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1. Is LVN/LPN really harder than RN?

   Brandi8 replied to Brandi8's topic in LPN-RN

   The program here does not require it either but the college required me to take it because I didnt pass the math part of the Tasp test. Here in Texas they passed laws that you have to meet TSI requirements so I have to take it or pass the math sectio...

2. Medical Assisting questions

   Brandi8 replied to Brandi8's topic in General Nursing

   I was taking a remedial algebra class in college. I guess that is the same as your talking about. It was very difficult for me. Are you suggesting I find some type of math class outside of college? I didnt really understand your email. LOL I am not a...

3. Medical Assisting questions

   Brandi8 replied to Brandi8's topic in General Nursing

   Yes I was taking pre reqs for nursing but it was hard with a 2 yr old at home. I was having to take a dev algebra class and it was very hard for me. I hate math and couldnt really get it. Algebra isnt require for nursing where I live but I had to tak...

4. Medical Assisting questions

   Brandi8 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am now thinking about doing medical assisting. Can anyone give me any info about it? What do they make? My sister has a friend that is suppose to be making $25 an hour but I am not so sure about that. Anyhow the options for schooling would work ou...

5. Is LVN/LPN really harder than RN?

   Brandi8 replied to Brandi8's topic in LPN-RN

   Thanks. How many days a week is RN? I guess they say LVN is harder because its 5 days a week. From the programs I have seen though, RN is 4 days a week so there isnt a lot of difference. Do you guys find that the pre reqs for RN are hard? One more ...

6. what is the difference in pay

   Brandi8 replied to Brandi8's topic in LPN-RN

   That is a pretty good difference. How long did you have to work as an RN to make that? They dont start out making that do they? This helps. Thanks

7. what is the difference in pay

   Brandi8 posted a topic in LPN-RN

   I know pay is different in areas but what dollar amount difference is the pay for a Lvn and RN? Just a few dollars or 10 dollars or what? My mom is a LVN and can make $20 an hour but I have heard RN's are only making 21 or 22 an hour where I live. So...

8. Is LVN/LPN really harder than RN?

   Brandi8 posted a topic in LPN-RN

   Hi, My school makes the LVN program sound so much harder than the RN program. They say its very intense and the director even told me that the RN was easier and more manageable. I was thinking of doing LVN first since it doesnt require pre reqs....

9. Asing this question again...........

   Brandi8 replied to karen230's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Hi, I am 33 and just started working on my pre reqs. I have a 2 yr old and a 5 yr old so its tough. I am having to take a dev algebra class that is kicking my butt so I am worried about passing it. I even considered dropping my classes and just goin...

10. Help, taking dev math

    Brandi8 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

    Hi, I am enrolled in elementary algebra. Its kicking my butt. I am very weak in any kind of algebra. I can do basic math but not algebra. I am so confused. I went to tutoring and it did help but I can tell I am going to need many more sessions of tu...

11. Taking A&P in the summer, is it hard?

    Brandi8 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just wondering if taking A & P in the summer is harder than taking it during the reg semester? I have taken A & P in Massage school but I am wondering if it will be different. I want to take it this summer while its somewhat fresh in my mind....

12. Work load for Psychology and Human growth

    Brandi8 posted a topic in General Students

    What is the work load like for these 2 classes? Is Human Growth pretty easy? I am debating on taking 3 classes or not. I have these 2 and a dev math course that I have to take. I have a 2 and 5 yr old and I am wondering if I can handle 3 classes. If ...

13. Where to get cheap books at?

    Brandi8 posted a topic in General Students

    The books at the college bookstore are sooo expensive. Where are you guys getting your books at? I went to cheapbooks.com and found some pretty reasonable ones but I am worried about how long it will take to ship them. I need them before the first cl...

14. Best lotion & hand soap?

    Brandi8 replied to mommy2boys's topic in General Nursing

    The very best is Arbonne lotion and hand soaps. Very good. I became a consultant because there products are so good. Good stuff. PM me if you need futher info on it. Brandi

15. Moms going back to school.

    Brandi8 replied to JBGC4's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Wow this makes me feel so much better. I have a 2 and 5 yr old. I have been really worried about going back to school. I start in just a few weeks. I am taking 3 classes. My 5 yr old starts kindergarten in a few weeks as well and my 2 yr old will be ...