asmith79

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1. Lawrence Memorial Regis College

   asmith79 replied to 2bcutenurse86's topic in Massachusetts

   Is anyone gonna be starting spring 2016? I just got accepted.

2. Lawrence Memorial/ Regis

   asmith79 replied to nurse2bithink's topic in Massachusetts

   I just got accepted and going to start spring 2016 :-)

3. Lawrence Memorial Fall 2016

   asmith79 replied to jclifford2286's topic in Massachusetts

   I'm in the process of applying and should know within a few weeks :-)

4. Clinic Nurse - LPN?

   asmith79 replied to Cakelady1's topic in LPN/LVN

   I'm an LPN in a primary care office. I'm in Massachusetts. Here they still hire lpns in doctors offices.

5. 2015 Current LPN Pay

   asmith79 replied to ipraz4him's topic in LPN/LVN

   $24.13 in a primary care office in Massachusetts.

6. LPN who does not want to be an RN?

   asmith79 replied to Live.Love.Nurse.♡'s topic in LPN/LVN

   I'm an LPN and going for my ADN. I'm just tired of doing RN work for LPN pay. Plus I'm looking forward to more opportunities. I probably won't go back for my BSN unless my job requires it.

7. Made mistake at work

   asmith79 posted a topic in Career Support

   So I made a clinical judgment error on Friday. I am going to be written up and possibly face more disciplinary action. I feel so ashamed of myself. I let my stress get to me and affect my performance at work. At this point, I no longer want to be a n...

8. Accepted to Shawsheen Valley LPN

   asmith79 replied to asmith79's topic in Massachusetts

   That's good, at least you liked it.

9. Juggling life in LPN school

   asmith79 posted a topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Started LPN school in August and I have to say I seriously dislike my program (for many reasons:uhoh3:) Will not get into all the details though. I have made good friends and I love clinicals but am finding it very hard and stressful to work full ti...

10. Roll call for LPN students starting July and Aug.

    asmith79 replied to Tiara_madarra's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    Hi everyone!!! So it was a difficult process getting everything together for school (entrance exam, interview, seat deposit, financial aid, etc) but I am IN!!! My name is Altaira and I'm attending Shawsheen Valley Tech in MA for the LPN program start...

11. First day of clinicals-Nervousness

    asmith79 replied to futurenurse1710's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    DON'T GIVE UP!!! :) It was your first day, so of course the first day of anything you're bound to feel a little nervous. Plus, it's different from learning something in theory, then actually going out there and doing it for the first time!!! I know h...

12. When to start applying for jobs??

    asmith79 replied to Italia23's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    now now now!!!! :) send out your resume to every LPN job you see online, in the paper, etc. Even though it is two months away you can still network every chance you get. And you may get a job lined up for you once you pass your NCLEX PN!! Best of luc...

13. Lpn Student Seeking Wisdom

    asmith79 replied to fresh31's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    Hi there, I am in the same boat as you. I'm going to a full time LPN program in the fall and yes I will be working full time as well. (morning hours) It will be hard but don't let people get you down about it. Yes you will have to study every free ch...

14. Accepted to Shawsheen Valley LPN

    asmith79 posted a topic in Massachusetts

    Hey everyone, I am so happy to say that I finally got into nursing school, :) yes its *only* LPN but I'm one of those unlucky ones who have to work while going to school haha and it fits in better with my work schedule and finances. Just wanted to kn...

15. Massachusetts LPNs!!!

    asmith79 replied to asmith79's topic in LPN/LVN

    I live north of Boston. There are a few places about half an hour from where I live, like Roxbury CC and Shawsheen Valley Tech in Billerica.