Ike Arumba

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  1. Grayson County College LVN peeps?

    Ike Arumba replied to nursemommy4's topic in Texas Nursing

    Yeah. The deadline to turn everything in is the 10th. I think it usually takes 2-3 weeks to sort through all the applications and make the decisions. When the director gave her little speech before...

  2. Grayson County College LVN peeps?

    Ike Arumba replied to nursemommy4's topic in Texas Nursing

    I know what you mean. Usually acceptance letters to out around the end of June, so it's going to be a long month to

  3. Grayson County College LVN peeps?

    Ike Arumba replied to nursemommy4's topic in Texas Nursing

    Lol I've been checking over the list over and over again just to make sure I didn't forget anything too! I am paranoid that I've forgotten something! I sure hope I get in. I only got 80% for my...

  4. Grayson County College LVN peeps?

    Ike Arumba replied to nursemommy4's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi! I am also applying for the LVN program at Grayson. I took my TEAS May 18th and I have all of my other stuff turned in already, so now I'm just waiting. The wait is going to make me crazy! I am...

  5. Does anyone else hate being a mailbox stalker?

    Ike Arumba replied to kayruhh's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm not a mailbox stalker yet, but I will be the end of this month. That's when acceptance letters go out for the LVN program that I applied to back in January. I had planned on just doing the RN...

  6. What classes are you taking in the Fall 2012?

    Ike Arumba replied to havehope's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well after taking a break from pursuing nursing school, I am back to it and I'm going to knock out my last 2 pre-reqs which are microbiology and speech. Hopefully I'll get accepted next spring for...

  7. Starting August 2011

    Ike Arumba replied to Shaunta20's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I had my orientation yesterday!!:yeah:It was awesome and overwhelming at the same time. We had to pay for our kit and got our book list (and I found out they're not going to be as expensive as I...

  8. Roll call for LPN students starting July and Aug.

    Ike Arumba replied to Tiara_madarra's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Ashley, GCC, North Texas, 1 year, start Aug.

  9. Starting August 2011

    Ike Arumba replied to Shaunta20's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I have orientation for my school Thursday morning too! It's just 4 more days, and I'm trying to keep from buying anything until after orientation, but it's hard! It will be here quicker than I...

  10. Starting August 2011

    Ike Arumba replied to Shaunta20's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Yeah, most definitely. But it's required for me to start the program, because I was accepted on the condition that I complete the class. So I'll do what I gotta do, busy summer and all!

  11. Starting August 2011

    Ike Arumba replied to Shaunta20's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I start Aug. 22nd, but I am taking a class over summer II that starts Tuesday, so I am already busy. lol But I am super excited! It's going to be crazy busy, that's for

  12. New LPN students??

    Ike Arumba replied to PinkLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I just got my acceptance letter in the mail yesterday! I am excited but so very very scared that I won't have the finances to go. I am determined that I will though. I think I've pretty much got it...

  13. Grayson County College LVN program

    Ike Arumba replied to FutureNurseMG's topic in Texas Nursing

    I got my letter yesterday and I got in!!! I am so excited. I live in Mesquite, so the commute will probably kill me, but I don't care, I'll figure out a way to make it work! Hi

  14. Questions about starting nusing,& Prerequisites... Please HELP!!

    Ike Arumba replied to Mary92026's topic in Florida Nursing

    I would definitely start with a Math and English class. Those are more than likely going to be required by any Nursing School you want to apply to. I would also take a medical terminology course...

  15. Questions about starting nusing,& Prerequisites... Please HELP!!

    Ike Arumba replied to Mary92026's topic in Florida Nursing

    Yes, you can pick the number of classes you take per semester. How much they cost will depend on the college you take them from. The best study tip I can give you is to get a planner and keep all of...

  16. Questions about starting nusing,& Prerequisites... Please HELP!!

    Ike Arumba replied to Mary92026's topic in Florida Nursing

    ^ This. Excellent Advice. The only thing that I would add is that since the Science pre-reqs can be difficult depending on your study habits and outside of school obligations, you want to be careful...

  17. starting LPN program in Aug 2011..anyone else?

    Ike Arumba replied to CNM2B201?'s topic in LPN, LVN Students

    well I haven't been accepted yet, but I have applied for August 2011 entrance. I am finishing up my A & P classes this semester and the acceptance/denial letters go out at the end of June....

  18. What is your MYERS BRIGGS personality, and what area of nursing are you going into?

    Ike Arumba replied to cdrcan's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My personality type is INTP, but idk what speciality I would like to be in. I figure I will just let that come to me with time. I have an interest in psych, ER/trauma, peds, and maybe OR.

  19. Nervous about A&P I

    Ike Arumba replied to dminto's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Most of the A & P Lab is strictly memorization. Spend as much time as you can with the models because that is what your practicals will be over. Find out if you can take pictures of the models, if...

  20. A & P II Spring 2011

    Ike Arumba replied to Ike Arumba's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thank you everyone for your replies. Like I said, I'm not really reading the book, I was just kind of thumbing through it when I have time and pretty much looking at the pictures and diagrams. And I...

  21. A & P II Spring 2011

    Ike Arumba posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    who all here is taking this class in the spring or has taken it already? i would love to hear about other people's experiences. i just finished a & p 1 this past fall semester and i am kind of...

  22. A & P II Spring 2011

    Ike Arumba replied to Ike Arumba's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    congrats to you about starting ns!! i was hoping that a & p 2 would be more of the same type of studying. i have been somewhat thumbing through my book the last few days and while the info doesn't...

  23. So how is everyone doing in A&P 1 this Semester?

    Ike Arumba replied to Meesterjojo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    well this is the second time i've taken this class. the first time i took it i had a different instructor for lab and our labs never matched up to our lectures and it really made things difficult for...

  24. So how is everyone doing in A&P 1 this Semester?

    Ike Arumba replied to Meesterjojo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    well so far i guess i'm doing ok. i have had two quizzes in lab so far and i've gotten a's on both, we have our first lecture test coming up on tuesday and our first lab practical next thursday. busy...

  25. Does anyone have a backup in case they doing get into NS?

    Ike Arumba replied to mariposabella's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I know the feeling. I'm not sure what I will do if I don't get through these pre-reqs and into nursing school. I guess that means I have to put everything I have into it to make sure I get there,...