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  1. I GRADUATED TODAY!

    jg24 replied to Dazglue's topic in General Students

    Congrats!!!!!:yeah:

  2. Holmes LPN Entrance Exam Question!

    jg24 replied to Kbass2's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks. It's going great. I have had 1 A and the rest B's each semester so far. Last semester my B's were 90, 91 and 92 which were almost A's. It is difficult and you have to be really dedicated. I...

  3. Holmes LPN Entrance Exam Question!

    jg24 replied to Kbass2's topic in General Nursing

    I am currently in the LPN program at Holmes. Graduation June 30 :yeah:. I took the compass test last year and it is pretty basic. I remember a lot of algebra and reading comprehension. Just relax,...

  4. new lpn student tired of school already, needs motivation

    jg24 replied to steffuturelpn's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I completely know how you feel. I am in my 2nd semester and I was exhausted and unmotivated. My instructor calls it burnout and everyone goes through it. Although my grades are still good, I haven't...

  5. My day in the ER... (vent)

    jg24 replied to CrazierThanYou's topic in General Students

    I feel your pain. I just finished my 2 days in the ER. The first day I really loved it because we had nurses that really cared about us learning and remembered what it felt like to be a student. The...

  6. Need help prioritizing risk of diagnosis

    jg24 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Can someone please help me prioritize the following risk for diagnosis: risk for infection r/t peg tube risk for constipation r/t decreased mobility risk for impaired skin integrity r/t decreased...

  7. Scared to death of clinicals

    jg24 replied to jg24's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Well, I made it through the second week with ease. I was still at the nursing home, but on a new hall with new residents. This week was challenging at times, but I felt more confident. My next week...

  8. Scared to death of clinicals

    jg24 replied to jg24's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Well I finished my first week of clinicals. It went just fine. I was so nervous the first day, but once the second day rolled around I was just fine. We spent the first week in a nursing home where we...

  9. Scared to death of clinicals

    jg24 replied to jg24's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Thanks so much for all of the advice. I just got home from taking my final. :yeah:It was a sad day for some of us. We lost 6 of our classmates today and some I was already really attached to. I wish...

  10. Classic II SE Question

    jg24 posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I hope this doesn't sound stupid to anyone, but you never know unless you ask. I start LPN school on Aug 16. I do not have a medical background so all of this is new to me. After reading reviews and...

  11. Classic II SE Question

    jg24 replied to jg24's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Thanks! That makes me feel better. I have noticed that it doesn't feel as sticky now as the day I received it. It might have something to do with sitting in a hot UPS truck in the HOT south for...

  12. Classic II SE Question

    jg24 replied to jg24's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Thanks for the replies. Maybe it is just me. I love the way it sounds and I love the color so I will probably just deal with it. I start school in a week and they told us to have it the first day so I...

  13. What color is your stethoscope???

    jg24 replied to sch1109's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I got a Classic II SE in purple and I love the way it

  14. Crushed Future LPN

    jg24 replied to Hopefull nurse's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Do they think every time they go to the hospital or clinic that they are only treated by RNs? I know what you are going through because I am hearing some of the same things. People are so excited for...

  15. Financial Aid Assistance

    jg24 replied to MrsL's topic in General Nursing

    I had the same problem except I am attending Holmes. I am not sure about Hinds, but my financial aid director filed an appeal on my behalf and I was granted my Pell. It is worth a shot to send an...

  16. To Buy or Rent.. That is the question!

    jg24 replied to star2010's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I too have used chegg.com many times and it is great. You receive your books quickly and they pay the return shipping for

  17. I'm back and have GREAT news!!! :)

    jg24 replied to futurenurse1710's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congrats and welcome back!! I also got accepted into a LPN program this year. I will start my new journey in August. Keep in touch and let us know how things are going! Good

  18. ***CLASS OF 2011***

    jg24 replied to Ericad85's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congrats to everyone!! I start my 12 month program in August

  19. Help with Compass for Holmes LPN

    jg24 replied to jg24's topic in General Nursing

    No I don't ever apply for it. They just award it a few weeks after school starts. I got it last year and it was wonderful. I did have to apply for Sumners though. I don't think it covers Yazoo though...

  20. Help with Compass for Holmes LPN

    jg24 replied to jg24's topic in General Nursing

    I was thinking about going to the WIN job center too when my letter comes. I am also eligible for an ACT scholarship that pays full tuition and

  21. Help with Compass for Holmes LPN

    jg24 replied to jg24's topic in General Nursing

    Did you find out about the pell already? I am still waiting to hear about mine. I know how much they say I can get up to, but I am waiting for it to be official from Holmes. Then I have to try to talk...

  22. Help with Compass for Holmes LPN

    jg24 replied to jg24's topic in General Nursing

    I know. I feel such a sigh of relief. Now I just have to worry about paying for it. I never thought this day would come. It is so

  23. Help with Compass for Holmes LPN

    jg24 replied to jg24's topic in General Nursing

    Probably so. I hope

  24. Help with Compass for Holmes LPN

    jg24 replied to jg24's topic in General Nursing

    I am too. I also got accepted to Surgical Tech, but this was the acceptance I was waiting on. She said Tues at 9 right? I was so excited that I could barely speak. I can't wait to meet you! Even...

  25. Help with Compass for Holmes LPN

    jg24 replied to jg24's topic in General Nursing

    I spoke too soon. I just got my phone call and I got in