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1. LPN pay rate at a DRs office? Huntsville, AL

   Nurseandwife replied to Nurseandwife's topic in Alabama

   The number of hours are not so important as when. I can't stand the two or three weekends a month and all holidays spent at work. Thanks so much for that advice:)

2. LPN pay rate at a DRs office? Huntsville, AL

   Nurseandwife posted a topic in Alabama

   I am currently working at a LTC facility in Huntsville, AL and making really good money but the hours stink! I am looking for a job in the same area at a doctors office so that my work sschedule will closer match my husbands. I understand the $17.50 ...

3. Z-Coil shoes and UAH clinicals?

   Nurseandwife replied to Nurseandwife's topic in Alabama

   I forgot about the heel enclosures! Thanks a ton!

4. Anyone applying for Calhoun ADN- fall 09?

   Nurseandwife replied to beach_bride514's topic in Alabama

   That is really weird? Are you in the nursing program at calhoun?

5. Anyone applying for Calhoun ADN- fall 09?

   Nurseandwife replied to beach_bride514's topic in Alabama

   Mine isn't till June 16th. Are you just starting or going back? My orientaion is for transfer students and I think those are at different times. Let me know how it goes?

6. Anyone applying for Calhoun ADN- fall 09?

   Nurseandwife replied to beach_bride514's topic in Alabama

   Yeah I am going to UAH in the fall, that was always my plan but I'm so thankful now. I am sure they are still accepting 300 in the fall and I had 70ish out of 90 points (I think that is right). Sometimes if you don't get in to the RN they will ask if...

7. Anyone applying for Calhoun ADN- fall 09?

   Nurseandwife replied to beach_bride514's topic in Alabama

   Yeah they started making changes because they have been put on probation with the AL board of nursing b/c their NCLEX scores were bad. Things did need to be changed, but speaking to students like we are children and treating us like we are such an in...

8. Anyone applying for Calhoun ADN- fall 09?

   Nurseandwife replied to beach_bride514's topic in Alabama

   I do wish you luck! I am in the Calhoun program right now and my best advice to you is apply other places! They have changed alot in the last year and the program has suffered. I don't want to discourage you I just don't want anyone to go threw what ...

9. Z-Coil shoes and UAH clinicals?

   Nurseandwife posted a topic in Alabama

   I will be transfering from Calhoun CC to UAH this summer, so if I buy any new shoes they need to work for both schools. My mother has found these really awsome shoes Z-Coil's. They are really great for Plantar Faciitis, which I have. If anyone knows ...

10. Question for Calhoun Nursing Students

    Nurseandwife replied to beach_bride514's topic in Alabama

    I think it will just depend on the number of applicants that apply. I had all but 3 points but I know people who didn't have that many who got in, just try for as many as you can and if you have to wait a year that's ok to! It will just make it easi...

11. Question for Calhoun Nursing Students

    Nurseandwife replied to beach_bride514's topic in Alabama

    I am in the second semester. A&P1 is Bio 201 but I'm not sure what # Micro is? Just getting your first A&P and the math out of the way will do you wonders!! That's a great start!! I wish you the best of luck!! and let me know if you get in:)

12. Question for Calhoun Nursing Students

    Nurseandwife replied to beach_bride514's topic in Alabama

    I am in the program right now and the best advice I can give you is get your A&P and if you can your Micro out of the way before you start the program. You can do it all together I know lots of girls who are doing it but all I have are my nursin...

13. AVerage salary for lpns in alabama

    Nurseandwife replied to Goldie_Ferragamo's topic in Alabama

    I am still a student in Huntsville so I have not applied but from what our instructors tell us you will not have a problem, if fact they encourage us to negotiate with the facilitys b/c they have a hard time turning down nurses that want a job. I'm n...

14. First Clinical Day Ever!! Any suggestions?:)

    Nurseandwife posted a topic in General Students

    I'm really excited my first clinical day is on Friday this week:yeah:. I was wondering if anyone had any words of wisdom!

15. My fiance doesn't understand!!

    Nurseandwife replied to Nurseandwife's topic in General Students

    Oh I have been taking some time to spend with him, and during the week he is fine but come Friday he wants my full attention all weekend and it's just not possible. I know he just misses me but I can't take off all weekend every weekend. Thanks for a...