Shiloabbydo

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1. Any Concorde Career College LVN students?

   Shiloabbydo replied to lvnbliss20's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Im currently in Concorde, 2nd term, and all I can say is teachers good, admin no so good. The program is really fast paced but Ive had a blast so far. Just keep you head in the game and stay out of the drama that occurs and you should be fine. One ...

2. shoes for clinical

   Shiloabbydo replied to premedwoahs's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I have been wearing the Adidas Shelltoes the newer version, with Doc Schols inserts and I love em. Eight hour clinicals with little to no sitting and my feet and back feel great found them at Footlocker for 35.00. The toe portion has a rubber cover...

3. New GUY Nurse

   Shiloabbydo replied to fbutche's topic in General Nursing

   Do it... I worked in the art gallery and framing business for over 16 years pay was always decent and benefits were good but overall the job had become monotonous and drab. Why work and not enjoy, do something that makes you happy I start school on ...

4. less than 3 weeks till.........

   Shiloabbydo replied to Shiloabbydo's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   also futurenurse310. WOW your doing both in one year. BIG UPS to you. I going to kudos you just because that must be a crazy schooling for you.

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   Shiloabbydo replied to Shiloabbydo's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Oh no. The only reason that I'm going to LVN school on the first place is because I was laid off over a year ago, cant find a job in my field, not to mention I'm tired of the retail art world, so I applied for the WIA program and the only way to get ...

6. What Is The Total Cost Of Your LVN/LPN Program?

   Shiloabbydo replied to tavia_yeung's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   1. Total Cost: 26000 2. Financial Aid: Wia Program 15000, Pell Grant 7000, Student Loan 4000 3. Concorde 4. Arlington,Tx

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   Shiloabbydo replied to Shiloabbydo's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Yes, isn't that how most bridge programs work. I haven't heard much about people getting their LVN cert and then quiting their jobs in order to bridge, maybe I'm wrong? I know it will be tough but its all about time management, which seems to be a ...

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   Shiloabbydo replied to Shiloabbydo's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Heres another question for all... Do you use or are you planning to use a Ipod touch or Iphone for some of the apps that are available for nursing while in school? Will the Ipad be useful?

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   Shiloabbydo replied to Shiloabbydo's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Its a overpriced LVN program costing 26000, but Ive been unemployed so WIA is paying 15000, pell is giving 7000. I plan on going for the bridge programs after getting a little experience under the belt or scrub into order to become a RN. Wanted to do...

10. less than 3 weeks till.........

    Shiloabbydo posted a topic in LPN/LVN Students

    I start Concorde in Arlington,Tx in less than three weeks. What should I be doing to better prep myself? I'm reading some nursing books and using some nursing student computer programs (A&P coloring and labeling program) Ive also downloaded a m...

11. WIA and Concorde in arlington,tx

    Shiloabbydo replied to Shiloabbydo's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    Im set to attend orientation tomorrow and Ive already completed most of whats on their checklist. Some of the workforce offices are sooooo backed up the one closest to me isnt allowing people in until May. Will the program pay for all of the school...

12. WIA and Concorde in arlington,tx

    Shiloabbydo posted a topic in LPN/LVN Students

    OK here I go... I've been unemployed for over a year, I use to run a custom frameshop/ art gallery. I am currently looking to enroll in Concorde in Arlington,TX for the LVN program. Yes I know its not the best option but with no pre-reqs, a three y...