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JAY D, You state that you are in a 4 yr nursing program already. Why then are you taking a CNA course? If you have already completed at least one clinical rotation, hospitals will snag you up in a second for a position as patient care attendant, cl...

If anyone that has graduated from here recently and has a uniform dress that they want to sell, please let me know. We had our first day of class today and were informed that for the "pinning" ceremony we will need to have a uniform dress rather tha...

What a ripoff! Since Lawsons wants the ladies to wear dresses, then they should fork out the money to pay for them. That much money for one ceremony is ludacrous!

We weren't told we had to buy the dress from LeJoy but we were told we didn't have to buy it right now either. I just bought what I needed for the moment. I've had to spend so much money this semester just entering the nursing program that anywhere...

I'm at Bessemer in my first semester. We were fitted for uniforms last week, but I only ordered the pantsuit and thought I would see if someone who had just graduated would want to sell the dress they had for pinning. Do you know if it has to be th...

Well you must have done something right to be offered a position in ICU as a NEW GRAD. I can understand that you want to do everything right - that shows that you are a conscientious individual(a very good quality for nursing)! Things do get easier...

Sorry Brighterfuture and Vharris. I can only imagine how you feel. I think you both have formulated game plans that will work out well. Best of Luck in your future quests!

If you haven't completed Anatomy II yet, I would definately recommend it. I just did and it was one of the most detailed coursed I have EVER taken. Several people dropped the class and several failed. It's a course that in order to do well you hav...

I know what you mean. I've been reading posts here for about 4-6 months and as other schools notify people to their acceptance, it seems like they've had a couple of months notice prior to the start of the program. Plenty of time to get necessary p...

Well that's not very good. When they extend invitations they should send them all at once. Granted not everyone will accept, but word gets around and those that wait patiently and still don't receive word --- it's just cruel. Also, you need time ...

Wow, you've really been immersed in this for awhile! Are you aware that Jeff State has just started a mobility program? I'm not sure how many times they admit per year and whether it's strictly a day program or not, but it might be worth looking in...

You said in an earlier thread that you were applying for the bridge program? Are you aware that Snead State has an online lpn to rn program? I believe that clinicals are arranged by you, so if you're employed, all you would have to do would be to a...

Do they send out acceptance letters only? Did you apply to any other programs?

Best of Luck to you as well. Waiting is the hardest part!

They have really messed things up this go-round, haven't they? Well, I know it's going to be a LONG weekend for you, but keep the faith and stay busy:coollook:

Hang in there, Brighterfuture! The mail can be slow this time of year. I'm going to the bookstore today to see what books will be required for next semester and then compare the bookstore's prices to those online. Last semester I saved over $100 b...

Yes, the next CPR class for Health Professionals is Jan. 2. You can go to their website, www.hooveral.org and go through a couple of links (fire dept, cpr training and enrolling) to fill out the online form and submit. They will reply to you within...

Hi Brighterfuture and Vharris, I have already taken all my "non-nursing" classes and I just finished BIO202 on Tuesday. So when I start the program in Jan., all I will have to take is NUR courses. I still haven't heard back from the secretary, I h...

The envelope is standard size. The letter just confirms acceptance into the class (no mention of points) along with an immunization form that needs to be filled out and signed by your physician and a letter of all the classes necessary for the progr...

Thanks! I got my acceptance letter in this afternoon's mail along with some things that have to be taken care of(immunizations, CPR, etc). I'll have to go to the Health Dept. tomorrow and get some boosters. I also enrolled for CPR training with th...

Hi BrighterFuture, Have you checked online this morning to see if your advisor for your degree plan has changed? Mine did! It now has one of the health care instructors listed. I tried to see if I could now pre-register for the Spring, but it says...

I'm glad to hear that someone was able to get ahold of somebody. I've tried to get someone to answer the phone since yesterday and just get that their mailbox is full!!! I've got my last final tonight and I am ready to know something one way or the...

Yesterday was the first time I attempted to contact the secretary for information. I know they must get hundreds of calls each semester and I didn't want to be a nuisance, but I've got to know something next week, because if I did make it into the p...

Hi Brighterfuture, Nothing in the mail today. Called a lady this afternoon at Lawson's and got her voicemail that she's out the rest of the day. So won't be able to find out if the letters have gone out or not until Monday. I hope the reason she's...

LPN as well. I debated about going RN at first, but I've got young kids still at home and I know that nursing school will require lots of studying and organization, so I decided to take things in "baby steps" and see if after completing the LPN prog...