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  1. Should I take Physiology in the summer?

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

    I took Anatomy and Physiology + Med Term in an 8week summer course, while working 40 hours a week. You have no reason you can't do it. Just stay focused. Good Luck! (...Although, I sure wish I could...

  2. Not a lot of opportunities for LPN's?

    windmill182 replied to LeeLee87's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Depending on where you live, LPNs may not be hired in a hospital setting. This is true where I live in Seattle. LPNs are mostly used for Long Term, Corrections, or Doctors Offices (lower pay in a Dr...

  3. Feeling overwhelmed

    windmill182 replied to Anonymous2's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    4 weeks late? They let you enter a program 4 weeks after it started? Then your loan was denied? I'm very sorry, but it sounds like it might have been for the best? There are a lot of other programs...

  4. HEeeeeeLLLLPPPPPPP!!!!!!!

    windmill182 replied to TXLVNSTUDENT12's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I think you should reread what that said...she said "Obviously, YOU ARE smart enough to get in the

  5. Feeling overwhelmed

    windmill182 replied to Anonymous2's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Anything you want to talk

  6. Fearful, excited, and nervous about starting nursing school need some advice.

    windmill182 replied to RNinthemaking1986's topic in General Students

    I was accepted to a program for this upcoming fall as well. I just wanted to share that I too am very nervous. I have mixed emotions about it. One minute I am excited and the next I'm biting my nails...

  7. Mixed Emotions About Nsg School

    windmill182 replied to emptyboxcars's topic in General Students

    I am not a mother, so I can't really relate. However, I was 7 years old when my mom went back to school for her college degree. Looking back, I now admire her because of all the stress and hard work...

  8. The Ugly Side of Nursing!

    windmill182 replied to Francesca_H's topic in General Students

    Have you ever been in a situation dealing with feces or vomit? Im sure everyone is pretty apprehensive with that type of thing if they have never dealt with it. Have you considered becoming a CNA? It...

  9. Summer Pre-Req's!

    windmill182 replied to Trace67's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took AP II and Med term over an accelerated summer quarter, and it definitely took all the free time I had. I dont have children, but I do work full time. It really depends on how well you can...

  10. Friends cheating.. what to do?

    windmill182 replied to ajeanpants's topic in General Students

    What if it became known that you knew about this and did nothing? Chances are slim on that, but do you want to risk that? You can send anonymous emails. Just make a random gmail account or something...

  11. Realistic salary for an LPN?

    windmill182 replied to LeeLee87's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Ive heard about $16-$18, starting in the Pacific

  12. New student with financial aid question

    windmill182 replied to meo814's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I have used financial aid for living

  13. warm clothes for really cold natured girl?

    windmill182 replied to rocket surgery's topic in General Students

    My advice? Get your circulation checked. haha. Just kidding. I live in Seattle and have a love relationship with my Denali North Face Fleece. Never get cold and its comfy. This is a funny question...

  14. Practical LVN School Year Curriculum

    windmill182 replied to jjic3982's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I will be attending Green River's LPN program. Its been going since the 1960s and they have a high NCLEX pass rate. Also, they will be starting an RN bridge program soon. One of the Nursing...

  15. Does Size Matter? (class size that is)

    windmill182 replied to blueyesue's topic in General Students

    9 People? My class starts this fall with 32. I've heard of classes having 100+, so this question interests

  16. Practical LVN School Year Curriculum

    windmill182 replied to jjic3982's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I too had to complete classes like Anatomy, Math for Nursing, Eng 101, Nutrition, 2 Psych classes, and med term before I could even apply to our 12 month full time LPN program. I think its crazy when...

  17. Nursing class Who's Who - for fun

    windmill182 replied to DayDreamin ER CRNP's topic in General Students

    I think thats a great idea! Someone mentioned some of those might be taken wrong, and I guess I can see how some of them could be. Just saying, with family and friends there, and the excitement of the...

  18. Mother/ Wife/ Student

    windmill182 replied to RN-4Ever's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Time Management. Fortunately, this is only a temporary means to an end. Keep telling yourself that. It will be over with before you know. : ) I don't know how you moms do it, but I praise you....

  19. The Wait

    windmill182 replied to CASM's topic in General Students

    Started Pre-Reqs Fall of 2009. Finished Christmas 2010. Was Accepted in the program Feb 2011 and start this Sept. My program was

  20. Tips on shopping list for LVN program?

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

    I recently found a really good thread about this. If you go to General Nursing discussion and go to the Sticky Notes at the top, you will see a link that looks like this... Check here first--Sticky...

  21. Summer before Nursing!

    windmill182 replied to greenwackus's topic in General Students

    I am starting a program this fall too! I am taking a 2 week cross country vacation with several family members. Get outside and enjoy yourself. Spend time with family and friends. Clean house from...

  22. help w/ prerequisites

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

    I would definitely take as many classes as you can before you start actual Nursing classes and Clinicals. Anything to lighten the load. Especially if you are a Mother... Nursing School will be more...

  23. If you could go anywhere in the country for nursing school...

    windmill182 replied to DidDidDid's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Interesting. If I could, I would go back home to Northern Michigan and attend Northern Michigan University's Nursing program, but I just don't have the money for a University education right now. I am...

  24. Former Alateen wanting to be an Addictions nurse?

    windmill182 posted a topic in Addictions

    I am getting ready to start a LPN program this fall...and Addiction Nursing is something that I have a calling for... I grew up with an alcoholic/heroin addicted/manic depressed mother. I have dealt...

  25. I feel like giving up!

    windmill182 replied to Hayleymay00's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The dean of my nursing program decided to start using a lottery system for the nursing program at my school for the first time this year. At first I thought it was absurd! I worked so hard to keep a...