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I will begin LPN school in December & I can't wait. It's my goal to continue on & get my RN in the future. Lately I've been hearing some derogatory things about Practical / Vocational nursing... Some say that LPN's arent "real" nurses...what'...

What is the specific scope of practice of a LPN in NH? I know that IV meds require additional certification, but beyond that, Im not sure. Someone mentioned that in her state, LPNs are not allowed to work L&D, just post partum and the nursery. Is...

That's awesome! Congrats! You'll have to let me know how it is---I'm nervous to take it!

Oh ok, so it's a state by state decision. Thanks again, its reassuring to hear first hand that LPNs are respected & great nurses!

Can the stories be works of fiction?

Thank you so much! I really appreciate you commenting back. I noticed it says your specialty is OB...do you have LPNs on the maternity floor? That is where I really want to be :)

A friend of mine just got her CNA (Maine's equivalent of the LNA) & she makes $11 working 3rd shift.

Same here. And the weirdest thing... Two weeks ago there was a website and now it's like Salter school never existed...

Congrats! I'm at GBCC working on pre-reqs still. If you ladies wouldn't mind me asking, what were your grades, etc. to get in? I just have this awful feeling I'm never going to get in. I know it's competitive, but how competitive? What were your NLN ...

Quick question for you ladies who have taken both A&P's. I start A & P I today and I'm curious as to what the difference is in these A&P classes. Is A &P II more involved?? Thanks!

Ohhh ok. Thank you! I just looked it up, here's what it says for A&P I: "This course is designed to give a student of any health or medical science a thorough background in anatomy and physiology. Current in-depth information is presented on the ...

Congrats!!

Could be the same in your school. For my school, A & P is different than Human Body. Human Body is a great overview of the body systems and is for criminal justice majors and such. A & P is for massage therapy and nursing students. :)

I don't think you're ever too old to learn something new! My friend and doula mentor Jan is in her 40's and a nursing student. My suggestion? Go to a community college---much friendly and down to earth to all their students!

For those of you looking for those books, maybe try amazon, you might be able to find them used? Amazon.com: Used and New: Review Guide for RN Pre-Entrance Exam

I have a question about NLN scores... what if you had taken all the major classes needed to "get in" and your scores were less than par... Maybe a 90 in English but 70 in Math and Science... do you think they'd just not accept me over the 70's in mat...

Ohhh, this is interesting, I didn't know app's were based on a points scale! Does anyone know how they look at the NLN scores? I am taking my pre-requisites (all of them) before getting into the program. I actually started the summer semester today w...

So I have been trying to find some nursing schools to apply to be accepted for this upcoming fall. Ive emailed every tech college and so far only LRCC has written me back, and apparently they do NOT have waiting lists. If you are accepted, you start ...

Hey everyone, Sorry for popping in late on your thread, but I had a question. The online version of the NLN PAX, can it be taken any day any time, or is it certain days & times like the ones scheduled at colleges? Also, how does the scoring work?...

Thanks ladies!!

Hey everyone! I will be applying for the graduating nursing class of 2012 this upcoming January (I will be going to NHCTC of Stratham which is now called Great Bay Community College and located in Portsmouth. I start some pre-reqs and co-reqs in Janu...

Hey ladies, so I called GBCC and this fall is up and next fall is filling up, so Gin84, I think I may do as you suggested and take the LNA course as well as my pre-reqs. I am also thinking of applying to UNH's nursing program for the fall of 2011. Wh...

Thanks so much girls for replying! 2.5-3 YEARS?!?! Omg, I think Im going to faint. Maybe its worth checking out UNH's program...? Oh cool Niko, you work in CAPS? Thats pretty neat, I'll have to remember that when I am stuck with something :) I total...