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  1. How much does WIA pay toward your degree???

    dee78 replied to BR NURSE2BEE's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I just picked up my paperwork and they will pay for tuition/fees plus books and uniforms...possibly more. I am also getting Pell Grant. As of right now, the anticipated payout will be almost

  2. How long is your LPN Program??

    dee78 replied to purplefetish's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I don't see it as unfair to the shorter program. I'm glad my program is short, I know that it will be intense but it will be worth it when this time next year I will have my diploma and can begin...

  3. just found out I'm pregnant!

    dee78 replied to Nursingmom25's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    You can do it. I was the same way as the above poster with my 3rd child. I had a c-section at 6:30 on Wednesday morning and was walking out of the hospital at 6:30 on Thursday afternoon, would have...

  4. What Is The Total Cost Of Your LVN/LPN Program?

    dee78 replied to tavia_yeung's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    My program is actually part of the technology side of the community college and is only 11 months. The above member is right, cost of living plays a large role, as does the type of

  5. Chattanooga State Nursing Program

    dee78 replied to grantchatt's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I took A&P1 on campus back in 97, repeated it online in 08...so I'm not familiar with those instructors. I took A&P2 in 02 and again last summer, Mobley was my instructor. Micro I took in 01...

  6. Chattanooga State Nursing Program

    dee78 replied to grantchatt's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I will be starting the LPN program at Chatt State in 2 weeks!! I've taken all of my prereqs for the RN program and hope to enter the LPN-RN program in May 2011. Good luck with your

  7. What Is The Total Cost Of Your LVN/LPN Program?

    dee78 replied to tavia_yeung's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    [color=#ffa500]* what's the overall cost of your program? [color=#ffa500][color=#ffa500]$5000 2* if u qualify for financial aid than what's the remaining amount that u have to pay overall?...

  8. Rolling backpacks

    dee78 replied to HisBrownEyedGirl's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I just got a High Sierra Fast Forward wheeled backpack for Christmas. I was disappointed that the handle isn't long enough but read a review that says that with some WD 40 it will telescope so I'm...

  9. What if I don't do well and fail. Nursing program Dilemma. HELPPPPPP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    dee78 replied to josinda421's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I was planning on doing an online associate degree RN program but they couldn't seem to get it together. It was a new program through the local community colleges. I was scared but knew it was what...

  10. Chattanooga State LPN program

    dee78 replied to dee78's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Thank you so much for the information!!! I'm so glad I'm exempt from the A&P and Nutrition. I bought both books so that I can follow along. The dosage calculations test does worry me but I know...

  11. January 2010 starts

    dee78 replied to plaza's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    There's still time, relax for the holidays and then tackle it with a renewed energy. I was hoping to turn in my paperwork before the holiday but apparently they decided to take an early Christmas...

  12. January 2010 starts

    dee78 replied to plaza's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm going to check into it again today. I may have been asking the wrong questions. I asked them if WIA would help me get the books early. So I will call them and verify how the money would be...

  13. information needed for Helen Feuer rview

    dee78 replied to bumble bee 15's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Try using the search engine at the top of the page. Wait, here is what comes up when you search for it. click_here It looks like several people have asked about it but it's not a well known...

  14. January 2010 starts

    dee78 replied to plaza's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm starting January 14th. I'm really excited about it. We had orientation a few weeks ago, it was mostly concerning financial aid and everything we need to do before school starts. The last thing...

  15. Need Criminal Background Check ASAP! Help!

    dee78 replied to branda1218's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I just had my background check done yesterday and got the results today. I ordered mine online. http://www.verifiedcredentials.com/index.cfm As far as fingerprinting, the police dept here does it...

  16. Chattanooga State LPN program

    dee78 replied to dee78's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Well that would be nice...extra study time is ALWAYS good. I made the rounds today. I got my shots at the health dept, my physical and tb skin test at a walk in clinic, and then my drug test at a...

  17. Chattanooga State LPN program

    dee78 replied to dee78's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Thanks. I can't wait to start. I took the 6 weeks A&P2 course during the summer, I'd say it's a pretty good prep on how fast things will go and how much information has to be covered in a short...

  18. chattanooga state LPN program starting Fall 2009

    dee78 replied to lexie'smama's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Awesome, that's my plan as well. I'll finish this class next December, take the spring off and hopefully get into the transition program in May 2011. I got the technical grant and I'm going...

  19. Chattanooga State LPN program

    dee78 replied to dee78's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Yeah, the ebooks are just for when I want to just relax in bed and read. I will get the books when the pell grant pays for them. Thankfully, I am going through the career center and they are paying...

  20. Chattanooga State LPN program

    dee78 replied to dee78's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Thanks. I was just hoping to read a little before school starts but I guess I will have to wait. I want to do the bundle just because I want the CD versions for those that are available. I don't...

  21. Tattoo's....quick ?

    dee78 replied to nursingstudent221's topic in General Nursing

    I've been wondering the same thing. The 2 that I have are concealed but I want a small one behind my ear but I'm concerned about whether an employer would have issues with

  22. What can I do for healthcare employment while I wait for nursing school?

    dee78 replied to arigsbee's topic in General Nursing

    I worked as a file clerk and transporter when I was 18. I transported patients to and from radiology. Have you checked nursing homes? They sometimes offer free CNA

  23. chattanooga state LPN program starting Fall 2009

    dee78 replied to lexie'smama's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Thanks. I'm starting in January. I'm a single mom, not currently working because of a lay off. I was told that rolling backpacks are a must have. I may have to look into it. Luckily we are in...

  24. Interesting blog Describes view from family's eyes

    dee78 replied to Whiskeytown's topic in General Nursing

    No flames here, I was just curious. As a family member, those little movements are everything. We turned 30 when he was in ICU, heavily sedated. I felt him squeeze my hand, I SWEAR I did. It was...

  25. Interesting blog Describes view from family's eyes

    dee78 replied to Whiskeytown's topic in General Nursing

    Why? Just curious as to why you wouldn't want to be this patient's nurse. I had a similar blog going on myspace when my twin was in ICU last Nov/Dec. Since his visitors were restricted, it was the...