Heidi W

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 without going through more school. Does anyone know a...

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 bought a book on how to take the nclex test, and it has...

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 think I'll like being an lpn and don't think I'll want...

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 weeks.

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! I'm a little nervous about starting now. (I always ...

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 I just didn't like working with geriatrics that m...

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 patients and the staff. I'm still learning, but I know...

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 wrong.

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 applying for NS for Fall 08. I already work with elder...

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 reimbursement?

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 fast.

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 co-workers/friends to talk to. So you think it's a good deci...

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

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 like 99% for the past 6 years. I'm actually taking my...

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 for the nursing program for next August. Right now ...

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 and cheaper. If you do the Med Assist. you could d...

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 what to expect now and my company does tuition reim...

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 about it, it just brought back everyone that has pa...

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 know exactly what you are talking about, we had 4 ...

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 math and I am so nervous, especially since it's be...

southwest missouri home health starts at 7.80/hr plus 25cents/mile, after 90 days you can do Advanced Personal Care and make 8.80/hr

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 at my school! i am so nervous, it's a very compet...

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 assistant"? I don't think they have to be certified and it...

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 their rounds then eventually you do it on your ow...