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  1. Should I take classes for CNA before LPN ?

    upstatenygirl replied to corrie09's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    CNAs have a tough job and get bad pay. Many aspire to move up the ladder. Lpns work in doctor's offices and long term care facilities (there are also a few positions open currently at my local...

  2. Does interview at LPN school (after waiting 3 months) mean I am accepted?

    upstatenygirl replied to upstatenygirl's topic in New York Nursing

    yes, i did. it went went. i asked her if everyone got an interview and she replied that you must meet certain criteria in order to have an interview. applicants would recieve a letter by june 1st at...

  3. offended co worker

    upstatenygirl replied to frost99's topic in General Nursing

    that is what i always say--don't kiss anyone's a--s--s--. thats selling yourself out! i see so much of it --it sickens

  4. Waitlisted? Rejected? NEVER Give Up!

    upstatenygirl replied to PacoUSA's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    i have read that this is a good nursing program. i live in rochester, n.y. what was the other school (if you don't mind me asking).

  5. ObamaCare/Health Reform Law Blamed for Nursing Strikes

    upstatenygirl replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    okay, i am a student and i'm learning about insurance and all that good stuff still so be kind . i was under the impression that more medical centers would be developed (like surgical centers, etc.)...

  6. Anyone worked for insurance co in claims?

    upstatenygirl replied to Blouis's topic in General Nursing

    all of these comments are helpful to me as i am finishing up my degree in medical billing and coding. throughout the program i did find the insurance aspect unapealling. i could work at a facility as...

  7. LPN or RN?

    upstatenygirl replied to magichospital's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    lol--i know right. btw you would think this is my thread i'll see what

  8. LPN or RN?

    upstatenygirl replied to magichospital's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    'cause i don't think i'll get in.... i didn't do that great on the teasv (lpn exam) but i got an interview. i think it had to do with the classes i've taken and i made the dean's list one semester....

  9. LPN or RN?

    upstatenygirl replied to magichospital's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    yep--i know. the only jobs for new lpns is ltc and doctor's office. i will be a certified coder after i graduate in the fall so i can work as an administrative assistant or i could also work as a unit...

  10. Anxiously Waiting

    upstatenygirl replied to Nikki0727's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    isn't it funny that that is how it actually worked out?? :cheers: lol, still waiting for my

  11. LPN or RN?

    upstatenygirl replied to magichospital's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    lucky! we have waitlists and if you do not get bumped up tp acceptance because a few declined a seat, you will have to reapply the next year. also, they use a points system and it is really...

  12. Does interview mean I'm pretty much IN?

    upstatenygirl posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    i have an interview for rochester general hospital isabella g. hart school of practical nursing next friday. three months ago i took the entrance exam and figured that i would have to take it again...

  13. Does interview mean I'm pretty much IN?

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

    update. i had my interview and asked if everyone gets an interview. the reply was that you must meet certain criteria in order to get an interview. 200 applied and 80 will get in. i did not ask how...

  14. Is being an LPN REALLY that bad?

    upstatenygirl replied to peppapig123's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    i have checked the want ads for my area (upstate ny) and 1 year experience is also preferred here too. but i signed up to volunteer for hospice and after i get my lpn licensure i can get some hands-on...

  15. LPN or RN?

    upstatenygirl replied to magichospital's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    it would be best if i could get into the rn program first but i'm impatient. i don't want to wait for things. also i am graduating soon for another degree program and i just want to get right back...

  16. dissecting cats

    upstatenygirl replied to tessa45's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    shananiganswi, thanks for the link for animallearn! i posted it on facebook. i would love to advocate for

  17. dissecting cats

    upstatenygirl replied to tessa45's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    :yelclap: i totally

  18. dissecting cats

    upstatenygirl replied to tessa45's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    thank you for stating what i was thinking! why doesn't everyone else feel that this is wrong???

  19. dissecting cats

    upstatenygirl replied to tessa45's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    how would you feel if it was a

  20. dissecting cats

    upstatenygirl replied to tessa45's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    i haven't started the nursing program yet and was not aware that they disected things---especially cats : ( are these cats that were put in the pound, didn't get adopted, and were put to sleep? thats...

  21. Need advice on how to respond to a manager after interview

    upstatenygirl replied to Nadz02RN's topic in New York Nursing

    i've only had one interview at a hospital (for 4 different clerical positions!!) and the director who interviewed me also gave me the impression that i would be hired. i blabbed to everyone about it...

  22. LPN or RN?

    upstatenygirl replied to magichospital's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    i applied for an lpn program because it is really tough to get into the rn program and i would have to take more prerequisites than the lpn program (which i already have--english 101 and physch 101)....

  23. Will you delete your Facebook account of you get into nursing school?

    upstatenygirl replied to RscodADN10's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    thats okay---but there is linkedin for that. most professionals use linkedin for business

  24. Will you delete your Facebook account of you get into nursing school?

    upstatenygirl replied to RscodADN10's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    you can edit your privacy settings so that your name is not

  25. Community College or University...that is the question

    upstatenygirl replied to jessig24's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    i have heard if you transfer to a 4 year school as a junior you will have to wait to take many classes because the traditional students get first dibs (makes sense). also--for me, i wouldn't want to...