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I am in Lpn class now -and I am going RIGHT into the RN transition ASAP - will it hurt my resume if I work in LTC during the Rn classes?? I am currently in MN but as SOON as I finish the RN we are moving back to IL does that make a difference?? Just...

I think because in these econmic times we are looking for any reason that someone wuld NOT hire us. I know here in MN if you work at LTC - it is frowned upon later if you want a RN job at Mayo. Ok - that is the rumor going around - right now Mayo ha...

Thanks guys!! I used to live in Beecher but now looking towards the Taylorville/Springfield area!!!

PROZAC!!!! Seriously - the first thing you HAVE to remember is that EVERYONE IS IN A DIFFERENT SITUATION!!! PERIOD. DO NOT try to keep up with others - they are not you and you are not them. It make take you longer, or you might breeze through it -...

I am very interested in Organ donation - so I am volunteering for Life Source. I do to fundraisers and high schools and get people to understand the process and the mportance od organ donation. Plus, since my mom's and my MIL's organs were donated -...

I have been doing the prereq's for 3 years!! YEAH 3 YEARS!! I started off great, but once I hit the A&P - went down hill!! Spring of 06 - Hubby was in hospital dropped AP 1 Fall of 06 - took Chem because it seemed there was chem in the beginning ...

Congrats!!! Nice to hear some good news!!! Good Luck!!

Ok, the main reason conventions have been moving to Vegas is not only the 24 hour entertainment, but the fact that the labor for putting up the conventions and the halls themselves are way cheaper than any where else. My hubby puts up conventions in ...

Calm down and relax. I am also taking the C in AP - but I am taking a couple classes to counter act it. I am only going for AD in Nursing, but because everyone else is in this town it is hard to get into the last science classes. I am also using th...

RCTC is doing a "point" system - the better GPA - more points the more re req's - more points It seems to be Ok I guess - I am just freaking because I am barely passing A&P1 - have three kids and an OTR...

Ok, I am probably making a mountain out of a molehill but..... My CC here in MN boasts of 99% pass rate of the License exam - Ok pretty good BUT what they do NOT tell you is: out of 75 students who start - only 25 finish IS this NORMAL?? Over HALF o...

I have talked to a recuiter at Hershey and she informed my that they atart out at the the UNION says - which told me NOTHING!!! So, I am watching this thread too!! Looking to move out there once I finish school. I just want ot be close to CHOCOLATE!...

Evidently you are NOT a whoa is me kind of person so.. Talk to the Dean, instructors and even fellow students. I am sure you have always had a positive attitude and THAT WILL GET YOU THROUGH!! It is not like you are a slacker asking for extra help. ...

It depends on what else you have gong on in your life. If you can block out everything else for awhile and FOCUS you will be fine. This my my second time taking A&P1 - BUT I have three kids, a hubby that is a truck driver and I am a habitual proc...

Ok, that is better!!! Not to brag, but clinicals are where I do better! I can put books into real life (sort of). Basically, I am more hands on smart rather than book smart.

I have NO advice since I am in school right now, but would like to offer a warm hug and say thanks for doing your best. Good luck and hope you find some balance. Lyn

Good luck!! You guys can do it!!!

Ok, Lyn's getting on a soapbox LOL: 1) EVERYONE has a different learning technique 2) You have to KNOW your style BEFORE you take A&P 3) Everyone's home and work situation is different 4) I have seem 4.0 students FREAK when they become nurses ...

I know my school just started the rule that you HAVE to take the CNA course before you can even apply for nursing school. YEAH!! They had too many people drop out the first semester whe they figured out what you all ready know!! With that - I thoug...

OK, first off - I am a student!! So nothing I say is official!! LOL I live in Rochester and associate with ALot of Mayo employees. With that being said - Mayo KNOWS that they are the best around. Not only hospital, but the ONLY game in town as fa...

Just wanted to say - that I will graduate when I am38 (just shy of 39). I have to stop thinking about age as a limit. The point is I did it!! I committed to something and I FINISHED IT!!! Ok, I will have one foot in the grave when I do..... LOL...

HI!!! Yeah, I am old too!! LOL I'm a 34yr old SAHM going back to school too!! My push for school was a wakeup call really. My hubby had a massive heart attack @34 yrs old and right then I knew I had to do something. I am really frustrated that I h...