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    Sept 2010 Roll call LPN Programs!!!

    colta replied to Mo620's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congrats to all that have been accepted! I've been accepted for a 20 month (2 year) LPN program through my local community college. It's a great school (New Brunswick Community College - Miramichi),...
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    Celebrate Your Fall 2010 Acceptances Here!!!

    colta replied to starmickey03's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I got my acceptance in February for the local LPN program here. I'm super excited and can't wait to get going, I keep telling my husband (who graduates this June from the local college), that I can't...
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    Oh wow! I'm going to be a nurse!

    colta posted a topic in General Students

    Bear with me here, this isn't just a post to say "I got in!". I wanted to see when everyone had that big epiphany and I figured that sense everyone on here was a student at one point, why not ask...
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    Fall 2010 Starts

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

    Luckily no... Between my husband's job and my student loans, I'll have more then enough to cover all my expenses. I plan on working for a few years after school too. I want to settle down and have a...
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    What inspired you to become a nurse?

    colta replied to NurseNinaFla's topic in General Nursing

    Growing up, I never wanted to be a nurse, never wanted to have anything to do with the health care field at all. I spent so much time in and out of hospitals and doctor's offices, that I couldn't...
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    travel time to school

    colta replied to dark40's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I haven't started classes yet, but I'm fortunate enough to have my school a 10 minute walk away and my clinical sights varying between a 10 min walk and a 5 minute drive through rural country
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    Oh wow! I'm going to be a nurse!

    colta replied to colta's topic in General Students

    Such great stories everyone! It's great to see when the big imaginary lightbulb clicked on for everyone. Your stories have been both heartwarming and inspirational. Thank
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    New LPN students to start soon !! Come share your experiences :)

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

    I'm starting in September 2010! I just got my letter of acceptance a week ago. I was happy and sad, because my husband may have to move away for work... but I'm excited just to get in! Good luck to...
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    What Is The Total Cost Of Your LVN/LPN Program?

    colta replied to tavia_yeung's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    For 2 years - 20 months About $6500.00 after tuition, books and supplies.... maybe an additional 50$ for immunizations, blood tests and physical. $3500.00 for the first year, $3000.00 for the second....
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    I got in..... now what do I do?

    colta posted a topic in General Students

    Please bear with me, this is a bit of a vent. I just received my acceptance letter into a nearby LPN program. The program is tough to get into, and I was originally on the waiting list for a Fall...
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    Pre-Nursing Program @ Ontario Colleges?

    colta replied to Maleficent's topic in International Nursing

    I am applying to a few schools in the area. Algonquin for sure, but I'm not sure on the others yet. I'm another traveler from the east . I'm from New Brunswick. Me and my husband are moving up to...
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    !UNIVERSITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK BSN program!

    colta replied to Canadian eh?'s topic in International Nursing

    hey!! I know what you mean, it's impossible to find info on that school. I was just down there to visit the Saint John campus a while ago. It's pretty competitive as far as I've been told. While the...
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    Yeah.. I got my acceptance letter..

    colta replied to ~KelRN~'s topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I've been accepted into the New Brunswick Community College of Miramichi! I can't wait to finally start an actual nursing program next fall! Cheers to all you that were
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    Spring 09 Hopefuls

    colta replied to TeeRN2Be's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm planning on applying to the University of New Brunswick into their BSN program. They have a few campus's, so if I get wait-listed for one, there is a chance I'll get into another. As well, for...
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    How does a nurse refrain from weight gain? ;)

    colta replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    I'm only in my pre-reqs right now, but I've been feeling the stress! haha. I've found a really good way to use your time wisely for both exercise and studying is to grab an elliptical machine,...
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    Yay!! Finally some good news

    colta posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi all... I don't post here often, but I had to post today. I just found out that I don't need to take nearly as many pre-reqs as I originally thought. I'm applying to University of New Brunswick -...
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    Fall 2010 - Future Nursing Students

    colta replied to colta's topic in International Nursing

    thank you for your reply! I didn't know of that
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    Fall 2010 - Future Nursing Students

    colta posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hi all... I was just curious to see if there were any other Canadian's getting their pre-req's ready for application time coming up this fall/winter into colleges and universities for Fall 2010. I'm...
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    Cost of CNA class

    colta posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi all, relatively new here... just thought I'd get a general consesus as to how much everyone is paying for their CNA classes (or have paid). I'm hoping this isn't too forward of a question, I'm just...
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    Hanging up my stethescope

    colta replied to sissiesmama's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Anne, I wish you the best with all the trials you seem to be facing. I don't know if this will make you feel better at all, but I had ASD. I had the surgery, I'm not sure what you called it, but...
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    Saint John, New Brunswick?

    colta replied to MeginSchool's topic in International Nursing

    Hi there! As a former Saint Johner.... good luck with the move and I hope you enjoy living there. I don't really have any info on the catholic schools... I know there are at least two, but again......
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    Cost of CNA class

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

    I'm excited all the same... happy for the chance to get into the medical field. The cost is huge, but ah well... . I'm really really excited and counting down the days. I'm just waiting to see how...
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    Cost of CNA class

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

    I dunno.. I guess I'll have to wait and see. It seems that the differences between Canada and the US as far as job descriptions are quite
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    Cost of CNA class

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

    I'm fairly certain it is... but all I have to go on is the course outline they provided on their website. http://www.healthtrainingcentre.com/id1.html We're going to be trained on Assisting with Meds,...
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    Cost of CNA class

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

    I'm not sure, I guess I'll just have to wait and see what happens. And I guess I should clarify, we have 4 months of theory and then 2.5 months of clincals... which are 8 hour