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1. Advice, please.

   HTmommy replied to jojo489's topic in LPN/LVN

   I feel for you and your situation. I have worked at places where age seemed to matter where you had to prove yourself on your ability. IMHO, its changing. Its all about ability. My big question for you is why do you think "they think your an idiot? T...

2. NCLEX's decision for me

   HTmommy replied to HTmommy's topic in NCLEX

   To Love4Sherry - I feel for you, knowing the anxiety and stress this test causes is unreal for others to get unless they have or are doing it. Its a long time preparing for it, and very costly to take. To know we have to "be on it" the day of the tes...

3. NCLEX's decision for me

   HTmommy posted a topic in NCLEX

   I took my NCLEX on Monday. I had 205 q in about 4 hours. Pure torture. I found myself throwing my hands up at the cubicle like I have no idea of the answer. It was tough. I thought for sure I failed. I tried the tricks as listed but nothing worked fo...

4. LNA Reimbursement?

   HTmommy replied to LaLaEm4's topic in New Hampshire

   Hi - First let me say a pre congrats to you for your upcoming certification. I too did the same route as you. I immediaely went to several local LTC places let them know I was soon to be on the market. Once I got my certification I got numerous offe...

5. VENT - LPN school in Manchester

   HTmommy replied to HTmommy's topic in New Hampshire

   Hi Corpsman - thanks for the response.....no wrong name for I have never married. They have 1/2 the package I initially sent on both occasions. I am so frustrated. Clearly they are not together as a facility.

6. VENT - LPN school in Manchester

   HTmommy posted a topic in New Hampshire

   Oh my gosh - I had to write to tell you what a hard time I am getting at Manchester's NE School of Practical Nursing or their alternate name Health career training why two names????? Here are my issues: Mostly they are EXTREMELY unorganized!! Drives...

7. New school nurse needs helpful tips

   HTmommy replied to Smn123's topic in School

   Hi - I am currently enrolled in a nursing program, slated to grad 6/09. I have about a year experience between LTC & Med Surg as an aide. I am still at a hospital setting. I find that its not for me. I love children & find that a position a...

8. Resources for Job Hunting in NH

   HTmommy replied to kukukajoo's topic in New Hampshire

   This should be a sticky.... thanks for the post! I would like to add there was a typo in Elliot - should be http://www.elliothospital.org/ Happy hunting!

9. ??First Choice LPN program in New H

   HTmommy replied to msmeme's topic in New Hampshire

   Hi - FYI - I contacted them not to long ago & heres my opinion of them. Cons: they have only been in business for about 1 year. The NET exam else where one takes is not transferable. If you have your LNA accreditations; no credit given. Cost is ...

10. I failed my skills test.

    HTmommy replied to zooz's topic in CNA/MA

    Hi Zooz - Congrats on passing the skill set - I knew you would be fine. I did miss your previous post. How great is that they approached you on the LPN program - such a good feeling. I too am on the same pathway as you. I should be in the 08 progr...

11. Moral support, pleeaaassse!!

    HTmommy replied to mrsraisinkain's topic in CNA/MA

    MrsRaisinKain - I too was nervous - actually on both parts as I dont do well with exams in general. You already know the written will be a breeze. Now the skill set you already know how to do things. Really don't worry about it. If you know how to d...

12. Schweet

    HTmommy replied to bakpakr's topic in CNA/MA

    YEA - SUPER DUPER CONGRATS to you!!! So exciting. Let us know when you get your license :)

13. For The Love Of God Help Me

    HTmommy replied to Richarda8770's topic in CNA/MA

    Hi Richarda8770 - boy I understand that is a tough number to take. I agree with many of the above posters. Its about geographic location you may get paid more in other areas. I started my 1st job at 9.50 at a LTC and got a raise in 1 month to 10.50 ...

14. anyone working and going to school and having a family

    HTmommy replied to greysa32's topic in CNA/MA

    Great question! Glad to hear that I am not alone. I too am married. Take care of an elder parent as well as my family, I have a newborn. I work Full time and have a part time lna job to gain experience. I am taking 2 classes and will hopefully soon ...

15. I failed my skills test.

    HTmommy replied to zooz's topic in CNA/MA

    Zooz - big hugs to you! I know its hard to go through testing. I felt the same way too. We all go through that with someone watching and evaluating on how they would do it. I got deducted points for not washing my hands long enough (I timed it & ...