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  1. Anyone going to South Plains in Lubbock?

    Brandi8 posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    I am starting in the Fall for my pre Reqs. It will be about a year and half or 2 before I actually apply for the nursing part. IS there a wait or do they just go by pts to get in? Would love to talk...

  2. 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...

  3. Is LVN/LPN really harder than RN?

    Brandi8 posted a topic in LPN to 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...

  4. Is LVN/LPN really harder than RN?

    Brandi8 replied to Brandi8's topic in LPN to 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...

  5. 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...

  6. 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...

  7. 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...

  8. what is the difference in pay

    Brandi8 posted a topic in LPN to 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...

  9. Is LVN/LPN really harder than RN?

    Brandi8 replied to Brandi8's topic in LPN to 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...

  10. what is the difference in pay

    Brandi8 replied to Brandi8's topic in LPN to 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.

  11. Help, taking dev math

    Brandi8 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    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...

  12. Asing this question again...........

    Brandi8 replied to karen230's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    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...

  13. 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...

  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.

  15. Moms going back to school.

    Brandi8 replied to JBGC4's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    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...

  16. RNs-Doctors, Mother/Baby Vs. L&D, and other Questions

    Brandi8 replied to HopefulMichelle's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi, I am just now starting pre reqs but should be able to apply for nursing school in about a year and half. I to have 2 kids. ages 2 and 5. I am really nervous about going back to school and having...

  17. what is the role of a CNA

    Brandi8 posted a topic in General Nursing

    What is there job exactly? Thought it may be a good way to get an insider view of the hospital setting and what nurses do. What are they paid? Is there a lot of lifting?

  18. The 'wished-I-knew' before entering into my program...

    Brandi8 replied to jitterbugg's topic in General Nursing

    I am starting pre reqs in August. This is good advice. I would like to get a head start on nursing school as well. I wouldnt even know where to begin to make drug cards and such though. Where would...

  19. What do you think of the Med Tech route?

    Brandi8 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just wondering about maybe doing this first but not sure. Just something I am tossing around. What do they do and how much do they make? Is it like a LVN or totally different. Is the schooling easier?...

  20. What do you think of the Med Tech route?

    Brandi8 replied to Brandi8's topic in General Nursing

    Oh I know they are not nurses and I wasnt trying to say they were. I just know they work in Dr's offices and draw blood,take blood pressure and things like that. I was just trying to get a better idea...

  21. How tough is the Entrance exam for nursing?

    Brandi8 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just curious as to what it is like. It will be awhile before I am ready to take it. Is it somewhat like the TASP test? Is it just english,reading and math or what? Has anyone had to take it more than...

  22. How tough is the Entrance exam for nursing?

    Brandi8 replied to Brandi8's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The test I will be taking is called TEAS. Its weird they all have different names. LOL Hopefully it wont be to bad. I am suprized they test you on A&P for just the entrance exam.

  23. Has anyone had to get a Declaratory order?

    Brandi8 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just wondering about that. I am a bit concerned. I have been arrested a couple of times. It wasnt anything major. My first husband was a jerk and got me into trouble. I was very young. I also had a...

  24. San Angelo

    Brandi8 replied to CametoitlateTexan's topic in Texas Nursing

    I am in Lubbock so San Angelo isnt far from me. The pay is better in Lubbock. I have been told they start RN's at $23 an hour but have no idea for LVN. I have not started school yet. I start in the...

  25. Nursing school while raising a family

    Brandi8 replied to jewelshouse's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I have a 5yr old and a 2yr old. I am getting ready to start school in the Fall. I am going to take my pre reqs for the RN program. By the time I start my nursing part my 2 yr old should be about...