Heidi W

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1. suggested reading for lpn student

   Heidi W replied to tnlpn8's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I am about 2 months into my lpn program, and the biggest thing I've had trouble with is the tests, I don't know if every place does it, but my program writes their tests in an nclex format, so i bought a book on how to take the nclex test, and it has...

2. Is anyone STAYING a LPN???????

   Heidi W replied to Ling07's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I am planning on being an LPN for a while at least. My husband is working now so that I can go through school, and then after I get my lpn I'll work and he'll go to school. Besides that, I really think I'll like being an lpn and don't think I'll want...

3. Accepted!!!!!

   Heidi W replied to ladynurse1's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I start in January, I haven't got my schedule yet. But now I have to start getting all my -you know what- togther in the next couple of weeks.

4. Accepted!!!!!

   Heidi W replied to ladynurse1's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   First, congrats to you! Now I have to share my excitement because I just opened my acceptance letter 10 minutes ago and I'm so happy! This was my second try so I was really nervous and going crazy! I'm a little nervous about starting now. (I always ...

5. Hospital versus LTC...

   Heidi W replied to Hausfrau's topic in CNA/MA

   I definately enjoy the hospital much much much more. My first job was in a rather run down LTCF though, very understaffed, never had enough gloves, linens, you name it. And honestly-not to be mean but I just didn't like working with geriatrics that m...

6. Difference between LTC facilities and Hospital CNA

   Heidi W replied to bham104's topic in CNA/MA

   Hi, I went from LTC to a peds floor at the hospital and it is soooo different...I don't know where to begin. I love the hospital. The main thing I think is the difference in attitudes...from the patients and the staff. I'm still learning, but I know...

7. Can an LPN challenge the NCLEX-RN....

   Heidi W replied to Heidi W's topic in LPN/LVN

   Thanks guys, that seemed really weird to me, but I thought I would ask anyway. I'll bet maybe she was thinking about distance education and got her info wrong.

8. Can an LPN challenge the NCLEX-RN....

   Heidi W posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   without going back to school? I am going to LPN school in the fall (hopefully) and a nurse where I work said she thought an LPN could study study study and pay like $1000 to take the NCLEX-RN exam without going through more school. Does anyone know a...

9. Pedi PCA

   Heidi W replied to Heidi W's topic in Pediatric

   Really? I thought about doing the hospital's nursing program, but I just don't know if I can afford it! What is an auxillary scholarship? And how much would I have to work to get the tuition reimbursement?

10. Pedi PCA

    Heidi W replied to Heidi W's topic in Pediatric

    I've heard that, but the CC just started their ASN program and they said I have to get my LPN before I do the RN program, but I'm hoping I can just keep going and get my RN pretty fast.

11. Pedi PCA

    Heidi W replied to Heidi W's topic in Pediatric

    It is a small world! I met another girl on here who's going to school w/ me too! I hope we can run into eachother sometime. That's one thing I miss out on, working in home health, is having co-workers/friends to talk to. So you think it's a good deci...

12. Pedi PCA

    Heidi W replied to Heidi W's topic in Pediatric

    That's me!!! She said good things I hope? :)

13. Pedi PCA

    Heidi W posted a topic in Pediatric

    Hello all, I just got a job at a local hospital on the Pediatric unit as a PCA. I'll work in the evenings every other weekend. I'm really exicted about it! I'm going to school at the local CC and applying for NS for Fall 08. I already work with elder...

14. Let's spice it up, MO!

    Heidi W replied to maggijo's topic in Missouri

    Yes, I want to do the LPN program, work for a while and then do the RN bridge program. Everyone I've talked to says OTC has a really great nursing program and I looked at their pass rates and it's like 99% for the past 6 years. I'm actually taking my...

15. Let's spice it up, MO!

    Heidi W replied to maggijo's topic in Missouri

    I can't believe it! I live in Rogersville too! I'm a little apprehensive about saying that on the internet, but it's just so crazy! I'm going to OTC, doing my pre-reqs starting in Jan. and applying for the nursing program for next August. Right now ...