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  1. WGU PreLicense Hopefuls Summer of 2013

    BlkQueen8 posted a topic in Western Governors University

    Hello everyone, I'm in the process of earning my pre-reqs through CLEPs, DSST, Straighterline.com, and the local community college. Anyone else going through the same stressful yet exciting process?...

  2. Where do they find these clinical instructors?

    BlkQueen8 replied to theantichick's topic in General Students

    This term I have the CI from HELL! She calls in all the time so we end up with different subs that are great teachers but most of them don't know the facility or the students. Are are not familiar...

  3. What to expect?!

    BlkQueen8 replied to S0CalLVN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    My goal was originally to become a PA but once I got started researching the local schools in my area had wait list so I switched to nursing and went to a vocational school to become a LVN. Now I...

  4. WGU PreLicense Hopefuls Summer of 2013

    BlkQueen8 replied to BlkQueen8's topic in Western Governors University

    Thanks! That's much better than dealing with the books. Once I take the one I have a book for now, I'll sign up for once of those sites. Thank you very

  5. WGU PreLicense Hopefuls Summer of 2013

    BlkQueen8 replied to BlkQueen8's topic in Western Governors University

    Thanks for the advice. I'm studying for my first CLEP now and want to know that out in May and move on to the next

  6. Thoughts on WGU

    BlkQueen8 replied to Ziglar1's topic in Western Governors University

    I'm so thrilled to hear that. I can't wait to get in myself. Good luck to you and your

  7. Can't Pass NCLEX, So What Jobs Can I Get With My Nursing Degree?

    BlkQueen8 replied to eutawville11's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm sorry so many were so disparaging but I hope you don't give up. Anyway, I could imagine if you go into healthcare with your experience your BSN (if that's what you have) would be very

  8. Which is easier - LPN or RN?

    BlkQueen8 replied to Jmiami's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Although my program is part-time, I still feel like I'm not retaining anything. We are in class half the time that the full-time students are but we still just swallow the info and regurgitate it...

  9. Thoughts on WGU

    BlkQueen8 replied to Ziglar1's topic in Western Governors University

    Hi Fcat, Congrats on getting into the program. No I'm not a seventh day adventist I just really like their program. Although I've always wanted to go to a christian college so hopefully I can go to...

  10. WGU pre licensure program

    BlkQueen8 replied to Fcat's topic in Western Governors University

    Lunacat..my understanding is that since they have clinicals in some of the best hospitals in area that it's not an issue. As for WGU as opposed to West Coast University, West doesn't have such a...

  11. WGU - competency based means let go of perfectionism!

    BlkQueen8 replied to klone's topic in Western Governors University

    This is great to hear for those of us who have that

  12. Pre-Licensure -Application Process Questions

    BlkQueen8 replied to HIMtoRN2b's topic in Western Governors University

  13. WGU PreLicense Hopefuls Summer of 2013

    BlkQueen8 replied to BlkQueen8's topic in Western Governors University

    Anyone? Bueller,

  14. Thoughts on WGU

    BlkQueen8 replied to Ziglar1's topic in Western Governors University

    I'm currently in the beginning process of acceptance for WGU. My understand is that the 3.0 gpa is on a scale of 3.0 instead of the traditional 4.0. Loma Linda University will recongize and accept...

  15. Which is easier - LPN or RN?

    BlkQueen8 replied to Jmiami's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I think it depends on the type of program you take if it's full-time or part-time. I'm in a vocational LVN program PT and yes it's very easy to balance our life and still work full-time. I believe...

  16. Facts Throwing

    BlkQueen8 replied to Rockstar21's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Well congrats, I hope you did

  17. nursing course syllabus?

    BlkQueen8 replied to destova's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I see you have a lot of views but no responses. There's a lot of different subjects and I know I have a different syllabus for each class. Is there a certain area you want to review in? Maybe if...

  18. Better to go LPN THEN, RN?

    BlkQueen8 replied to Appleae's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm half way through my LVN course and wish I had gone straight to RN. However my experience in LVN program has made me realize that I want to be nurse for sure. So I do not regret my decision one...

  19. What to expect?!

    BlkQueen8 replied to S0CalLVN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm an LVN student now about to wrap up my 2nd term in less than a month. I'm not an MA but a lot of my classmates are. I think they find the skill portion of it pretty easy but some struggle with...

  20. Can an LVN administer botox injections in California?

    BlkQueen8 replied to marieeugene's topic in California Nursing

    I believe it would be within our scope of practice. I'll ask my instructor tomorrow night when I have class if you have not heard back from the BON

  21. Nursing classes are easy...

    BlkQueen8 replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    I'm in an LVN and I must say the hardest part of nursing school is managing it with the rest of my life. However I think it's on the easy side because it's based on critical thinking which is my...

  22. Just Wondering

    BlkQueen8 replied to OrangePink89's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Yes, once you complete the first term of an LVN course, you can take the test for CNA. Here in California, which I assume you are since you said LVN although you could be from TX, the BON does not...

  23. 3rd times a charm!

    BlkQueen8 replied to oohhjamila's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congrats to you! I'm 30 now and half way through my LVN program. My goal is to be a NP before I turn 40. Here's to us and reaching our

  24. Can I start applying for jobs even if I haven't taken my NCLEX yet?

    BlkQueen8 replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    This is a great question and I hope you receive an answer. I'm currently half way through my LVN but will have a job waiting for me once I graduate through my current employer. I know that were I...

  25. West Coast University Opinion?

    BlkQueen8 replied to Theone40's topic in California Nursing

    I hear really negative things about it and ruled it out very early in my school