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  1. student loans

    lukeslichy replied to ginaw623's topic in General Students

    Hey, I am a second degree student as well with massive student loan debts. I checked into a bunch of programs in my area and I decided to go the ADN route, although I don't know if they offer the...

  2. student loans

    lukeslichy replied to ginaw623's topic in General Students

    Woops sorry somehow posted

  3. Inver Hills vs. Century

    lukeslichy replied to angielynn115's topic in General Nursing

    Well Inver and Century actually had a joint program together up until last year. I am finishing up semester 2 at Inver right now and let me tell you semester 1 was pretty crazy, the whole program was...

  4. Got my letter-century college- alternate list????????

    lukeslichy replied to Justakiss's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, it most definitely means you are in for spring. There is also a possibility you could get in for Fall so have that in the back of your mind. Last year I was #17 on the alternate list at Inver and...

  5. Inver anyone?

    lukeslichy replied to allies's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats to all of you! It's a pretty crazy ride but it's over quick. I can't believe I'm finishing up 2nd semester in a little over a

  6. Inver anyone?

    lukeslichy replied to allies's topic in General Nursing

    CONGRATS!!!! Wow they really got them out quick this

  7. Inver anyone?

    lukeslichy replied to allies's topic in General Nursing

    Do not be worried at all. Inver is slow as molasses at this whole process. They will probably send you a letter sometime in the next few weeks saying your application is either accepted (met all the...

  8. Should i chance it and take an accelerated pharmacology class online

    lukeslichy replied to kimmygogo's topic in General Students

    I am a second semester student and I opted to take pharmacology this semester (we can take it anywhere between semester 2 and 3) my class is partially online partally in class. I am sure it's a...

  9. Inver anyone?

    lukeslichy replied to allies's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck to you! I am halfway through my second semester at Inver and a year ago I was waiting just like you. A word of warning though, we didn't hear from Inver until mid- May (there is a huge...

  10. Nursing school and a life?

    lukeslichy replied to mysonsmama's topic in General Students

    It's honestly a personal thing what amount of stress you can handle while you are in school. But realistically for the majority of people working, nursing school full time, and newborn/2 year old just...

  11. Clinical instructor gift?

    lukeslichy posted a topic in General Students

    Can anyone suggest a small gift that a clinical instructor would like? Our clinical instructor this semester has been amazing and the last day of clinical is her birthday. Our whole group wants to get...

  12. Clinical instructor gift?

    lukeslichy replied to lukeslichy's topic in General Students

    Thank you everyone for the ideas! We ended up getting her a Vera Bradley paper organizer. Some of the other girls noticed that she had some Vera Bradley items. We're giving it to her Friday. Thanks so...

  13. Applying to RN programs everywhere??

    lukeslichy replied to CupcakeMonster's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Sarah, I know the feeling of waiting. Even with a prior B.A. I had to do 1.5 years worth of prereqs before I got into a program! So frusterating! I honestly don't know what the best way to study...

  14. Tips for what a student nurse should observe in the OR

    lukeslichy posted a topic in Operating Room

    Hey everyone, I started my second semester clinical rotation last week. In the 5 weeks we are in clinicals one of the weeks we go and observe an sugery in the OR and follow the patient to the post-op...

  15. Tips for what a student nurse should observe in the OR

    lukeslichy posted a topic in General Students

    Hey everyone, I started my second semester clinical rotation last week. In the 5 weeks we are in clinicals one of the weeks we go and observe an sugery in the OR and follow the patient to the...

  16. Applying to RN programs everywhere??

    lukeslichy replied to CupcakeMonster's topic in General Nursing

    Hey! I can recommend a few things based on my experiences. I am a student at IHCC finishing up my first semester of nursing. First I am shocked that Normandale doesn't require micro and biology....

  17. What to do in the mean time of not getting accepted into RN program?

    lukeslichy replied to thiscatscheesy's topic in General Nursing

    Hey carakr- The reason that I have said that it is easy to get into St. Kates is because in my experience many people I have talked to in the program have gotten in as a last resort. I actually called...

  18. What to do in the mean time of not getting accepted into RN program?

    lukeslichy replied to thiscatscheesy's topic in General Nursing

    I've heard MCTC is pretty competitive. Yeah I know those info sessions don't really help all that much... UGH. I don't know what to tell you. I was going to go to St Kates as a last resort in my case....

  19. What to do in the mean time of not getting accepted into RN program?

    lukeslichy replied to thiscatscheesy's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, Sorry you are having such a hard time. This is the worst part of choosing nursing as a career IMO. First off, retaking classes- I don't know if that will help. I know at Inver (where I am...

  20. LPN jobs & long term care?

    lukeslichy replied to sandiegoblues's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not an expert on this, but I'll let you know what I know since no one else has answered yet. From what I can tell is LPN's up here generally work in LTC. There are not many hospital jobs for LPNs....

  21. Inver Hills/ Century College hopeful

    lukeslichy replied to Sweet_Li's topic in General Nursing

    Qwinlyn- I asked the instructor today if you could split up Lab and Theory and she said you could not. They are actually going to combine it to be one class next year I guess since it basically is one...

  22. Inver Hills/ Century College hopeful

    lukeslichy replied to Sweet_Li's topic in General Nursing

    Qwinlyn- A couple of things, make sure the CPR you are taking is for "heathcare professionals". Inver offers one. I know my old CPR did not qualify so I had to retake it (no biggie because it was...

  23. Inver Hills/ Century College hopeful

    lukeslichy replied to Sweet_Li's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats! You must be so relieved! Our first semester is going well. The biggest hurdle is that the organization is still a bit lacking, even when you are in the program. But you will do great!...

  24. What are your other degrees in?

    lukeslichy replied to nurse2b013's topic in General Students

    BA in... Elementary ED just like OP. You think the job market is bad for nurses try finding a job with an EL ED degree! Starting my ADN on Monday. Woo hoo class of

  25. Inver Hills/ Century College hopeful

    lukeslichy replied to Sweet_Li's topic in General Nursing

    Impatient- I have no idea when the letters will come out for spring but as you know already Suzy has been out of her office for quite some time, I wouldn't expect them any time soon. I have a friend...