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  1. What kind of BAG do I carry all this stuff in?

    live&love&heal replied to pedneurornhopeful's topic in General Students

    When I was in LVN school, I had a rolling backpack. I had trouble lugging it up and down the stairs. So I switched back to a backpack and I learned just to bring what I needed for class and keep...

  2. Should I continue on with school?

    live&love&heal replied to amybradley2006's topic in LPN to RN

    There are a lot of LPNs here on allnurses.com who have or are bridging through Excelsior. I heard nothing but great things about the program. However, do you live in California? If so, Excelsior is...

  3. Will you delete your Facebook account of you get into nursing school?

    live&love&heal replied to RscodADN10's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have a few of my classmates on Facebook. I recently networked with a classmate who got a DON job at a SNF. She offered me a job as a per diem nurse and then deleted her account from Facebook after...

  4. Receiving a license for vocational nursing in California

    live&love&heal replied to csmthree's topic in California Nursing

    1. How long should I expect to wait for the actual license? It took around 2=3 weeks for me to receive my actual license from the time I paid for it. 2. Will I see my name on the BVNPT before I...

  5. Is it best to Purchase or Rent Nursing Textbooks?

    live&love&heal posted a topic in General Students

    I have used textbook rental companies like Chegg to rent my textbooks. However this was for general education courses. Is it best to purchase or rent nursing textbooks. Money is tight and I am...

  6. MedSurg Help!!!!!!

    live&love&heal replied to ahicruss's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    When I was in LVN school I found Med Surg to be the subject to be the hardest. Here are some things I did to help me study through this course: 1. Read the chapter and summarize it in writing in your...

  7. Networked with Former Classmate, Got Per Diem Job, and Now She's Ignoring Me

    live&love&heal posted a topic in General Nursing

    I need some advice. My former LVN classmate and I were very close in school and often studied together and hung out. From time to time, we would call each other, text each other during holidays, and...

  8. Wash scrubs with regular laundry?

    live&love&heal replied to jdsp87's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    After I have worn a pair of scrubs I put them in a separate laundry bag. I wash them in a different load than the regular load. Also, I add a little ammonia to my wash to remove acid stains and...

  9. Just Finished TEAS Test

    live&love&heal replied to PMHNP2023's topic in California Nursing

    I am studying for the TEAS IV test which I will be taking next month Jan 2010. Was wondering...which resources you used to study for the Physics, Chem, Geology, etc? Also, I'm pressed for time but,...

  10. Certications for LPN????/

    live&love&heal replied to MYRN2016's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have my IV Certification/Blood Withdrawl certification. I want to be Would Certified but, from what I was told, you need at least a year of experience doing wound care before getting that...

  11. Just accepted for Spring 2011

    live&love&heal replied to finalscore3b1g's topic in General Students

    Can I join in too? I just found out the I was accepted to an ADN program. I am an LVN and will be bridging as well. I have 1 child and have a relative who I pay to babysit. Without her, I don't...

  12. New Graduate LVN Offered Home Health Position but, Scared

    live&love&heal posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I was recently offered a LVN position for a Home Health agency. I am a new graduate with no experience and just school clinical experience under my belt. I managed to get the job through networking...

  13. The college network lied to me. They're evil i tell ya!

    live&love&heal posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    i am soooooo upset with the college network. after i followed everything to the tee to make sure that my contract with them was canceled. low and behold. i pulled up my credit report and found that...

  14. Help me please about college network

    live&love&heal replied to Sincere24's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You definitely don't have to use The College Network as the above had mentioned. They are just a publishing company that sells study guides in binders. You will save a lot of money and wont be tied...

  15. The college network lied to me. They're evil i tell ya!

    live&love&heal replied to live&love&heal's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I wanted to update everyone regarding my thread. I called the credit union listed on my credit report pertaining to the Collge Network. They told me that the record should fall off my credit report...

  16. Distance Learning Graduates/Alumni - Employment After Graduation

    live&love&heal posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi! I have a few questions for the graduates/almuni of Distance Learning Programs (ADN or BSN) regarding employment after graduation: 1. What program/school did you graduate from? 2. Did you have a...

  17. LVN to RN Bridge California - Schools

    live&love&heal replied to Highend's topic in LPN to RN

    It really depends on the program which you apply for. For example, one college may ask for a 2.5 minimum GPA in just science or prerequisties. Another program may ask for a 2.5 for both the sciences...

  18. Is the Job Market SLowly Improving

    live&love&heal replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    I can speak for LVNs that the market here in CA is very very bad. I graduated last year and just got my license in Jan. Every job listing asks for at least 6 months to a year of experience. I'm...

  19. Life after nursing school: did you keep your "stuff"

    live&love&heal replied to carajoy's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated from LVN school last year and plan on attending LPN-BSN school next year. I am a big time hoarder and I know it sooo right after I graduated... 1. I threw away all of my notes in the...

  20. States Who Have Banned HESI

    live&love&heal replied to Decemberblues's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    My LVN school had a requirement that they would not allow you to take the NCLEX-PN unless you scored an 850 or above on the HESI exam. Basically, it is a test of everything you learned from...

  21. Wait-listing at ISU for Phase II?

    live&love&heal posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I was doing my usual perusing of the ISU website for the LPN-BSN program and I came across the following message at the bottom of the webpage: "Note: Due to the popularity of this program, applicants...

  22. Wait-listing at ISU for Phase II?

    live&love&heal replied to live&love&heal's topic in Online Distance Learning

    My apologies! I read it incorrectly! Thanks for pointing that out

  23. The college network lied to me. They're evil i tell ya!

    live&love&heal replied to live&love&heal's topic in Online Distance Learning

    caliotter3, I got a bill from their credit union for the "student loan" a month after I cancelled the contract. I told them that the contract with TCN was cancelled and they said to just disregard...

  24. Lawsuit Against The College Network

    live&love&heal replied to mdhammons's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I was wondering what the final resolution was with TCN. I ask this because, I signed a contract with them, BUT I cancelled it in within the 3 day cancellation period. I got confirmation from them...

  25. The college network lied to me. They're evil i tell ya!

    live&love&heal replied to live&love&heal's topic in Online Distance Learning

    And to everyone there who thinks they need to use the College Network to complete their degree through ISU's LPN-BSN program. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO USE THEM! Save your money and grief and look for...