mammaoftwo

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  1. Failing In Ky

    What school are you in? Is it JCC or Galen? I'm in Louisville and I am currently at JCC Technical
  2. Well, I am now officially on Spring Break, not due back in the classroom until March 19, - YAHOO:monkeydance: :monkeydance: :balloons: :balloons: On a more serious note, now is the time I have to...
  3. LPN Wages

    Cost of living isn't all that bad where I live in Louisville, I guess it's where in the city you live. I live in the south end and I know the East end is a lot higher place to live. I want to move...
  4. LPN Wages

    RNflunky, where in KY are you? I know in the Louisville area the pay is greater than that at some
  5. How Soon Did You Hear ?

    After the cut off date for applying to nursing school, how long did it take for you to hear from them? The cut off date for the Fall 07 LPN Program was March 1, some have said I should hear from them...
  6. How Soon Did You Hear ?

    We had to fill out a nursing school application, obtain copies of all transcripts, provide proof we have completed our CNA and are not on the abuse registery, proof of BLS, copies of ACT scores,...
  7. Old and apprehensive

    I am 54 and waiting to hear if I get in the Fall 07 LPN class. I will hear this month (March). You are never to old. If this something you want then go for it! I also am anxious, wondering if I...
  8. Scared to get in???

    I'm scared I won't get in and I'm scared I will get in!! I should find out in about three weeks if I am accepted. If I don't get a letter, then I did not get into the LPN program and will go ahead...
  9. Nurses with MS or similar disorders

    My doctors thought I had MS, after two MRI's, exam by Neuro and numerous other tests, I was dx with Fibromyalgia. My doctor said a lot of the symptoms were the same for MS. I would seek another...
  10. What Is A Shift Like?

    What is a third shift like in a long term care facility as far as your duties as an LPN. As a long term care facility is probably where I will work one day, I would just like some input from those of...
  11. Thank you's - memorable ones you've received?

    Sandyis me, I know hon, my sister was the baby of the family, only 33 and I was 20 years older than her. She was like my baby. I am just getting started in my nursing career. This is my first...
  12. Thank you's - memorable ones you've received?

    Sandyis Me, my sister was killed in an auto accident, will be 2 years this 8/24, only 2 months after my mom died. My heart goes out to you. I have dealt with so much death in my family. Out of six...
  13. Thank you's - memorable ones you've received?

    Oh, I came across this thread and have been sitting here blubbering like a day old calf! I am more determined than ever to go ahead and pursue my years of dreaming to become a nurse. Although I am...
  14. My cruise is over!!!!

    Congratulations to ALL of you!!:balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :nurse: Best wishes for
  15. TOO Old??? 41 1/2 years old

    You are never to old! I am 54 and in pre-nursing classes this semester. I just can't decide between LPN or RN. I have to make a decision soon though. Good luck and I know you can do it! I was...
  16. Who Would You Hire?

    I am trying to make a major decision and what is best for my age. I am 54 years of age, I am taking some pre-nursing courses this semester. I am torn between the LPN Program and the ADN Program. If...
  17. Who Would You Hire?

    Well, as far as my body goes, that's a whole nother story. My dr has advised me against going into nursing due to my health problems. She has stated she does not believe I can stand for long periods...
  18. Ok, my fear of math had kept me from going to college for years. I simply never "got" a lot of math back in my day. I graduated high school in 1970 and was passed in High School Algebra with a d- (I...
  19. Need Help Finding Diagrams

    OK, it is now 5:55 a.m. and I have been looking on the internet for over an hour trying to find student friendly labeled pictures or diagrams of the Human skelton, the Human Skull, the Bony Thorax,...
  20. Well, my PCP has told me she would not recommend me for nursing due to my health problems. I was hoping that I would be able to pursue nursing. I have always wanted to be a nurse or social worker....
  21. My Dr Says No to Nursing For Me

    Thanks for all your replies. You know, I have been thinking about this all day. I have waited YEARS to pursue nursing. I completed my cna training in October 2006, I got my cpr certification, put...
  22. Anyone Else Have Troube With The "Cells"?

    Many thanks for all the replies. You know, when I looked at the test, I remembered the cell parts. I dreamed about those things! I did start to think of them like a city. The lysomes were garbage...
  23. Well, today is our second biggie test over three chapters. I have had so many problems with the chapter over the "Cells". I get so confused on this stuff. Our teacher wants us to be able to...
  24. My Dr Says No to Nursing For Me

    I have fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue (which I have battled both for years and yet somehow I keep on going) I am 100 + lbs overweight (which I am having surgery when this semester is over - weight loss...
  25. I Made An A!!!

    I was so worried about the first A&P test, I was sick over it, didn't think I could remember any of it and I made an A!!!! (98) On the test over Chapter 3 I actually made a 100 & was one of...