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  1. Anyone here use WIA to help cover tuition?

    LBS2008 posted a topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I'm set to begin LPN school this fall and did receive some financial aid. I have a shortage that may be covered by WIA. Just curious to hear from anyone experienced with this program. It is quite...

  2. Anyone used WIA along with Financial Aid?

    LBS2008 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm set to begin LPN school this fall and did receive a decent amount of financial aid. I have a shortage that may be covered by WIA. Just curious to hear from anyone experienced with this program....

  3. Anyone used WIA along with Financial Aid?

    LBS2008 replied to LBS2008's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Maria Joy, The financial advisor at my school is the person who told me about WIA. I would suggest calling the school you plan to attend and talk to whoever handles the financial aid applications....

  4. I'm looking for advice from LPN students about half way through the program....

    LBS2008 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Sorry, this is a little long..... and anyone else who would like to chime in. I start my LPN program in October. It is 3 nights a week and every Saturday. For background: I have five children. My...

  5. TN Technology Centers

    LBS2008 replied to ladynurse1's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Same experience here in West TN for the fall class. There were appx 115 people for the 20-25 slots. I took the NET in May, the mandatory meeting was in June, applications and paperwork were due in...

  6. Anyone used WIA along with Financial Aid?

    LBS2008 replied to LBS2008's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi, Here in TN, you go through the TN Career Center. It's the job service, work force, etc. place. You register just like you are registering for work. You do this after you have been accepted to...

  7. Anyone here use WIA to help cover tuition?

    LBS2008 replied to LBS2008's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Thanks, Heather! I registered on Friday. I have to call for the test date Monday. I'm a little bummed now because the test next week is on Tuesday and my son has a dr appt. That will set me back...

  8. Anyone here use WIA to help cover tuition?

    LBS2008 replied to LBS2008's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Thanks. It helps now that I hear a little more about what WIA actually is. The person I spoke with didn't really have time to answer my questions. She just told me to see her after I test and...

  9. Anyone used WIA along with Financial Aid?

    LBS2008 replied to LBS2008's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Thanks so much for posting. I think I was just overwhelmed by the intensity and the person I spoke with offered no explanation of the program at all. Just, "Go take the test and come fill out an...

  10. Anyone here use WIA to help cover tuition?

    LBS2008 replied to LBS2008's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Heather, Thanks! I know very little about it. The FA coordinator at school told me to call WIA. I called and the person told me they were still working up the current class (one starts in Sept, one...

  11. Anyone here use WIA to help cover tuition?

    LBS2008 replied to LBS2008's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Thanks so much! It sounds like a great program, but it came across as the opposite of quick and painless. Did you have to test and all of that? They told me to prepare for a 3-4 hour test on math,...

  12. Anyone 40 Or Older Starting A Lvn Program??

    LBS2008 replied to shalamar's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Yes, you are right, in more ways than one! And my financial aid total came out nearly exact, but with a big shortfall on the front end and a windfall on the third term. I know it will even out, but I...

  13. Anyone 40 Or Older Starting A Lvn Program??

    LBS2008 replied to shalamar's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Count me in! I recently received my acceptance letter to start the program in October. I just celebrated my 43rd birthday. I'm a little short on Financial Aid (on the front end), but other than...

  14. Nursing School Acceptance Letters for this FALL

    LBS2008 replied to GGT1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just wanted to say congratulations! I am waiting to hear about acceptance for this fall. Our letters will not go out until August. Here's to

  15. I failed my TEAS

    LBS2008 replied to hopingipass's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi, I didn't have to take the TEAS; I took the NET. The thing I found most helpful was a GED prep book. I got it at the public library and used it for the things I couldn't remember how to do. It...

  16. POLL: Spinoff on the Parents thread reg: Medical Issues...

    LBS2008 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    :typing How many of you parents have decided to go into nursing due to having a child with medical issues? Are you willing to share your experiences? Just

  17. POLL: Spinoff on the Parents thread reg: Medical Issues...

    LBS2008 replied to LBS2008's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Anyone else? I really expected to see more parents directly influenced by medically needy children. I pray that each and every one of us is able to find peace and balance while we study, and after...

  18. POLL: Spinoff on the Parents thread reg: Medical Issues...

    LBS2008 replied to LBS2008's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Both of my boys had/have variations of HRHS. My oldest also had complete heart block. My youngest also has Wolff Parkinson White. He is two years old. We are waiting now to hear if he will need...

  19. POLL: Spinoff on the Parents thread reg: Medical Issues...

    LBS2008 replied to LBS2008's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have no experience with diabetes in children, but have several older relatives with Type II. I can't imagine the difficulties of controlling this disease in a child. Blessings to

  20. POLL: Spinoff on the Parents thread reg: Medical Issues...

    LBS2008 replied to LBS2008's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    So do I. I have two. One is no longer with us. I get the feeling that this is a common path for parents with special kids. I thought I'd test it here. I hope your little one is doing...

  21. How many parents in here?

    LBS2008 replied to goldenscroll's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm a SAHM of five kids ages 17 down to 2. We also homeschool and have our own business we run from home. I'm waiting to hear if I've been accepted in the fall evening LPN class. I hope to go...

  22. All About the NET

    LBS2008 replied to 9livesRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have to agree with you on the Barron's. I think the only reason it did help me was because I took it with me when I signed up for the Net and had someone show me exactly what I needed to...

  23. All About the NET

    LBS2008 replied to 9livesRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi! I wish I had found this thread/board a month ago! I took my net on May 9th and passed with a composite 88. I was really nervous, so I was completely surprised! I was able to get my results as...

  24. Excited to start working at le Bonheur!

    LBS2008 replied to dilleweed's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Hisblueskies, My son has been a frequent visitor to 7West since his birth in 2005. It is a great place to be if you're a heart kid. :redbeathe Nothing but praise for LeBonheur. I am trying to begin...