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1. Would It Be Better To Be A Lpn First, Then Go For Rn?

   BMXMom replied to wannabaRN's topic in LPN-RN

   At the school I attend, the first year of your schooling allows you to take the LPN board. We had to do the math and chemistry. Even as an LPN our school tests you out on math for meds. Honestly, chemistry was one of my easiest courses of the nurs...

2. how has nursing school affected ur marriage

   BMXMom replied to pristine30's topic in General Students

   Nursing school is hard on marriages. When I started I knew it would be hard to juggle everything a house, marriage, and kids. WOW, it was more than hard. Individuals not in nursing school don't realize the stress that we are under. I only clean o...

3. Waiting in WI

   BMXMom replied to javawren_23's topic in Wisconsin

   I'm in the nursing program at Nicolet in Wisconsin. I was told also I would start a year later. A lot of students decided not to enter the program so I was bumped up. I know most schools in Wisconsin have waiting lists. You can take some of the co...

4. Picking LPN over RN

   BMXMom replied to BMXMom's topic in LPN/LVN

   Thanks so much for all the comments. I have decided to take the summer off to refresh and then finish my last year.

5. A little stressed!

   BMXMom replied to ManderRN's topic in General Students

   First semester is hard. Once you get a routine, second semester starts. Just have faith and be positive. In our school we had a review each semester for dose calc. so we could practice. I don't want to scare you, nursing school is hard but if you ...

6. Anyone age 35 and and up and a nursing student? (say hi)

   BMXMom replied to Mandylpn's topic in General Students

   I'm 37 and will be 38 when I graduate. We have a wide age range in my class. Some of my classmates are in their 50's. It's tough but we are all enjoying it.

7. Feeling less stressed things may be looking up for me

   BMXMom replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

   Your plan sounds great. I agree with you that we have to take care of ourselves. I take one day a week and I do no school work at all. So far it has worked great and I enjoy spending that day with my family and friends. Good luck on your stress f...

8. I think I should be trying harder

   BMXMom replied to Barras's topic in General Students

   I won't worry about it. Sounds like you found what works for you. I also found that in certain classes I didn't have to do the reading, but I did have to study off of the power points and hand outs. If you have a good instructor, you may not need ...

9. Dogs and Nurses

   BMXMom replied to Jayhawk4Life's topic in General Nursing

   I'm in nursing school right now and I currently have two dogs. I have an adopted Aussie who I have had for 10 yrs. and a Rottweiler who just turned 7 months. I would look for a dog that is at least 1-2 yrs old. My little Rottie needs a lot of stim...

10. Are there enough "New-grad" positions in your area?

    BMXMom replied to stephenfnielsen's topic in General Students

    Because of the economy crisis the hospitals in my area conducted a hiring freeze. Now because of the economy LTC, hospice and home health are hiring more LPNs and only keeping on RNs as charge nurses. Most nursing positions open are PRN, so no bene...

11. Question to those getting Associates in Nursing

    BMXMom replied to MammaNurse2Be's topic in General Students

    I have two children ages 9 and 13. I took a lot of my classes on-line which made studying easier around my children but some classes can't be taken on-line. I have to be at clinicals at 6:00am and we are usually done at 2:30pm, but things always se...

12. End of the class lazies

    BMXMom replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    I also feel lazy. Just 1 week before spring break and I'm hoping I will get a second wind. Rest may be the perfect medicine.

13. Where do you want to work once you're done

    BMXMom replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    Since I already have a surg. tech. degree and soon my nursing I'm hoping for a job in the OR. I also love psych. Hospitals around me have a hiring freeze so LTC may be my calling for now.

14. Please help me...i'm drowning!!!!

    BMXMom replied to mRpeNa's topic in General Students

    Sorry to hear your having problems. Most books have a website where you can get sample NCLEX questions. Also I use a book called Master the NCLEX-PN. It is broken down into sections and has lots of sample questions. The NCLEX-RN wasn't as geared ...

15. Can RN student take the LPN test?

    BMXMom replied to Dadou82's topic in General Students

    In Wisconsin RN students can take the LPN NCLEX after their first year of nursing school. They suggest we take it for practice for the RN NCLEX. Also many student just want their LPN and not their RN. I think if you can, get your LPN because if yo...