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lsw1956

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  1. Should you arrive on time or super early for job interviews?

    lsw1956 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Well, I am a early bird but I would think being ten minutes early would be

  2. Can a hospital legally force you to get your bsn if you are an adn

    lsw1956 replied to lv2brn's topic in General Nursing

    It would probably depend on the job. If it was management etc you would probably have to have BSN. Just regular staff nurse I don't see why BSN would be

  3. Is it to late for me to become a Nurse?

    lsw1956 replied to louis345's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What kind of experience do you have to have to be a forensic nurse? SO far all I have done is psych and quality management. Forensic nursing has always interested in and I was not sure how to pursue...

  4. Mom thinking about going back to nursing school... NEEDS ENCOURAGEMENT!!!

    lsw1956 replied to JenInSchool's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, you can do it! I was 50 when I started nursing school. My kids were grown however and that helped tremedously! If you want something bad enough it can be done. Do you have a solid support...

  5. Which pre-nursing classes did you find the most useful?

    lsw1956 replied to Copperismydog's topic in General Students

    I learned absolutely nothing in Micro. Unfortunately, my professor only wanted to teach basic chemistry and the Krepps (?) cycle. I had nothing regarding infections, sepsis etc. I was so

  6. Which pre-nursing classes did you find the most useful?

    lsw1956 replied to Copperismydog's topic in General Students

    Well, I can tell you what pre req class I wish I had paid more attention to because it came up over and over again in nursing school, clinicals, NCLEX reviews, the class was Developmental Psych. I did...

  7. Starting Nursing at 52 and Nervous

    lsw1956 replied to eyeball's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I also was 52 when I became RN at 52. I work in Quality Management and geriactric psych. I have to admit I would not want to do med surg at my age and I am sure telemetry floor is the same. Everyone...

  8. Is it to late for me to become a Nurse?

    lsw1956 replied to louis345's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Only YOU can decide if it's right for you. Even if you get into nursing and don't like it..are you really any worse now than you were? Probably not. I was a 52 year old grandmother when I graduated so...

  9. HESI is Wrong ! Let's File Suit

    lsw1956 replied to gasguy1960's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was 52 when I graduated from RN school. My kids were grown which helped. My poor husband didn't see me for a while because I still had to work (they put me thru school) 32 hrs a week and drove...

  10. HESI is Wrong ! Let's File Suit

    lsw1956 replied to gasguy1960's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Have you checked into LPN school? The Vo-tech's are usually less expensive. I really hate to see you give up on your

  11. HESI is Wrong ! Let's File Suit

    lsw1956 replied to gasguy1960's topic in First Year After Licensure

    All I can say is don't give up your dream. I saw this happen MANY times at my school and the students went back the next semester and did pass and become a RN. Just see it as another twist in the road...

  12. Hesi Exit Test

    lsw1956 replied to CSLee3's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    That sounds great!!! I hope ALL the schools that kept good people from graduating due to HESI will follow in CCC's footsteps. I hope all the nursing schools in Louisiana are reading this. Please...

  13. Hesi Exit Test

    lsw1956 replied to CSLee3's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    I understand completely!! My school also had the same rules. Where do you attend school. Are you in NW Louisiana? Anyway, my school required a 900 to pass finals to graduate. What does your school...

  14. Pre nursing vs nursing which one is more difficult?

    lsw1956 replied to European's topic in General Students

    You have to have a compassionate and caring nature to be a nurse but I honestly believe that when selecting a career choice you MUST consider income and job availability

  15. Pre nursing vs nursing which one is more difficult?

    lsw1956 replied to European's topic in General Students

    Nursing was much more difficult than the pre nursing! My school also had the HESI test which was very difficult. Actual nursing classes involve nurse care plans, clinicals and tests and all that...

  16. Hesi Exit Test

    lsw1956 replied to CSLee3's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    They are NOTHING alike!! NLN is like a ACT test, it has different subjects like reading, math, english, algebra, etc. HESI is like a mini state board I had to take after each semester to progress to...

  17. Is it legal to call yourself "Nurse" when you in fact are not?

    lsw1956 replied to LoveMyDaughters's topic in General Nursing

    No, it's not wrong to be furious! I also worked hard to become a nurse. My own family does this when in fact he is a medical assistant in a clinic but calls himself a nurse. I love my nephew but c'mon...

  18. VENT: school still ruining my life after graduation

    lsw1956 replied to fiveofpeep's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I live in Louisiana and every student I know that graduates has a job within one month. I don't know what state you live in but keep looking, the perfect job is out there for you! God Bless

  19. VENT: school still ruining my life after graduation

    lsw1956 replied to fiveofpeep's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That is sooo crazy!!! You would not be eligible to take boards if you hadn't finished school. Sorry you are having so many

  20. VENT: school still ruining my life after graduation

    lsw1956 replied to fiveofpeep's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated in December 2008 and passed boards in February. If you have a license it was understood that I had the proper education, at least in my case it

  21. VENT: school still ruining my life after graduation

    lsw1956 replied to fiveofpeep's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If you have your nursing license why are they wanting your transcript. I was only asked to produce the

  22. Hesi Exit Test

    lsw1956 replied to CSLee3's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Dear VEEKA25, I am not sure if tht is legal or not. I also feel you should be "grandfathered" in since that was the requirement when you enrolled. Maybe you could appeal the 900 HESI to the board of...

  23. Hesi Exit Test

    lsw1956 replied to CSLee3's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    That is an attainable goal to acheive. Good

  24. Hesi Exit Test

    lsw1956 replied to CSLee3's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    What HESI scores are required for you to complte the

  25. Hesi Exit Test

    lsw1956 replied to CSLee3's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    I absolutely will pray for you. I alsays pray for everyone taking the