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  1. Seeking Advice for LVN or RN

    lrlat replied to addie23's topic in LPN to RN

    I found myself in exactly the same position...only I was accepted into BOTH. I decided as hard as it was to do LPN first, then RN. Primary factors...being able to work as an LPN while I finished my...

  2. I am so discouraged...

    lrlat replied to determinedgirl5689's topic in LPN to RN

    Do not get discouraged.....as rhetorical as it sounds...22 is SO young. The first thing I suggest ...is FOCUS. In order to accomplish your goal of being a nurse, you are going to have to put...

  3. Older and back in nursing school...????

    lrlat replied to kcrewfive's topic in General Students

    You are perfectly normal. I began my journey under almost the same situation. Not very good in high school, parents did not even finish high school. I had my first at 17 and decided that it was best...

  4. Anyone start as a CNA in their forties?

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

    I have been a CNA for 10 years and feel anyone that wants to be a nurse should CNA for at least 1 year. Some of the best nurses I have had were once CNA's. I start the LPN program in August, and plan...

  5. starting LPN program in Aug 2011..anyone else?

    lrlat replied to CNM2B201?'s topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Good Luck ...me too! I will be starting August @ Tyler Junior College! I am SOOOOOO

  6. dissecting cats

    lrlat replied to tessa45's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What helped me get through it ...as a cat lover also, was to remember the "end goal". While it is certainly distasteful, and sort of traumatic , at first, remember that you are doing it to learn. A...

  7. Older Nursing students

    lrlat replied to MarieD's topic in General Students

    I have already been accepted nursing school ....and NO you are not alone! I am 46 grandmother of four, with three grown children. Just felt it was finally time to make my dreams come true:) Even...

  8. What is harder A&P or Micro?

    lrlat replied to aubreyeve's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I too excelled in the sciences....but I do find memorizing tedious. As an overall question, I just felt AP I AP II were easier. Did find the lab a BLAST ...and am still a little fascinated / freaked...

  9. Thinking like an RN

    lrlat replied to MelissaLPN's topic in LPN to RN

    I was accepted into the LVN/LPN program and the RN program? any advice

  10. Countdown to Pinning

    lrlat replied to Turd Ferguson's topic in General Students

    Good

  11. Discouraged after speaking to a counselor

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

    I agree with mangopeach. I was just accepted into our RN program...first try. But , in spite of not having all of the points that my school requires I was able to overcome that with a 3.65. It really...

  12. What is harder A&P or Micro?

    lrlat replied to aubreyeve's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have taken all 3 and I personally feel Microbiology was very much harder than A/P because of the depth of

  13. Prenursing while a CNA

    lrlat replied to Sarah34's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am currently a CNA and I have been accepted for the Fall RN program at TJC. I find it very easy to do both, if you accept a weekend doubles, position. That means 6A-10P on Sat and Sun, and they pay...