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tsalagicara

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  1. Where do LPN's work?

    tsalagicara replied to Satori77's topic in Colorado Nursing

    *BUMP* Still wondering are there any LPN's in the Denver metro area that work for hospitals such as Exempla, HealthONE, Swedish, or Denver Health? Also, any LPNs in the area working at Denver's...

  2. Hospitals in Denver Metro Area???

    tsalagicara replied to JuLeSx7d7's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Hi GizmosMom, Thanks! :) The VA does sound like a great place to work. It's high up on my prospective employer list for when I graduate. Yes, I am very excited to start school soon! :)...

  3. Hospitals in Denver Metro Area???

    tsalagicara replied to JuLeSx7d7's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Wow, that's awesome!! It sounds like something I would love to get involved in. If you don't mind me asking, do you know how much an LPN makes at the VA? Also, I know that applying for a federal...

  4. Hospitals in Denver Metro Area???

    tsalagicara replied to JuLeSx7d7's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Hello!! :) Does the VA hire LPNs? I think I've seen an ad for LPN positions at the VA, but not sure. I'm about to start an LPN program, but I am already looking into the future, as to where I would...

  5. Looking for LPN school in Colorado

    tsalagicara replied to phines8098's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I have to add, though, that I wish DSON still had their LPN program. It was cheaper than Concorde's. Does anyone know why it was

  6. Looking for LPN school in Colorado

    tsalagicara replied to phines8098's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Thanks. :) I'm looking forward to going to Concorde, and will be starting the LPN program on April 21st. I have looked into the RN program, actually scored plenty high on the N.E.T. to get in, but...

  7. Looking for LPN school in Colorado

    tsalagicara replied to phines8098's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Hi ladies, sorry to say that I can't go to DSON after all. My mom doesn't want to be the co-signer for such a big loan, and I have no one else with great credit willing to co-sign with me. I wish...

  8. Hospital diploma programs?

    tsalagicara replied to tsalagicara's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Thanks. :) I did find that the University of Colorado Hospital has a fast-track work site BSN program option; however, to be a top priority choice for the program, I would need to have been employed...

  9. Tucson Medical Center - New Grad Pay?

    tsalagicara replied to dancingdoula's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hahahahahaha... I know this is original post is almost 2 months old, but I had to include my input on TMC. I just recently moved to Colorado with my hubby and baby so we can be a bit closer to my...

  10. Concorde Career Institute (Colorado)

    tsalagicara replied to blueyes27's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Awesome! Congrats on the upcoming graduation. :) I forgot to ask about the LPN-RN bridge program at Concorde -- do you know anything about that? I'd love to know. Do you know of any graduates...

  11. Where do LPN's work?

    tsalagicara replied to Satori77's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Any LPN's working for Exempla, HealthONE, Swedish Medical Center or Denver

  12. Answers from 100 nurses needed: Which state has the most nursing shortage?

    tsalagicara replied to John123's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Interesting, my hubby, baby and I just recently moved from the Tucson area to Colorado. We'll be returning to the Tucson area one day. What about LPN's? Does Tucson need

  13. Concorde College Aurora

    tsalagicara posted a topic in Colorado Nursing

    Hello all, I'm looking for any current Concorde Career College students. Please reply to my post or private message me. I am curious as to what the school is really like (I've been on the tour but...

  14. Migraines.. is this normal treatment?

    tsalagicara replied to mommyoffour's topic in Emergency

    Hi! I hope things will be getting better for your family soon. I forgot to mention that I've also taken Midrin for my migraines, but Midrin only helps ease the pain; sometimes the migraine will...

  15. NAI descent: Roll Call

    tsalagicara replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    O'siyo nigada! I thought I'd already posted on this thread, but I guess not. Anyhoo! I am what I jokingly call "Southeastern ghoulash." Originally from Alabama, I'm Cherokee, Choctaw and a bit of...

  16. Looking for LPN school in Colorado

    tsalagicara replied to phines8098's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Any DSON graduates or current students doing clinicals, I'd love to hear from you. I have been doing a lot of thinking about nursing school, and trying to reach the best decision for me and my...

  17. Migraines.. is this normal treatment?

    tsalagicara replied to mommyoffour's topic in Emergency

    Doesn't sound like standard protocol to me, either, but who knows? What I do know is that narcotics can be highly addictive and can cause some pretty bad withdrawal symptoms. I suffer from...

  18. I have strep =0(

    tsalagicara replied to Valerie Salva's topic in General Nursing

    Ugh, I totally feel your pain!! I hope you're feeling better by now. I, too, came down with strep throat a few days ago and have the scarlet fever rash to go with it. Yaay! The antibiotics are...

  19. Concorde Career Institute (Colorado)

    tsalagicara replied to blueyes27's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I will be going to Concorde soon to take the N.E.T. I intended to go on Friday, and then woke up sick -- and found out today that I have strep throat, of all things. Joy! Soon, I will go. I feel...

  20. Hospitals in Denver Metro Area???

    tsalagicara replied to JuLeSx7d7's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Hello, I have heard that Denver Health is a good hospital to work for. That is, they seem to treat their employees well and the pay isn't bad, either. I spoke to a nurse that works in the M-ICU...

  21. Emily Griffith, Pickens Tech

    tsalagicara replied to mingez's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Thanks. You don't have to be a resident of Denver or Denver county anymore. I applied and got in, and I live in Boulder county. :) I was just wondering if there's a waitlist at Emily Griffith, or...

  22. Concorde Career Institute (Colorado)

    tsalagicara replied to blueyes27's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Thanks so much for replying. :) I'm really thinking about starting Concorde's LPN program, but of course I want to make sure it is the best decision for me before I drop $26,000 on the program. The...

  23. Emily Griffith, Pickens Tech

    tsalagicara replied to mingez's topic in Colorado Nursing

    *BUMP* I know this is an old, old thread, but I wonder if anyone out there is going to Emily Griffith or Pickens Tech. How are their LPN programs? Is the waitlist bad, or would it be possible to get...

  24. Looking for LPN school in Colorado

    tsalagicara replied to phines8098's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Great, thanks for the replies. :) I was mainly wondering about the pass/fail rates for the NCLEX. Also -- has anyone going to DSON gotten a loan other than a Sallie Mae loan? Has anyone received...

  25. Concorde Career Institute (Colorado)

    tsalagicara replied to blueyes27's topic in Colorado Nursing

    *BUMP* I'm curious about this too, as I am also looking into Concorde Career Institute. Basically, I am trying to find the best program for me with the shortest wait to get in. It seems to be...