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Has anyone attended North shore community college? How did you like it? I am looking into the LPN or RN program and was wondering what kind of GPA or prerequisites others had that got accepted. And also where you clinicals are? thank you.

hey I am pretty much a new grad LPN just reached 1 yr experience. I get 24/HR at the local SNF/LTC. Doctors offices is about 18/HR. Hope this helps!

I am currently an LPN working for a pedi office. I took this job about 6 months ago after months of job searching for rehabs/ SNF. I am going back to school in less than 1 year and I am unsure what my next step as far as my career should be. should I...

I am looking into LMH. I am a recent graduate of a LPN program and am looking for some insight. For those of you that got accepted what was you GPA like? How were the instructors and how long was the wait list time. Thank you

hi all, I was thinking of applying to the program either day of evening. With evening what time do classes start? I am an LPN already so i will be applying for advanced placement. I also was wondering how long the wait list was for current or former ...

yes here in mass MA make like $11 in the practice i work for.

I just started a job as a new grad in a pedi office. They gave me a packet ahead of time on all the info I needed to know. As far as immunizations each office differs a bit. I bought pedi facts incredibily quick which helped alot on development and s...

Hi all, I am a new grad LPN and have been applying everywhere. I finally got a call back from a pedi Dr. office and the woman from HR kind of did an over the phone interview. She asked me about customer service, teamwork and my clinical experiences. ...

Hey all, I was wondering if it is better to send out resumes or fill out applications? Which one got you the job? I have sent out my resume to about 3 SNFs and no call back. I have also made follow up calls. Also did any of you apply to facilities th...

I have sent my resume out to 3 Nursing Homes so far. They have not gotten back to me. I just graduated a week ago and sent in my ATT for the NCLEX last week. I am thinking the test will be in July. My question is should I be calling the company back ...

I applied for two jobs this week one in a long term care facility and one at a doctors office. They have not got back to me yet. I was wondering should I make a follow up phone call while I am still in school? Or should I wait until I graduate or eve...

Well I did my first med pass yesterday. I was so nervous! my teacher guided me through everything and then expected me to do it my self with out missing any. I was having trouble at first understanding were the times were and what to look for. It too...

Thanks everyone for the great advise!! It really helps to know there are others who have felt the same way at one point.

Well I did my first med pass yesterday. I was so nervous! my teacher guided me through everything and then expected me to do it my self with out missing any. I was having trouble at first understanding were the times were and what to look for. It too...

I go to north shore comunity college for the LPN program and it is less than 8,000 all expenses including uniforms and NCLEX fees.

I am a nursing student in an LPN program and we still wear the white nursing cap along with a white uniform for graduation.

well it depends where you live. I go to northshore cc it is a great program! I have learned so much in the last 6 months. It is tough but it is do-able with studying. The teachers are very good at what they do and are never mean to any of the student...

The program is great. It is tough but the teachers really want you to succeed and would do anything to help you. The clinical sites are great too. I have learned so much in a semester!

I am currently in my last semester in LPN school at North Shore. I was just wondering if I get a job what is the starting wage for a new grad at a skilled nursing facility? thanks

Ya I am already in the practical nursing program and will be graduating in June! I love it.PamC thanks for the insight as i will be doing the RN program sometime in the next few years.

For current LPN's I am a prenursing student for the LPN program at NSCC. I was wondering if any nurses have jobs other than LTC. I really don't want to work in one because I hated it working as a CNA for 2 years.

I am a LPN nursing student at a massachusetts Community College. I was wondering if it would be best to apply while i am waiting to take the test or just wait until I pass. Will employers consider me seriously if I apply before I test?

Hi all, I am going to be transfering into the nursing program at Riv and will be starting clinicals Fall 08. I was wondering how other students liked it and about any tips you can give me. I have struggled alot to get to this point, and I know nursin...

One thing that has really stood out to me in the real world of being a CNA is transfers. It is very important to the safety of the resident and staff. I did not learn enough about transfering a resident and had to learn most of it in my LTC job. Also...

I do have a learning disability. Up until now I have not let the disability determine what I capible of. The only thing I strugglewith ismath and I will always have a hard time with it. I have decided to go the LPN route right now and I am taking a r...