1MOM2RN

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  1. which schools accept test outs/older credits?

    I graduated in 1987 with an AS in Medical Assisting and many of my credits from WAY back then were excepted by Rivier when I applied. Good
  2. Will I get my temp license in time?

    BKLNBORN, That varies by state, but you are right that NH does not let you practice as a GN. But they do issue temporary licenses to new grads which are good for 120 days (or less if you fail an...
  3. What do you want to tell Nursing Students?

    susan9608, i wish i had clinical rotations on your floor. your attitude and passion is so rare to come across these
  4. What do you want to tell Nursing Students?

    :lol2::lol2:meant to say "not much cohesiveness" in the above post! freudian
  5. What do you want to tell Nursing Students?

    i have just completed my last semester of clinicals (i graduate next month - yeah!). here are my thoughts... 1) students who are in fundamentals (first semester) are terrified of being on the floor...
  6. Any current or fomer rivier students?

    i think you will really enjoy rivier. i am graduating (adn) in a few weeks and have really liked the program (though not the tuition). i have to agree with the previous poster who said that the...
  7. is being anLNA right for me?

    hi shady! first the easy questions... there are part time, full time, and everything in between time positions for lnas. healthcare in general has that advantage. secondly, i did use lna as a stepping...
  8. Will I get my temp license in time?

    nh does have fingerprinting, but because i already have an lna license, i am "grandfathered" and do not have to do that. i will have to look into getting transcripts sent before graduation. i don't...
  9. Will I get my temp license in time?

    i'm sorry. i must not be clear in my question. :smackingf i know it's all paperless. my question/concern is whether there will be enough time for bon to get my transcripts, process my application...
  10. Will I get my temp license in time?

    thanks,redsox. but what i am asking about is temporary licenses, issued before you take nclex-rn, enabling you to work until you've taken the
  11. Can student nurses work as a tech/CNA?

    not sure if this is just my state, but in nh, once you've completed nursing fundamentals, you can get your lna (cna) license, without taking the class. i was already an lna when i started nursing...
  12. RN opportunities and hiring climate

    okay. it's been more than 10 years since i worked in ma. tax laws have undoubtedly changed. thanks for clarifying for the sake of those considering the commute to ma. this further supports my stand,...
  13. What I Love About Nursing Is....

    what a wonderful, wonderful thread. like several others have mentioned, the other threads around here can be very discouraging to a nursing student. this is definitely the right place to bring these...
  14. RN opportunities and hiring climate

    If you live in NH and work in MA, you do get MA income taxes withheld from your income, but you get most of it back on April 15th... Unfortunately, they don't pay you interest on it.
  15. Anyone attending Rivier College?

    Thank you for this post. I graduate in May from Rivier's evening ADN program. I have gotten myself all worked up about the staggering tution debt I face when I graduate. Did you know that the...