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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 you is why do you think "they think your an idiot? T...

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. I tried the tricks as listed but nothing worked fo...

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 take. To know we have to "be on it" the day of the tes...

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 in NH. Thanks!

Hi all - Wondering what grade you got for people who took A&P1? Maybe it will give me some hope :) Thanks!

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 market. Once I got my certification I got numerous offe...

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 facility.

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 issues: Mostly they are EXTREMELY unorganized!! Drives...

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 for me. I love children & find that a position a...

This should be a sticky.... thanks for the post! I would like to add there was a typo in Elliot - should be http://www.elliothospital.org/ Happy hunting!

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 your LNA accreditations; no credit given. Cost is ...

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 the same pathway as you. I should be in the 08 progr...

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. Really don't worry about it. If you know how to d...

YEA - SUPER DUPER CONGRATS to you!!! So exciting. Let us know when you get your license :)

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 9.50 at a LTC and got a raise in 1 month to 10.50 ...

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 experience. I am taking 2 classes and will hopefully soon ...

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 not washing my hands long enough (I timed it & ...

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 either a) financial gain or b) personal gratitude....

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 so, this is impossible for me to find. Would I nee...

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 either a) financial gain or b) personal gratitude...

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 days!

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 didn't have proof of any so they did a titers. Shou...

Hi all - looking to find out what brand/type of shoe wear you use? Currently wearing sneakers & looking for something else. Thanks!

Yea - Good for you!!! Usually NH BON is pretty quick. Thanks for the update! Congrats again on your job :)

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 wondering what your take on them is? :)