murse92017

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1. Going to JcJc next fall,need LPN advice

   murse92017 replied to Future Nurse18's topic in Mississippi

   Their are no Pre-Reqs for the LPN program. You just have to pass the Entrance Exam. Having a high GPA in some college courses helps in the application process.

2. B.S. in Communication Sciences to LPN?

   murse92017 replied to MiiSzAshley's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   It depends on what you want to do as a nurse. In order to specialize in anything specific you'll need to be an RN. As a LVN/LPN you'll mostly be in LTC, SNF, clinics, and outpatient settings. While you may not have all the pre-reqs, you probably have...

3. Too soon to apply for jobs?

   murse92017 replied to brockclan3's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I say apply now. I graduated and passed NCLEX within a months time and it took two months to get hired. Try to get as many interviews as possible and have a nice resume and cover letter. Nice references from your instructors also help. Dress nicely t...

4. Future LPN Student

   murse92017 replied to BrightSmileNurse's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I worked. I couldn't afford not to. With that being said, it was very hard. My advice is to read whenever you have a chance. Read ahead once you get your syllabus, read the day/night before, read over what you went over in class. That will be your sa...

5. Antonelli College LPN program.

   murse92017 replied to CNC_1989's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   JCJC is Jones County Junior College in Ellisville its between 15 to 30 minutes north of Hattiesburg. It has a Practical Nursing Program and a Associates Degree program for Nursing. I know there's a entrance exam for the PN program. For the ADN you h...

6. Antonelli College LPN program.

   murse92017 replied to CNC_1989's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   If you've taken any college courses it will be easy. I had been in any school setting for 12 years and made a 75. Its basically a reading comprehension test. I had basic math and a few science questions based on the passage given for you to read. If ...

7. 2017 Nurse Salary

   murse92017 replied to Darkstar1485's topic in General Nursing

   Location: South MS Experience: New Grad LPN (IV Cert) Specialty: LTC Facility: 250 Bed Facility Pay: $17 base, $2-7 diff for evening/nights Cost of Living pretty cheap ( Rent for 3b/2bath $ 800)

8. Excelsior

   murse92017 replied to geminiLPN-2bRN's topic in Mississippi

   I'd also like to know how that process in working out. How fast are you completing the courses? It hard?

9. Failed PN-NCLEX 3 times

   murse92017 replied to divine87's topic in Mississippi

   Throughout my nursing school career I went from have the highest grades to having practically the worse. All due to anxiety. I failed test because I was so worried about the craziest things that I had no control over. I would get in there and sweat, ...

10. Tips For LPNs Going For Their RN Degree

    murse92017 replied to SaltySarcasticSally's topic in LPN-RN

    Okay, so I'm a recent PN grad who's passed NCLEX and starting my first job. I would love to be able to get my RN, quickly, preferably online. HOWEVER, I'm afraid of the sigma of obtaining my RN online and not getting hired. I'd like to go back ASAP, ...