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  1. Howard Community College LPN-RN Pathway Program

    JumpingIn posted a topic in LPN to RN

    Graduates, current students, and those awaiting entry into HCC's LPN-RN bridge program, please post your experiences, thoughts, advice, etc. about the program

  2. Lancaster General

    JumpingIn posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Has anyone heard anything about the programs at Lancaster General

  3. Standard Health Care Inc. & Ultimate Health School

    JumpingIn posted a topic in Virginia Nursing

    Does anyone have any info (good or bad) about Standard Health Care Services Inc. PN program or Ultimate Health School's PN

  4. Mountain State University LPN-BSN program Info please

    JumpingIn replied to josinda421's topic in General Nursing

    Has that person mentioned what their current plan is now that their original plan was derailed? I actually spoke with a representative of Mount.State and was told that those students who's...

  5. NOVA

    JumpingIn posted a topic in Virginia Nursing

    Has anyone here (or know anyone) who's gone through the Northern VA Comm.Coll. nursing program? I am aware of 3 seperate Nursing degree plans, but one in particular allows for you to graduate with 2...

  6. looking for a LPN to RN program in West Virginia

    JumpingIn replied to genmb's topic in LPN to RN

    Mountain State University has an LPN-BSN program. "Google" the website. I think it's 5 or 6 semesters and you only go 1-2 nights a week. One of the float nurses where I work mentioned the school....

  7. LPN-RN bridge program that only requires 3 Nur Classes?

    JumpingIn replied to bobs201's topic in LPN to RN

    To answer your question, no; less time spent in school is not always better (for some). If you generally adapt well, maybe it will work for you. My question for you is, what is the name of the school...

  8. Mountain State University LPN-BSN program Info please

    JumpingIn replied to josinda421's topic in General Nursing

    Do they conduct the program at the Martinsburg, WV or Washington DC

  9. Fat Lpn Student

    JumpingIn replied to MerrieCNA's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Without compromising your integratey, you may just have to put someone in their place (whether in private or subtley out in the open). IF SOMETHING OR SOMEONE IS TAKING YOUR SUNSHINE AWAY, you may...

  10. Stethoscopes for Clinicals

    JumpingIn posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    This may be a silly question but... What type of stethoscopes are best for clinicals? Should I invest in a really expensive one or should I just get an affordable one that can get me through...

  11. CNA or Phlebotomist...or both?

    JumpingIn replied to Samantha2587's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I say do both. Any education that you can complete in a short amount of time that applies to nursing, will most likely help you now and in the future. ~Now-- you may be able to increase your...

  12. Is it worth it to take an Acute CNA class?

    JumpingIn replied to LilGumble's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In Maryland we don't have CNA II registry, but a patient care technician certificate. That is what CNA's here do to advance as a CNA in a hospital. With that you're able to do venipuncture(phlebotomy...

  13. Aches and Pains from working

    JumpingIn replied to fuzzywuzzy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Are the compression socks something like TED

  14. Aches and Pains from working

    JumpingIn replied to fuzzywuzzy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I agree with rotating shoes until you know what's good for you in particular. Trial and error is what did it for me. I buy good sneakers with some room for movement and potential swelling. I also use...

  15. Nurse Assistant Training with American Red Cross

    JumpingIn replied to suitebliss's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I did that exact CNA training with ARC--3weeks classroom/1 week clinical. They had other options for class length, but I chose the short one because I was able to use some of my vacation time at work...

  16. Cost of CNA class

    JumpingIn replied to colta's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Check with your local american red cross. That's where I earned my CNA. Class was only 3 weeks and Clinicals was 2 weeks. Very fast paced and intense. $800, but you'll know that you're getting a...

  17. Patient Care Technician in a dialysis clinical (Davita or Fresenius)

    JumpingIn replied to egreen42's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I heard that they actually send you away for training; is that

  18. do you check after your nursing assistants?

    JumpingIn replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    I've only worked in hospitals. At the hospital I work in, there are a few people who definately don't belong there with regards to patient care (some are my peers and some aren't), but there's always...

  19. do you check after your nursing assistants?

    JumpingIn replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    Patient care is EVERYONE'S responsibility and TEAMWORK is key! We can't make blanket statements based on a few peoples short comings or frustrations for that matter. Everyone has encountered a...

  20. Nursing school near md

    JumpingIn replied to leticia217's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I just submitted my application/exam package as well. It's nice to hear that others from Maryland are talking about the school

  21. Uniform/Supply stores in Metro area

    JumpingIn replied to SAHMStudent's topic in Maryland Nursing

    "Uniform City" is the uniform storm located on N. Charles

  22. Howard County General Hospital PCT Training Position

    JumpingIn replied to renee_cal's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Hey there. I went through the program. It's a good way of getting yourself established as a CNA especially in a hospital; especially if you have very little experience or if your're in or planning on...

  23. What is up with Day/Night shifts....

    JumpingIn replied to Mommyof2RN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    At the hospital that I work for, the day/night shift refers to the 0700/1930 shift. All of us reg.full timers do 3 twelves. Long days:yawn:, but there's self

  24. St joseph hospital school of nursing.

    JumpingIn replied to toya0419's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I do agree with the posts that talked about taking responsibity for your performance as a student and making the absolute most of your education. Nursing, clearly takes a lot of work, time,...

  25. Microbiology and Chemistry

    JumpingIn posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm scheduled to begin Micro in Jan. I also have to complete chemistry. Would I be hanging myself if I were to register for Chem. also (same semester) and take them together? Kinda