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  1. A&P1 online over summer..

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

    I begin nursing school this Fall and have completed 48 credit hours ALL of them except the labs were online. It can be done and I actually preferred online format. It does require a huge amount of...

  2. Do your RN's appreciate you as a PCT/CNA?

    lrlat replied to mamaxmaria's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I would say "most " nurses appreciate our skills. Though I can tell you within 10 minutes if a nurse was a previous CNA or not. The ones that have worked their way up...are ALOT better

  3. Taking Micro, Stats and Nutrition AT THE SAME TIME...TOO MUCH?

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

    Just finished Micro...I find my GPA better to manage when I break the "biggies" up a

  4. should I Keep my Micro Text book?

    lrlat replied to Jessicias85's topic in General Students

    I have kept ALL my texts....because depending on far you go....you never know when you may need reference, clarification, or review of the "basics". Kept all my notes

  5. I am a new agency nurse

    lrlat replied to al7139's topic in Agency Nurses

    I can relate ...I went through the same thing when I was a CNA. My philosophy when I was the staff working with agency was to do everything together and to help as much as possible...because they were...

  6. Feel like I'm losing momentum

    lrlat replied to Missy77's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Very normal...I too "hit the wall" this semester. This is the time to take stock of EVERYTHING you have sacrificed thus far...and PLOW on through! You can get through

  7. help me! i need to make a decision: "college or University$$$"??

    lrlat replied to mirc88sl's topic in General Students

    I too eventually want to do the CRNA route. I am doing my ADN at community college. Then I will transfer to university...the way I look at it....spend BIG BUCKS only when you HAVE

  8. Too late to put in application for June 1 deadline?

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

    Deadlines are just that ....June 1st means June first. Of course your GPA matters...best advice I have received after 2 years of pre-reqs and gen. ed ..treat your GPA as a newborn baby....it MATTERS!...

  9. Why is everyone discouraging me from going the LPN route

    lrlat replied to Divalish918's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I feel your pain. I started my pre-reqs 2 years ago...going for my RN. I finished and applied for both programs. I had heard you never make it into RN first try, and as a current CNA I wanted to get...

  10. Afraid of entrance exam!

    lrlat replied to LeeLee87's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    HESI not too bad ..buy the study guide from MOMETRIX it was WAY better than the one the school offers. The math is mainly fractions...Math is my WORST subject and I made a 90. So relax...and PREPARE...

  11. It's official, I have my temporary practice permit!!

    lrlat replied to MissingMyErica's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congrats!! It is post likee yours that give the rest of us HOPE. I too am going the LPN - RN route. I am starting the LPN program this August. I have completed ALL pre-reqs ...even for RN ....just...

  12. Could it be...don't have to take Chemistry? :)

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

    You will cover chemistry in small doses in Micro, and A&P. If you are going ADN you will eventually have to take it. Not my favorite either....so I am going "out of pocket" and taking it Summer...

  13. Question about A&P 1

    lrlat replied to whisman1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Actually the best extra material I found was at Barnes and Noble's bookstore...they have a line of books..Biology for dummies, Chemistry for dummies ect. That while they are not real in depth do cover...

  14. How many points did you have when applying for Nursing?

    lrlat replied to tke4life556's topic in General Students

    As a student entering the program this Fall, I will give you the advice I was given 2 years ago when I began my pre-reqs. (long story short.. transferred new school had 4 more requirements ) Treat...

  15. All-Time Toileting Record!

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

    Been

  16. Tyler Junior College LPN program

    lrlat replied to MMA0803's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Welcome..I too will in the LPN program at TJC. Sorry I can not offer any advice, I am hoping the orientation will clarify some things. Good luck to

  17. How to survive 1st year of nursing school

    lrlat replied to lemidora's topic in General Students

    Starting in August...thanks for all the advice...very nervous, not sure what to

  18. Should I take a salary cut?

    lrlat replied to Mom2SweetPea's topic in General Nursing

    I am doing exactly the same thing...LPN to RN. As far as your current job goes...as a more "seasoned " student of 45 I can tell you now that I have worked on pre-reqs for 2 years and will begin the...

  19. A&P1 online over summer..

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

    I took A/P I and II online during summer and made A's. The important thing for you to realize is ...as with any online course....you must READ, READ, and RE-READ. If you have very solid study habits...

  20. Are you a PCT/CNA and a BSN/RN student ?

    lrlat replied to umslalum's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I too worked during pre-reqs as a CNA weekend doubles. However, I will only be working PRN once in school. I currently have a 3.75. And while yes they do call the c med student doctor also. Your GPA...

  21. Caregiver, CNA, other?

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

    I am currently a CNA and have been for 6 years, and will be starting the program this August. There is a huge difference in caregiver and CNA. I will say without a doubt some of the best charge nurses...

  22. Good HESI review books?

    lrlat replied to Chicchic630's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Congrats...on your ambition, you are 3 months out and wanting to get prepared. I passed with flying colors first try due to diligent study habits and this study material. You purchase online, and i...

  23. On the verge of being dropped from the program

    lrlat replied to vampymegs's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The one thing that works for me....since I too experience "test anxiety" ( and that is what you are going through..very understandable ...it's your career on the line) With multiple choice: look at...

  24. First AP1 class....

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

    Congrats!. I too am an "older"student. And even too AP I and II during the summer...what was I thinking?!?! Anyway, what worked for me ...was to read and note each chapter. Then to read the chapter...

  25. Staying up to speed over summer break

    lrlat replied to exit96's topic in General Students

    I will finally be taking the summer OFF! After 2 years of taking pre-req's ( I missed the deadline for application last fall ) Classes start in August so I plan on taking time to "re-connect" with my...