ddzwalker

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1. No Job!

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

   I went to Tri County Vocational School in Massachusetts--first year of the program...the director was awful!! Totally unorganized...she left (thankfully for the new class).

2. No Job!

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

   No None!

3. No Job!

   ddzwalker posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Hi- I am so discouraged. I grad in June, NCLEX in Aug. I am having trouble finding a job. I really want to work in an assisted living(brand new)...went for one interview and was called back for a...

4. Advice On Becoming A Nurse in my Forties!

   ddzwalker replied to southflorida2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Hi Just graduated from LPN program at 46 yo. Had top GPA...We had a number of over 40's in our class as well as under 25's. It was a hard decision for me to go back to school...didn't think my...

5. LPN Tuition-how much did you pay?

   ddzwalker replied to avahsmiles's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   Was part of the first graduating class at a technical school in Mass(6/06) Tuition 12,000...Books 500...Uniforms...100. Just found out that tuition for in district students is 3500... Oh well...got...

6. Assisted Living Nurses'

   ddzwalker replied to foxxcat's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Hi I am a new grad but have 25+ yrs in medicine. I have a second interview on Monday at an assisted living. I am so drawn to this type of environment. Can a new grad make it here?

7. Let's introduce ourselves...

   ddzwalker replied to pedi-RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Hi I'm Dot... ...graduated 6/06 LPN...passed NCLEX PN with 85! Still job searching...have second interview with assisted living facility on Monday! Dot

8. What's It All About, ALFie?--Help and Support for Assisted Living Nurses

   ddzwalker replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Hello- I am a new LPN and have my first interview tomorrow at an ALF. Do you think that a new nurse can successfully work at an ALF. From all that I've read, this is exactly the type of environment...

9. Took NCLEX PN yesterday

   ddzwalker replied to ddzwalker's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I recently moved from MA (North Attleboro) to RI but decided to get my license(hopefully) in MA. I took the NCLEX in Warwick, RI. Thanks for the good wishes!

10. Took NCLEX PN yesterday

    ddzwalker posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi- I took the PN yesterday...shut off at 85...just in the middle of filling out the survey and the power for the building went out...they said at the test center that this had never happened...

11. NCSBN learningext.com

    ddzwalker replied to precy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    HI I am using this now and I don't find it particularly useful. It's ok as a bare bones review but I am finding that some of the answers are incorrect...starts to make me question myself. The one...

12. Club LPN / Fall '05

    ddzwalker replied to Princess74's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi- I had my orientation about a month ago. It was very welcoming. They provided a continental breakfast while the instructors introduced themselves. We then had to introduce ourselves. We were...

13. Club LPN / Fall '05

    ddzwalker replied to Princess74's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi- my name is Dot I am 45 years old .Just got my acceptance letter today!I am married and have 3 kids:23,21and 18 so there will be 3 of us in school at the same time. l have orientation on June15...

14. Xray tech~ more $$$ than RN???

    ddzwalker replied to SoulShine75's topic in Nursing Career

    No difference between the BS and

15. Xray tech~ more $$$ than RN???

    ddzwalker replied to SoulShine75's topic in Nursing Career

    Hello All- I am a radiographer/mammographer...have been one for 21+ years. I have made the decision to leave xray because I want more patient contact (hopefully will be going to LPN school) Let me...