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

Has anyone heard anything about the programs at Lancaster General College?

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

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 graduations were delayed r/t the accreditation problem, woul...

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 associate degrees. One degree is your RN, the othe...

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. There is also a posting on this site that talks ab...

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 only requiring 3 courses for transition?

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

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 have to take a proactive approach and speak up. Most...

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 clinicals? I'm afraid of the whole "you get what you pay ...

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 income (while in or awaiting nursing school) with the ...

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 & IV's), insert foleys, EKG's and some other s...

Are the compression socks something like TED Hose?

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 gel inserts. I've tried Danskos and Crocs but, I...

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 and still get their good training in a hurry. It ...

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 good education from a good organization, that's not j...

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

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 someone checking behind everyone (atleast during d...

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 particular coworker who seems to be lazy and out of bre...

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

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

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 attending a nursing program. The only problem tha...

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 scheduling.

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, responsiblity. Although, after reading all of the posts abou...

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 confused.