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  1. Anyone applying to Tidewater Community College for Fall 2013?

    Graduate2010 replied to spoland's topic in Virginia Nursing

    They take cumulative GPA. They also give points to those prereq classes that are complete. A's get the highest points and they look at science classes more than anything else. It's called a point...

  2. Anyone applying to Tidewater Community College for Fall 2013?

    Graduate2010 replied to spoland's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I'm applying to cohort 1 (August). I have all paper work ready to go. Just waiting for Feb 15th to roll around. I'm currently a LPN looking to bridge over. I have all classes except Eng 112 for which...

  3. how long did you wait to go from LPN to RN?

    Graduate2010 replied to Mrsladysoul83's topic in LPN to RN

    I Graduated May 2010, started working at a nursing home since I had already been a CNA there already which helped me ease into a LPN position. I work full time at a local hospital fulltime and was...

  4. Thomas Nelson's RN Program Jan 2013-who's applying?

    Graduate2010 replied to Graduate2010's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Hi Carrie! OMG----I'm still waiting for a response letter. I'm so nervous. Congratulations! I hope we will see each other this upcoming spring! Keep your fingers cross for me! Today's my birthday and...

  5. Thomas Nelson's RN Program Jan 2013-who's applying?

    Graduate2010 posted a topic in Virginia Nursing

    Hello all! My name is Stephanie and I have FINALLY completed my prereqs for RN school!!:yeah:It's been a hard road taking classes throughout summers and regular fall and spring semester. I started...

  6. Pay Rate For New Lpn Grads @ Ltc's

    Graduate2010 posted a topic in Virginia Nursing

    Hello Everyone! Just curious about the pay rate :twocents:for new LPN grads at some of the LTC facilities in Norfolk, Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Hampton, Newport News, Portsmouth or Suffolk. Has...

  7. Pay Rate For New Lpn Grads @ Ltc's

    Graduate2010 replied to Graduate2010's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Try Lifeworks and Rehab.....they are a LTC and skilled facility for which I work PRN. They start PRN LPN's out around $15-16. Their facilities include Bayside healthcare(who are hiring), located in Va...

  8. Start LPN School Next Week!

    Graduate2010 replied to amandaqdLPN13''s topic in Virginia Nursing

    I went to New Horizons Regional Education Center. Unfortuneatly, they had to shut down due to NCLEX scores and other board issues last

  9. Start LPN School Next Week!

    Graduate2010 replied to amandaqdLPN13''s topic in Virginia Nursing

    That's great Amanda! :yelclap:I too am a LPN and started as a CNA. I worked as a CNA for over 12 years. I graduated LPN school back in May 2010. I love it! I just finished up my prereqs for the RN...

  10. Thomas Nelson-Jan. 2012

    Graduate2010 replied to VaRNmom's topic in Virginia Nursing

    RNhopeful2012-Thanks for the information on that. I think I PM a few months back. I just wanted to know how things were going for you and if you could give me an idea about the class...

  11. Thomas Nelson-Jan. 2012

    Graduate2010 replied to VaRNmom's topic in Virginia Nursing

    mcolliver, I had the same quesiton but my scenario is a bit different. I will only have 6 to apply with but I will have all 15 when I start. I will take the LPN-Rn brdige program. Not sure of my...

  12. Dosage Calculation Question......help please

    Graduate2010 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hello all! I'm a level II Practical Nursing student in need of help with a calculations question. Q: A clinet has orders for 40units of insulin. There are no insulin syringes available. The nurse's...

  13. LPN program CLOSED by BON-VA 5/10/11 what to do!

    Graduate2010 replied to Ginger Snapp's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Ginger Snapp, I'm very sorry to hear your situation. I am a recent graduate of New Horizons LPN. (class of 2010). Throughout school year (2009-2010) the program was in trouble. NCLEX scores have been...

  14. Are you applying to the May 2011 RN program at MCI VA BEACH????

    Graduate2010 replied to Crystal2756's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Helllo Everyone! I'm not applying for the May 200 RN program but my friend is. I don't like to be the one who spoils things but I need to let you guys know that MCI do bad business. My friend took the...

  15. Riverside School of Nursing Jan 2011

    Graduate2010 replied to twins4paiges's topic in Virginia Nursing

    My apologies LunahRN....I will remeberfor the next time. Paige, I'm sorry here about not being able to go to Riverside. Looks like I've changed my mind about it. I need to be on this side of the water...

  16. Riverside School of Nursing Jan 2011

    Graduate2010 replied to twins4paiges's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I've talked with her On Monday. But I've placed another call and await a call back. (moderator edit of name) is sweet. which classes didi you clep out of? Math isn't my strong area but I'm doing well...

  17. Riverside School of Nursing Jan 2011

    Graduate2010 replied to twins4paiges's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Thank you twins4paiges! How about the College Math? I placed in developnmental MTH2 at TCC will they accept this as a college math? do I'm tryint to start next July so I need to make sure I have all...

  18. Riverside School of Nursing Jan 2011

    Graduate2010 replied to twins4paiges's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I have a question about the chemistry. Will Riverside accept the Health Science Chemistry w/lab equivalent to College chem? I just discovered if you haven't any chemistry background then you have to a...

  19. Need advise on a plan to complete pre-reqs

    Graduate2010 posted a topic in Virginia Nursing

    Hello All! It's Graduate2010---Well...I graduated from LPN school, passed boards in Aug. 2010, started working at a local Rehab/skilled facility, and now back in school taking prereqs. I currently...

  20. Need advise on a plan to complete pre-reqs

    Graduate2010 replied to Graduate2010's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Thanks Kris! I'm a planner...so I have to have something to go by. Congrats on getting into MCI. My co-worker was not accepted into the Jan. class in VA BCH. So she's going another route. There's...

  21. No LTC jobs??

    Graduate2010 replied to Nurse!Nurse!Hello?'s topic in Virginia Nursing

    NurseNurseHello! I understand somewhat of what you are going through. I am a recent LPN grad and it's difficult trying to find a job. Everyone wants you to have atleast 1yr experience. But I managed...

  22. ECPI BSN Program......you Need 1yr exp. working as RN, right?

    Graduate2010 replied to Graduate2010's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Thank you so much Deborah for answering that question. I will be sure to pass the information on to my co-worker.

  23. ECPI BSN Program......you Need 1yr exp. working as RN, right?

    Graduate2010 posted a topic in Virginia Nursing

    Hello all! I was talking with a friend of mine who's attending MCI's ADN-RN program. She wills start her pre-req's Oct. 5th. When she's done with the ADN program she wants to go to the ECPI BSN...

  24. Pearson Vue Trick - Poll once you receive your results

    Graduate2010 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    PVT TRICK WORKED!! I took NCLEX yesterday @ 1245pm computer shut off at 85 questions. Did PVT trick at 945pm and received the good pop-up. Called the VABON @ 0845am and found out I had my LPN license....

  25. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    Graduate2010 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    PVT TRICK WORKED!! I took NCLEX yesterday @ 1245pm computer shut off at 85 questions. Did PVT trick at 945pm and received the good pop-up. Called the VABON @ 0845am and found out I had my LPN...