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  1. Concorde in Portland

    nursetabitha replied to patty89's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Summer college is also starting an RN program that will include an LPN bridge, and Carrington will be adding one in the next couple of years so there will be more bridge options in the future. I might...

  2. How much does Excelsior's LPN to RN cost?

    nursetabitha replied to nursetabitha's topic in Excelsior College

    That's very helpful. Thanks! I'm going to a technical college that doesn't require much general ed. So I probably would have quite a few of those, but this gives me a much better idea! Congrats on...

  3. Fall 2012 new nursing students roll call!!!

    nursetabitha replied to ixchel's topic in General Students

    I got accepted and start in July. I downloaded a bunch of apps on my phone and went to my library and got some books on nursing, an NCLEX study book, and an anatomy book. I figure they'll help give me...

  4. first job and freaking out

    nursetabitha replied to hansef's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I just got a CNA job (for while I'm in nursing school) in a skilled nursing facility and the paper I got with instructions said to wear either scrubs or business casual. You probably won't be on the...

  5. Undecided about online schools for LPN TO RN BSN

    nursetabitha replied to 1mommy03's topic in LPN to RN

    There's a community college in my area that has an online LPN to RN bridge. It's the Lower Columbia College in Longview, WA. They do require some pre reqs though and you still have to go to the...

  6. CNA in OR or WA? What is better?

    nursetabitha replied to AnnieBopannie's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Your CNA1 license WILL endorse into WA state. WA doesn't have both CNA 1 and 2, so it's the equivalent to the CNA1 in OR. All you would do is wait until you get your CNA1 license from Oregon and then...

  7. Licensure by endorsement processing time?

    nursetabitha replied to twobitsrn's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Wow, that's a long time to wait! I only waited 3 weeks for my CNA license in WA state (I'm working as a CNA and going to nursing school), but just applied for endorsement into Oregon too. I hope it...

  8. Just got accepted to an LPN program!!

    nursetabitha replied to BrookeMarie's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congratulations!!!!! I start my LPN program in July so I am excited too and can't

  9. So frustrating and discouraging.........

    nursetabitha replied to lpn92211's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Don't you all just get so tired of hearing a year's experience EVERYWHERE! LOL! I mean, seriously, someone needs to make that phrase into a song for us poor new grads. It seems like it's all I ever...

  10. Applying for jobs!

    nursetabitha replied to Kdrenee's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Wow, that's great pay! Hospitals in my area (WA state) do not hire new grads. You have to have at least a year of experience. So most of my fellow grads go into LTC. I knew I couldn't do LTC so I...

  11. My NCLEX-RN Study Plan

    nursetabitha replied to jomayca89's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations! And thank you for sharing. I also bookmarked this so I can refer to it in a year when I get ready to take my NCLEX. Your tips sound very

  12. LPN Programs - Private or Community College?

    nursetabitha replied to roadspill's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Ummm...I meant Lower Columbia College. LOL! Too many names to keep track

  13. CNA's/PCT's how much do you make?

    nursetabitha replied to Karen06's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In Washington state, the starting rate for CNA's in LTC is $10/hr. The hospitals start you at

  14. what to expect for my skills exam?

    nursetabitha replied to Kdrenee's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I just took mine 3 weeks ago. The examiner gives you 5 skills. The first one will always be hand washing and one will be a vital sign/measurement. Then you perform them in the order that they're...

  15. Trick to submit your resume and have it SEEN

    nursetabitha replied to CalNevaMimi's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I submitted online applications to about 6 places and got no response so one day I just dressed up, printed off my resume and cover letter, and walked in the front door of the place I really wanted a...

  16. Are all CNAs mean

    nursetabitha replied to 2bthelpngirl's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    They're probably jealous because you are training to be a step above them? That would be my guess. Plus, some people are just born

  17. Carrington College, Portland OR July 2012

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

    I'm going to stick with Carrington since I am already enrolled and it is quite a bit closer for me, but I will definitely be looking into their bridge option in the future. Thanks for the info and...

  18. Carrington College, Portland OR July 2012

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

    No I haven't. That's awesome. Will they have a bridge program for LPN to

  19. Oregon LPN schools

    nursetabitha replied to prowlingMA's topic in Oregon Nursing

    The private, or technical, colleges are easier to get into. I am enrolled in Carrington College in Portland and they were super easy to get into. All you have to do is make the minimum scores on the...

  20. Cheating pre-nursing students

    nursetabitha replied to buttons93's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I had a classmate like this in my CNA class. I was one of the better students who studied hard and she just was lazy so she was always asking me for answers on everything. I didn't mind helping her...

  21. New cna-Sunrise Senior Living interview process

    nursetabitha replied to Nalencars's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Wow, sounds like a weird application and interview process. I wouldn't be worried about it until after two weeks though. I applied and had an interview at a rehab facility and it took them ten days to...

  22. I need help I dont know what to choose cna,lvn,medical assistant,cma???

    nursetabitha replied to Jessica5792's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    People are confused about the GED sometimes. It's not a bad thing to get a GED instead of a high school diploma. Colleges accept both and they don't care. In fact, 40% of high schoolers couldn't pass...

  23. Graduated last week!

    nursetabitha replied to mermcm83's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congratulations!!!!:yelclap:

  24. LPN Programs - Private or Community College?

    nursetabitha replied to roadspill's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am enrolled in the LPN program at Carrington for their July 2nd start date. In Portland, OR :) I chose that route because I had the same issue with the community colleges. Yeah, there's plenty of...

  25. How long did it take your body to adjust working 3rd shift?

    nursetabitha replied to twinkle015's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    1st shift is approx. 6:00am - 2;00pm, 2nd is approx. 2:00pm - 10:00pm, and 3rd shift is the night shift. Give or take an hour or two depending on the facility. I just got a second shift job which is...