Freshstart2010

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1. South Plains College Pre-Nursing

   Freshstart2010 replied to bblair's topic in Texas

   I'm considering going to SPC and was wondering if there was a rating system for the best professors? What is the schools graduate success rate? Once you get your LVN what degree will you go for? How long is the LVN course?

2. A&P 1 Spring 08

   Freshstart2010 replied to PreRN Katie's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Hello, I considering taking up nursing and researching everyones messages about school and I was wondering if it would be okay if a person records the lectures in class? 9 pages of notes. WOW! I'm terrible at taking notes and think recording would b...

3. A&P 1 Spring 08

   Freshstart2010 replied to PreRN Katie's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I'm considering going to school for nursing and I have a 3 & 6 yr old. My 3 yr old stays home with me, but I was wondering how you're doing with juggling school, studing, and being a mommy? How do you find the time to study??

4. Chem Spring 2008

   Freshstart2010 replied to kristi1111's topic in Pre-Nursing

   i'm considering going to school for nursing. i'm 37 and a mother of 2 and want to do something for me. it's been yrs since i was n school and i don't have any clue about the prereq. i don't want this to hender me, but i wonder if there is a way i ca...

5. Chem Spring 2008

   Freshstart2010 replied to kristi1111's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I was considering the same. I have a 3 and 6 yr old and was wondering how your online course is going? Was it a good idea and do you have someone to ask questions to? Are you able to do it at your own pace or no?

6. Are the Online LPN Courses Worth it verses going to a school???

   Freshstart2010 replied to Freshstart2010's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   For the Excelsior Online program, did you need to take a test to see what your GPA was before beginning? What was the success rate of graduating students? What did you do for practical work? Work in a hospital or via web cam ( as I've read) some onl...

7. Are the Online LPN Courses Worth it verses going to a school???

   Freshstart2010 replied to Freshstart2010's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Yes; I'd like to be a LVN/LPN first to get the basics, but I was told TX and CA you need a LVN License before going for the LPN course. I'm calling my Vocationl School Monday and I'm sure my path will be clearer. I'm reading different nursing books t...

8. Are the Online LPN Courses Worth it verses going to a school???

   Freshstart2010 replied to Freshstart2010's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Being in TX, I will have to get a LVN License before I can take a LPN course. The only anxiety have is making the grade. So much materal and math to learn. It makes me question whether I should invest my money in this college. I have a 3 and 6 yr o...

9. Are the Online LPN Courses Worth it verses going to a school???

   Freshstart2010 replied to Freshstart2010's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I'm just beginning my research of where to get started as far as shool. I'm in TX, so I have to go to school to get a LVN License. So found a vocationl school to do that and from there I'll go to LPN. I'm interested in the route you took as far as o...

10. Are the Online LPN Courses Worth it verses going to a school???

    Freshstart2010 replied to Freshstart2010's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    I went to www.nursingdegreeonline.com and it gives a plethera of advice. I have to find out which schools my state (TX) approves of. There's so much information and I must admit I feel overwhelmed with the unknown. Where did you begin your nursing c...

11. Are the Online LPN Courses Worth it verses going to a school???

    Freshstart2010 posted a topic in LPN/LVN Students

    I have a 6 yr old and a 3 year old and a stay-at-home mother. Husband is in Navy. I'm thinking of taking the LPN Online Course as it would be most convienant for me, but I'm not sure if it will be as benaficial as going to a classroom. What do you ex...

12. Researching to decide if Nursing s for me

    Freshstart2010 replied to Freshstart2010's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the great suggestion. It makes since to volunteer and test the waters before jumping in.

13. Researching to decide if Nursing s for me

    Freshstart2010 replied to Freshstart2010's topic in General Nursing

    Good idea! Thanks.

14. Researching to decide if Nursing s for me

    Freshstart2010 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm a stay-at-home mother of a 3 yr old and a 6 yr old and husband is in the Navy. We live on a single income and I'm turning 37 yrs today. I want a career and am thinking about my future. Problem is; I'm not 100% sure what I want to do. I never had...