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  1. So discouraged and ready to quit

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

    Very normal indeed. I was 45 when I started back to school. Husband traveled , I child still at home. So I can really sympathize with all your frustrations. I wish I could tell you it will get easier...

  2. Is it smart to work as both CNA and a RN(associates degree)?

    lrlat replied to ladyruth18's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    After you receive your degree as an RN , you could not work as a CNA, for 2 reasons I can think of 1. no one would pay or hire an RN as a CNA 2. working as a cna you would still be held to the same...

  3. Injection questions, Insulin, Lovenox

    lrlat replied to Epona's topic in Patient Medications

    just my 2 cents..currently in nursing school and they are teaching us

  4. Oh how can I pass when 3 out of 4 answers seem correct

    lrlat replied to Texasstudentnurse's topic in General Students

    WOW thanks ....i am one month in also and am having trouble with some of these kinds of questions but seeing metricalpound's answer kind of clicked a light on for me!! I think my biggest problem has...

  5. Nursing School - Family HELP!!

    lrlat replied to reptar's topic in General Students

    I commend you also. I can barely function with very very PRN. On the other hand I truly believe it is very difficult for anyone who has not been through nursing school to REALLY understand what it...

  6. your gpa

    lrlat replied to JonB04's topic in General Students

    CC...3.65 and the competition was

  7. Roll call for LPN students starting July and Aug.

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

    Laura Tyler Junior College , Lindale TX . 11 months, started August 22nd!!! YAY everyone!!! Let's DO

  8. Roll call for lpn students starting in september!!

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

    August 22nd....YIKES (i will not freak out, i will not freak out) TJC Lindale

  9. RN offered STNA job

    lrlat replied to lgr31's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have a stupid question...what is an

  10. Customer Service? Maybe on your home planet.

    lrlat replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have had the same thing happen to me...and sometimes if you call them on their "BS" they respect you more...kind of

  11. micro

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

    I found Microbiology considerably HARDER....A's on both A&P 1 / 2...but talking to my friends, I also had a very demanding teacher. Good luck ....and STUDY , STUDY,

  12. Incompetent nursing assistants

    lrlat replied to ICU, RN, BSN, B.S.'s topic in General Nursing

    Had to weigh in on this one as I am a CNA with 8 years experience and I will begin nursing school in the Fall. I have seen this trend with my own eyes..the CNA's lately have changed considerably....

  13. Staying in LVN program

    lrlat replied to dbrown695's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If it were me...I would continue. I will be starting my LPN program this August. I choose this route because ...if nothing else it is a stepping stone to higher degree programs....ADN, BSN,MSN ect....

  14. Official nursing student fall 2011 stand up!!!

    lrlat replied to adorable42181's topic in General Students

    Tyler Junior College...3.7 ...90 HESIA2 , we do not require TEAS!!!

  15. I feel STUPID and incompetent. Need a shoulder!

    lrlat replied to sarahg88's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Sounds to me like you need to give yourself a break. Obviously you would not have gotten this far...if you were incompetent. I this it is just a serious case of the jitters. Take a deep...

  16. Dark age testing policy

    lrlat replied to Certifiable's topic in General Students

    It is a very arcane procedure...however...cheating is rampant and all of these smart phones ect. have only added to the problem. Unfortunately...it does make it difficult for everyone else. Take...

  17. Weekend Only Nurse?

    lrlat replied to tambourine's topic in General Nursing

    oops sorry I meant 6A-10P Saturday and Sunday. 2 years is an ADN degree for an RN. ( this is usually the nursing program itself)However, there are pre-reqs required and they differ in each...

  18. Weekend Only Nurse?

    lrlat replied to tambourine's topic in General Nursing

    We do Saturday and Sunday 6A-6P and are paid for 40

  19. CNA, LVN, RN, ADN, BSN, what???

    lrlat replied to Luularoo's topic in General Students

    CNA certified nurses assistant...usually 2 weeks of classes..3 months training ..test LVN/LPN licensed vocational/practical nurse .....some pre-reqs varies according to state 11-13 months RN...

  20. Drug Legalization

    lrlat replied to commonsense's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    My only point is the same issue I have ALWAYS had with this debate....alcohol and tobacco for all their faults...are still LEGAL...it says alot about the personalities involved that pot is not. Yet...

  21. Pre Nursing Student Needs Advice and Encouragement!

    lrlat replied to devyn renee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I had to take Sociology, Life Span, Nutrition, Pharmacology, A&P 1/2, Microbiology, English 1/2, Art, Med Terminology 1/2, Intro to Health Professions, General Pyscology, College Algebra. I...

  22. HESI Entrance Exam

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

    Took the HESI last year...90. The best study guide I used was from a website call ...Mometrix. Good Luck

  23. OK Truth Time!! Who Else Had To Get Readers(Glasses) Yet???

    lrlat replied to tex42cares's topic in General Students

    However....I DID get the no line bifocals....a girls' vanity can only take so

  24. OK Truth Time!! Who Else Had To Get Readers(Glasses) Yet???

    lrlat replied to tex42cares's topic in General Students

    Welcome to presbyopia....very common in your 40's. I have never once worn glasses, went to readers for the first 2 semesters. And went and got bifocals a year ago. Studying is much easier.....welcome...

  25. Why did I decide to do this?

    lrlat replied to trainee's topic in General Students

    What I have discovered after 2 years and FINALLY beginning the program is .....that constant fear of failure is what keeps people like us pushing as hard as we can and giving it ALL we have ! Good...