MrsPeep

There's an LPN program in MA, it's pretty streamlined and they offer it in the day or evening... http://www.tri-county.tc/?q=node/143 Although, I also go to CCRI and I am about to start Nursing II in the fall. I would recommend getting started now even if it's just to take one pre-req at a time! You'll be so glad you did! Don't give up!

Hey there! I was accepted to CCRI last summer on the merit based application and my scores were very similar to yours (I am just finishing up Nursing I!). I don't have my accuplacer scores in front of me, but they were probably close to yours. Sounds like you'll do great on the TEAS, I found it to be very similar to the Accuplacer and I got an average of 86.5 (with 99 in reading 98 in English and 81 in Math, I just tanked the science portion, but they don't count it). I also had a 4.0 on all the pre-reqs. As far as I know, there's no longer a waiting list, so your chances look pretty excellent. I think if there's a ton of applications (as in more apps than spots in the program) they will then choose people who had higher grades in Anatomy & Physiology, etc. Best of luck with your application!

Hi there! I'm starting nursing I in a couple of weeks at the Lincoln campus. I think a lot of the same instructors travel between campuses and teach at all of them. So you're pretty much getting the same instructors at each. That being said, I've done all of my pre-reqs at Lincoln, and I love it for it's convenient location and there's always plenty of parking.

How many hours do you have to work to qualify to renew your RI CNA license? I got my CNA license in October, but am starting school in January, and probably won't get a CNA job until June. My license expires in 6/2011...so how many hours do I have to work before than to qualify for renewal? Thanks in advance!

Oh, and I'm interested to see what they'll be talking about for two hours. The packet we got in the mail was pretty straightforward about almost everything!

I'll see you guys tomorrow! I'll be interested to see how many people show up...I think there are 45 registered so far.

Hi Lisa! I took Micro this past summer. It was pretty intense, and there was at least one exam and one lab quiz a week, since the class is so concentrated. The plus side is that the tests happen so quickly, you're more likely to retain the information. Class is four nights/days a week, but I was very glad to have done it and gotten it out of the way!

Thanks for the update North! I'm going to check my mail now! I look forward to seeing you all there!

I was glad to see we have more classmates too! I talked to my friend about it (she's in Nursing II), and she said that people are generally slow to register because they think they're either automatically in because they're accepted or they think that the computer will add them in later somehow! I haven't heard anything about Orientation yet. I hope we hear soon, just so we can have some time to get our books/supplies and get ready. It's only a little over two months away!

North, I hope you're right! I also figure that people may not be as quick to register because they're "guaranteed" a slot once they've been accepted to the program. It's hard to imagine they would cancel the whole program, so hopefully we will get some more classmates. A smaller class will be nice though. With the holidays coming, things are really going to fly by. Hopefully we'll find out more soon! If anyone hears news, post here and I'll do the same!

I thought of that today. Do you think there could be more people who were accepted after this open application period that could be registering? I will be crushed if the class is canceled.

I can't believe I'm finally registered for Nursing I! Time is flying. Anyone hear yet about Orientation? I'm wondering where/when it's going to be.

Congrats to Pamela! I just noticed your update. The pre-test is really easy. Just a lot of reading comprehension. Take your time and you'll be fine!

Thanks so much for the advice! I'm going to keep at it! :) I'll let you know how it works out!

Hey everyone, Thought this would be the best place to come for firsthand advice on some things! I recently completed the CNA course at CCRI and got my CNA license. I would love to get a job in a hospital or other facility where I can get some good experience. My only condition is that I'm also a mom and I would need to work in the afternoons/evenings/nights. I'm also starting the nursing program at CCRI in January. I know that will be a huge amount of work, especially while balancing it with my daughter and husband! So, I guess my questions are... Would it be worth it to start working now and go to a per diem position (if possible) while in school? Or should I just wait to find something for next summer? Also, it seems nearly impossible to get a job at the lifespan hospitals (where I'd love to get my foot in the door-I've heard so many good things). Would it be worth it experience wise to take a job in an LTC? Are there any other hospital/clinic type settings you would recommend? Thanks in advance for any answers/advice!