celticmoonwolf

From what I have seen the RN scores were 215-202. I don't know what the cut off was for the LPN program. They say that Spring is usually easier to get into than the Fall, but with so many people applying I don't know if that's true anymore.

I can't believe they won't accept your paperwork that says you've passed. Congrats on getting into the nursing program. I start at Ivy Tech next week too!

I'm going to guess since it's a family practice they would be supportive. Only you can know how often you need to pump. I'm sure if you explain it to them, they will accomodate you.

Private loans, like those from a bank, are based on your credit and ability to pay them back. Most people need a co-signer to get them. I wouldn't do it. I would look into scholarships first.

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Can anyone help me, I am getting desperate! I'm about to start nursing school and went to the bookstore to buy my scrubs. We have to get our tops there because they are embroidered, so I went ahead and got the pants. BIG mistake! Seems the pants were unisex and WAY too big in the waist and crotch area. So I took my measurements and went online to get pants. These ended up being an even worse fit. So I figured I would order what size I normally wear. Those scrubs arrived today and now they are too small. Is it too much to ask for scrub pants that fit? I'm finally breaking down and going to a local medical supply store that sells uniforms. I know the price will probably be more, but hopefully they can give me some options that actually fit properly. For future reference, where do you get scrub pants that fit? I have big hips and a smaller waist!

Thanks for the advice!

I'll be getting my ASN and it will take 2 years (expected date of completion May 2012). I only mentioned the MBA because I use it to teach. I know nursing is nothing like Business, but I think the fact I made it through an accelerated Masters program, says I have pretty good study skill, since most of the learning was done on my own. My kids only play 1 sport a year, so that's not going to take up too much time. And I'm not a social butterfly, I would much rather stay home than go whoop it up. LOL I've also set aside my Monday night so I would be able to prepare for clinicals. I was supposed to teach that night, but I changed my schedule so I would have it free to do care plans and such (learned that from this website).

I should also include I am married with 3 kids. But my kids are older (15, 13, 12) and my husband is extremely supportive! I think the fact that I have shorter class times will help. I know my Thursday will be insane, but like I said, if I don't have anyone to tutor, I can break out my books and study!

Greetings everyone, I'm hoping for some insight if I am spreading myself too thin. I start nursing school in 12 days and I have to work while in school. I already hold a MBA and am an instructor at the college I attend (I teach in the business field). Here's my schedule for the fall: Monday - 8:00am to 10:50am Fundamentals of Nursing 12:30pm to 3:20pm Teach a class Tuesday: nothing until Oct. 5th and then I have clinicals 6:30am - 4:30pm Wednesday: For the first 5 weeks 1:00pm - 3:30pm Fundamentals of Nursing Lab For the rest of the semester 1:00pm 3:50pm Med-Surg Lab Thursday: 8:00am - 10:50am Teach a class 11:00am - 12:30pm Tutor (I also tutor the subject i teach, if I have no students I can study) For the first 5 weeks 1:00pm - 3:30pm Fundamentals of Nursing Lab For the rest of the semester 1:00pm 3:50pm Med-Surg Lab 4:00pm - 6:00pm Tutor 6:30pm - 9:20pm Teach a class Friday: 8:00am - 9:50am Med-Surg I 10: 00am - 2:30pm Tutor I will also be taking Pharmacology online and teaching an online class (at my school teaching online means I answer questions and grade, so not too much time there). So am I totally insane? edited to add: my school has traditional 16 week semesters. So no accelerated program here. Did that with my MBA. Actually all my previous degrees were accelerated. But the MBA, I did in 6 weeks one night a week what a traditional student would have done in 16.

Oh duh! Sorry, didn't even think of that. lol

I'm not sure where you got 3 months from. You have to have worked at your place of employment for 12 months and at least 1,250 hours to qualify for FMLA.

"4.4 GPA? Do you mean 3.4 or 4.0?" Being that they were in AP classes, it's extremely easy to get higher than a 4.0. Usually advance placement classes carry a higher point value.

I took my textbooks and stuff to take notes with. Especially A&P! My teacher hit the ground running and by the end of the first class I had a cramped hand and 15 pages of notes!

I have a quick question, I hope someone can help with. My school uses Taylor's Fundamentals of Nursing 6th edition. While looking around on Amazon.com, I noticed there is a study guide that goes with this book. Would anyone recommend getting the study guide or do I should I just go with class notes and such? Thanks in advance!