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  1. is it hard? LVN

    coadestone replied to Dulce29's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It was difficult because I worked fulltime and went to school 4 nights a week til 10:00pm;I started reading some of the txt books 1 year prior to starting the class and that saved me (I was on a 1...

  2. What was the first thread you posted on allnurses?

    coadestone replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    I cheated, had to go back and look and decided to post it again - from 2006. I'm still an executive secretary (26 years at the same place) but I am also an LPN now and work PRN in a pediatricians...

  3. Graduated!!!

    coadestone posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I did it, I graduated from LPN school; it was a long 14 months but sooooo worth it when I lit that candle at the graduation ceremony. Lots of help from this forum, lots of people who had been through...

  4. Graduated!!!

    coadestone replied to coadestone's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm old as dirt - 44! Good luck to you and definitely utilize this website for knowledge and inspiration. It sounds old school - but misery does love company. Good luck to

  5. Erwin LPN program

    coadestone posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi Everyone, I'm due to start the LPN program at Erwin in Tampa. Does anyone know if you have to take the NET test as part of the

  6. LPN Program-Erwin, Gaylen, Concorde...which is better? (Tampa, FL)

    coadestone replied to bruno23's topic in Florida Nursing

    I'm currently in the Erwin evening program. I have 18 days left to graduate! All I can tell you is its been a wonderful, brutal experience. You have to study, you don't have much of a life and you...

  7. Did you work while in nursing school?

    coadestone replied to mamacashew's topic in General Nursing

    I work fulltime as a legal secretary; I have 20 days left to go before I graduate and I carried a "B" average; Lots of help from hubby. Housework non-existant, social life - not much; But it can be...

  8. LPN student clinicals

    coadestone replied to chrissy8512's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am right there with you. I have 20 days left of clincials, however, we still only have 2 patients but we are responsible for meds and procedures. I am loving all the skills we are finally learning,...

  9. Anyone Else Got Accept to Central Allied In Brandon for May 10

    coadestone replied to Sincere24's topic in Florida Nursing

    Just wanted to check back with you to see if you started the LPN to RN bridge program at Allied - and if you have, how is

  10. LPN Program-Erwin, Gaylen, Concorde...which is better? (Tampa, FL)

    coadestone replied to bruno23's topic in Florida Nursing

    I am a current Erwin LPN student; Due to graduate in July and I will tell you its a wonderful program. It's tough, especially if you have to work full-time, but I've learned so much and I am glad I...

  11. Which school would you choose?

    coadestone replied to WorkofHeart8's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am going to a Tech school, the cost was a little over $3,000 and I was on the waiting list for a year; I don't regret my decision for a minute. I will be graduating in 74 days and my how the time...

  12. Anyone Else Got Accept to Central Allied In Brandon for May 10

    coadestone replied to Sincere24's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi there, I'm from Brandon but I don't have an answer to your question.I just wanted to ask you about the LPN to RN bridge program. I was hoping to go there after I graduate in July - Do you know how...

  13. Graduating Class of 2010, come 1 come all...........

    coadestone replied to xXCaribbeanDiamondXx's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    July

  14. So how's everyone doing in their lpn program?

    coadestone replied to dblpn's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am just one month into my LPN program. It is definitely a lot to take in. I've been out of school for many years, and I'm proud to say I have an "A" average (I never had that in High School). Its...

  15. Sanfrod Brown Anyone?

    coadestone replied to RN2Bee84's topic in Florida Nursing

    You might want to "google" it; I've never personally been there, but I've seen some pretty bad things said about them on the web. Good luck to

  16. New LPN students to start soon !! Come share your experiences :)

    coadestone replied to Ericad85's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm so excited; I start

  17. Tampa Bay LPN Schools

    coadestone replied to LPNDebbie's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    There are private schools in the Tampa Bay area that offer evening classes, such as Keiser & Concorde, however, they are alot more expensive than Erwin. If you are able to get grant money then...

  18. Study and note taking tips please!!

    coadestone replied to Amybeth56's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Daytonite, You are the

  19. New LPN students to start soon !! Come share your experiences :)

    coadestone replied to Ericad85's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I start an LPN evening program in May! And like so many others on this thread will be working full-time. Its going to be a fast & furious

  20. Is anyone else addicted to nursing student vlogs on youtube??

    coadestone replied to greeniebean's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I watch them as well. I freaked out a little at the one that shows students inserting an NG tube up each others' nose. I had no idea we would have to do that to each other! It's a great learning tool...

  21. Erwin LPN program

    coadestone replied to coadestone's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am very excited, and extremely nervous; I'll be working and going to school. But I figure its now or never, I've wanted to do this for a long time. Good luck to you, if I had started 10 years ago, I...

  22. Erwin LPN program

    coadestone replied to coadestone's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The tabe test was not bad at all except for the math; I did horribly but I had been out of school for a long time and forgotten everything. They have people there to help you if you don't pass the...

  23. Erwin LPN program

    coadestone replied to coadestone's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm starting in the May evening program. I was on the list for over a year, but that's because the evening program only has 1 class every 14 months. I would have gotten in sooner if I opted for the...

  24. Can't get a job as new RN

    coadestone replied to black_butterfly's topic in Florida Nursing

    Wow, this thread is starting to make me re-think starting the LPN program next month. I thought we still had a "nursing shortage"??? Maybe I should think about medical assistant, does anyone know if...

  25. Inspiring Quotes

    coadestone replied to lillian20's topic in General Nursing

    I always try to remember to do this one: Inhale faith, Exhale