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  1. Advice for the LVN Student

    sawyer12 replied to tiredstudentmom's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Almost done with my 1st term (out of 3) of my LPN program and my advice is - no matter how prepared you think you are - you are not!!!! I listened to everyone saying how you give up your life and...

  2. Greater Lowell Tech

    sawyer12 replied to sawyer1200's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    So far so good with the exams.....hard A&P tomorrow tho. Did you guys start at the hosp yet? We dont start til the 25th but we got our assignments this past

  3. Greater Lowell Tech

    sawyer12 replied to sawyer1200's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hey guys...evenings is good - I think we are behind you guys - we just had our first Fund Lab last nite. We had 2 exams tonite - yikes! We still havent had all the classes yet but we are adding micro...

  4. Greater Lowell Tech

    sawyer12 replied to sawyer1200's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    gltech - I am evenings and had no coworkers there - I think that was first. Anyway, thanks for coming and giving us all of the info - it really helped a lot! CPR class tonite and 1 week from today it...

  5. Greater Lowell Tech

    sawyer12 replied to sawyer1200's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    OMG you guys...my laptop connection has been on the fritz so I couldnt read or post!!! Doesnt it feel real now!!!! I was really overwhelmed last nite with all the info from the past students - I loved...

  6. Medical Professional Institute

    sawyer12 posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Does anyone know any info about MPI in Malden, MA? Any info or experiences would be helpful.....especially about their LPN program.

  7. Greater Lowell Tech

    sawyer12 replied to sawyer1200's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Ladic...I am freaking out! After all this time waiting and its here in 5 weeks!!! This is such a big change for me since I have been working in my own/family business for the past 20 years. Its hard...

  8. Greater Lowell Tech

    sawyer12 replied to sawyer1200's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    uh oh....I thought it was tomorrow - cant go today - I think we can still go to the actual store though and order uniforms from them right? I'll prob go next week sometime. I just organized all the...

  9. Greater Lowell Tech

    sawyer12 replied to sawyer1200's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hey you guys.....what are you gonna get for shoes - the packet says white professional shoes but I was wondering if sneakers were ok.....I wore asics when I did my clinical for CNA and they are...

  10. Greater Lowell Tech

    sawyer12 replied to sawyer1200's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Yay! I couldnt wait to get home to check the mail!!! These books are over $800 on amazon!!! I didnt go on the website that we are suppossed to order from so I didnt see any cds. Are you going to order...

  11. Greater Lowell Tech

    sawyer12 replied to sawyer1200's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Congrats to the 2 of you!!!! I am getting so scared and nervous but excited at the same time! I just want to get some info already - I wish that we would get some info on books and supplies that we...

  12. Greater Lowell Tech

    sawyer12 replied to sawyer1200's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    first....you scared me - I thought I didnt get some info that you did!!! I think in July there is the scrub fitting and 4 nites of an orientation. I dont think either is mandatory (they werent last...

  13. Greater Lowell Tech

    sawyer12 replied to sawyer1200's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    First.....what uniform fitting?! I havent gotten any info except for the financial aid stuff.... Zelda -stinks about Lowell but yay for Fitchburg - at least you wont have to wait another year like I...

  14. Greater Lowell Tech

    sawyer12 replied to sawyer1200's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Zelda....did you buy the NET study guide? If you did then the math is just like in the book. Mostly it was fractions & decimals and just a couple of algebraic equations. I had my 14 yr old cousin...

  15. Greater Lowell Tech

    sawyer12 replied to sawyer1200's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Zelda....good luck on the NET - but if you passed the TEAS then you will do great on the NET - there is no science on the NET - just math & reading and an essay. I feel the exact opposite of you...

  16. Greater Lowell Tech

    sawyer12 replied to sawyer1200's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    WOW you guys - the year flew by!!!!! I feel like I am never gonna start!! DOes the evening program follow the high school schedule too? keke - glad to hear from you! meant2be - thanks for all the info...

  17. Greater Lowell Tech

    sawyer12 replied to sawyer1200's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Can anyone who is in the program tell me if you use a home computer/laptop/printer a lot? I am trying to get all my ducks in a row before starting and I am contemplating getting a new laptop if you...

  18. Announce that you passed your CNA exam here!

    sawyer12 replied to jb2u's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    roxxie - congrats and if you dont mind me asking....what

  19. How Important is Accreditation?

    sawyer12 replied to Kels87's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Ab0903.....Yup, that was the school. I ended up passing on trying to get in because that "Initial Approval" scared me off....I want to bridge to an RN after my LPN and I do not want to have to start...

  20. Tufts Medical Center - Boston

    sawyer12 posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi Everyone......anyone have any info or is working at Tufts in Boston? I have an interview for an entry level position and I was just curious as to the working environment there. Any info would be...

  21. Medical Professional Institute

    sawyer12 replied to Ab0903's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Nurse Dee - Congrats on passing the NCLEX!!!! Do you have a job already? I have no pre reqs at all which is why the initial accred. bothered me. Good to know that MPI will be starting an LPN-RN...

  22. Medical Professional Institute

    sawyer12 replied to Ab0903's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Ab.....I was interested in MPI too.....it was just the price and the fact that it only has initial approval by the Mass Board of Nursing that turned me off......I was told that if you wish to continue...

  23. Patient Safety Aide

    sawyer12 replied to sawyer12's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi Ladi!! Thanks for the info - thats what I kinda assumed - just nervous because its my first interview ever ( I've worked at my family business for 20 years!). I think I applied for one of the safe...

  24. Patient Safety Aide

    sawyer12 posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I have an interview next week for a per diem Patient Safety Aide position at Tufts Medical Center in Boston - can anyone shed some light as to what this position entails or any info on Tufts? This...

  25. Greater Lowell Tech

    sawyer12 replied to sawyer1200's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Ladi - how'd it go? Thinking good thoughts for you GLTech - I was wondering about vacations and holidays - do you follow the high school schedule or do you have classes on the normal holidays? Also,...