struggling_student

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1. NCLEX Takers Support Thread

   struggling_student replied to mat25:40's topic in NCLEX

   I've been out of nursing school for sometime and decided to take my boards January 2009, giving me 3.5 months to study (started in October). I need the help and support to get through this studying.

2. Saunders vs. Exam Cram

   struggling_student posted a topic in NCLEX

   I'm studying for the NCLEX-PN in anticipating to take in September. I have the Saunders book but have heard from several that the Exam Cram is better as far as rationale, focusing on key topics, and such. Has anyone used either? I would like to know ...

3. How is a new graduate suppose to get experience?

   struggling_student replied to struggling_student's topic in General Students

   The school is of no help.

4. How is a new graduate suppose to get experience?

   struggling_student posted a topic in General Students

   Ok, I have just received my LPN license but I am having problems getting a job because there are so many requirements of at least 1-2 years experience. Where am I suppose to get the experience from if no one give me a chance? :trout: Someone explain ...

5. In need of serious advice.

   struggling_student posted a topic in General Nursing

   The situation is this, I attend a LPN school in Washington, DC. I have completed the program, took the comprehensive exam of the school and have passed. I cannot complete the entire program till I take this skills test (last minute requirement of the...

6. You might be a nurse if...

   struggling_student posted a topic in Humor

   *You can drink a pot of coffee and still go to sleep in the morning. *You believe every patient needs TLC: Thorazine, Lorazapam, and Compazine. *Your sense of humor seems to get more warped each year. *You think it is acceptable to use "penis" and "v...

7. Introductions:"New" and "Old" Students.

   struggling_student replied to Love-A-Nurse's topic in General Students

   Hello, I'm April, 26 years old. Finishin up PN program. I take the boards in December if all goes well. I havent decided on what to do next, MS Healthcare Administration or RN first. I'm going to see if I can do RN part-time (one class a semester) an...

8. when do classes begin for the following schools?

   struggling_student replied to vsnursing's topic in Washington DC

   Classes for HMI (now called Radians College) will begin January 2 for LPN and January 16/17 for RN. You can get more information about the school at the website http://www.radianscollege.com http://www.hmi-usa.com hope this helps

9. Career Advice - Please Help!

   struggling_student posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am currently a PN nursing student in Washington DC. I will be taking the boards in December 2006. I am looking into getting my master's in Healthcare Administration (I have a BS in biology). I've talked to a couple of people and they are RN first b...

10. when do classes begin for the following schools?

    struggling_student replied to vsnursing's topic in Washington DC

    Here is a link to the DC Department of Health, It has a listing of the schools you are looking for. http://doh.dc.gov/doh/cwp/view,a,1371,q,600316,dohNav_GID,1808,dohNav,|34480|34485|.asp http://www.jcinc-gs.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=browse&id=46...

11. What you don't know about VMT

    struggling_student replied to struggling_student's topic in Washington DC

    Comprehensive Health Academy of Practical Nursing is one of the best schools in DC. They have a 100% passing rate for students taking the NCLEX and they are cheaper. I wish i would've know about them before. Also check out UDC, they have a pretty goo...

12. accelerated courses in DC metro area

    struggling_student replied to panamama's topic in Washington DC

    Howard University also has an accelerated BSN program. I do belive Marymount is the best in the area.

13. What you don't know about VMT

    struggling_student posted a topic in Washington DC

    VMT has a LPN program that is one year. The total cost estimated $9000 (including travel and books). They have day, evening and weekend classes. Sound like a pretty decent school, right? WRONG!!!! The purpose of this operation is to get people in, ta...

14. ? Info about free Tuition at UDC ?

    struggling_student replied to lablover25's topic in Washington DC

    there should be a contact number to reach. this organization is the one that has the program but i think they work with udc and providence hospital. hope this helps. admin note: this program has been closed for over 2 years. please do not waste your...