1uvakindmom

1uvakindmom

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  1. Anyone else call 'em johnnies?

    1uvakindmom replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ahh yes, good ol' New England...we call them "johnnies" here in MA

  2. All of the jobs we have as CNA's

    1uvakindmom replied to Gabby_101's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    hahhaha thats sooooo

  3. Hey all

    1uvakindmom replied to LPN_in_the_making83's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I start in Sept as well (Sept 3 to be exact)! We can all support each other over the next year as we make our way to becoming

  4. Cold Feet

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

    I like the band-aid

  5. Cold Feet

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

    I am starting a full-time LPN program in Sept (M-F) and I have a 9 year old, 4 year old, and a 2 year old. I will also be working part-time. It can be done! My program is very intense as well, but...

  6. For all nurses, especially peds..Heartwarming

    1uvakindmom replied to kstec's topic in General Nursing

    OMG...you got the water works going with this

  7. Finally have an interview at a hospital!!!

    1uvakindmom posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have been working in LTC for 6 months now, and it's not for me. I start nursing school in the fall, so I have been applying to hospitals hoping to get my foot in the door. I finally got a call...

  8. Finally have an interview at a hospital!!!

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

    Wee good luck to you as well

  9. Orientation Tomorrow !!!

    1uvakindmom replied to KIMMY03's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    :yeah:You arent a dork!!I was just as excited about my orientation, too! It was then that I learned my class schedule, etc, so I understand completely! I start in Sept, and aside from when I had my...

  10. Where should I work?

    1uvakindmom replied to Buddy626's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It all depends on what you want to do. I know most hospitals around here (MASS) want some LTC experience before they will hire you, but that isnt true everywhere. There's also home health you could...

  11. Finally have an interview at a hospital!!!

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

    OOO! Good for you! Have you started yet? I hope that sends me good luck

  12. Finally have an interview at a hospital!!!

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

    Good luck to you as well

  13. I didn't get accepted

    1uvakindmom replied to kimistry511's topic in General Nursing

    Did you ever consider going for your LPN and then taking a bridge to RN? I couldnt find an RN program around here (MA) that didnt have a waiting list, but the LPN program got me in right away. I...

  14. Who is starting LPN in August?

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

    I am starting Sept 3rd, but I know how you feel! I took the entrance exam last October, got my acceptance letter in November...then had to wait all the way until June to have my orientation, and then...

  15. anyone else counting down

    1uvakindmom replied to SPNbabe08's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    hahhha!!! Same here! I work as a CNA now, but will be leaving that job to go to school. My husband and I figure it will be better for me to devote my attention to my schooling. Money will be tight,...

  16. A GOOD CNA Rocks!!

    1uvakindmom replied to pagandeva2000's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I wanted to say thanks for posting that. I often feel like nurses think I am the scum under their shoe, or just plain stupid, and reading what you wrote made my day. I am going to school this fall...

  17. Just registered for my classes!! YAY!!!

    1uvakindmom posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Whew!:tbsk: I registered for my classes today...it took a few hours of running back and forth from financial aid to the library to use the computers, to enrollment, but they got it all figured out for...

  18. So nervous...test this weekend

    1uvakindmom replied to shy_wolf101's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    That's great!!! I was so nervous before I took my test,

  19. Orientation is tomorrow!! =O

    1uvakindmom replied to NurseR0xy's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I think you will be fine, hun. If this is something you want to do, then do it! Your kids will benefit because you will be happy knowing you are working on your career and something that will make...

  20. Quincy College LPN program

    1uvakindmom replied to MeganS9's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    My orientation was fine, except that I had trouble finding the building LOL. (I'm not from the Quincy area). I don't know what town you are in, but there is a program based in Quincy that covers a...

  21. How Beneficial?

    1uvakindmom replied to Faith213's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think it's great experience to be CNA before being a nurse. I am starting nursing school this fall and have been a CNA for about 4 months now. I am going to have great empathy for CNAs once I...

  22. I Got My Acceptance Letter!!!!

    1uvakindmom replied to MAmom81's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    YAY!!! That is so exciting! I'm a Missy too, lol! Congrats! I start LPN school this Sept, and I am so excited too!!! YAY TO NURSES!!!

  23. 2009 Grads! Come 1 Come ALL!

    1uvakindmom replied to Hoping2beRN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi! I am 26, married with three kids. I start my LPN program this Sept and will be done June 2009. I currently work as a CNA in a LTC and also have my MA certificate. I wish all of us the best luck!...

  24. Quincy College LPN program

    1uvakindmom replied to MeganS9's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Oh that's great! I cannot wait until orientation. I want to know the hours we will be in. I have a day care voucher for my kids, so they will be set in the fall, thankfully. I am so excited about...

  25. Quincy College LPN program

    1uvakindmom replied to MeganS9's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi Megan!!! My name is Missy and I am starting the full-time in Sept as well! I would love to meet some people taking the class before I start. That would be great. I have orientation on June 4th....