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  1. Declining my spot in the LPN Program...

    midcom replied to DelanaRN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I think you're making a very good choice, especially since your having an RNY. You will need time to recover & that doesn't seem to jive with nursing school. It will require about 6 weeks without...

  2. First clinical today... feeling sad

    midcom replied to OnTheRoad's topic in General Students

    I had some bad experiences in nursing homes when I was a young child so I stayed as far away from them as possible. I wanted to be a nurse since I was a small child but this part is what kept me from...

  3. The Today Show

    midcom replied to bklynborn's topic in General Nursing

    I had to join in on the conversation but apoligize that I have not read all the previous postings. I fell in love with nursing because of the shoes, uniforms, & most of all the caps. However,...

  4. OMG - I just realized LPN school starts in 2 weeks!!

    midcom replied to DelanaRN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm starting next month too. My orientation is the 5th & 6th. I'm getting excited & a bit scared too. I'm an older student & am sort of wondering if my old brain will be able to remember...

  5. Lvn Prerequisites???? What Are They????

    midcom replied to iheartnursing_cali's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    At my school they don't have pre-requisites. However, there are 4 general ed courses are required. I won't have to take them as I took them 7 years ago They are oral communications, writing, math,...

  6. How hard is it to get into a nursing school?

    midcom replied to Otm777's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Most of the Community Colleges have a 1-2 year waiting period. However, you can use that time to complete the general ed courses. There are no waiting periods in the private colleges that I am aware...

  7. Thinking about becoming an IA RN....

    midcom replied to awdroket's topic in General Nursing

    Chelsea, I agree that Hawkeye is a good school & have a great program. Unfortunately, though,they have a long waiting list. Believe me, I called and checked. I don't have the luxury of waiting a...

  8. Thinking about becoming an IA RN....

    midcom replied to awdroket's topic in General Nursing

    HI Greg, I'm from the NE part of the state so checked into Hawkeye. Unfortunately they have a 1 year waiting list for their LPN course & it's required for the bridge to RN course. I understand...

  9. Croc shoes Worth it? Or forget it??

    midcom replied to RNSacht's topic in General Nursing

    You'll still like them, I bet. I plan to wear mine once it gets cooler & probably with socks when it's actually cold. And that won't be long, I fear as I also am in the Midwest. Iowa to be exact....

  10. Croc shoes Worth it? Or forget it??

    midcom replied to RNSacht's topic in General Nursing

    According to the website, you want them larger than you normally wear a pair of shoes.Your feet are not supposed to hit the ends or sides. I haveone pair that are a bit snug & when it's hot I can...

  11. Differences between Medical Assistants and Registered Nurses?

    midcom replied to MA2006's topic in General Nursing

    Did she actually say that they made almost as much as an RN? From what I've read around here they make only around $10 and hour. And I have heard of many who graduate & cannot find a job, even at...

  12. Has anyone ever took a assessment test to get into college

    midcom replied to Iwannabeababynurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My college gives the Wonderlic test to all their students & to get into the nursing program you need a 21, I believe. It's a timed test (30 minutes), taken on the computer with 50 questions. My...

  13. Signs of impending death.

    midcom replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I apologize if I'm hijacking this but wanted to thank you for the information. I'm not a nurse yet, heck, haven't even started school yet. I've been reading some of the various speciality forums to...

  14. Can someone answer some questions about becoming a OB nurse?

    midcom replied to Iwannabeababynurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You are already in school going for your BSN & don't know these things? I would have thought you 'd have found that out before you even

  15. Croc shoes Worth it? Or forget it??

    midcom replied to RNSacht's topic in General Nursing

    I forgot to mention that I tried on the Target knockoffs & they looked nice but didn't feel as good on. Also the pair I tried on had to be worn as a clog only. The strap was not movable so it...

  16. Croc shoes Worth it? Or forget it??

    midcom replied to RNSacht's topic in General Nursing

    I now own 4 pair of Crocs, two of the regular ones, a cute pair of pink sandals, & today I bought black with no holes. I broke a toe on the 4th & can't wear regular shoes without a lot of...

  17. Your honest opinions please....

    midcom replied to wasted-enough-time's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in a very similar situation except my costs will be around $14,500 & credits for my gen ed courses transferred. I too am looking at a 2 year waiting list to go to the community college. I am...

  18. ICU Nurses at U of IA Hospital

    midcom replied to midcom's topic in General Nursing

    I forgot to add that she had some really good nurses on the 6th floor before she was transferred to CICU. One especially is everything I hope to be in a nurse.

  19. ICU Nurses at U of IA Hospital

    midcom posted a topic in General Nursing

    Thank You to all ICU nurses I am about to start nursing school this fall to be a LPN and have never had any experience with ICUs. However, this summer I've gotten the opportunity to watch some really...

  20. Thank You to all ICU nurses

    midcom replied to midcom's topic in MICU, SICU

    I hadn't thought to post at the Iowa board. I'll head right over & do that.

  21. Thank You to all ICU nurses

    midcom posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    I am about to start nursing school this fall to be a LPN and have never had any experience with ICUs. However, this summer I've gotten the opportunity to watch some really great nurses in action. My...

  22. What to do before classes start?

    midcom posted a topic in General Students

    I was supposed to start my LPN training next week but it hinged on my present job ending in time. Unfortunately, I am still employed & financially cannot afford to quit, giving up 12 weeks of...

  23. What to do before classes start?

    midcom replied to midcom's topic in General Students

    Wow, Daytonite, that's quite a list. Thank you. I've bookmarked each one & suspect I'll be using them all. And you are older than me, I'll be darned.

  24. What to do before classes start?

    midcom replied to midcom's topic in General Students

    Thank you all for your suggestions so far. They are invaluable. When I called the school & talked with the department head telling her that I was having to postpone until October & wondering...

  25. Help

    midcom replied to goldiespoon's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Actually it's the NET. I'll be attending Hamilton College in Cedar Falls, Iowa.