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  1. If you are a bad CNA, does that make you a bad Nurse?

    coadestone replied to Derek1975's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am so glad someone posed this question. I was thinking the very same thing, myself. I've only had 1 job as a CNA while waiting to start an LPN program. I didn't hate the job but I definitely never...

  2. What school will you be attending this spring?

    coadestone replied to BRYTTANI18's topic in Florida Nursing

    I will be starting the evening program in May, what did you think of the program and is it do-able if you are working full-time.

  3. LPN Clinical Experiences

    coadestone replied to Rainscape's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Postmortem Cowboy, I hope you're still out there somewhere. I'm getting ready to start LPN school soon and I've been extremely stressed and questioning if I can actually do this or not. Your post made...

  4. New Grad LPN Pay

    coadestone posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Does anyone know what new grad LPN's make at Brandon Regional Hospital? I know they still hire LPN's but someone told me they only make about $2.00 more an hour than the

  5. What school will you be attending this spring?

    coadestone replied to BRYTTANI18's topic in Florida Nursing

    Tampagirl, I start the evening program at Erwin in March. Congrats on being almost finished!!! How was the program?? Did you prefer one hospital over another for clinicals?? Sorry for all the...

  6. Confused

    coadestone replied to LPN4U's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I had my CPR certification when I got a job at a hospital. They told me I had to get my BLS certification which I think is geared more towards healthcare professionals. My hospital got me in the class...

  7. Did you leave a nice office job to become a nurse?

    coadestone replied to kgard7777's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm about to make that jump right now. I wish I was 100% sure I'm doing the right thing. I know how lucky I am to have the office job I have now, but I've always wanted to go into nursing and with my...

  8. New LPN students??

    coadestone replied to PinkLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I will be starting the LPN program at Erwin Technical Center in March 08. Has anyone taken the evening program at Erwin? Would love to hear your thoughts on the program. I know its not going to be...

  9. If you are scrubbed in....

    coadestone replied to HeatherB,CST's topic in Operating Room

    ORSMURF, I am getting ready to start LPN school in March; Really want to get into the OR someday. Were you an LVN working in the OR or a scrub tech? I'm just curious because I really don't know if I...

  10. No I wouldn't recommend nursing

    coadestone replied to manuelvillanueva's topic in Nursing Career

    Thank you so much for post. It really made me stop and think. I've been working parttime at a hospital as a phlebotomist and I already have seen alot of what I read here. I'd rather know now then...

  11. Does this sound like i would be wasting my time . . .

    coadestone replied to BabyEnjoli's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I start LPN school in the next few months and I was just wondering how may "seasoned" LPN's are on this board. I see a lot of recent grads, but wanted some feedback as to if you've been happy in your...

  12. Newbie starting school

    coadestone replied to studentnurse67's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good luck to you Laurel. I'm 40 years old and starting LPN school in August!!! I took a part-time phlebotomy position at a local hospital to help get my foot in the door for the

  13. Central Florida LPN programs?

    coadestone replied to centralflorida's topic in Florida Nursing

    I was on Erwin's waiting list for over a year centralflorida, but time really does fly by. Hopefully the class will go by as fast. I'm curious Luv4nursing, did you have to do any prerequisites for...

  14. Central Florida LPN programs?

    coadestone replied to centralflorida's topic in Florida Nursing

    I just got my acceptance card for the LPN program at Erwin Techncial Center - It's in Tampa. I'm so

  15. Question

    coadestone replied to coadestone's topic in General Nursing

    "Confidence is one of those traits that if you fake it long enough you find one day that it is real." Thank you Laughing Weasel - One of the best comments I've read. I'm gonna remember this the next...

  16. Question

    coadestone posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi Everyone! I'm relatively new to this forum. I started out as a CNA and then got a fantastic opportunity at a local hospital doing Phlebotomy. I love the interacation with the patients, my goal is...

  17. No I wouldn't recommend nursing

    coadestone replied to manuelvillanueva's topic in Nursing Career

    As a future LPN student, I appreciate the honesty. Not exactly warm and fuzzy but I have a feeling nursing isn't exactly "warm & fuzzy". After 20 years doing clerical work I just feel a need to do...

  18. Question

    coadestone replied to coadestone's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks TazziRN, I keep telling myself my heart is in the right place. I really care about the patients I see everyday; I also watch and try to learn from the nurses I see and they all just seem so...

  19. CNA Classes through the Red Cross?

    coadestone replied to DelanaRN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I just called my local Red Cross office and asked them if they had a "Nursing Assistant" program; Luckily for me they had a day and evening program. I'm in Florida and don't know about their programs...

  20. frustrated

    coadestone posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hello Everyone, I'm new to this site and glad to see that ALLNURSES added a CNA board. I've read several threads about nurses getting frustrated and discouraged with their jobs, what about CNA's? I...

  21. frustrated

    coadestone replied to coadestone's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thanks so much for the encouragement. What made you decide after 20+ years as a CNA to go for an ADN? (Just curious) I decided the LPN route would be better for me - Congratulations to you on...

  22. Tampa LPN Schools

    coadestone replied to DaniLPN2RN's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thanks to all that replied. I am now a PCT at a hospital in Tampa and I'm on the "lottery list" at Erwin for

  23. To get my foot in the medical door... CNA?

    coadestone replied to JinglyJon's topic in Nursing Career

    I recently completed the Red Cross CNA program in Florida. It was a great experience, the instructors were awesome and I received my certification 2 weeks ago. I really thought I'd be able to get a...

  24. Tampa LPN Schools

    coadestone replied to DaniLPN2RN's topic in Florida Nursing

    Has anyone heard anything about LPN's being phased out in Tampa hospitals? I've been thinking about taking the LPN at Erwin in January but I want to make sure its a good

  25. Leaving the Profession!

    coadestone replied to chrispicritah's topic in General Nursing

    I'm new to this site; and new to nursing - after 20 years as an executive secretary I'm finally trying something that I've always wanted to do. Been reading alot of threads, good, bad and downright...