I feel for you and your situation. I have worked at places where age seemed to matter where you had to prove yourself on your ability. IMHO, its changing. Its all about ability. My big question for...
To Love4Sherry - I feel for you, knowing the anxiety and stress this test causes is unreal for others to get unless they have or are doing it. Its a long time preparing for it, and very costly to...
I took my NCLEX on Monday. I had 205 q in about 4 hours. Pure torture. I found myself throwing my hands up at the cubicle like I have no idea of the answer. It was tough. I thought for sure I failed....
Hi - First let me say a pre congrats to you for your upcoming certification. I too did the same route as you. I immediaely went to several local LTC places let them know I was soon to be on the...
Hi Corpsman - thanks for the response.....no wrong name for I have never married. They have 1/2 the package I initially sent on both occasions. I am so frustrated. Clearly they are not together as a...
Oh my gosh - I had to write to tell you what a hard time I am getting at Manchester's NE School of Practical Nursing or their alternate name Health career training why two names????? Here are my...
Hi - I am currently enrolled in a nursing program, slated to grad 6/09. I have about a year experience between LTC & Med Surg as an aide. I am still at a hospital setting. I find that its not...
Hi - FYI - I contacted them not to long ago & heres my opinion of them. Cons: they have only been in business for about 1 year. The NET exam else where one takes is not transferable. If you have...
Hi Zooz - Congrats on passing the skill set - I knew you would be fine. I did miss your previous post. How great is that they approached you on the LPN program - such a good feeling. I too am on...
MrsRaisinKain - I too was nervous - actually on both parts as I dont do well with exams in general. You already know the written will be a breeze. Now the skill set you already know how to do things....
Hi Richarda8770 - boy I understand that is a tough number to take. I agree with many of the above posters. Its about geographic location you may get paid more in other areas. I started my 1st job at...
Great question! Glad to hear that I am not alone. I too am married. Take care of an elder parent as well as my family, I have a newborn. I work Full time and have a part time lna job to gain...
Zooz - big hugs to you! I know its hard to go through testing. I felt the same way too. We all go through that with someone watching and evaluating on how they would do it. I got deducted points for...