mshep12

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1. LPN and RN

   mshep12 replied to mrsgypc's topic in Pre-Nursing

   You might find these two articles helpful. They outline all the duties, requirements, preparation of LPNs and RNs. I found it helpful, I'm going for my BSN to be an RN. Good luck with your decision! http://nursingprograms.com/licensed-practical-nu...

2. Working and School

   mshep12 replied to Wanting2BeAnLPN's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Hey, most of what I have to contribute goes along with what the post above me mentions. Mainly, wait for awhile once you're in school and find an understanding employer (easier said than done, I know). If your schedule has to be changed for school ...

3. Advice for entering students

   mshep12 replied to mshep12's topic in General Students

   Thanks, everyone, for all your great advice! It really gave me insight into the field. I can't wait to get started now. Thanks a lot.

4. Money, money, money!

   mshep12 replied to shannonFNP's topic in General Students

   I'm looking at a mixture of loans, private scholarships (small awards, but they're really helpful!), and some part time work. my summer full time employer just offered me a little gig on the side, which was a nice little surprise!

5. Cost of school w/ interest very scary

   mshep12 replied to Liz520's topic in General Students

   Stafford and Perkins loans are the way to go, if you can. Stafford subsidized are especially good because you don't have to pay interest, but I know you need to 'demonstrate need' to get them so usually you get the unsubsidized ones. Good luck ever...

6. Online Science Courses

   mshep12 replied to Kensington's topic in Pre-Nursing

   My impression is that most nursing programs want to see the lab time. For other pre reqs, I'm thinking mostly of math, I'm sure some programs do accept credits from online courses. But you should check with someone in the program's department of ad...

7. Financial aid

   mshep12 replied to goldenscroll's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Like someone else said, the Stafford unsubsidized loans might be good. Or just look around for tons of scholarships, however small they may be. I understand that can be time consuming, but if you spend one hour working on an application for a schol...

8. Anyone could help me wid nursing schools?

   mshep12 replied to tjmann's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Most of the schools I heard of often use waiting lists... but you can check out this site, they have an index of nursing programs organized by state. http://nursingprograms.com/. good luck!

9. Physiology Before Anatomy?

   mshep12 replied to Kensington's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I'd suggest taking anatomy first. I took anatomy in high school. Physiology definitely has more to do with chemistry, but anatomy sometimes covers a little of that too. Anatomy seems like a good transition into physiology, especially for people who...

10. Maxed out on loans- now what?

    mshep12 replied to kukukajoo's topic in General Students

    This is by no means a permanent solution, but it sounds like you're desperate at this point. Have you tried consolidating your loans? It might not be possible depending on where you got your loans, but sometimes you can do it, and it just puts all ...

11. Where to find financial aid beyond "Cost of Attendance"

    mshep12 replied to Wondergirl0905's topic in General Students

    You have a couple options. I'd suggest first plugging away at any scholarship search engine you can find (I suggest fast-web.com) and start applying. Even if it's a very small award, apply anyway, because I'm sure you know that every bit counts. Yo...

12. Associates or Bachelors?

    mshep12 replied to mickjordmoll's topic in ADN/BSN

    Someone may have mentioned this already, but the biggest difference between ADN and BSN is what you're looking to do with your career. The ADN is great for training hospital-ready RNs. The BSN is for those nurses who someday want to oversee a nursi...

13. Advice about LPN

    mshep12 replied to mydee's topic in LPN/LVN

    If it's something you're seriously considering, there's no harm in doing some research. It's probably good to check if your area has strong job market. Hospitals are hiring fewer LPNs to begin with, but as long as your confident in job availability...

14. Money for LVN education?

    mshep12 replied to NICUrn2B's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    The Pell Grants are a good place to start. If you don't qualify for those you can try the Stafford and Perkins federal loans. They're specifically for students and some of the Stafford ones are actually subsidized (the gov't will pay any interest a...

15. What area's can a LPN work in?

    mshep12 replied to sunshine75's topic in LPN/LVN

    I agree with the other posters here, it mostly depends on job opportunities in your specific location. But, if you would like more information, you might find this article helpful. http://www.nursingprograms.com/licensed-practical-nurse-vocational-p...