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  1. Dont give up!!!

    2ndcareerchange replied to iwillbanurse08's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    did you get fulltime

  2. Indiana State LPN-BSN Program

    2ndcareerchange replied to 2ndcareerchange's topic in Indiana State University

    Okay, I have a quick update. Indiana State called me back like hours after posting this.... but time got the best of me getting back to you all... and told me that the VA is a site and clinicals have...

  3. Indiana State LPN-BSN Program

    2ndcareerchange posted a topic in Indiana State University

    Hi everyone! Is anyone going to the Indiana State University LPN to BSN program? I noticed they have 3 clinical sites, one at Bridgeport Hospital, VA Hospital in West Haven, and one in Torrington. I...

  4. CT tech lpn program

    2ndcareerchange replied to TEE1978's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Hi, I am graduating this Friday for the evening program at Abbott Tech. I just wanted to say, I have books for sale that are still good and are the same editions. I and my 22 classmates have books...

  5. Certifications IN CT

    2ndcareerchange replied to Seeker1102's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would like to know as

  6. Medical Assistants to replace RN's?

    2ndcareerchange replied to blueyesue's topic in General Nursing

    I know I am coming in on the tail end of this, but there are MA's in our hospital in the ER. In fact the thing that bothers me is you cant tell the LPNs, RNs from the MAs. The hospital no longer...

  7. Clovis online A&P classes

    2ndcareerchange replied to wigglesgogo's topic in Online Distance Learning

    correct, no disection or additional book or

  8. Clovis online A&P classes

    2ndcareerchange replied to wigglesgogo's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi, I took ap1 and ap2 from Clovis. It was a good class. Basically the way labs are done are thru more questions to be answered. Critically thinking is needed to complete this part. The professor...

  9. Team Nursing

    2ndcareerchange replied to BethC's topic in General Nursing

    In my hospital, in the emergency room, we went to team nursing. There was lots of education due to everyone was use to primary nursing. They are constantly having in service on the "role of the LPN"...

  10. Indiana State University BSN Thread for Current Students

    2ndcareerchange replied to chaxanmom's topic in Indiana State University

    Thanks A, I spoke to Mark this afternoon. He called Bridgeport Hospital and spoke to the proper channels. He also reassured me that ISU will find me a clinical site. My major concern was there are...

  11. Indiana State University BSN Thread for Current Students

    2ndcareerchange replied to chaxanmom's topic in Indiana State University

    I have a question about clinical sites. I put in a call to ISU about this but wanted to hear from those who went thru the process. I am trying to get my hospital on the list of sites. They called...

  12. Nclex-PN waiting list in CT

    2ndcareerchange replied to iwillbanurse08's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Can you apply for two states at the same time for example if I wantd to be registered in CT and NY.?

  13. Nclex-PN waiting list in CT

    2ndcareerchange replied to iwillbanurse08's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    :yeah: You go girl!!! Congratulation!! So can you practice in both CT and MA?? how did you handle that??

  14. how is the LPN job market

    2ndcareerchange replied to blue2008's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Hi everyone, I just wanted to add my 2 cents. The LPN state program has just been reinstated. They will be back January 2011. I am still in the last program in Danbury. I am doing clinical at...

  15. What to do when someone lies and you get written up

    2ndcareerchange replied to vjw59's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I would also advise your daughter to keep her personal business out of school and clinical. None of those people are her friends, and if they are, they need to keep it formal and professional. This...

  16. Much Older People Going Into Nursing

    2ndcareerchange replied to MissMaryMack12's topic in General Students

    I think this is a classic example of not understanding the "platform" of nursing. The field is wide open. There are so many things you can do in nursing that does not require bedside nursing. Case...

  17. Where have all the LPN's gone?

    2ndcareerchange replied to rayk1021's topic in General Nursing

    Some of the "planetree" hospitals are going back to team nursing. We are trying it here at my hospital. I finish in January, and wonder if they would hire a 'green LPN' in the ER where it is being...

  18. LPN State programs for January, 2010 start

    2ndcareerchange replied to CTPCTstudent's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Hey Sandy! Kaynor is in Waterbury, we use to meet at NVCC, but now are back at the high school. Nina, you are right about people not applying due to urban legends. Nina, we are doing the SAME thing...

  19. LPN State programs for January, 2010 start

    2ndcareerchange replied to CTPCTstudent's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Hey everyone, Just a quick tibbit I overheard today. The instructors were talking about how they only recieved 20 applications at Kaynor. If you dont have yours in, get it in now. Also they closed...

  20. Graduated Last Night!!

    2ndcareerchange replied to itsbuzzy's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Yeah!!! Congrats!! Let us know when you pass the

  21. Don't know how to cope with it all.........

    2ndcareerchange replied to MossyOakGirl's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am right there with you. I took a job as CNA in a LTC to get experience on time management and see what the CNAs go thru. I get my LPN in January, but didnt want to be one of those nurses that...

  22. Anyone applying to CT tech LPN program?

    2ndcareerchange replied to TEE1978's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Well I will see you at the aqua turf this fall, and its four more months for me too! Yah!!

  23. What skills did YOU get at the CNA state exam?

    2ndcareerchange replied to emily_ganshert's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Here for me in CT, I had ambulation, dental care, handwashing, partial vitals... (Respiratory and pulse) and then I did the written, which really is on the computer. The nurse tester was nice to...

  24. Announce that you passed your CNA exam here!

    2ndcareerchange replied to jb2u's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    PAsSED today YEAH!! okay now off to find a job for the summer. Here I come LPN!!!

  25. finished AP I in five weeks.. whew

    2ndcareerchange replied to k3104's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    GREAT JOB!! AP II is not as hard as AP I in my opinion, so you should do great again! AP II will be familiar territory. You did good, I couldnt have done it in five weeks, I took the summer class,...