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  1. Important question about becoming an RN

    johnemmons posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey there, I'm about to apply in January for the Holmes CC LPN and RN program in Ridgeland. I'm posting this because I have a few concerns. I talked with a Nurse instructor who informed me that they...

  2. Holmes CC Ridgeland, MS

    johnemmons replied to BethT's topic in General Students

    Yes I do have a few concerns that have been floating in my head lately. I had this nursing student telling me about the program and I asked if I'd be able to join and she said, "Guys can't be nurses,...

  3. Holmes CC Ridgeland, MS

    johnemmons replied to BethT's topic in General Students

    I'm applying the fall 2010. Taken most classes needed for any degree. ENG ! and II, College Algebra, Speech, History, Music, Sociology, Psychology, Biology, and now AP I and II. I have 19 ACT, and 3.0...

  4. Hinds waiting list.

    johnemmons replied to ~KelRN~'s topic in General Nursing

    I don't see why you wouldn't do RN? LPN's are becoming harder to find jobs. My mom is a Nurse manager over at St. Dominics and I told her about this LPN-to-RN transition thing and she told me, "No,...

  5. Homes ADN info

    johnemmons replied to wan2banrseNms's topic in General Nursing

    I was applying to the one at Ridgeland. I haven't yet and the only reason is because I doubt myself. Mom is a nurse and said there is no waiting list and that I could probably get in first try. (mom...

  6. Hindscc Nursing students Introductions/advice

    johnemmons replied to Carafaith's topic in General Nursing

    Was it hard for you to get in at all? I heard it was competitive. But what happens if I keep applying year after year and never get into a nursing program. Am I supposed to just keep working the bad...

  7. Homes ADN info

    johnemmons replied to wan2banrseNms's topic in General Nursing

    I have 3.0 gpa, and 19 ACT, taken it 3 times didn't go up so its staying at 19. I already attend holmes just to get pre reqs. So what happens when I keep applying every year and never get

  8. Hindscc Nursing students Introductions/advice

    johnemmons replied to Carafaith's topic in General Nursing

    Is the HINDS program really as bad as everyone makes it out to be? Its the only 2 year program around my area and I'm skeptical about what I hear. I heard about the failing rate and the newspaper...

  9. I got in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!

    johnemmons replied to OrthoFNP's topic in General Nursing

    So what do I do if I apply every year for like 5 years and never get accepted. What am I supposed to do with

  10. My Nclex Experience.

    johnemmons replied to Quiskeya's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Aww this was a tremendous story. I felt the emotions, the anxiousness, it was all like a bitter sweet movie playing in my head. My mother passed hers first time as well as everyone else I know. I...

  11. Please help me......

    johnemmons replied to deepurple's topic in General Students

    ehh, nursing isn't for you.. how about english professor?

  12. Any Nursing students for January '10 ?? Need some friends!

    johnemmons replied to avidhunter3's topic in General Students

    Congrats! however you won't make much being LVN/LPN, many hospitals are either replacing with RN or just letting them

  13. Care Plans - What's their purpose? - What do you think of them?

    johnemmons replied to jjjoy's topic in General Students

    She probably isn't going by the book much. When your in a hospital, i'm sure they all don't go by the book. She's just giving you pointers that will better help your career. Don't think of this as...

  14. Will my nursing school be stressful? *Schedule for semesters included*

    johnemmons posted a topic in General Nursing

    hey guys, this my first post, i will be applying to nursing school in fall, 2 weeks, and i have a general question for ya. i'm 20, male, in college finishing up prereqs if that information means...

  15. Will my nursing school be stressful? *Schedule for semesters included*

    johnemmons replied to johnemmons's topic in General Nursing

    Before I can enter the program I have to of taken A and P I and II and Intro to sociology. Why? i don't have a clue. I'm taking A and P I right now. In january I will take A and P II and then go on...

  16. Will my nursing school be stressful? *Schedule for semesters included*

    johnemmons replied to johnemmons's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks this gave me hope. I feel much better now. I know there will be some form of stress, but everyone just makes it seem scary, etc. Well i'll still quit my job anyway, I hate it it. If this...

  17. Will my nursing school be stressful? *Schedule for semesters included*

    johnemmons replied to johnemmons's topic in General Nursing

    Oh the clinicals is subtle, this was just on the schedule. The clinicals aren't on here because they don't count as graduation credits or hours. But there will be clinicals 2 times a week the first...

  18. Will my nursing school be stressful? *Schedule for semesters included*

    johnemmons replied to johnemmons's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I'm single, not married, no children but I work at a part time job. Would you recommend quitting to focus on nursing studies? I will quit anyway just because I'm becoming a nurse. Its just a...

  19. Will my poor GPA make it impossible to get into nursing school?

    johnemmons replied to MrsSpence's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Um, I would not recommend that. I was going to go that route and then my mom said, "No i'm sorry, I cannot allow you to do that." She is a nurse manager, and LPNs are being pushed out of hospitals and...