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  1. Night shift nurse required to fill call-off vacancies and scheduling

    JBaker77 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I was orienting for my new night shift job recently, 7a - 7p, and learned that I am responsible to find coverage for the next shift (nurse or CNA) should someone call off. Usually call offs occur at...

  2. Night shift nurse required to fill call-off vacancies and scheduling

    JBaker77 replied to JBaker77's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thank you for responding. I accidentally posted the shift was 7a - 7 p. It was 7p - 7a which you probably figured

  3. No More LPN programs

    JBaker77 replied to hoosier guy's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am an LPN new grad and had planned on going back for my RN. Now I'm struggling with the decision to bridge to RN since no one will hire unless you have experience. If no one will hire me as an LPN...

  4. Are LPN's being phased out?

    JBaker77 replied to JSlovex2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I don't know about a union. All I can say is that I received great care from the LPN's at this facility, and at times they were more caring than the

  5. Are LPN's being phased out?

    JBaker77 replied to JSlovex2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Just last week an Akron, Ohio area hospital eliminated 70 LPN positions immediately. Some of the LPN's had worked there over 20 years. The hospital claims they won't see a deficit in the quality of...

  6. Is $18,000 overpriced for an LPN program in NE Ohio?

    JBaker77 replied to helikias's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I think you and I are considering the same school. I wish we could find out more information from students that graduated from there. I like that they offer certifications in several areas which would...

  7. Akron/Canton Nursing Programs

    JBaker77 replied to R.Smith's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I wish you the best. It has to be very disheartening to work so hard and then not find employment. From what I have read from the other posts, you are not

  8. Akron/Canton Nursing Programs

    JBaker77 replied to R.Smith's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Thanks so much. I appreciate the

  9. Akron/Canton Nursing Programs

    JBaker77 replied to R.Smith's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Thanks for the information. Could you tell me the time frame of when new classes start, like January or August? I researched their website but I couldn't find any information in regard to this....

  10. Akron/Canton Nursing Programs

    JBaker77 replied to R.Smith's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Thanks for the responses on AI. What entrance exam do they use to qualify candidates? I also heard there is a waiting list. Is this

  11. NIT in Cuyahoga Falls for LPN or RN?? or somewhere else??

    JBaker77 replied to ChangeHappens's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Does anyone know about the LPN program at Portage Lakes Career Center. I visited their website but wondered if anyone had firsthand knowledge about the school.

  12. Anyone get their degree from Akron Institute?

    JBaker77 replied to barleany78's topic in Ohio Nursing

    THANK YOU!!! Tri-C should hire you to be their recruiter, LOL! I checked out the other info you gave pertaining to Tri-C and I can't thank you enough. I know the others on this site feel the same....

  13. Anyone get their degree from Akron Institute?

    JBaker77 replied to barleany78's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Wow, that's great! You must be so excited. I have some personal questions if you don't mind, but I'm asking out of desperation for the information, not because I'm trying to be nosey. I am a...

  14. Akron/Canton Nursing Programs

    JBaker77 replied to R.Smith's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Thank you for taking the time to respond. It's wearing me out trying to find my way into nursing school. I know I can do the work, but getting my foot in the right door is frustrating...so many things...

  15. Anyone get their degree from Akron Institute?

    JBaker77 replied to barleany78's topic in Ohio Nursing

    The 45 minute drive is too

  16. Akron/Canton Nursing Programs

    JBaker77 replied to R.Smith's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Hi, I'm trying to figure out the best nursing program. Does Akron Institute require pre-req's like the other nursing programs do? Right now I'm enrolled at Stark to get in my pre-req's. If I can pass...

  17. Anyone get their degree from Akron Institute?

    JBaker77 replied to barleany78's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I understand your point. I think it's all about getting the degree sooner. I have a neice that started at Kent Stark Campus. She was given a time frame of when she would get into the nursing program...

  18. TEAS Science & Math Tips

    JBaker77 replied to kveban's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just wanted to clarify my error. There is a school in our area that uses similar acronyms in their name so I thought you were saying you got accepted into this school. ATI (the people that make the...

  19. TEAS Science & Math Tips

    JBaker77 replied to kveban's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm an idiot. There is a school with the same initials ATI and it wasn't until hours later (after I sent the e-mail to you) that I realized the ATI you were talking about was the company that designed...

  20. TEAS Science & Math Tips

    JBaker77 replied to kveban's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yeah, Congratulations! Your hard work has paid off. I really appreciate your words of wisdom pertaining to ATI and the TEAS exam. I am considering attending ATI and wondered if you knew when the next...

  21. Anyone get their degree from Akron Institute?

    JBaker77 replied to barleany78's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Hi, I am considering Akron Institute as well and share the same concerns as you. I noticed no one responded to your post and was wondering if you found information from other sources. I don't want to...

  22. Apollo College Associates Degree Program

    JBaker77 replied to MICHEVOG's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hi again. I thought I should mention that I loved Apollo College. If they had the ADN program I would definitely still be there. I don't feel that it was a waste of my time by any means. I gained so...

  23. Apollo College Associates Degree Program

    JBaker77 replied to MICHEVOG's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Thank you for replying to my post. I've made a decision on a local college to get in my prereq's and knock out as much of the nursing program courses I can until I am finally accepted. There is a...

  24. Apollo College Associates Degree Program

    JBaker77 replied to MICHEVOG's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I was enrolled in the Healthcare Administration thinking I was in the ADN program. I told the admission's counselor I wanted to be a nurse and that is the program she put me in. I did not know any...

  25. Please help. I'm 50 and want my nursing degree.

    JBaker77 replied to JBaker77's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wow, what an inspiring (and cute) message. Your message makes me smile because I know her type - go! go! go! Her schedule made me tired just reading about it. lol. She didn't even have time to spit....