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  1. UAB ER Nurse Rap

    matchsticktgt replied to markuskristian's topic in Alabama Nursing

    We are in the modern century - no one lives like the 1800's - or even the 60's or 70's for that

  2. UAB ER Nurse Rap

    matchsticktgt replied to markuskristian's topic in Alabama Nursing

    So why does that make you a target to be mocked? Everyone has to come from somewhere. I'd much rather answer your honest questions with honest answers than have you believing outdated or incorrect...

  3. UAB ER Nurse Rap

    matchsticktgt replied to markuskristian's topic in Alabama Nursing

    why not ask before assuming then? are you seriously not aware of uab? think we all still have cows in our backyard and walk to school barefoot? i had a visitor from another country ask me if...

  4. UAB ER Nurse Rap

    matchsticktgt replied to markuskristian's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Are you from the "Ham" by any chance?? Entirely too

  5. New Grad willing to work ANYWHERE! Where's hiring and doesn't have 1000's of apps???

    matchsticktgt replied to hatingthewaiting's topic in General Nursing

    if you don't mind the deep south...uab (university of alabama at birmingham) has a bsn new grad residency program, as well as a 5 month orientation/rotation program where you rotate through 5...

  6. My first 100 in nursing school - ain't gonna' happen again

    matchsticktgt replied to Absolutely13's topic in General Students

    FANTASTIC you super talented people! Those were truly worthy of

  7. How do clinicals work in the CNA program?

    matchsticktgt replied to emily_ganshert's topic in General Nursing

    Just completed my CNA clinicals wednesday night...we have a checklist of skills that we are required to learn in order to pass the state exam - we practiced each of those skills under the supervision...

  8. What regions have the best nursing job opportunities since the economic recession?

    matchsticktgt replied to shewalke's topic in General Nursing

    I just saw this clip on the web/news.....do you actually think there is any validity to it?

  9. 40 year old starting NS and taking the ACT

    matchsticktgt replied to powers2004's topic in General Nursing

    Each time you re-take the test you can better your score by several points...my brother took it three times and increased his scores by 8

  10. Entrance exam at Jeff State

    matchsticktgt replied to kkooper's topic in Alabama Nursing

    The COMPASS test is only a placement test - many colleges reguire you to have a minimum reading score on the COMPASS test in addition to an entrance placement test.....placement tests like the TEASE...

  11. Virginia College New RN program - anyone know anything about it?

    matchsticktgt replied to matchsticktgt's topic in Alabama Nursing

    They are accredited......but when the first class graduates if they don't have an acceptable pass rate of the NCLEX they can then be denied accreditation.....hence the reason I opted for another...

  12. CNA class, what is it like?

    matchsticktgt replied to la mama 310's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Just finished my first week of CNA classes - each day from 4:00 until 9:30 pm.....for 3 weeks. (off tomorrow for Good Friday). Third week will be clinicals and "dress rehearsal" for state exam....

  13. Please help me convince my wife that she needs to return to nursing school...

    matchsticktgt replied to NIGHTWOLF87's topic in General Nursing

    I gave up nursing school when I became pregnant with my now 18 year old daughter...couldn't do the full time school and clinicals necessary at the time and be without my income. So fast forward to...

  14. I AM SO HAPPY!!!

    matchsticktgt replied to cna2lpn80's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Do you have a link to their website? I'm not familiar with the institution, but I'm interested in the LPN to BSN

  15. Ran out of time!!!

    matchsticktgt replied to newlpn_chic's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    You guys actually helped me when I took the NET earlier this week - after reading this thread I realized I would have to monitor the time for each section.....so I noted the time on the computer...

  16. anatomy questions

    matchsticktgt replied to tnlpn8's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I couldn't get the links to open...is the post still valid? (my ** laptop hates to open links, so that may be on my

  17. New LPN students to start soon !! Come share your experiences :)

    matchsticktgt replied to Ericad85's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm starting at Herzing the 29th of this month...opted to get started before September and bypass JeffState

  18. New LPN students to start soon !! Come share your experiences :)

    matchsticktgt replied to Ericad85's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Passed my entrance exam today (NET) - yay! Starting actual classes on April

  19. New LPN students to start soon !! Come share your experiences :)

    matchsticktgt replied to Ericad85's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi everybody! I'm so glad I found this thread...don't know how I missed it before now! Anyone in Alabama starting the LPN program

  20. CNA's graduating in March-April!

    matchsticktgt replied to Serendipity, PCT's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'll be starting my CNA classes on 4/6.....a 3 week course...what seems to be the length of time between finishing the course and being able to take the state

  21. Where can we find jobs, warm weather, and a beach?

    matchsticktgt replied to Dtower's topic in General Nursing

    then please remember - it's "I'll have SWEET tea" - iced tea is unsweetened y'all! (from a born and will probably die here southern

  22. Virginia College RN program?

    matchsticktgt replied to JOLIEDAME's topic in Alabama Nursing

    The RN program in Birmingham is 7 semesters and is a bit over $5,000 per semester. They have yet to graduate a class, so are on "probation" until first graduating class takes the NCLEX exam. It is a...

  23. anyone know anything about the "nursing Asst Academy" in Alabaster

    matchsticktgt replied to magnolia3957's topic in Alabama Nursing

    I couldn't find the listing in the yellow pages - anyone know the phone number for the Nursing Assistant Academy?

  24. Why hospitals wouldn't give a job to a new grad?

    matchsticktgt replied to I RN A's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=new+grad+rn&l=+ www.indeed.com - search for new grad rn jobs.....1,791 as of today good

  25. AL Nurse Residency/New Grad programs?

    matchsticktgt replied to jones.ah's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Brookwood Medical Center is advertising openings for new nurse RN grads (as of