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  1. How do I "WOW" them in my interview?

    2ndcareerchange replied to mommyof2Tees's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I didnt have to interview for my school either, but when I was looking at the private LPN schools, they were asking me questions about my family. What they really wanted to know was how I was going...

  2. Anyone applying to CT tech LPN program?

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

    Hi, I'm in the Kaynor tech program... the reason for the additional classes is so the LPN RN bridge will go smoother. Now if you dont have bio, you can get it at the school your first semester....

  3. New Nurse Grad with no prospects of work

    2ndcareerchange replied to nurse2009's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    My mom called me yesterday and left a message saying one of the schools in CT (I think she said Fairfield U) was in the paper saying they have 114 grads and 45 of them already have jobs... Why does...

  4. CT LPN's PROGRAM NOW ACCEPTING APLICATION FOR THE CLASS STARTING IN 2010

    2ndcareerchange replied to HartfordSPN's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Hey all, Get a book from the library, do practice test on the computer... oh and the library has something called library express which has practice test for free. Gotta go, more reading...

  5. CT LPN's PROGRAM NOW ACCEPTING APLICATION FOR THE CLASS STARTING IN 2010

    2ndcareerchange replied to HartfordSPN's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    hey, checking in real quick... about this if you can apply. Even if you are ready for rn school.... we had 4 people start with LPN and then went to the community college rn schools. the last two...

  6. What's so bad about working for the VA?

    2ndcareerchange replied to Buggus's topic in General Nursing

    oh, so not only do they pay for books, you get paid while in school full time??? that is a deal. I didnt understand that from before. I thought it was just them paying for books and tuition....

  7. I Passed!!!-Ever felt down about NCLEX You Must ReadThis!!!!!!!!!!!

    2ndcareerchange replied to determinedgal1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you for telling your story. Tonite I need to hear it... I am not doing well in school right now and need a get up and go girl story. Would love to have the time to start reviewing now, but...

  8. LPNs in RN programs -- do you get bored?

    2ndcareerchange replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in LPN to RN

    So is your program a bridge LPN to RN or do you have to start at the beginning of the RN program?

  9. CT Colleges Ready to apply for 2009!!

    2ndcareerchange replied to lr0012's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Sandy, pm me who you had a Clovis for psych... I am in the second semester at kaynor, going to st marys for clinical and learning to insert ngtube with feedings after checking for placement. Ugh lol...

  10. CT Colleges Ready to apply for 2009!!

    2ndcareerchange replied to lr0012's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Hey Sandy!! Milford mama, I just want to post this because if it was the other way around I would want someone to point this out to me.... That said, really think about going to St. V's.... its...

  11. Help

    2ndcareerchange replied to quepreciosa214's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Why are you trying to go to St V's?? Doesnt Southern have a nursing program?? and its a BSN to boot... not to mention cheaper for all four years vs. St V's two years. I think we need to think...

  12. CT Colleges Ready to apply for 2009!!

    2ndcareerchange replied to lr0012's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Hey everyone!! About what Sandy said about St V's taking up to 16 credits is true... but like IR said when you try to transfer science classes ie AP I and II they make you take a test THEY supply...

  13. CT Colleges Ready to apply for 2009!!

    2ndcareerchange replied to lr0012's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    If you are going the NY route, look into westchester cc, and other community colleges near the CT line that have nursing programs. And dont forget the RN school in Mt. Vernon, its Dorthea...

  14. cna to lpn

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

    Hi, I think you should go for your lpn. After your first semester you can get your cna. (the first few months is CNA schooling). And work part time and keep going for your lpn

  15. Is there any CRNA schools that did not fill seats

    2ndcareerchange replied to sw21 RN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The information in this thread is greaat.... I was wondering if those who posted can update us on how its going.... also if VARN or anyone else can explain about the VA program. I am in the older end...

  16. Can an LPN function as an RT?

    2ndcareerchange replied to RespiratoryGirl011's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    if you check out the ads for jobs on Lincare, they accept RTs and LPNs.... also check sleep tech, they do the same thing. I think its just which company....

  17. Health tech vs. LPN vs. Nursing assistant in the VA

    2ndcareerchange posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hi everyone! I would like to know the differences between the health techs and the LPN in the VA hospital. Also is the nursing assistant the same as CNA?? I am a student lpn and would like to get a...

  18. Health tech vs. LPN vs. Nursing assistant in the VA

    2ndcareerchange replied to 2ndcareerchange's topic in Government, Military

    Anyone have an idea?? I need clearer descriptions of what they do besides the ones on the website. They seem like they were similar and hopefully I can get some clarification on this.......

  19. Columbia Direct Entry???

    2ndcareerchange replied to NHGN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    There are programs for ADN to BSN to MSN. some of the skip the BSN altogether and other will award the BSN as well as the MSN. They are not (not that I could see) for CRNA's but for other...

  20. Online Courses

    2ndcareerchange replied to NAM210's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Hey, You should really speak to the schools yourself and get who you are talking too. All of the science class at Clovis have a lab attached to them. At San Juan they send you a lab in a box, and...

  21. Just passed the NET

    2ndcareerchange replied to greenie101's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congrats on passing the NET!!! Good job:hpygrp:

  22. Online Courses

    2ndcareerchange replied to NAM210's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Hey everyone! The online AP at Clovis is HARD, but doable. I suggest you take that and MAYBE an easy class in order to get an A/B grade. You think it would be easy because its online, and basically...

  23. Online Courses

    2ndcareerchange replied to NAM210's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    thanks Sandy for answering the questions, things got crazy here. Yes, LPN school is going good, just really busy with papers, reading, exams, and finally clinicals.... I ended up dropping two classes...

  24. Online Courses

    2ndcareerchange replied to NAM210's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    hey blue, PM me and I will tell you all......

  25. Any ideas please?

    2ndcareerchange replied to Matt 2be RN's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Hey Matt, The response is slow because a lot of people have started school and really have not read the site lately... anyway, do you have AP?? I didnt see it in the line up?