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  1. Any LPNS that work Part time?

    sassiebaz replied to clarissairene's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    This is my BIGGEST concern about going into nursing. I have been a stay at home mom for the last 3 years and although I love being with my kids, we need another income. Im definately in a hard place...

  2. greta van sustern

    sassiebaz replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    I believe she was also from the "Bahama's" so who knows what it takes to be a nurse over there......could be totally different than

  3. Difficult to learn clinical skills??

    sassiebaz replied to Amelie79's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have never been afraid of needles myself however, when I was in medical assisting training I was terrible at phlebotomy. I got the worst grade out of all my grades, in THAT class. I nearly failed my...

  4. Need info on: Test of Adult Basic Education (Tabe)

    sassiebaz replied to ladycool's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    What state do you live in? Where are you going to

  5. Need info on: Test of Adult Basic Education (Tabe)

    sassiebaz replied to ladycool's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Yes, I have taken it. I was worried because I am NOT a math person. I passed it though. There is a study guide....simply called the TABE study guide by "McGraw/Hill". Check you local library. I did...

  6. Help!Give me some reasons why I should pursue nursing and not take my jobs promotion!

    sassiebaz replied to clarissairene's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I guess it may be best to call around to some LTC facilitis and ask some seious

  7. Help!Give me some reasons why I should pursue nursing and not take my jobs promotion!

    sassiebaz replied to clarissairene's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    So, I am having second thoughts. How do I figure this one out? I have already made up my mind that I do NOT want to work any other shifts than days. Here in AZ it's either 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am. Agencies...

  8. Help!Give me some reasons why I should pursue nursing and not take my jobs promotion!

    sassiebaz replied to clarissairene's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    When I was first contemplating a career in nursing, I asked the nurse at my kids' school what she thought. She advised me NOT to get into nursing she felt it wasn't a good career for a mom with kids....

  9. Help!Give me some reasons why I should pursue nursing and not take my jobs promotion!

    sassiebaz replied to clarissairene's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have to be honest here. If I were in your shoes, I would take the promotion! My situation is that I cannot make more than $12 and I have 3 kids, 2 that need daycare. I cannot even fathom working at...

  10. Incident at work.. what happens in this case?

    sassiebaz replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I think in this case you shouldn't worry but, this is the kind of thing I am afraid of when I become a nurse. Not this exact situation but in general. The elderly are fragile by nature(age) and I know...

  11. I Passed!

    sassiebaz replied to ann945n's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    That's great!!! Good luck in your new

  12. AZ LPN Links...

    sassiebaz replied to CrazyPremed's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Yes, I like that idea....how do we do

  13. Money for LVN education?

    sassiebaz replied to NICUrn2B's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    California has alot more to offer those in college than here in AZ. We dont have teh BOG here or cal grants(obviously). it's all based on income so if you dont qualify for pell you dont qualify for...

  14. starting LVN school in Dallas!

    sassiebaz replied to GeauxNursing's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Does anyone know if you can get above and beyond the amount of school say to pay for...daycare or other lving expenses. I was told "no" but thought I'd ask other

  15. A little encouragement for a new student

    sassiebaz replied to Kerplunk_187's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I guess I should have read this THREAD before I posted mine today. I asked the same question...obviously! I am in the same boat but not with/without a friend to go to school with. My worries include...

  16. Unsure if nursing is right for me? any advice?

    sassiebaz replied to ShannonC83's topic in Nursing Career

    My friend and neighbor is an RN (Im a student presently) and she started in Labor and Delivery. Here you work 3-12 hr shifts a week. She started nights(which I could NOT do). The nice thing is she was...

  17. hello

    sassiebaz replied to deemarie's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Well, you gotta start somewhere right?? Dont let it bother you. Like the other's posted, you obviously have people skills and that is very important in the nursing field! Good luck to

  18. Need Information About Charlotte

    sassiebaz replied to twinkle's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I am wondering if I move to NC as an LPN is there a fast way for me to get my R.N? Would it be better to just go straight for my RN? Im set to start an LPN program here in AZ but it's $7500.00. I...

  19. Best/Worst States for LPN opportunities

    sassiebaz replied to TurboJamer13219's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes.....

  20. Maricopa Skills Center's Question's

    sassiebaz replied to Mayaquice's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Yeah, tell me about it!! I have to take out 2 loans and still don't have the whole thing covered! But, what are the other options,

  21. Best/Worst States for LPN opportunities

    sassiebaz replied to TurboJamer13219's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    So what is the difference? Here in AZ if you get certified, that means you took and passed a national exam....which they are wanting more and more these days. But, registered?? What does that consist...

  22. Maricopa Skills Center's Question's

    sassiebaz replied to Mayaquice's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Yes, you need to call them and go to an info session. They will answer all of your questions. There is no waiting list but you dont just get in, in one day either. It is a process. The tuition as of...

  23. Best/Worst States for LPN opportunities

    sassiebaz replied to TurboJamer13219's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I haven't heard them referred to as "CMA's" out here in AZ. I'm an MA but, not a CMA. I have not heard of them making that much out here. I believe $16 an hour is pretty much tops. Definately can make...

  24. Best/Worst States for LPN opportunities

    sassiebaz replied to TurboJamer13219's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    What is a CMA? Certified Medical

  25. What makes more sense??

    sassiebaz replied to sassiebaz's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Thanks for all of your responses. I do not believe I can handle any pre-req's while Im in the LPN program. I will start as soon as I graduate though. I think it would be wise to go the MCCD route...