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  1. Vent about cheating/gossip/drama...advice?!

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

    I usually respond to other people having problems or issues here on all.nurses, and don't usually start threads. This issue has been on my mind since my summer break, thus the word "vent" in my...

  2. Just got BA...is being a CNA "below" me?

    amjowens replied to kix86's topic in General Nursing

    My boyfriend is a resident physician, and he completely supports me as long as I remain true to myself and am growing/learning. I'm in NS and work contingent as a CNA. If he "looked down" on me for...

  3. Should i be terrified of nursing school?

    amjowens replied to futurelpn09's topic in LPN to RN

    I think commitment it key. There's so much more, though. Not to scare you, but just hopefully a helpful example...a student in my first semester program was so passionate about becoming a nurse and I...

  4. Paying For Nursing School

    amjowens replied to Katy-NursingStudent's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I wanted to add, since you said you want to be an RN, do take your pre-reqs, but be careful about time limits on those classes as for whether a school counts them as credit. Contact the potential...

  5. Paying For Nursing School

    amjowens replied to Katy-NursingStudent's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    How frustrating! It sounds like you really want to become a nurse. There are many reasons for "detours" in life toward reaching our dreams, but the key is to not give up! Maybe it's not working out at...

  6. No respect for LVN's/LPN's

    amjowens replied to Jen01tx's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My clinical instructor first semester "only" had her RN, and was going back to school to get her BSN. She said nurses in her area cared whether a nurse has a BSN or RN, and she felt the need to keep...

  7. Is LPN school less stressful and easier than RN school?

    amjowens replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in LPN to RN

    I am in LPN school and begin the RN program this Jan (regular ADN program). I'm in the same building with RN students, and know many from pre-req courses. I do know that it's nearly impossible to...

  8. The reality for LPN/LVN for a new graduate

    amjowens replied to Bala Shark's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In my area, hospitals aren't hiring LPNs. No need to even apply. It's so sad to hear about your LTC experience. Sad for everyone involved. Hope things go better for you, and somehow the LTC problem...

  9. Mercy College

    amjowens replied to Tamarita's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I attend Owens. I finish my LPN this Dec. and start the RN program this Jan. Owens has a waiting list, so lots of pre-nursing students look into other schools in Toledo. One of my friends went to...

  10. Graduating December 2008??

    amjowens replied to teddybear77's topic in General Students

    I graduate in Dec. I have three weeks off before fall classes start, and I'm using a large part of this time to start studying for ATI and NCLEX. Even though I earned an A in Pharm, in reviewing...

  11. Why are nursing instructors so intimidating?

    amjowens replied to beeenieweeenie, RN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I had an instructor that was very intimidating. At first, I easily got offended. Soon, though, I realized that, just as a child who has a parent who cares enough to scold a child to prepare it for the...

  12. anyone ever switched out of nursing school/nursing career? why?

    amjowens replied to mashamontago's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe a thread about wanting to drop out of NS? I think this topic would be very individual. If you truly found out nursing isn't for you while in NS, I'd think your finding would be a true gift to...

  13. top dollars

    amjowens replied to tankar's topic in General Nursing

    I have noticed that there's a group of nurses who seem to feel that they are to be servants for all, and just keep giving without the kind of reimbursement that other professions offer. Imagine...

  14. If You Had To Do It All Again Would You Go Straight For RN Instead?!

    amjowens replied to Batman24's topic in LPN to RN

    It depends on your situation. For me, I'm not married and don't have kids, and am pretty driven toward my eventual goal of becoming a nurse practitioner. Also, I want to have an income that supports...

  15. ATI Testing

    amjowens replied to sellen1972's topic in LPN to RN

    My school uses the ATI. Word is that ATI is more difficult than NCLEX, so it's great for preparing for NCLEX. The latest class that took NCLEX at my school had a 100% pass rate. My program is not the...

  16. Sex and Nursing School

    amjowens replied to motyandproudofit's topic in General Students

    Unfortunately, you didn't include the whole of my paragraph. I was writing about statistics, and as a woman, I wrote how upseting I found those results. I suggested that, as women, we might want to...

  17. Now I'm scared the my school is a joke

    amjowens replied to picurn10's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I think it is very important for you to understand what you are getting for your education. In my research for a LPN school about a year ago, I was shocked that tuition could be $15K plus, yet courses...

  18. Sex and Nursing School

    amjowens replied to motyandproudofit's topic in General Students

    Sex is an important part of a relationship. If your concern were just about having enough sex for yourself (as in, hooking up), then I'd say grow up and get yourself together. Your intention sounds...

  19. How do you do it.....LPN to RN bridge

    amjowens replied to BjSkyGGEvan's topic in LPN to RN

    I know a lot of people take the core science courses before starting the bridge program. Obviously, the schools know most students are working as LPNs while in school, and they tend to be...

  20. $31,500...is that too much for a lpn program?

    amjowens replied to trixiemunson's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    YES!!! A lot of "schools" are popping up that tend to not be accredited (so no transfer of classes or credit given, only license will be acknowlegded). The schools are run like a business, having...

  21. Start out in dialysis nursing

    amjowens replied to MrsNjoro's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I used to work as a dialysis tech. When I'm done with my RN, I'd like to return to dialysis, and hope that there's a place for nurse practitioners because that's my ultimate goal. The condition of...

  22. What color are your school's scrubs?

    amjowens replied to picurn10's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    We wear white uniforms that have red and black piping. They are uniforms, not scrubs, and are with our school name/ID on them. I get told a lot in the hospital by nurses how nice I look and how good...

  23. Who's changed since attending school?

    amjowens replied to Graduate2010's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I think the type of person who is going to act arrogant and better than others because of their achievements is going to be with this style any chance they get, whether it's becoming a nurse or...

  24. New male student....oh yeah!

    amjowens replied to bbb3601's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Gender has absolutely nothing to do with your success as a nursing student or nurse! There's only one guy in my class, and he doesn't bring up the gender issue. I personally appreciate that he...

  25. Who's changed since attending school?

    amjowens replied to Graduate2010's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I can't say that I've been changed in the superficial ways. I've accomplished a lot, and so feel really good about myself. I've changed a lot within. I'm much more happy. I've found that the path I'm...