filumena

Latest Activity

1. North Pittsburgh Nursing school???

   filumena replied to filumena's topic in Pennsylvania

   Do you (or anyone else) know anything about LaRoche? Besides the fact that it's pricey, unfortunately. But, it looks like the closest to me and has no pre-reqs. Butler (like most RN programs) requires pre-reqs and since I was planning on starting...

2. new C.N.A. with a few questions

   filumena replied to mimerz's topic in General Nursing

   I am a CNA and understand your concerns. During my training, we were assigned 1 resident on our clinical days. I really enjoyed getting to know this lady, helping her with her ADL's, and spending time getting to know her throughout my shifts with h...

3. North Pittsburgh Nursing school???

   filumena replied to filumena's topic in Pennsylvania

   I'm looking into Sewickley--that could work! Unfortunately, the school moved to Moon Township. Do you have any idea about tuition? I couldn't find much info. on the website.

4. North Pittsburgh Nursing school???

   filumena posted a topic in Pennsylvania

   Hi all, husband and I are moving to a north suburb of Pittsburgh (Cranberry area). I've been an STNA in Ohio for a year now and wanted to start nursing school soon. I was planning on LPN, but I have a Bachelor's in another subject and am open to AD...

5. Landing that first job?

   filumena replied to amarilla's topic in CNA/MA

   I agree with the previous posters about coming in/calling in. Also, I would recommend applying at an assisted living home. That's how I got my first "nursing" job. Believe it or not, you don't have to be a CNA (or even be CPR-certified!) to work a...

6. LPN schools in Cleveland area/NE Ohio?

   filumena replied to filumena's topic in Ohio

   Thanks all! This is great advice! I'm taking the NET this week at Central, and am really leaning towards them because their program starts in March (the soonest start date with no waiting list!) One question I had, how is the area that the school...

7. Cuyahoga Valley Career Center?

   filumena replied to imanlpn's topic in Ohio

   Hi, I have a question about CVCC! How was the program? How were the instructors? Did it prepare you well for your career? Any info. you have, I'd really appreciate as well!

8. LPN schools in Cleveland area/NE Ohio?

   filumena posted a topic in Ohio

   Hi all! I'm an STNA in NE Ohio looking into applying to LPN school in the Cleveland area. I'm looking at Central School of Practical Nursing, Marymount School of Practical Nursing, ATS Institute, and Tri-C (though Tri-C doesn't start til next Fall,...