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  1. Surviving nursing school... out on your own

    windmill182 replied to Jas1989's topic in General Students

    I recommend saving yesterday. Do you plan on working full time during the program? Ive heard of that being done, but yikes! (I applaud those who do it! Our school asks that you work no more than 16...

  2. Community college for LPN

    windmill182 replied to loulou55's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Depends on the school. My school you had to meet a GPA and pass a college level reading test. Some LPN programs are different than others. Talk to an adviser at your school to get the best answer and...

  3. Reality hit

    windmill182 replied to oklahomagal's topic in General Students

    Its nice to know Im not the only one who has freak out moments with school starting in two months. Most of the time Im excited, but I do have those moments when Im very nervous about it (Seems to...

  4. To work as a CNA during LVN school or not to

    windmill182 replied to motivatedtobe's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I can see how being a CNA would benefit you, but its also tough work!! Youre probably going to be tired a lot from school. At least with the customer service job you can rest your feet, lol! If they...

  5. Words of Encouragement needed...

    windmill182 replied to ShwnySn2BNurse's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I have yet to start my LPN program. I start this fall, but I couldnt help but feel for for you. You mentioned that you currently have an A? Congratulations! Nursing school is no joke, so you should be...

  6. What books have helped you?

    windmill182 replied to havehope's topic in General Students

    Love Tilda Shalof! She is also a very nice

  7. Cell Phones in Class?

    windmill182 replied to virgo,student nurse's topic in General Students

    We are actually required to have a smart phone or PDA for my program. There are different pharmacology Apps that we are required to have...especially during clinical. I guess they would rather we...

  8. I recieved my acceptance letter yayyyyyyyy!!!

    windmill182 replied to Shaunta20's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Ladies? What about the guys? lol.. Good luck and

  9. Anyone here Accepted for NMU's BSN program for Fall '10 or already in

    windmill182 replied to hearts895, RN BSN's topic in General Students

    I too am curious about the LPN-BSN at NMU. I am working on my LPN right now in Seattle, but I am originally from Marquette and NMU is where my dad got his BSN in the early 90s. Good program according...

  10. Dress Code Violations?

    windmill182 replied to BP91's topic in General Students

    Our school will send us home from clinical if we show up wearing wedding rings or if our shoes have smudges on them (They don't even give the chance to take the ring off or clean the shoe. Apparently...

  11. What do you listen to while studying

    windmill182 replied to That Guy's topic in General Students

    Straight Punk Rock. From The Clash to NOFX. Lets me get all my aggression and stress out. Although, I prefer to listen to it on the treadmill, rather than when I'm studying. Sometimes, if I'm doing...

  12. Which NCLEX book?

    windmill182 posted a topic in General Students

    I am starting an LPN ladder program this fall. Do you recommend getting familiar with NCLEX questions over this summer? If so, which book? Ive heard good things about Saunders. The newest addition I...

  13. ITT Tech Portland OR, Any ideas

    windmill182 replied to AmyORlpn's topic in LPN to RN

    I know nothing about ITT, except the $$$ involved.. Why not just attend a bridge program for a year and pay less? A lot of LPNs do this and seem to be just fine..

  14. Any Good Books to Read Before Nursing School?

    windmill182 replied to fadedstars34's topic in General Students

    "The Making of a Nurse" or "A Nurse's Story", both by Tilda Shalof. Just good stories from an ICU nurse in

  15. LVN to RN

    windmill182 replied to migs34's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I live in Washington state, but if you are an LPN you can apply to the RN program after passing the state boards and maybe finishing a few pre reqs classes (Microbiology, for instance). Once you are...

  16. Venting... and questioning my path...

    windmill182 replied to Lanesmama's topic in General Students

    Well, to me that would be a huge deciding factor. Are you sure they aren't accredited? You should really verify that. Good luck. If they are accredited then go for

  17. FAFSA for nursing students based on parents?

    windmill182 replied to newmusic's topic in General Students

    Well yes, if you are under 24 and you are married or have a child then you would be considered an Independent. Also, if you were emancipated, or a foster child. Although, I could be

  18. Should I get my EMT Basic?

    windmill182 replied to KeepCalmCarryOn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Another thing to keep in mind, if you currently live in or ever move to a rural community, you may be able to volunteer as an EMT and sometimes the city will pay for the training. My father is the...

  19. Does this bother anyone else?!?!?!?!! GRRRR!!!!

    windmill182 replied to Italia23's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    The head of the Nursing Dept at my School (PHD Nurse) said that a lot of nurses and health care facilities respect fellow nurses with the LPN background. If and when you go to get your RN, you may be...

  20. Pregnant while starting the nursing program

    windmill182 replied to Frichardson's topic in General Students

    What would your options be IF you did need more than 3 days of recovery? Would you be kicked out of the program, but with a chance to come back? I know with my program, you only really have one...

  21. Anyone watch Nurse Jackie?

    windmill182 replied to Aly529's topic in General Nursing

    Knew a nurse who lost her license because she was taking morphine and replacing it with just regular fluids. It completely destroyed her life and family. So

  22. Student Expenses

    windmill182 replied to dedwardsissie's topic in General Students

    Everything listed is pretty much expected in my program too. My program also requires a PDA, Iphone, or Android. All so we can spend $100 on some Nursing Med

  23. Need help...I want to start my pre req's for Rn program.

    windmill182 replied to kphlebo's topic in General Students

    My experience is really only in the ADN route... Different colleges are going to ask for different things. In general, you take Anatomy and Physiology, Micro, Chem (sometimes). If you already took...

  24. they say there's a nursing shortage, ha

    windmill182 replied to lpn.sarah's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You mentioned Houghton MI. I grew up in Northern Michigan, about an hour away. Awesome place to raise a family, but you definitely need to be able to handle snow!!! I dont know too much about the...

  25. Summer reading - Any suggestions?

    windmill182 replied to Mudminkk's topic in General Students

    "A Nurse's story" - Tilda Shalof "The Making of a Nurse" - Tilda Shalof These are written by an by an ICU nurse in Toronto. Based on her own life as becoming a nurse and working as one. Even some...