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  1. Where do they find these clinical instructors?
    This term I have the CI from HELL! She calls in all the time so we end up with different subs that are great teachers but most of them don't know the facility or the students. Are are not familiar...
    Apr 27, '12
    Forum: General Nursing Student
  2. What to expect?!
    My goal was originally to become a PA but once I got started researching the local schools in my area had wait list so I switched to nursing and went to a vocational school to become a LVN. Now I...
    Apr 27, '12
    Forum: LPN / LVN Nursing Student
  3. WGU PreLicense Hopefuls Summer of 2013
    Thanks! That's much better than dealing with the books. Once I take the one I have a book for now, I'll sign up for once of those sites. Thank you very much!
    Apr 26, '12
    Forum: Western Governors University Online Nursing Degrees
  4. WGU PreLicense Hopefuls Summer of 2013
    Thanks for the advice. I'm studying for my first CLEP now and want to know that out in May and move on to the next one.
    Apr 26, '12
    Forum: Western Governors University Online Nursing Degrees
  5. Thoughts on WGU
    I'm so thrilled to hear that. I can't wait to get in myself. Good luck to you and your wife.
    Apr 26, '12
    Forum: Western Governors University Online Nursing Degrees
  6. Can't Pass NCLEX, So What Jobs Can I Get With My Nursing Degree?
    I'm sorry so many were so disparaging but I hope you don't give up. Anyway, I could imagine if you go into healthcare with your experience your BSN (if that's what you have) would be very valuable.
    Apr 26, '12
    Forum: NCLEX Discussion Forum
  7. Which is easier - LPN or RN?
    Although my program is part-time, I still feel like I'm not retaining anything. We are in class half the time that the full-time students are but we still just swallow the info and regurgitate it...
    Apr 25, '12
    Forum: LPN / LVN Nursing Student
  8. Thoughts on WGU
    Hi Fcat, Congrats on getting into the program. No I'm not a seventh day adventist I just really like their program. Although I've always wanted to go to a christian college so hopefully I can go...
    Apr 25, '12
    Forum: Western Governors University Online Nursing Degrees
  9. WGU pre licensure program
    Lunacat..my understanding is that since they have clinicals in some of the best hospitals in area that it's not an issue. As for WGU as opposed to West Coast University, West doesn't have such a...
    Apr 25, '12
    Forum: Western Governors University Online Nursing Degrees
  10. WGU - competency based means let go of perfectionism!
    This is great to hear for those of us who have that problem.
    Apr 25, '12
    Forum: Western Governors University Online Nursing Degrees
  11. Pre-Licensure -Application Process Questions
    [QUOTE=dtompkins8;6272664]I just found out yesterday from my new advisor (thank god) that the only science classes that WGU excepts from Straighterline is A&P. Needless to say I was very disappointed...
    Apr 24, '12
    Forum: Western Governors University Online Nursing Degrees
  12. WGU PreLicense Hopefuls Summer of 2013
    Anyone? Bueller, Bueller?
    Apr 24, '12
    Forum: Western Governors University Online Nursing Degrees
  13. Thoughts on WGU
    I'm currently in the beginning process of acceptance for WGU. My understand is that the 3.0 gpa is on a scale of 3.0 instead of the traditional 4.0. Loma Linda University will recongize and accept...
    Apr 24, '12
    Forum: Western Governors University Online Nursing Degrees
  14. Which is easier - LPN or RN?
    I think it depends on the type of program you take if it's full-time or part-time. I'm in a vocational LVN program PT and yes it's very easy to balance our life and still work full-time. I believe...
    Apr 24, '12
    Forum: LPN / LVN Nursing Student
  15. Facts Throwing
    Well congrats, I hope you did well.
    Apr 24, '12
    Forum: LPN / LVN Nursing Student
  16. nursing course syllabus?
    I see you have a lot of views but no responses. There's a lot of different subjects and I know I have a different syllabus for each class. Is there a certain area you want to review in? Maybe if...
    Apr 24, '12
    Forum: LPN / LVN Nursing Student
  17. Better to go LPN THEN, RN?
    I'm half way through my LVN course and wish I had gone straight to RN. However my experience in LVN program has made me realize that I want to be nurse for sure. So I do not regret my decision one...
    Apr 24, '12
    Forum: LPN / LVN Nursing Student
  18. What to expect?!
    I'm an LVN student now about to wrap up my 2nd term in less than a month. I'm not an MA but a lot of my classmates are. I think they find the skill portion of it pretty easy but some struggle with...
    Apr 24, '12
    Forum: LPN / LVN Nursing Student
  19. Can an LVN administer botox injections in California?
    I believe it would be within our scope of practice. I'll ask my instructor tomorrow night when I have class if you have not heard back from the BON yet.
    Apr 24, '12
    Forum: California Nursing
  20. Nursing classes are easy...
    I'm in an LVN and I must say the hardest part of nursing school is managing it with the rest of my life. However I think it's on the easy side because it's based on critical thinking which is my...
    Apr 24, '12
    Forum: About A Nursing Student - Nursing Cartoon Series
  21. Just Wondering
    Yes, once you complete the first term of an LVN course, you can take the test for CNA. Here in California, which I assume you are since you said LVN although you could be from TX, the BON does not...
    Apr 23, '12
    Forum: LPN / LVN Nursing Student
  22. WGU PreLicense Hopefuls Summer of 2013
    Hello everyone, I'm in the process of earning my pre-reqs through CLEPs, DSST, Straighterline.com, and the local community college. Anyone else going through the same stressful yet exciting...
    Apr 19, '12
    Forum: Western Governors University Online Nursing Degrees
  23. 3rd times a charm!
    Congrats to you! I'm 30 now and half way through my LVN program. My goal is to be a NP before I turn 40. Here's to us and reaching our goals!
    Apr 18, '12
    Forum: LPN / LVN Nursing Student
  24. Can I start applying for jobs even if I haven't taken my NCLEX yet?
    This is a great question and I hope you receive an answer. I'm currently half way through my LVN but will have a job waiting for me once I graduate through my current employer. I know that were I...
    Apr 18, '12
    Forum: LPN / LVN Nursing Student
  25. West Coast University Opinion?
    I hear really negative things about it and ruled it out very early in my school search.
    Jul 7, '11
    Forum: California State Nursing Programs