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  1. What is the Grading System for Your Nursing Program?

    x_factor replied to acerbia's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    For my school: A: 94-100 B: 88-93 C: 80-87 Anything below a C is a failure. You can only fail/repeat 2 classes out of the entire program before being dropped from the

  2. Were you "SMART" before Nursing School?!

    x_factor replied to tammy_zeidan09's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I was average before entering nursing school. Highschool I had a 3.7 GPA, and when I went to school for my CNA I graduated with a 4.0. My pre-req's for nursing school ended with a 3.7 GPA (all A's...

  3. in first bsn class

    x_factor replied to kht124's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Surfing the internet while in class? Yeah, that'll take you far. And not to be rude, but it's students like you that ruin it for the rest of us when it comes to bringing our laptop's to class. Most of...

  4. Nursing school is pretty easy so far...

    x_factor replied to rjones416's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Not so much hard, as it is just time consuming. Just lots of time needs to be devoted to studying to memorize, learn and understand the material. Apply yourself and you'll go far. Take it as a joke or...

  5. Is every LPN student bridging?

    x_factor replied to Hrunyon78's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I plan on bridging into the RN program after I graduate my LPN program and work for a year. I plan on doing it for the hefty increase in salary compared to LPN salary, and the potential to continue to...

  6. Pregnancy and dismissal from nursing school

    x_factor replied to Bronxtale's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Pregnancy is a choice, not a medical disability. Not illegal at

  7. Pregnancy and dismissal from nursing school

    x_factor replied to Bronxtale's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm surprised your school is letting you stay in the program. My school does not allow you to be pregnant while in the program, and warns students before entering to not plan on getting pregnant, and...

  8. First Nursing Fundamentals Exam Freak Out!

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

    Our first Nursing Fundamentals test was today, all NCLEX style, and it covered multiple chapters as well. I did my studying each evening and passed the entire thing with a 100%. I'd just relax and do...

  9. Things You Know Now (And Wish You'd Known Then!)

    x_factor posted a topic in General Students

    This is for every student and past student, from pre-nursing to those who have graduated. What are things that you learned along the way, even if your just now getting done with your first semester?...

  10. No Programs - Getting Frustrated

    x_factor posted a topic in General Students

    I'm currently enrolled in the LPN program, but I'm already planning ahead for my future. After I graduate and work for a year, I'd like to do an LPN to BSN bridge program. I've spoken with two of my...

  11. Understanding Prefixes and Suffixes?

    x_factor posted a topic in General Students

    Does anyone have any advice or websites, anything, to help with learning and understanding medical prefixes and suffixes? I have a big test coming up on it, and I am just lost. Some of the easier...

  12. the "mean girls" of nursing school

    x_factor replied to loveoutloud's topic in General Students

    So they're best friends, smart, and pretty? Wow, that's... horrible? You keep mentioning how "pretty" and "smart" they are. It sounds like you may be the one with an underlying issue here, not the...

  13. the "mean girls" of nursing school

    x_factor replied to loveoutloud's topic in General Students

    I'm sure there's some in my class but I tend to focus more on my studies than on drama, so I haven't really noticed. In the end, "Of the snobby cliques in your class, how many included mean pretty...

  14. Recording lecture ? HELP :)

    x_factor replied to lvnibclc's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think the first step is seeing if you will be allowed to even have your phone out while in class. In my classes, you cannot have your phone out for any

  15. What site to buy books???

    x_factor replied to ruth88's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Half.com is where I buy mine. Amazon.com is also a good

  16. work AND school??

    x_factor replied to prisicruz's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    If you need to work, can you work just weekends? I don't have a husband or kids, so that makes things a bit more flexible for me, but I switched to working just weekends at my job. I was working...

  17. What Are Your Plans for this Semester?

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

    I was pre-nursing last semester and was accepted into the LPN program for Spring semester, which starts next week! I have a full course load, I'm taking 5 classes: Nursing Fundementals, Nursing...

  18. Pharmacology Flashcards (drug cards)

    x_factor replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Wow, these are incredible, thank you so much for sharing them! I'm starting Pharmacology in a few weeks for Spring semester, and I can tell these are going to be a

  19. Practicing nursing care plans

    x_factor replied to NikiCharles_01's topic in General Students

    I am so glad you posted that NANDA book recommendation GrnTea, thanks a bunch! I'm going to pick up a copy today on Amazon and start getting a headstart while on winter

  20. What are the item(s) you need most for nursing school?

    x_factor replied to rn2be2006's topic in General Students

    Some things I've bought so far... A rolling backpack! It will be your BEST FRIEND. I weighed my backpack with all my books in it... 35lbs! But on wheels, it's a breeze to pull from class to class. A...

  21. 2.0 Science gpa (anat, physio and micro) but 3.3 gpa overall

    x_factor replied to HopelesswanbeRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Even going the LPN route, you'll be hard-pressed to find a program that will let you in with a 2.0 science GPA. Nursing school is just plain

  22. I feel like a failure.

    x_factor replied to CMB1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    LSUHSC as in Louisiana State? I'd re-take the english classes if you can and try for a better grade. Their nursing program is strict, hard as heck to get into without a good GPA, and requires a good...

  23. Attendance policy at your school

    x_factor replied to lelafin's topic in General Students

    Nope, no exceptions, at least not according to them. They are really strict, really harsh, and really

  24. I made it through LPN school!!!!!

    x_factor replied to ronda919's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congratulations!!

  25. Nursing school staff

    x_factor replied to amber29's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm pre-nursing and was accepted into the nursing program for the spring semester, which starts in just a few weeks. I've met most of the instructors for the spring semester, and I have NEVER in my...