runkaterun

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1. Vent: COBRA insurance, seriously??

   runkaterun replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

   I am starting nursing school so i had to quit mu full time job because they were not flexible on hours. I have epilepsy, have been without seizures for years and was denied coverage under a private insurer, COBRA i was quoted 500 a month. I haven't g...

2. How many hours of sleep did you get a night when you were in nursing school?

   runkaterun replied to 2bnurseofchrist's topic in General Students

   there is NO way i could function on an hour of sleep. today is my first day so i guess i'll see how i fair. right now i normally get 6-8 hours. i don't work, live at home and have no kids.....so as long as i can manage my time i should be ok. i'm a l...

3. I failed the TEAS-RN so now going for Charity LPN...what do you think?

   runkaterun replied to Hopefull nurse's topic in Louisiana

   Don't be so negative. I got into Charity with a 3.0 in nursing course work and a 76 on the TEAS. I also had another degree. I also had all my pre-reqs done. They have changed the "points" scale so I would go look at the new one. Many people have chil...

4. Has anyone applied to Charity School of Nursing Fall 2010

   runkaterun replied to WaitingforFall2010's topic in Louisiana

   Congratulations you two! Have fun getting all the required stuff done. I would start as early as possible. The wait and the semester before is the hardest part.

5. Has anyone applied to Charity School of Nursing Fall 2010

   runkaterun replied to WaitingforFall2010's topic in Louisiana

   They also called me when I sent in my app. because I openned my transcripts and wanted me to send them again. I went to an out-of-state school before Charity, I'm starting in Jan. They tell you when you send in the app. that you should include all of...

6. Charity Class starting in Spring 2010

   runkaterun replied to BlesterRN2be's topic in Louisiana

   When you sign up for yoru insurance you can tell them when you want it to start. I signed up for mine and it will start Jan. 10th. I'm going to wait to get uniforms because we wont need them for a while. I had to apply for health insurance so I'm jus...

7. Charity Class starting in Spring 2010

   runkaterun replied to BlesterRN2be's topic in Louisiana

   I'm going to be doing my clinicals at Oschner in Elmwood. I haven't ordered my books either, Barnes and Noble is giving the "club" price and free shipping. I haven't gotten my uniform yet since we do not need them for a while. It is coming up REALLY ...

8. Charity Class starting in Spring 2010

   runkaterun replied to BlesterRN2be's topic in Louisiana

   i dont know my friend who started in the fall went there and she didn't have a problem. they have cpr for the health care provider.

9. Charity Class starting in Spring 2010

   runkaterun replied to BlesterRN2be's topic in Louisiana

   i took mine at the red cross on canal st.

10. Charity Class starting in Spring 2010

    runkaterun replied to BlesterRN2be's topic in Louisiana

    My friend is in the program now and she said that she hasn't used her books either because they give you TONS of notes to print out.......BUY INK