1uvakindmom

1uvakindmom

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  1. LPN TO RN

    1uvakindmom replied to VM85's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I see you wrote this a while ago, but generally bridges take about a year or 9 months or so, depending on full-time or

  2. CNA question

    1uvakindmom replied to ann22's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I did some time as a CNA myself, but only in nursing home/assisted living. I am about to gradutate PN school and can tell you what I observed the CNAs doing in the hospitals while I was there during...

  3. Fat Lpn Student

    1uvakindmom replied to MerrieCNA's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    lol! that would make life a lot easier

  4. LPN tuition

    1uvakindmom replied to nursestudent1975's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi, that price is about what my program cost. I graduate in June and mine cost about $19,000 give or take a few. My program is only 10 months long which is what I love about it and the reason I...

  5. Fat Lpn Student

    1uvakindmom replied to MerrieCNA's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Awwww hun, I am so sorry you are going thru this...I know the feeling. I have made friends in my class, but they arent close friends, more like clinical aquaintances that I have never met outside of...

  6. Did anybody do medical assisting before LVN??

    1uvakindmom replied to AHinch1988's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi! I actually went to school to be an MA before starting LPN school. I liked the MA school, but it was impossible to find a job....so I actually got out of that school and went to get my CNA...

  7. Student nurse with the baby itch. Help!

    1uvakindmom replied to linds24's topic in General Students

    Hi! I say, if you plan it out right, you should be ok. The fact that you have never been pregnant before may be something you want to consider, as PP said, you don't know how your body will respond...

  8. How is Nursing school going for you??

    1uvakindmom replied to ksauce20's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I LOVE nursing school! I am in my second semester now, and will be done June 25th. I have a lot on my plate now, three kids, a husband, I'm pregnant with #4, I work part-time and go to school...

  9. work / school? is it possible?

    1uvakindmom replied to careerbound's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Lemme tell you it won't be easy, but if you work hard enough, you can do it. Just think of the rewards you will get in the end of making a better life for your beautiful little girl (15 months is...

  10. LPN students we are half way done !

    1uvakindmom replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I know!! I graduate June 24th, and I am so excited my first semester is behind me!! We all should be so proud of

  11. should I bother with the LPN?

    1uvakindmom replied to talk to the hand's topic in General Nursing

    Hi! It all depends on what your needs are...what classes you already have behind you. I am finishing up my first semester of LPN school now, and I love it. I have three kids, and am pg with my 4th,...

  12. Need your help

    1uvakindmom replied to ladynurse1's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Good for you! I just started LPN school Sept 3...I am so happy that you may be starting! that's great! Good luck to you, and good luck on the re-take!!!

  13. Becoming a CNA in MA

    1uvakindmom replied to funfunfun's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Look at the website http://www.longtermcarecareers.org/train.php there you can look for different training programs based on what part of MA you live.

  14. LPN Training Under 11 months

    1uvakindmom replied to Fallon's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    My program is in

  15. LPN Training Under 11 months

    1uvakindmom replied to Fallon's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    My program is 10 months long as well, no pre-reqs, just and entrance test. I start tomorrow, and graduation ceremony is June

  16. Loved one soon to be passing

    1uvakindmom replied to elizabeth8503RN's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry to hear this, and I wish you peace through this difficult time. May her passing be painless and surrounded by those she loves...but it sounds like you have the loves part covered. Hospice...

  17. Every other weekend- what century are we in?

    1uvakindmom replied to lizva101's topic in General Nursing

    I'm right there with some of the other posters. I'm not a nurse yet, but I did work in LTC for a while and had to do the EOW. It was actually a luxury for me, b/c I was coming from retail, where I...

  18. New Nurse getting bullied at work

    1uvakindmom replied to compassionate_1's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, I am sorry you are going thru that. I cannot offer much advice, as I am not a nurse yet (I start LPN school this fall), but to only give you 2 days orientation is a little rediculous. The LTC...

  19. CNA Training in MA

    1uvakindmom replied to MsKaz's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    No problem, and good luck. I hope it works out for you!!!

  20. CNA Training in MA

    1uvakindmom replied to MsKaz's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Try this website. http://www.longtermcarecareers.org/train.php You can look up different sites by MA location. Some nursing homes will pay you to go thru classes. That's how I did it. HTH!!

  21. Any books I should buy for school?

    1uvakindmom posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am starting LPN school in Sept, and I was wondering which NCLEX-PN books is the best (I want to buy one to look thru while I am in school) and what other books you recommend to buy for school? I...

  22. Any books I should buy for school?

    1uvakindmom replied to 1uvakindmom's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    YAY!!!!

  23. Any books I should buy for school?

    1uvakindmom replied to 1uvakindmom's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Thanks!!!!

  24. Counting Down The Days.........

    1uvakindmom replied to Sincere24's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I start Sept 3rd and I am soooo

  25. Any books I should buy for school?

    1uvakindmom replied to 1uvakindmom's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Thanks so much! I hope you get in!!!!