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...
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....
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...
Hi - I am an LNA taking pt classes to become an RN (this is a long road)but thinking LPN is the route to go instead. Wondering what the starting salary is for an LPN. I know each state differs I am...
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...
I am a LNA who is going for my LPN, eventually progressing to RN (the long road I know). I prefer the hospital setting and am wondering which career path within the hospital is a good route to go for...
Hi all - so I was informed that I need to bring copy of immunization information with me for my new job. Would this just be my PPD or will this need to include all childhood diseases immunization? If...
I am a LNA who is going for my LPN, eventually progressing to RN (the long road I know). I prefer the hospital setting and am wondering which career path within the hospital is a good route to go for...
Hi Casi - I will be working for a hospital. So exited :) By your comment, I wonder is this a normal amount that other hospitals require new employees to go through? I start in a week - happy happy...
Hi all update - So thanks to you I was able to have somewhat calm nerves. I had to fill out tons of paperwork from birth to current LOL. Meet with a doctor to go over it all. With my immunizations I...
HI Cardigan2 - Thanks I will check them out. I don't mind spending the xtra $$ for them as long as the are comfortable. Also, I notice many wearing the clogs I usually don't find these comfortable...