NOLAdLPN

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1. Is it easy to get into nursing school anywhere???

   NOLAdLPN replied to NorCalKid's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I always tell people the hardest thing about nursing school is trying to get in! I got rejected twice with a good GPA and excellent TEAS score, the third time I got wait listed then finally I got in. Like all things in life sometimes I think it's all...

2. Best way to break into cardiac nursing

   NOLAdLPN replied to sugarmagnoliaRN's topic in Cardiac

   I started on a Med/Surg Telemetry Unit and I think that is the best place for you to start. You get your general med surg experience with a taste of cardiology as well and it would be perfect for the goal you are trying to reach. I did 6 months on th...

3. First excelsior exam

   NOLAdLPN replied to jlynn167's topic in Excelsior

   I also just started Excelsior, full time LPN. I would love to share info and encouragement through this process. I'm studying for Health Safety, I know a few people who have passed the whole program and some almost there!

4. Looking for study buddies

   NOLAdLPN replied to drkncurly1's topic in Excelsior

   Hello! I live in New Orleans, La and just started studying for Health Safety, sounds like a good idea to me. I'm using study group 101 but also have tips from people who have been through the program. Let me know!

5. Suggestions for when I am overwhelmed

   NOLAdLPN replied to CrystalSSA's topic in New Nurse

   I would let them know sure I will help you but let them know, I will be right back to help you with that or see if you need anything else, I have emergency going on right now but I will be right back to check on you. Usually if you tell people there ...

6. Any thoughts on going straight from BSN nursing program to a NP program?

   NOLAdLPN replied to blbridge55's topic in NP Students

   Definitely a personal choice. Some people say its easier to keep going while you have the momentum in school. Personally I took a few years off before going back simply because I was always studying and didn't have much of a life outside of school an...

7. help to decide

   NOLAdLPN replied to sweet_nurse013's topic in Career Support

   It defiantly takes the right person to work night shifts. I have a friend who is a nurse but she's a night owl, she always stayed up at night and was late to class everyday when we were in school :) So the night shift was natural to her. I don't thi...

8. Is the first semester the hardest?

   NOLAdLPN replied to countrygirl1234's topic in General Students

   Honestly it only gets harder as time goes on. It takes a lot of hard work and dedication and studying!! When I got in to nursing school I quit my job to focus on nursing 24/7. I'm glad I did because I don't think I would have made it if not. It's pos...

9. Excelsior College LPN-RN program, and College Network

   NOLAdLPN replied to AGF-LPN's topic in Excelsior

   Excelsior has general study guides to go off of but I hear most people use Study Guide 101 for the bulk of their study material. It's super cheap and gives you all the material and practice tests you could ever want. No need to pay college network hi...

10. LPN to RN

    NOLAdLPN replied to julie1612's topic in LPN-RN

    I live in LA, and I'm doing excelsior as well, I know several people who have done it and passed boards. It's convenient to work at your own pace, but you do have to be self motivated. There is a weekend clinical that's more like a clinical lab you h...

11. Are there any LPN's not going for RN?

    NOLAdLPN replied to HippyDippyLPN's topic in LPN/LVN

    I have been an LPN for 3 years and always wanted to go back to get my RN but wanted to take a break from non stop studying. I am ready to hit the books once again and just started the excelsior program. I love working as an LPN but have realized I ca...

12. LPN salary in New Orleans/Northshore area

    NOLAdLPN replied to RN2B12's topic in Louisiana

    Ochsner will work you to the bone with barely any pay. They start their LPN's at 13/hr plus diffs which is usually 2-4 more/hr nights/weekends. Tulane did pay pretty good but they just laid off a bunch of people, rumor is Ochsner is buying them. It's...