Heidi W

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  1. Can an LPN challenge the NCLEX-RN....

    Heidi W posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    without going back to school? I am going to LPN school in the fall (hopefully) and a nurse where I work said she thought an LPN could study study study and pay like $1000 to take the NCLEX-RN exam...

  2. suggested reading for lpn student

    Heidi W replied to tnlpn8's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am about 2 months into my lpn program, and the biggest thing I've had trouble with is the tests, I don't know if every place does it, but my program writes their tests in an nclex format, so i...

  3. Is anyone STAYING a LPN???????

    Heidi W replied to Ling07's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am planning on being an LPN for a while at least. My husband is working now so that I can go through school, and then after I get my lpn I'll work and he'll go to school. Besides that, I really...

  4. Accepted!!!!!

    Heidi W replied to ladynurse1's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I start in January, I haven't got my schedule yet. But now I have to start getting all my -you know what- togther in the next couple of

  5. Accepted!!!!!

    Heidi W replied to ladynurse1's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    First, congrats to you! Now I have to share my excitement because I just opened my acceptance letter 10 minutes ago and I'm so happy! This was my second try so I was really nervous and going crazy!...

  6. Hospital versus LTC...

    Heidi W replied to Hausfrau's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I definately enjoy the hospital much much much more. My first job was in a rather run down LTCF though, very understaffed, never had enough gloves, linens, you name it. And honestly-not to be mean but...

  7. Difference between LTC facilities and Hospital CNA

    Heidi W replied to bham104's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi, I went from LTC to a peds floor at the hospital and it is soooo different...I don't know where to begin. I love the hospital. The main thing I think is the difference in attitudes...from the...

  8. Can an LPN challenge the NCLEX-RN....

    Heidi W replied to Heidi W's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thanks guys, that seemed really weird to me, but I thought I would ask anyway. I'll bet maybe she was thinking about distance education and got her info

  9. Pedi PCA

    Heidi W posted a topic in Pediatric

    Hello all, I just got a job at a local hospital on the Pediatric unit as a PCA. I'll work in the evenings every other weekend. I'm really exicted about it! I'm going to school at the local CC and...

  10. Pedi PCA

    Heidi W replied to Heidi W's topic in Pediatric

    Really? I thought about doing the hospital's nursing program, but I just don't know if I can afford it! What is an auxillary scholarship? And how much would I have to work to get the tuition...

  11. Pedi PCA

    Heidi W replied to Heidi W's topic in Pediatric

    I've heard that, but the CC just started their ASN program and they said I have to get my LPN before I do the RN program, but I'm hoping I can just keep going and get my RN pretty

  12. Pedi PCA

    Heidi W replied to Heidi W's topic in Pediatric

    It is a small world! I met another girl on here who's going to school w/ me too! I hope we can run into eachother sometime. That's one thing I miss out on, working in home health, is having...

  13. Pedi PCA

    Heidi W replied to Heidi W's topic in Pediatric

    That's me!!! She said good things I hope?

  14. Let's spice it up, MO!

    Heidi W replied to maggijo's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I want to do the LPN program, work for a while and then do the RN bridge program. Everyone I've talked to says OTC has a really great nursing program and I looked at their pass rates and it's...

  15. Let's spice it up, MO!

    Heidi W replied to maggijo's topic in General Nursing

    I can't believe it! I live in Rogersville too! I'm a little apprehensive about saying that on the internet, but it's just so crazy! I'm going to OTC, doing my pre-reqs starting in Jan. and applying...

  16. Climbing the ladder to Nursing

    Heidi W replied to ksincali's topic in Nursing Career

    Hm...well I don't know about the programs in your area, but here in Missouri, Medical Assistant programs are pretty pricey and take about 1-2 years, but at the Comm College the CNA program is shorter...

  17. Climbing the ladder to Nursing

    Heidi W replied to ksincali's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi there, I am not a nurse yet, but I am on my way. I started out as a CNA. I've worked in LTC and now I work in home health. I think I made a good decision doing it this way, because I kind of know...

  18. How Do I Get Through This? Or Should I Quit?

    Heidi W replied to DesertRain's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have a bit of advice, although I don't want to start a religious battle or anything- when I first started I felt the same, 3 people died the first week I worked at my first job! I was so broken up...

  19. Is this supposed to be "quality care"??

    Heidi W replied to WannaBeNrse's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Unfortuneatly, that is how it was at the LTC I began working at. I started working day shift and everyone said "you're crazy!!!" because that was my first job after CNA training....they were right. I...

  20. I Need help with Medical Math...

    Heidi W replied to peridotgirl's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    This is my favorite forum so far! I too am embarrassed at my inability to do math! I am nervous because I have to take a test before I can apply for the LPN program and have to get a certain score in...

  21. CNA's/PCT's how much do you make?

    Heidi W replied to Karen06's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    southwest missouri home health starts at 7.80/hr plus 25cents/mile, after 90 days you can do Advanced Personal Care and make

  22. Help Calm Me Down!

    Heidi W replied to oesbutterfly80's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    hi there, i don't have much advice for you, i just wanted to say congrats! and i am especially happy for you because i am a cna also, working in home health and i am trying to get into the lpn program...

  23. low class

    Heidi W replied to metalhead's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

  24. CNA salary

    Heidi W replied to HisTreasure's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm starting at a nursing home tomarrow with no experience I'll be making 8.30/hr in TN. I hope your brother gets a break. Do they have any places where you live where he could be a "resident...

  25. Starting new job

    Heidi W replied to quas26's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi I'm starting my first CNA job in two days. The man who hired me said they do eight days of training where you just kindof get orientated to the facility and then stick with a CNA and help them with...