Iridescent Orchid CNA, LPN

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    Can you get a student loan if you get a pell grant?

    Iridescent Orchid replied to SoulShine75's topic in General Students

    Oh, thanks for asking these questions! I've been trying to find out the same things today, myself. Very informing on the whole pell + loans, because that's what I was trying to figure out. Thanks.
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    LPN / ADN / BSN / MSN. Whats YOUR plan?

    Iridescent Orchid replied to peacelovestar's topic in General Students

    I'm currently going for my LPN, then bridging to my RN, aspiring to get my ADN and maybe eventually my BSN if all works out as I'm kind of basing them to. I have the option to go straight into my ADN...
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    I think I made the wrong decision....:(

    Iridescent Orchid replied to iwanttobeanurse1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm going to agree with everyone on here. Especially the fact that there are going to always be things you rather be doing as opposed to any job you have. That's the sacrifices you make. Go in for a...
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    Anyone volunteering at a hospital?

    Iridescent Orchid replied to Lisy66's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm not volunteering currently, but it's in my list of things to do while in Nursing School. I'm really excited about it. I feel it will seal the deal on exactly what I want to focus on sights on when...
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    Who's Drinking Haterade?

    Iridescent Orchid replied to mzrainydayz's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You're going to get this everywhere you go. I did not encounter these problems until I switched my major to Practical Nursing. I had been going to college with majoring in Early Childhood Education...
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    Is anyone else quitting their job one they enter the nursing program?

    Iridescent Orchid replied to mybrowneyedgirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've read through these posts and just want to wish everyone the best of luck through their journey. I know it has to be very nerve-racking to quit a job to take a full-plunge into Nursing School. To...
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    Telling your boss you're going to nursing school....

    Iridescent Orchid replied to Ellis02136's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    So glad I found this thread! I've been stressing out a great bit about taking this form of action as well. There aren't a lot of high-quality business/office jobs in my area, a lot of them I've...
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    Help with fainting please!!

    Iridescent Orchid replied to VN33's topic in General Students

    I'm also not in the Nursing Program yet, I'm still in pre-reqs, but I was very worried about fainting! Blood doesn't bother me, nor do other procedures I have witnessed, but felt there's always that...
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    pre-reqs

    Iridescent Orchid replied to JsmnLyd84's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm on my first term of pre-reqs, but starting August 23rd, I'll just have to take Medical Terminology, Psychology, and Anatomy & Physiology and then I'll be done with these dreadful
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    What are the pre-reqs for your Nursing Program

    Iridescent Orchid replied to guiltysins's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Pre-Reqs: English: Writing & Essays Mathematics: Basic College Mathematics Medical Terminology Psychology Intro to Microcomputers Anatomy & Physiology So, my college requires a total of 6...
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    Should I Quit My Job?

    Iridescent Orchid posted a topic in General Students

    Before anyone jumps to the assumption that I'm weak to even be considering unemployment in this economy, hear me out and give me advice, if you have any to give in this situation. I'm a brand new...
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    Just Starting my LPN Program...

    Iridescent Orchid replied to Iridescent Orchid's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I became aware of that on the day I registered by my adviser, but she informed me of a different route that many of her students take and one she highly suggests is after we finish the program at MGT...
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    Just Starting my LPN Program...

    Iridescent Orchid posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm going to Middle Georgia Technical College this summer for their 1.5 year LPN Program. I am very excited, yet very nervous at the same time! My school has been on quarters for a very long time, and...
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    Should I Quit My Job?

    Iridescent Orchid replied to Iridescent Orchid's topic in General Students

    Thanks you guys. I feel a lot of my uncertainty on the matter stems from what I've gotten in result of telling others my plan. Of course, when all is said and done, it's my life and I have to make the...
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    Did Anyone FeeL Nervous before becoming an LPN......

    Iridescent Orchid replied to sweetmom's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    NancyJo, Wanted to take the time to thank you a million times for this post! My eyes ran straight to this thread because I have also been curious about others' fears and nervousness when it came to...
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    Work Full Time/ Part Time LVN Student

    Iridescent Orchid replied to happylagirl's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    happylagirl, Do whatever is best for you, even if you have to test the waters out doing each. If you are able to work less and go to school more, by all means do it. I currently work 32 hours/week...
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    When to start applying for jobs??

    Iridescent Orchid replied to Italia23's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Italia, I'd so got for it. I don't think it's ever too early to start planning for your future career. You could map out the job openings in your area and go from there. Maybe you could be a hired as...
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    Things you wish you knew before clinicals?

    Iridescent Orchid replied to CNA2bRN13's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I want to thank you a million times for posting this. I'm just now starting out with my LPN program, I still have one more semester before I start my clinicals. I hope I become more informed on the...
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    Lpn Student Seeking Wisdom

    Iridescent Orchid replied to fresh31's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I think it all depends on how well you handle your work/school loads when it comes down to it all. Some may have a hard time while working full-time and going to school full-time, by finding out that...
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    Are females attracted to male nurses....or just really laugh at the males doing this?

    Iridescent Orchid replied to mpolo's topic in General Students

    I definitely feel that all women may feel some sort of attraction to male nurses. Why a lot of males never pursue Nursing, even though they find themselves interested in it, is beyond me. I don't find...
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    Tattoo Piercings cover up help?

    Iridescent Orchid replied to DGDreamGirl's topic in General Students

    I'm also new to Nursing School so all of this was very informative on ways to cover tattoos up! I am going to be purchasing Dermablend and giving it a try before anything else. I have a pretty...