mwilliams5486

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1. How to prepare for LVN Program!

   mwilliams5486 replied to LuckyCharmLVN's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I'm in my 5th week now for LPN school! It's very time consuming. Some of my classmates work weekends and they are struggling. I think it really take time management skills to do both. You can start looking through medical terminology books and Anatom...

2. Newbie CNA shocked "care" given by CNA co-workers!

   mwilliams5486 replied to MidLifeChg2Nursing's topic in CNA/MA

   You should definetly try Homehealth. Very rewarding... It's usually patients that have just had a surgery and you are helping them through the rehabilitation process. I spent most of my 14 hrs as a CNA as a a home health aide and absolutely loved it ...

3. Newbie CNA shocked "care" given by CNA co-workers!

   mwilliams5486 replied to MidLifeChg2Nursing's topic in CNA/MA

   Good for you for going to the DON. I have been a CNA for 14 yrs. I'm enrolled in an LPN program now. It's so sad that patients get treated so poorly. Last year I got a job at a neurologic rehab and similar things were going on there but worse. When s...

4. charity son spring 2015

   mwilliams5486 replied to _toiee's topic in Louisiana

   I'm sorry that my post scared y'all. I really was just trying to share my story about the waiting game and how not to ever give up. I remember the stress of everyday checking my mail to see if I was excepted. My point was to stress to y'all that I e...

5. Career change

   mwilliams5486 replied to pinksunflower's topic in LPN/LVN

   Have you tried applying to work in the OR as a surg tech? In louisiana LPNs can scrub in as techs, most places require experience in surgery. The pay is about the same as LPN/LVN. It sounds like it may be a good option if you don't like the bedside c...

6. charity son spring 2015

   mwilliams5486 replied to _toiee's topic in Louisiana

   I know right? That's what I had and that's what happened to me. That's why I chose not to wait around anymore. They said cut off scores change every semester. It depends on everyone's score. If they have like 80 people applying with a 90-95 then they...

7. charity son spring 2015

   mwilliams5486 replied to _toiee's topic in Louisiana

   1st time 70, 2nd time 75, 3rd time 75, 4th time 80. I applied for spring 2012, fall 2012, spring 2013, fall 2013. 1st and second time I applied I did not have all CSN pre reqs completed. I still also did not complete English 102, everything else was...

8. charity son spring 2015

   mwilliams5486 replied to _toiee's topic in Louisiana

   I'm sorry, I was thinking Hesi score. I took it twice my first was a 78, retook it after A&P 2 because the advisor told me that could have been a reason I didn't get in, then i got an 84 the second time.

9. charity son spring 2015

   mwilliams5486 replied to _toiee's topic in Louisiana

   I just came across the forum and just wanted to wish you all good luck! I hope you all get great news in the next few weeks!!! I am currently enrolled in an LPN program in Slidell. I was a student at Delgado since 2010. I applied to charity 4 semeste...

10. 2014-2015 LPN Students Roll Call!

    mwilliams5486 replied to **guest2015**'s topic in LPN/LVN Students

    Just took my first micro test! Passed with an 96A!!!! So excited to finally be enrolled :)

11. Guys I Need To Pass!

    mwilliams5486 replied to Natasha A.'s topic in LPN/LVN Students

    I completely understand. I went through the same thing but for over 2 yrs for an lpn program! Just keep trying. Take the practice test in the study guide until you get everyone of them right. Do it over and over again. Watch YouTube videos for explan...

12. Guys I Need To Pass!

    mwilliams5486 replied to Natasha A.'s topic in LPN/LVN Students

    Did you get to retake the test yet? Did you pass?!!!!!

13. 2014-2015 LPN Students Roll Call!

    mwilliams5486 replied to **guest2015**'s topic in LPN/LVN Students

    Hi I'm Marilyn. I start an LPN program in Slidell,La on august 18th. I'm so excited. I'm 31, have been wanting to be a nurse since I was 18! I've been a CNA for 14 yrs but I'm not working right now. I was in a surgical tech program since January and ...

14. Charity school of Nursing 2012 fall class jitters/ need advice

    mwilliams5486 replied to learning2care's topic in Louisiana

    so happy to see other people from slidell!! i actually live in pearl river, but still. i am terrified of driving to the city alone and to park and walk to the building!! i also am married and have 2 kids. so i know how you feel.remember, we will hav...

15. Wait till after A&P 2 to take HESI entrance exam, or take it after A&P 1?

    mwilliams5486 replied to KristenNola's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I know the feeling. I have a&p lab right now. I have been studying the guide in between math and a&p. Im taking it the beginning of november it seems pretty basic though. I think u should go for it!! .i spoke to the nursing advisor yesterday ...