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  1. Did anyone here who is or has taken A&P 1 had to memorize

    Gin84 replied to MarieFitz's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I remember needing to learn that, but I don't remember how I learned it. And I took A&P I over 5 years ago, so I get to retake next spring.....yay,

  2. Announce that you passed your CNA exam here!

    Gin84 replied to jb2u's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I passed my course exam today with a 99! I have my state board exam and skills test

  3. LNA Program Help

    Gin84 replied to BBMac1980's topic in General Nursing

    I'm doing my LNA course through the American Red Cross, Great Bay Chapter. It is ~9 weeks. After 60 hours of clinicals (which for us was 10 days at 6 hours per day) you'll take your Red Cross LNA...

  4. LNA Program Help

    Gin84 replied to BBMac1980's topic in General Nursing

    Well LNA is a good place to start to see if you'll enjoy nursing. I have two young kids and I went to LNA school for 4 days per week, 5 hours per day. And 11 days of clinicals for a total of 60...

  5. LPN thoughts...

    Gin84 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am currently wrapping up my LNA program and hope to officially be licensed mid-November. It feels good to be back in school (SAHM for 4 years, 2 kids). I'm now looking at LPN school because my only...

  6. LPN thoughts...

    Gin84 replied to Gin84's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    One more hospital got back to me... After working 1 year at 24 + hours/weekly they'll give me $2500 for a two year commitment. Doesn't seem worth it to

  7. LPN thoughts...

    Gin84 replied to Gin84's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Ok made some quick phone calls. Seems there's tuition reimbursement based on the amount of hours you work and a possible partial loan forgiveness program. The hospitals also said they don't have LNA...

  8. LPN thoughts...

    Gin84 replied to Gin84's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    My LNA instructor (BSN) has been saying that most hospitals in this area are no longer doing tuition reimbursement due to finances being so tight. But it is worth a phone call I assume. I haven't...

  9. LPN thoughts...

    Gin84 replied to Gin84's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    $16,000 is the avg. cost of an LPN program in this area. One school is full till spring 2011 and the other two have spots open. One school starts Jan., no fed. financial aid, straight through 18...

  10. new lpn grad, finding jobs

    Gin84 replied to busymom101's topic in General Nursing

    That's the school I'm looking at. Overall, did you enjoy the

  11. new lpn grad, finding jobs

    Gin84 replied to busymom101's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in So. NH and thinking about LPN schooling. Where did you attend and was it a good program? Try Craigslist for LPN

  12. Lakes Region Community College--- anyone go there?

    Gin84 replied to lillysmomma's topic in General Nursing

    Never been to LRCC. I'm taking my Red Cross LNA at GBCC. I'm looking into my LPN at HCTA in Manchester, NH. I too am in the Dover area and I'm not looking forward to a year driving to Manchester...

  13. LNA Program Help

    Gin84 replied to BBMac1980's topic in General Nursing

    LOVE the Red Cross program in Portsmouth. If you're thinking of going on to your LPN, HCTA would be the place to go. Good

  14. I don't care if you know someone whos had every disease that we talk about!

    Gin84 replied to Duice88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think there's one in every class! There's one, maybe two, in my LNA

  15. NLN PAX Exam...how bad is it?

    Gin84 replied to lillysmomma's topic in General Nursing

    Their is an evening LNA course through the Red Cross starting Oct 5th and you can probably still get in. Call them if you're seriously interested. You'll want to talk to Pam or Eileen....

  16. NLN PAX Exam...how bad is it?

    Gin84 replied to lillysmomma's topic in General Nursing

    My route is going to be to get my LPN in Manchester then plow on to my RN. The wait is faster if all your sciences and pre-reqs are done first. I think having your LNA is a good idea too. Best of...

  17. NLN PAX Exam...how bad is it?

    Gin84 replied to lillysmomma's topic in General Nursing

    niko - did you have all your sciences completed pre-acceptance? I am wondering how this affects acceptance rates. Also, did you have any other medical

  18. NLN PAX Exam...how bad is it?

    Gin84 replied to lillysmomma's topic in General Nursing

    Oi, I can't say much but I heard there's a 2.5 - 3 yr. wait for the nursing program at GBCC. The reqs and co-reqs will help you though. I am going through the Red Cross LNA program at GBCC...

  19. LPN Student, Cried and cried...

    Gin84 replied to KayDubb's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Fundamentals of

  20. What's the different between patients, resident s & clients?

    Gin84 replied to ~LingLing~'s topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    We were told that residents are those in LTC facilities, patients are those in the hosptial and clients are those in home health situations. Hope that helps! Virginia 2009 ARC LNA

  21. Anyone going beyond their CNA license??

    Gin84 replied to sunflower777's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've just started my LNA coursework. I was certified a Professional Rescuer through the American Red Cross last week. I have an interview with the local LPN school next Wednesday. My plans are to...

  22. I love this job.......

    Gin84 replied to Misslady113's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thank you so much for posting. I too am starting my classwork on Monday and this is just what I needed to read to walk into that classroom confident that this is the direction I want to go, that all...

  23. Choosing between LNA Programs

    Gin84 replied to inspiredhealer's topic in General Nursing

    I'm starting the Red Cross LNA program at Great Bay Community College on Monday! The nice thing about this program is that there are enough "hours" to be certified in Maine as well. Plus there's...