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  1. New LPN students??

    lrlat replied to PinkLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congrats!!!! I start my LPN program in August....excited and feel like throwing up

  2. Does anybody really care?

    lrlat replied to ironslick's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    As a long time CNA (10 years) and a nursing student I will tell you what I have learned. YOU do your job to YOUR standard, at your very best ALWAYS. Those that take shortcuts ......will not be around...

  3. So sad

    lrlat replied to CHRISTINE HEARTS's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The one thing I HAVE learned throughout this process is......IT IS ONLY ONE test, and it is not uncommon to do badly one the FIRST test in any course. Give yourself a break and get ready for the next...

  4. Would you sacrifice to be able to go to nursing school

    lrlat replied to vintagemother's topic in General Students

    I too vote sacrafice NOW...then you will not have to sacrafice later. And will be able to carre for your children without help from abusive

  5. Vocab for HESI A2

    lrlat replied to Capp's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Vocab contained mainly medical, but there were other words too. The very best resource I had found for HESI was from Mometrix. It is availible online and worth it's weight in gold. ( much better that...

  6. Venting... and questioning my path...

    lrlat replied to Lanesmama's topic in General Students

    I would go anyway....it is all about how YOU do, not the statistics. I would purchase an NCLEX book before you even begin and prep for it from day 1. Good

  7. Tired of Pre-Reqs

    lrlat replied to DarkBluePhoenix's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I feel ya. Let's see: I have had 2 levels of Algebra (beginning and intermediate) Nutrition, Pharmacology, 3 levels of Psych, 2 English,...

  8. To wait or not to wait...to try for our second child

    lrlat replied to kjj007's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Your welcome..I keep that quote handy. Just breathe, slow down a little and try to enjoy your life! ( I know I am the same exact

  9. To wait or not to wait...to try for our second child

    lrlat replied to kjj007's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A very wise woman once told me when I was younger...."You can have ANYTHING you want, be anything you want to be, BUT ..you can not have EVERYTHING , so you must make your choices carefully. " It has...

  10. Your pre req gpa....

    lrlat replied to AlleycatLPN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    51 hours completed including all electives for Rn with a 3.69. Hesi A2 91% it is very tough all over I

  11. Friends don't understand ?

    lrlat replied to lindsayk728's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I feel your pain and frustration. I do believe that at some point , and for some of us multiple times , this becomes an issue w/ friends and family. Just hang on and do what you feel you need to do...

  12. Should I become an Army Reserve Nurse?!

    lrlat replied to kcolly's topic in Government, Military

    As a military mother in law, and someone who would LOVE it , but is too old....I would say GO FOR IT!! It does take some getting used to ...but it is reserves, the chances of being "called up" are...

  13. Feel pressured to do 2 people transfer alone

    lrlat replied to CelesteR903's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    As a CNA with several years experience...I agree .DO NOT EVER transfer 2 persons ...ALONE. If or should I say when , something happens...it will be YOUR license. It does not matter WHO gets upset,...

  14. Summer is here!!!!SN plz join

    lrlat replied to healthstar's topic in General Students

    Looking froward to e relaxing summer myself. This semester was stressful for me too.......will study a little. But trying mainly to re-connect w/ family and friends over the next 2

  15. Just starting out

    lrlat replied to laynem's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree. You are simply putting too much on yourself at once. With Summer classes I would have only taken 2 at a time. This is actually the first summer I have had off in 2 yrs. Something will have to...

  16. How did you celebrate your nursing school acceptance letter?

    lrlat replied to northmississippi's topic in General Students

    I did the same...we had to turn in a written statement of acceptance. So I dropped my letter off and then cried like a baby in my car for about 10-15 minutes. It has been the best ...most nerve...

  17. Dare I Say... Bored!?!?

    lrlat replied to Rhody34's topic in General Students

    I feel exactly the same way. It took me 2 years to complete my pre-reqs and the concurrent classes (did not want to worry about Micro..during nursing:) And I find my self at my wits end...I begin in...

  18. What would you do if you could not practice as a registered nurse?

    lrlat replied to Pia L.'s topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately I do know several people who are in this situation and have determined that nursing is not for them. If it were me , I would teach

  19. In regards to pre-req's, should I take two Psychology classes in the summer?

    lrlat replied to AspiringRNofLove's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you are intent on taking 2 ..I would take Life Span and psych...leave Sociology for Fall. I have had all 3 and can warn you it is going to be ALOT of reading. But those 2 are similar. Sociology has...

  20. HELP! Bombed the HESI Entrance Test

    lrlat replied to alphadog0228's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    I purchased an additional study guide on line from a company called..Mometrix. It was the best 80.00 I have found. Lots of practice tests. As well as test taking tips in general. Good Luck and do not...

  21. What is your MYERS BRIGGS personality, and what area of nursing are you going into?

    lrlat replied to cdrcan's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    INFJ..interested in ED, OR eventually wanting to do

  22. New here, deciding between CNA and LVN

    lrlat replied to CNAmom11's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Currently a CNA of 6 years...start LPN program this Fall. ( finally) I would recommend CNA first. That way you get a first hand look at everything (good and bad) that nursing entails. I can also tell...

  23. LPN or RN help!!

    lrlat replied to eab12191's topic in General Students

    Found myself in EXACTLY the same situation...just 3 weeks ago. For me the deciding factor was INCOME. Since I knew that in a 2 year program at some point I was going to HAVE to work....I decided to go...

  24. How did everyone do in your Spring classes?

    lrlat replied to lifelearningrn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Finished with 3 A's 2 B's still holding 3.5 sooooo I am good to

  25. How to prepare...

    lrlat posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Question : I begin LPN program in August this year, was offered RN also...so I have already had all pre-reqs for both...2 years worth...good student 3.5....what would be a good use of the next couple...