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1. start classes on the 9th!!

   joymama replied to acorvette's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Hey I start classes tomorrow too! I think its natural to be super nervous about something this important. Just hope to be able to keep up with everything I have a big family but I am not going to work while going to school. Best of luck to you ,we ...

2. New LPN students??

   joymama replied to PinkLPN's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I start my lpn class on July 9. It is getting close and I am getting nervous. Hopefully I can use this nervous energy to get all the last minute things I want done finished. Oh and my program last for 11 months also, will graduate next June. Good luc...

3. Wages around the country?

   joymama replied to paffsc's topic in CNA/MA

   Here in S. Oklahoma they start out around 8.50.

4. 2009 Grads! Come 1 Come ALL!

   joymama replied to Hoping2beRN's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Thank you so much. My family is a big source of strength and support for me. I wish you all the best with your little girl and nursing school.

5. 2009 Grads! Come 1 Come ALL!

   joymama replied to Hoping2beRN's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Hi, I am married 37 yo with 9 yep 9 kids. I just got my letter last week and I start classes July 9 and graduate next June. I also plan getting to RN and working L&D. I have been there many times so I feel I have lots of experience already, LOL. ...

6. Do LPNs or LVNs ever work L&D?

   joymama replied to joymama's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   They are the same but in some states they are Licensed Practical Nurses and others call them Licensed Vocational Nurses.

7. When do you expect to receive your "letter"..?

   joymama replied to Dream2BANurse's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Congrats! I got my letter day before yesterday and I am still in shock! Everything has fallen in to place so perfectly. This is what I am meant to do! Keeping positive thoughts for all of those still waiting to hear.

8. Made it through the interview!

   joymama replied to joymama's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I just got my letter and I have been accepted! I think I am in shock!

9. Made it through the interview!

   joymama replied to joymama's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I am so happy for you! When do you start? Thanks for the positive thoughts.

10. Do LPNs or LVNs ever work L&D?

    joymama posted a topic in LPN/LVN Students

    I would like to one day become an RN and work L&D, but in the meantime do you know of any LPNs that work L&D or maybe even for an OBGYN? I would like to get some experience along the way. Thanks!

11. What will you do if you don't get in?

    joymama replied to joymama's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I will be crying either way, tears of joy or of disappointment. I would like to stay in the health field either way. There is a medical assistant class at the tech school I had thought about trying so I guess I can still do that if I don't get in. Ke...

12. What will you do if you don't get in?

    joymama posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

    Just wondering what everyones plans are if you don't get accepted. I don't know what to do. There are no more nursing schools I can apply to in this area and with my family ,traveling a long distance is just not in the cards right now. I may just go ...

13. When do you expect to receive your "letter"..?

    joymama replied to Dream2BANurse's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I had my interview yesterday, have to wait 2 weeks now for the letter. That seems like such a long time!

14. Made it through the interview!

    joymama replied to joymama's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Thanks! I will send positive thoughts your way! Hopefully sometime in the next two weeks we can congratulate each other on getting in!

15. Made it through the interview!

    joymama posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

    :uhoh21:I finally went for my interview at the tech school where I applied. It was the most scared I can ever remember being about anything! Well maybe besides childbirth, but it ranked right up there. There were about 8 people asking me all the ques...