HouseWifenpa

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1. Is it possible to audit nursing courses? (at least theory component)

   HouseWifenpa posted a topic in General Students

   I am interested in nursing because the nursing model helps me to understand more about my own medical conditions. I've also helped care for friends and family and would eventually like to do volunteer work in a health-realated setting. I have several...

2. Excelsior College for Personal Enrichment

   HouseWifenpa replied to HouseWifenpa's topic in Excelsior

   Thanks for the advise. I have purchased many of the recommended books for the EC exams as well as other nursing books including ATI materials.I was accepted to an LPN program, but unable to enroll due to extenuating circumstances and chronic illness ...

3. Excelsior College for Personal Enrichment

   HouseWifenpa posted a topic in Excelsior

   Is it possible for non-nursing students/ non-nurses to take any of the EC nursing exams (outside of the excelsior programs) just to learn ?

4. Preparing for TEAS Exam

   HouseWifenpa replied to HouseWifenpa's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I've never taken the NET, but talked to students and teacher's who took the test or taught the prep courses for it. Overall, many say that it is easier because it does not contain the science and englisg sections. However, if your test is not compute...

5. Preparing for TEAS Exam

   HouseWifenpa replied to HouseWifenpa's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I took the TEAS test twice, because the schools that I am applying for require you to take it at that location. I got accepted to one school and waiting for test results from the other. (Some schools tell you right away, other's do not).The study gu...

6. Nursing and Fibromyalgia

   HouseWifenpa replied to CaLVN530's topic in Disabilities

   I do not have a job, but I am hoping to start school soon. I am afraid that if I have a flare up it may slow me down. I had one a little over a week ago and I accomplished nothing during that time. ( And I was supposed to be studying for the TEAS, bu...

7. Preparing for TEAS Exam

   HouseWifenpa replied to HouseWifenpa's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Hi, I'm in PA. Different schools here require that you take the test at their location. So, I took it once on 12/23 and I taking it again on the 6th . When did you take it the first time ? I've been using ATI Study Guide, www.testpreview.com and ATI...

8. Nursing and Fibromyalgia

   HouseWifenpa replied to CaLVN530's topic in Disabilities

   Does anyone else have "fibro fog?" I keep losing my train of thought. ( may also be from Lupus) I also have difficulty concentrating/focusing for more than a few minutes of time. How do you deal with it ? Do you ever feel that it compromises your pat...

9. Nursing and Fibromyalgia

   HouseWifenpa replied to CaLVN530's topic in Disabilities

   lstcats, housework can be difficult for me at times. it makes me tired or gives me back pain. my little sister helps me sometimes and i pay her 5$ an housr as well, but it lacks professional quality. i am sorry to hear about your job and your schooli...

10. Nursing and Fibromyalgia

    HouseWifenpa replied to CaLVN530's topic in Disabilities

    Thanks Lstcats, I very much appreciate your message. I am sorry to hear about your financial situation. I can't imagine how hard it must be for you not to have any support in your condition. I have been fortunate so far as to have my husband su...

11. Nursing and Fibromyalgia

    HouseWifenpa replied to CaLVN530's topic in Disabilities

    Thanks Lstcats, I very much appreciate your message. I am sorry to hear about your financial situation. I can't imagine how hard it must be for you not to have any support in your condition. I have been fortunate so far as to have my husband su...

12. Nursing and Fibromyalgia

    HouseWifenpa replied to CaLVN530's topic in Disabilities

    It's nice to know that there are others out there who know how I feel. ( Sorry it has to be a negative feeling). As of now, I am studying for the TEAS exam to become an LPN. Because of my Fibromyalgia ( I also have Lupus), I am taking the part-time p...

13. Diagnosed with Fibromyalgia

    HouseWifenpa replied to mommalisafc's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I do not need pre-requesites for LPN either. But, if I get accepted to the program starting in June, I will be brushing up on my sciences from January until May. It should definately help you that you already took prerequisites. Did you take then for...

14. Diagnosed with Fibromyalgia

    HouseWifenpa replied to mommalisafc's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I am sorry to hear about all of your symptoms. I have a lot of joint pain, fatigue and difficulty concentrating. I can never seem to get everything done that I want to do. Have you taken any less demanding prerequisites yet like English ? If so, how ...

15. Diagnosed with Fibromyalgia

    HouseWifenpa replied to mommalisafc's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I'm sorry that you have Fibromyalgia. Just know that you are not alone. I have Fibromyalgia and Lupus. Right now I am studying for the TEAS exam for a part-time LPN program. My rheumatologist told me that many people with these and simular conditons ...