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  1. Continue from LPN school to RN??

    ashemson replied to Mandylpn's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I wonder that same thing all the time! I am 34, 3 children, starting an LPN program in January. The course is 17 months, then I would like to bridge and get my RN. I will be 40'ish and wonder also...

  2. Last chance to pass NLN!!!

    ashemson replied to kaitlynsmomma's topic in General Students

    I also failed the NET test 2 weeks ago. Very frustrating. I was always excellent in reading, spelling, English classes, etc. and sucked in math. Well, I aced the math portion, and I cannot get the...

  3. Change of shift report

    ashemson replied to Idaho Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I am going to school to be a nurse, but right now working as a unit secretary at a hospital. The nurses where I work give report that way. We have a computer system that generates what we call...

  4. Advice for School Consideration

    ashemson replied to melessia's topic in General Nursing

    Melessia - most hospitals will do that. Heartland in St. Joe will pay 100% if you promise to work for them x years after graduation. Also, Childrens Mercy has a tuition program. St. Lukes I don't...

  5. Advice for School Consideration

    ashemson replied to melessia's topic in General Nursing

    Headhurt - just wondering how it was when you started there - regarding the fundamentals...Did you have to take more classes than that together, or how has it changed? If I don't get my financial aid...

  6. Advice for School Consideration

    ashemson replied to melessia's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the Penn Valley office comment! I haven't had to actually deal with them much yet, but I have heard that from ALOT of people! Melessia - I work at Liberty Hospital with a girl who is...

  7. Advice for School Consideration

    ashemson replied to melessia's topic in General Nursing

    melessia - I also am transferring to Penn Valley hopefully this Fall. There is a part time option there. I was told that once you start on the actual nursing courses, you have to take the first two...

  8. How hard is college level Chemistry?

    ashemson replied to marilynmom's topic in General Students

    I never had a day of chem in high school, and I took college chem when I was 33! I got a C, almost had a B by a few points, so I thought that was pretty good. Take really good notes, read the book,...

  9. Ethics class - HELP!!!

    ashemson posted a topic in General Students

    I am taking my last three prereq's and one of them is professional ethics class. I have been there two days now, and it is horrible! The teacher is a total goober, and makes it completely boring....

  10. Ethics class - HELP!!!

    ashemson replied to ashemson's topic in General Students

    Well, at least we aren't doing Plate and Socrates! This is called Professionalism in Ethics, so it's all about ethics in the workplace. Could be really interesting, jury still out! I have to just...

  11. LPN's in Missouri??

    ashemson replied to ashemson's topic in General Nursing

    I agree TeleNurse. I feel that I might be more comfortable getting my LPN, working, then going for the RN. I think I am leaning towards that decision. Who

  12. LPN's in Missouri??

    ashemson replied to ashemson's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks you guys. The LPN route is looking not only more affordable for me, but the time period also is better. I think I will definitely look into the LPN more. You all really helped alot. I have...

  13. Mnemonic for spinal nerves???

    ashemson replied to ashemson's topic in General Students

    Thanks everyone, those are so

  14. First A&P exam a flop!!!

    ashemson replied to studentdeb's topic in General Students

    I take my first A&P test on Monday. You said your was over cells, well my school has combined A&P 1&2 into one class, so our first test is over cells, tissues, skeletal system, muscular...

  15. Anyone regret getting those student loans?

    ashemson posted a topic in General Students

    I also am a mom of three, struggling to make it thru school. I am getting financial aid, but since I don't work FT, I am getting some loan money to help out with expenses. Every semester though, I...

  16. Anyone regret getting those student loans?

    ashemson replied to ashemson's topic in General Students

    Well, I am not at that point yet in school, but if it was a respected hospital, and you felt comfortable, I would definitely agree to work for them. But like I said, I am just finishing my prereq's,...

  17. How old are you?

    ashemson replied to Rhona's topic in General Students

    i am 32, three children. I have 4 prereq's left before entering the nursing