do-over at 40

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1. I got in!!!

   do-over at 40 replied to lpnhereicome's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Congratulations!!!

2. Do your classmates really care?

   do-over at 40 replied to do-over at 40's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   In my program, if you miss 3 classes you drop a letter grade and if you miss 4 classes you fail out of the class so there are consequences for absences. Homework (so far) is expected to be done but other than not getting credit (which affects the ove...

3. Do your classmates really care?

   do-over at 40 posted a topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Hi all - I was just wondering if anyone else is experiencing the same thing I am with classmates who really don't seem to be making much of an effort. I'm stunned that we are only 4 weeks into our 18 month program and so many people are blowing off c...

4. Finances! I just need positivity

   do-over at 40 replied to Nursedreamer2's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Contact your credit card companies directly & make them aware of the situation. Don't ask for special treatment or anything, just get it on the record that it is your intention to pay. Then send them something - ANYTHING - a $5 payment is better ...

5. Help

   do-over at 40 replied to futurebclpn's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I'm so sorry that you're feeling overwhelmed & hopeless. As someone who has struggled with depression & anxiety myself, I know what it's like to stand at the bottom of your life and feel like you'll never get anywhere. That said, let me tell ...

6. Accepted on the spot?

   do-over at 40 replied to alyssakp111's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I had to take an entrance exam (HESI) and write a 500 word essay to get pre-admitted to the program. Now I have to take 4 classes, complete my physical, get all my vaccinations, pass a drug test & FBI background check. As long as I get 85% or bet...

7. Want to quit nursing school.

   do-over at 40 replied to dpf112's topic in General Students

   Let me say to you what I *wish* someone had said to me when I was your age: this is your life & you are ultimately responsible for creating your own happiness. Yes, your parents will probably be angry but you know what? They'll get it over it. Pl...