle in my head finally became too much to bear.  I was suicidal and scared, so I did what I thought best and checked myself into Riverside ETS (a mental hospital). 

A coworker I thought I could trust knew of my struggle and visited me in the hospital (I was there three days).  All three days I called in sick to work, for fear of losing my job (I was an outside sales rep).  The day I returned to work, my boss pulled me aside and fired me for supposedly not returning a clients page (I had received a raise not a month prior, as part of my annual review).  I was so ashamed and humiliated because we both knew I was being fired because of my new "illness". 

With no health insurance I had to rely on the county for mental health care.  I can't tell you the indignities and humiliations I experienced (I was released from the hospital with a prescription, only to be denied the medication from another county doctor who didn't "believe" in that particular medication; a nurse in ETS sent me to the violent ward because she feared that the woman in my room was a sexual threat to me!!??). 

My parents were appalled at the care at the county so they were kind enough to pay for a private psychiatrist. (The county was requiring me to attend therapy every friday from 8-11am and only then could I receive my medication for the week; a five hour process.  I had a job, or at least was trying to keep my new job, and couldn't really explain away the five hours every week!)  I found a doctor in the yellow pages, and he ended up prescribing me 1200mg of Seroquel (an antipsychotic).  The doctor was sympathetic to the fact that I was low on money, so he gave me sample packs. 

That evening I took the dose at about 6pm, and the next thing I knew it was morning and I was late for work.  I jumped in the shower, and dressed quickly.  I felt very strange, but I didn't realize how much trouble I was already in.  I got in my truck and didn't make it a mile from my house before rear ending a car at a stop light.  I had noticed that it was still dark outside, but somehow I explained that away to myself.  I was arrested for a DUI at 8pm. 

I lost my new job (although my boss did represent me in court), and was sentenced to 15 days in jail.  No one was hurt, and for that I am grateful.  I later found out that I had been ODing on Seroquel (the max dose is 800mg, and that is for people with a tolerance to it, or obesity).  My lawyer wanted to sue the doctor, but I was so overwhelmed with everything happening that I didn't want to pursue that particular avenue. 

That pretty much was the grease that allowed the wheels of insanity to start spinning in my life.  I would like to tell you that things have changed for the better, however my illness has progressed to the point that I can no longer leave my home.  I am now on disability which both upsets and shames me.  I just recently had the courage to initiate getting my drivers license back.  I also know that I am now at a point to get a job again.  I have been slowly making myself reenter society.  Scary, but fun.  I want to live again, and be as close to normal as I was before!  The reason I am writing this page is not so that I can hear a small violin play in my ear, but because I want to rebuild my life.  I have never been good at asking for help, but if there's one thing I want to do it is to become a nurse.  I want to finish school and work at the Riverside ETS, because people with mental illnesses deserve respect too.  I am smart, I am dedicated, and I will do it.  If you have faith in me, that is all I need!