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  1. RN school or PA school

    amjowens replied to jelorde37's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    RN school or PA school? Two very different paths! Yes, both in medical field, but role of PA is almost the same as that of a nurse practitioner. If go to RN school, could have option of NP grad...

  2. How Many Times Did You Apply to Nursing School

    amjowens replied to wannabenursi's topic in General Nursing

    3.9 GPA overall, 4.0 GPA pre-reqs. Applied to LPN and ADN at same time. Accepted to both. Had to wait one-half year for ADN, so doing LPN and put off one semester ADN

  3. trying to decide on nursing program

    amjowens replied to fatima a.'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My goal is to become a nurse practitioner, so grades are really important to me, too. I was on a waiting list for my RN (start Jan '09), so I decided to do a LPN program while waiting. I thought, why...

  4. Looks like I'll be applying for Spring 2009!

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

    I went to www.discovernursing.com to find schools in my area. It's the Johnson and Johnson site that promotes nursing, but I found it extremely helpful. I'm starting my RN clinicals in Jan '09!!! I'm...

  5. I am a loser

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

    It's so frustrating to hear of people like yourself SO motivated to be nurses, yet there aren't enough seats open for qualified students!!!! That brings me down just reading about it! I'm so sorry!...

  6. Pre-req advice

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

    I have a background in biology, but had to retake courses due to the time lapse for nursing school. I chose to attend a community college since the courses at that school were pre-nursing-based and...

  7. Pre-Pre-Pre-NSchool advice and a question.

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

    I want to add, about your desire for experience...if I went based on my (short) experience as a nurse aide, I'd NEVER want to be a nurse! I did love the part about potentially making a difference in...

  8. Pre-Pre-Pre-NSchool advice and a question.

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

    I was in biology, and did the whole traditional route of college. I'm 30, and decided 2 years ago to become a nurse. I took all of my pre-req courses over two years at a community college (smarter...

  9. I Got Accepted!!!!!!!!

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

    CONGRATS! Keep your energy alive, and remember every day how fortunate you are to be in nursing school! It's really important not to get bogged down. Step back and look at the big picture every once...

  10. am i too old??

    amjowens replied to momtojosh's topic in LPN to RN

    I am in a LPN program, and am continuing with my RN in Jan '09. I'm 30 years old (age is but a number!) and have similar feelings as you. I want to be an advanced practice nurse (nurse...

  11. Applying to 16 Nursing programs????

    amjowens replied to wannabenursi's topic in General Students

    I took my prereqs for nursing school then applied to the ADN and LPN programs on the same day. I was accepted to the ADN for Fall '08 and LPN for Spring of '08. LPN lasts one year, ADN is two years. I...

  12. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    amjowens replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I am the first person in my family to go into health care. There are teachers, attorneys, and engineers mainly in my near and immediate family. My teacher mom and aunt have teacher's aides, who...

  13. Quit nursing school?

    amjowens replied to wellhereiam's topic in General Students

    I appreciate your honesty. I get straight As in my courses, love learning/research, etc. I was a biology major, and enjoyed that. But, nursing offers options, the ability to make a difference, and...

  14. new student

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

    Congratulations on your acceptance into nursing school! I'm taking a break from my pharm studying, and seeing your excitement is motivating! I can't believe how fast this semester has passed (only...

  15. How many students did your nursing program accept for your class?

    amjowens replied to anna19's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    28 students twice per year for LPN

  16. Worth it? Step-by-step LPN-RN-MSN?

    amjowens replied to amjowens's topic in LPN to RN

    Thank you for your advice. In theory, it does make sense to finish the LPN program. I'm just so down emotionally, I suppose. I think my vision of "nurse" is getting beaten down, and that's what's...

  17. Starting "Boot Camp"- Question ???

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

    I have to make time for my personal life. Without it, I'd not be able to focus when I study, or handle the stresses. Not to say I don't put in a lot of study time, cause I do, but I schedule it like I...

  18. Tips for new LPN student

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

    Take it one day at a time. Try not to get caught up in all the "talk" about instructors/difficult exams, etc. that will inevitably happen among classmates. It's really easy to get sucked into...

  19. I Got Accepted!

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

    Congrats! Time management is critical and scheduling your study time is important. Also, there's a lot of stress related to strict expectations. Try not to take it personally, and just focus on...

  20. Pharmacology Help

    amjowens replied to rbaez4's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm taking Pharm along with my other nursing courses. I'm in a three-semester program, with my classes semester-long, not taken individually. Pharm is considered the weed-out course, and with only one...

  21. Help! I'm having serious difficulty adjusting to LPN school

    amjowens replied to babycakes78's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I enjoy most of my classmates, and feel like I get along with and respect most, but I'm starting to feel the pain of getting along with most. I've always been someone pretty easygoing, being casual...

  22. 1+1 school...?

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

    I have similar goals as you. I started a LPN program in Jan, and will be entering the RN program in Jan '09, probably before I even take my NCLEX-PN! I attend a community college, am in the same...

  23. Is LVN/LPN really harder than RN?

    amjowens replied to Brandi8's topic in LPN to RN

    I'm in a LPN program and have a RN seat for the Jan '09 class. I attend a community college, and the programs are in the same building, and the LPN students interact quite a bit with the RN students....

  24. ATI testing

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

    I go to Owens Community, in OH. We use the ATI. It does seem like we already are bombarded with requirements/exams and this is just another stressor. Actually, I used to think this, but now I see...

  25. Toledo School PN or PSI LPN program?? Please help!

    amjowens replied to 2bnursevera's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I had taken my anatomy courses, micro, and a couple humanities courses at Owens as a pre-nursing student. I was planning to apply to the RN program. The word was, the waiting lists for all the...