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  1. Anyone use JoAnn Zerwekh books for NCLEX prep

    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...

  2. Going to Nursing School at an Older Age

    Brand new RN replied to AmaurosisFugax's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    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...

  3. What makes Nursing school hard?

    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...

  4. Roll Call, LPN to RN Students!!!

    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...

  5. Roll Call, LPN to RN Students!!!

    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...

  6. how are you paying for nursing school? or how do you plan to pay for nursing school?

    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...

  7. considering nursing school at 45 yo

    Brand new RN replied to turtlesrus's topic in General Students

    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...

  8. considering nursing school at 45 yo

    Brand new RN replied to turtlesrus's topic in General Students

    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...

  9. Roll Call, LPN to RN Students!!!

    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...

  10. does age REALLY matter?

    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...

  11. Roll Call, LPN to RN Students!!!

    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...

  12. Focus Charting

    Brand new RN replied to siramadp's topic in First Year After Licensure

    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...

  13. I need help getting started.

    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...

  14. RN program in community college really worth it?

    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...

  15. Minnesota Roll Call

    Brand new RN replied to tiroka03's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  16. Are we all old???

    Brand new RN replied to np_wannabe's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thank you Pixie. After catching up with posts here, I'm thinking that it's an odditiy if you make it to nursing school in your early 20's. Also, for those of us working in school for second-career...

  17. Are we all old???

    Brand new RN replied to np_wannabe's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hey, hey, hey...the politically correct term for "old students" is non-traditional! LOL I was told by the school counselor (when I stopped into her office and asked her what I needed to do to become a...

  18. Future Specialty?

    Brand new RN replied to walktheline's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I thought I'd stick with being a nursing home nurse. But after watching what the two-year nurses do, day in and day out I've changed my mind. However, I still want to do something with the elderly ( I...

  19. Who's waiting on acceptance letters?

    Brand new RN replied to lainith's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats to you too Texas Star! I have to tell you that since I got my acceptance letter, the people I've shared it with, have each told me of at least one other person that they know, that didn't get...

  20. Who's waiting on acceptance letters?

    Brand new RN replied to lainith's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hey Minnesota! Congrats on getting in to nursing school. In my former life I lived in the pretty much the same area as No. Hennepin, so recognized the school name immediately. Now, in this life I'm...

  21. Who's waiting on acceptance letters?

    Brand new RN replied to lainith's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats to you too Texas

  22. Emory Acceptance Letter

    Brand new RN replied to YUPPIE2009's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks Cherish...still need to pinch myself today.

  23. Who's waiting on acceptance letters?

    Brand new RN replied to lainith's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was waiting...was also told it would be mid-March. The mailman finally brought me my letter! I'm in! I'm in! I'm so thrilled. Finally, now maybe I can relax some. LOL It's seemed like a hard...

  24. Waiting really really sucks!

    Brand new RN replied to shippoRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well, I can certainly relate to the waiting game. I applied about this time last year to my local community college. I took the test, did well...and just worked on pre-reqs and general ed classes...

  25. Emory Acceptance Letter

    Brand new RN replied to YUPPIE2009's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well...Yuppie...not Emory here...BUT, finally got my acceptance letter for the local community college that I applied to...today! It says there's an April orientation, though classes begin in August....