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  1. Is nursing right for me?

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

    There are actually more nursing students who have this problem with needles more than you think. Honestly, the best way to overcome may be through repeated exposure. I personally am not afraid of...

  2. Should I apply now or later?

    windmill182 replied to peppapig123's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Honestly, it probably depends on your support system. Do you have enough family or friends to rely on for help with your child? Nursing school can be very demanding, so you need to have enough time...

  3. Bellevue College Waitlist

    windmill182 replied to hopefulinseattle's topic in Washington Nursing

    You might get a better response if you ask this under the WA Student program section under the "region" tab at the top of your screen... Good

  4. RN with 2 1/2 yrs experience, may relocate to Seattlearea

    windmill182 replied to candykay's topic in Washington Nursing

    I just wanted to say that I grew up and spent 20+ years in the Midwest. When I moved to Seattle the cost of living was really, really, really hard to get used to. I went from having a nice 1 bedroom...

  5. Why is everyone discouraging me from going the LPN route

    windmill182 replied to Divalish918's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Why not try for both? If you get in an RN program, great! If you get in an LPN program, great! Don't put all your eggs in one basket!! Good luck :

  6. Curious about your class schedule

    windmill182 posted a topic in General Students

    I was recently accepted to an LPN program after applying through my community college. We have always been told it was a full time program (Mon through Fri) and don't except to work more than 16 hours...

  7. What to do when you literally HATE your classmates?

    windmill182 replied to MamaSquared's topic in General Students

    Think about this as another learning adventure in nursing school, in which you are being tested on your patience with others and overcoming negative thoughts. Learning to overcome this will help you...

  8. Am I setting myself up for failure?

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

    I took AP II during an 8 week summer quarter....while working fulltime. Did just fine. Probably depends on your determination, study skills, and the

  9. Curious about your class schedule

    windmill182 replied to windmill182's topic in General Students

    Kudos to you! Two jobs and nursing school. Very brave of you : ) Its nice to hear that people are still managing a life. With a school schedule of 3 days a week, it definitely seems doable. I know...

  10. I feel like quitting...

    windmill182 replied to Despareux's topic in General Students

    Why would you go through everything you have gone through just to quit? That sounds crazy to me!!!! A quarter is what, 12 weeks? Pretty sure you can do this. You wouldn't want to end up regretting a...

  11. lpn on verge of being fired d/t rca

    windmill182 replied to msimpson1975's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Personally, I would bring up the personality clash in the nicest way possible, using "I" language, when possible. Then say that you don't believe you have those qualities, but if so, you would like...

  12. Hello? Is there anyone in my situation?

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

    I would save, save, save. Even if you have to put school off for a year or two to save money to help pay for

  13. Younger Nursing Students

    windmill182 replied to lhabin's topic in General Students

    Hey! I just wanted to say congratulations. Seattle University is a very respected school in the area. :

  14. Crap...now what?

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

    If you truly want to be a nurse then you have two options: 1) Withdraw and retake. Yes, you might have to wait another year. If you really want to be a nurse, then it will be worth it in the end. Who...

  15. any nurses or nursing students who's into fitness?

    windmill182 replied to liftingbob1985's topic in General Students

    I am not in the nursing program yet, but I do work full time and have done all my pre-reqs. I absolutely made sure that I made time for exercise. It keeps your body healthy and stress free (or rather...

  16. I'm starting LPN school this August!

    windmill182 replied to garnetgirl29's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Yea, I am not 100% on my schedule yet. The head of the Nursing Dept at my college was trying to make it four days a week instead of five because she knows people still have families and or jobs they...

  17. I'm starting LPN school this August!

    windmill182 replied to garnetgirl29's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Not from NC, but I am starting an LPN program this fall as well. My Orientation is May 12th and I am very anxious to find out what next year is going to look like. Just wanted to say congratulations...

  18. Keep failing checkoffs

    windmill182 replied to citylights89's topic in General Students

    What is making you anxious? Is it that you just don't know what you are doing, or is it something physical like palpitations or shaking because of performance

  19. new lpn student

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

    I start the program this fall, so I cant really give much advice based on experience. However, I know how stressful school can be. Its a good idea to make sure you are exercising regularly, and make...

  20. What did you think of General Psychology?

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

    We watched movies all the time. He wrote notes on the board and tested off those. Never read. 4.0. I was really bored with it as

  21. allnurses.com helpful to busy students or an unnecessary distraction?

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

    I just replied to the question about people deleting FB. I chose to do the same thing because I felt it was just an unnecessary distraction. Its nice because you can always reactivate your account,...

  22. Will you delete your Facebook account of you get into nursing school?

    windmill182 replied to RscodADN10's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I might also mention, since Ive deleted my FB I find myself on here a lot more. Is that bad or good?

  23. Will you delete your Facebook account of you get into nursing school?

    windmill182 replied to RscodADN10's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I deleted my facebook, or rather disabled. I found myself wasting time on it. I could use that time for much better activities. Just my opinion. Maybe, when Im done with school I will reactivate. My...

  24. Need Help

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

    Is it just General Psych? You should be fine. I did both while working 40 hrs per week. You just need to be motivated and be able to set aside a couple hours a day to study. Good

  25. As a CNA, what can I do to prepare for LPN school?

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

    I find Tilda Shalof's books to be an awesome unassigned read. She is an ICU nurse in Canada and has wrote a couple books on her journey as a nurse. I especially liked "The Making of a