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  1. Jobs during Nursing school/ How do you afford this??

    amjowens replied to DaughteroftheKing's topic in General Students

    I use financial aid. I personally wouldn't be able to maintain the grades I have while working more than 24 hours a week or so. This site is with a few nurses/students who are very against financial...

  2. LPN school or NOT?

    amjowens replied to swttooth07's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    You already have loans, and though not thinking generally okay to lightly add to the debt, but why not invest a little more so you can earn a solid career? It may take another year or two to pay off,...

  3. Important question...may be in alot of trouble!!!

    amjowens replied to KIMMY03's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    If you earned verifiable income, it will most likely show up. This is the whole concept of FAFSA-it's based on income/ability to contribute. Just because you earned a certain amount doesn't mean you...

  4. Why did I ever go into Nursing?

    amjowens replied to chocolate123's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Nursing offers a world of a difference from job to job (specialty/setting). It sounds like your position is a bad fit for you, and I'd plan my escape ASAP! I hope things go better for

  5. Are Allied Health training programs exacerbating the nursing shortage?

    amjowens replied to ThatPoshGirl's topic in General Nursing

    There are plenty of pre-nursing students, so I don't think the problem lies in "interest" or desire to be a nurse. These students are so interested that many of them have straight As and stellar...

  6. Is the salary of an LPN even Worth the trouble of going to school??

    amjowens replied to Tony1790's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm in an LPN program, and only doing it because I had a wait for my RN program. Now I'm so glad I'm doing it because I'm learning SO much, and know I'll be a better nurse because of this year (and...

  7. LPN Instructors Character

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

    I happen to have excellent instructors. My main instructor was once a CNA, and worked her way up to now having an MSN. She is very knowlegable, but wise enough to not push that in people's faces....

  8. Why are Nursing Programs so hard to get into?

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

    Establishing clinical sites is a problem at my school. I didn't know where I'd be doing my summer clinicals until just before classes started. For some reason, I find that the majority of nurses...

  9. Nursing major with 2 minors

    amjowens replied to hanau110603's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I also want to eventually go to grad school (I'm in nursing school). I'm interested in science, and would love to delve further into topics that interest me, but I find nursing school to be...

  10. Don't want to leave

    amjowens replied to Jules A's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congratulations! It will be interesting to hear your experience of transitioning from the LPN role to the RN role. I graduate from my LPN program in Dec and begin my RN (regular program) in Jan. I've...

  11. What Do U Have To Have For Nursing School

    amjowens replied to McCullough LPN2010's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    As above, that's a great guide. But, I'd contact your school. My school actually had a day where we met (pre-orientation) and had to order at least our top with our school emblem from a certain...

  12. Is it going to get harder than this

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

    I got a nursing math calculation workbook from the library. I found that I needed to master the basic concepts of dimensional analysis before I could really feel comfortable with different drug...

  13. is there really a wait to get into an RN program?

    amjowens replied to FOXYNurse76's topic in LPN to RN

    Here in OH a lot of LPNs are wanting to get their RN because many hospitals are beginning to hire only RNs. The bridge programs are still with a shorter wait list, but the environment can change very...

  14. Prereq's for Kent state

    amjowens replied to WingsEarned21's topic in Ohio Nursing

    There is a time frame involved with pre-req nursing courses and nursing courses. It's this way at pretty much every nursing school, with normal time frames in the range of 5-7 years usually. Your...

  15. I Made It!!

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

    Congrats on getting in! I contacted the health dept. about my immunization record. Someone there told me that if I contact the school that I attended, they would have records (you were required by...

  16. Depression in nursing school

    amjowens replied to Mandylpn's topic in LPN to RN

    At my nursing school, the set-up is pretty harsh. If someone has a medical problem that gets in the way of being a full-fledged student, they are dismissed from the program. A student had surgery that...

  17. Is it TOO late?

    amjowens replied to san073's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Even in the bigger picture (outside nursing), we live in a great time where options that once weren't open to us at a certain age now are acceptable. I'm 30, and just now starting my nursing career...

  18. CRNA vs Med school, tough decision, heres my story

    amjowens replied to Crossfit SRNA2b's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The way I look at it, YOU are the one waking up every day and living YOUR day, not anyone else. Like any other big decision, gather as many facts, get yourself as much experience (shadow/listen,...

  19. Looking for advice from students with jobs/families

    amjowens replied to notoriouslysimple's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    While I respect the opinion of people so against taking out loans for school, I'm of a completely different set of thinking. I don't have other debt, and my credit is healthy, so I wouldn't exactly...

  20. Help!!!

    amjowens replied to nickykitty's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I'm sorry about your experience! I'm 30, and a returning student in Toledo at Owens Community College. I did attend UT for my undergrad, but decided to go to Owens for nursing. Toledo is with a lot...

  21. I Got My Acceptance Letter!!!!

    amjowens replied to MAmom81's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    This is such a happy thread! I'm happy for you! You seem so passionate about nursing and that kind of passion will make a great nurse! Enjoy and

  22. 2009 Grads! Come 1 Come ALL!

    amjowens replied to Hoping2beRN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm in a 12 month LPN program. We are on semesters, and take clinicals along with classes all along the way. I'm starting the RN program the semester immediately following my grad from LPN school....

  23. What to do while you wait?

    amjowens replied to dallet6's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just finished my first semester of LPN school, and in summer semester. During my semester-long wait, I did try to study ahead. Now, I wish I'd spent the time differently. It's almost like teaching...

  24. Advice on becoming CNA while in LPN school

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

    In my program, we were required to have our CNA certificate. LPN classes so far have taught me nothing about the basics of care related to CNA work. In our clinicals, we focus on passing meds, doing...

  25. Tips for passing nursing school

    amjowens replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Wow, there's some valuable information in this thread! Thanks! I think it's important to present yourself in a professional manner. The instructors are only human, and I notice that you will get a...