Frecklestoo

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1. Darn Chemistry Pre-req's

   Frecklestoo posted a topic in Connecticut

   Hi Everyone, I'd like to try to get in to an ADN program here in CT, but I have to take chemistry as a pre-req which I DREAD. I'm not that good at Math and I'd do just about anything to avoid chemistry if it were possible. Anyway, does anyone know ...

2. Juggling Nursing School and Motherhood

   Frecklestoo posted a topic in General Students

   I've been a stay at home Mom for 9 years and I want to go to nursing school. I am considering doing an LPN program, getting a job, and then bridging to RN. After reading all these threads about nursing school and how rigorous and time-consuming it ...

3. Male nurse crying!!!

   Frecklestoo replied to ClassQ1's topic in Men

   There is nothing more manly than a guy who is comfortable enough with himself and his feelings to cry. It shows he has a heart, and feelings. Human beings were made with the ability to feel pain, anguish, and sadness. We were also given emotions, ...

4. Need advice on nursing school/prgram for second career middle aged woman!!!

   Frecklestoo replied to peace07's topic in General Nursing

   This thread made me feel so much better about going back to school later in life. I also have a non-science bachelor's degree that I got in 1990. I want so much to be a nurse and I'm trying to figure out the best route for me. Ideally, I'd like an...

5. What should I do?

   Frecklestoo posted a topic in Connecticut

   I've wanted to be an RN since I was a little girl. Back in 1986 I was accepted into the UMAss nursing program and due to immaturity and poor decision making, I quit the major and went on to something else. Well I'll be 40 next year and I still REAL...

6. STONE ACADEMY LPN Program

   Frecklestoo replied to myres07's topic in Connecticut

   I'm glad I read this thread. I've been in contact with Lincoln Tech about their LPN program but they don't give much info over the phone. I have a bachelor's degree, but I graduated with a low GPA back in 1990. All the acelerated BSN programs want...

7. LPN in Hospice/Home Care

   Frecklestoo replied to nancyhospicern's topic in Hospice

   That's a bummer. I'm planning on going for my LPN within the next year and then bridging to RN. But, I wanted to work as an LPN in hospice care while I work on my RN. I also live in CT.