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  1. Unit Manager

    prisicruz posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi Nurse Friends! I am the unit manager of a TCU and though the days are long, overly busy & under staffed, & incredibly overwhelming, I love it all. Its much responsibility and it can get...

  2. Career CNA's

    prisicruz replied to futureLVN40's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I loved being a CNA, I did it for almost three years before getting my MA. I also wish I had gone for my LPN rather than my MA. I'll be applying to a PN program in November cant wait! Anyway, my day...

  3. Anywhere in the country hiring new LPN grads with no experience?

    prisicruz replied to sawyer1200's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I work at Willow Manor, we're on Princeton BLVD. You have to go in and fill out an application in person as opposed to online, otherwise, we will never see the application. It'll get lost in the...

  4. Anywhere in the country hiring new LPN grads with no experience?

    prisicruz replied to sawyer1200's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi Sawyer - This thread has been going for a while now so I'm not sure how much this will help, but I work for Genesis HealthCare at a nursing home in Lowell, Mass and my director of nursing is...

  5. work AND school??

    prisicruz replied to prisicruz's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Thanks for all your advice. I do work in the healthcare field, I've been a CNA for three years now. Everyone I work with, including my bosses, are very supportive and understanding as far as nursing...

  6. work AND school??

    prisicruz posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm going to be applying for an LPN program and I'm trying to plan out my entire year (what I can anyway) so that not too many "surprises" come up while I'm trying to focus on school. Anyway, I guess...

  7. High paying cna jobs

    prisicruz replied to noblefraser's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    hey, if you dont mind my asking, where did you go to become an anesthesia tech? i'd love some info :)

  8. Greater Lowell Tech

    prisicruz replied to sawyer1200's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    OMG CONGRATS!!!! I'm so happy for you!! :cheers: What are you doing, morning or evening? I'm not sure what I'd want to do yet if accepted. I'm so glad you're in! I'll let you know how things go with...

  9. Greater Lowell Tech

    prisicruz replied to sawyer1200's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    hi all!!! I havent been on for a really long time...I'm hoping everyone's good! I'm taking the test on Feb 6th...little nervous but I know what to expect since I took it and passed last yr. hopefully...

  10. Greater Lowell Tech

    prisicruz replied to sawyer1200's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I'm taking it in December...hopefully all will go well! When are you taking

  11. Greater Lowell Tech

    prisicruz replied to sawyer1200's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    hi guys! I took the NET last year and I passed but I was wait listed so I'll be applying again this year! The essay portion of the test wasnt too hard. And I dont think it'll be a five paragraph long...

  12. CNAs in L&D

    prisicruz posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    hello :) I just started my journey towards becoming a nurse. I'm taking baby steps and starting out as a CNA, then an LPN and eventually I'd like to be an RN in L&D. That's actually where I'd...

  13. Greater Lowell Tech

    prisicruz replied to sawyer1200's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hey guys!!! I'm super excited for everyone to start their classes!! Please let me know how the first day goes...I'm sending good thoughts your way :anpom: Good Luck!!! Prisi

  14. Greater Lowell Tech

    prisicruz replied to sawyer1200's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Sawyer- In his e-mail they said that taking a college course in AP, Micro, Pharm, and/or nutrition can work in your favor. So you don't necessarily need to focus on AP...you can pick and chose...

  15. Greater Lowell Tech

    prisicruz replied to sawyer1200's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Sawyer - I e-mailed them to ask him some questions about next year and I mentioned getting the NET part of the application process waived. He says they might possibly have a new test next year...I'm...

  16. Greater Lowell Tech

    prisicruz replied to sawyer1200's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Sawyer - Google Shawsheen Tech and a link to the high school will come up. Click on that and then just click on Adult Ed. I called them and had them send me an info packet, so maybe you'll get more...

  17. Greater Lowell Tech

    prisicruz replied to sawyer1200's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Jmarie - with all the things you gotta get done you're certainly keeping your cool and you seem to be very organized!!! Good for you!!! Sawyer - YESSSS I will certainly be taking the NET on the...

  18. Greater Lowell Tech

    prisicruz replied to sawyer1200's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Sawyer - That program in Malden is partially accredited...I tried looking for it on the Mass Board of Nursing but it's not there. They have you take a pre-test on which you need to score at least an...

  19. Greater Lowell Tech

    prisicruz replied to sawyer1200's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Jmarie I'm so excited for you!!! Just when we all kind of lost that little glimmer of hope!! I've definitely come to terms with not attending this year and have planned everything out for next year,...

  20. Nursing School Blues...

    prisicruz posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi =) I'm asking for 100% honest advice...what you would personally do in my position. Here goes... I'm 23 years old and I FINALLY figured out what I want to do with my life as far as career goes....

  21. Nursing School Blues...

    prisicruz replied to prisicruz's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks so much for all the advice!! I needed some from more experienced people like all of you...everyone else around me thinks nursing school is "not that bad"...little do they know! I def...

  22. Greater Lowell Tech

    prisicruz replied to sawyer1200's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Let us know what he says!!! My fingers are crossed for positive things to come out of his mouth!!! LOL good

  23. Greater Lowell Tech

    prisicruz replied to sawyer1200's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Just a quick FYI for Jmarie and Sawyer - there's a really good LPN program in Billerica called Shawsheen Valley School of Practical Nursing. I am going to be applying there next year, along with...

  24. Greater Lowell Tech

    prisicruz replied to sawyer1200's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Sawyer- thanks for the update! I agree that waiting the year will just mean we'll be able to save money for next year. I was going to have to take out a loan or get financial aid, but waiting will...

  25. Greater Lowell Tech

    prisicruz replied to sawyer1200's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    hi =) I haven't heard anything from anyone at the school yet. I'm gonna go ahead and just make plans for this year as if school isn't going to happen and apply again next year. I do still have a...