Brand new RN replied to Elleveein's topic in General Nursing
I don't know about this book. However I just took the NCLEX on July 6th--passed with just 75 questions. Several fellow students failed. How did I do it, you ask? Kaplan's expensive ($499.) 4 day very...
Hey All...I was 50 plus when I returned to school to become a nurse. I graduated from an associates program this May, took the NCLEX and passed with just 75 questions in July and have been accepted to...
Brand new RN replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in General Students
Exactly as it is at my school and I've known several that failed a class at 79. something %. Also any of the nursing classes seem to be maybe double the credits for the amount of time that you need to...
Brand new RN replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in LPN to RN
Dave: Currently I'm attending a small communitytechnical college in Worthington, MN. Next year for the RN to BSN track I'll be online at Moorhead State, also in Minnesota. For the MSN, I'm considering...
Brand new RN replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in LPN to RN
Oh, I agree with you. I'll finish my RN year at my local community college in May, take the NCLEX in June and am working with transcript transfers, letters of recommendation, etc to go on to hit the...
Brand new RN replied to mashamontago's topic in General Students
ard cash and a part time job.I just have to chime in here. I say apply for those scholarships. I'm a RN student planning graduation in May, then NCLEX in June, 2008. I was recently selected as the...
Hey there, You absolutely rock! I turn 55 in March, 2009 and will sit for RN-NCLEX in June, 2009 Plan to pursue a BSN and on to a masters degree. I'd like to specialize in geri-psych The standing...
I started back about 3 years ago...at age 51, a yr of generals, got accepted immediately for my community college program, completed LPN classes & licensure last yr, and am currently a second yr...
Brand new RN replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in LPN to RN
Stephanie: I definitely can relate to your circumstances. I was 50 when I divorced and moved to a rural area that offered no insurance jobs (or any other jobs for that matter) that would pay me what I...
Brand new RN replied to pinkynbd_99's topic in General Nursing
Oh yeah, I could bite your head off. However, you're a comrade nurse...I could never do that. I'm one of those you speak of--past 50 and pursuing a nursing degree. I decided that I'll get a job that...
Brand new RN replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in LPN to RN
I just finished my LPN year this past June. Passed the NCLEX-PN on July 30th just before the deadline of August 1st in order to enter second year that begins August 25th. RN here I come. I just keep...
Thanks so much for the quick review. Tomorrow is my 1st day of clinical experience at a 2nd (different) hospital this semester. I'm in my 1st year of two yr RN program. We did narrative at the 1st...
Brand new RN replied to tootsie03's topic in Nursing Career
Hey Tootsie: At my local community college where I'm a first year nursing student we're required to take the LPN licensure exam at the end of our first year in order to qualify to go onto the second...
Brand new RN replied to rnhopefully09's topic in Nursing Career
Oh, I think it's worth it. I'm quite a bit older than you but if it is your dream to become a nurse, just be persistent and have faith that it will pay off with all sorts of rewards. I'm at a local...
Minnesota Roll Call...I'm game. I traveled some as I spent time in the military and I'll always love Minnesota. It's people are high quality and it shows in how most of us treat others here I think. I...