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    ISU LPN-BSN Spring 2016

    north replied to MbellLPN's topic in Indiana State University

    I attempted to take the course at ISU but after starting my application process in April 2015 and being essentially ignored by ISU until the day AFTER classes started in the fall--and then being told...
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    Anyone attend Lamar State College Port Arthur for LVN to RN?

    north replied to adchism's topic in Texas Nursing

    So then why not answer the question the OP posted, arlel58? Sorry, but I didn't find your post helpful. It seemed more like gloating to me. adchism, FWIW, I have been looking into Lamar as well and...
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    LVN Pay for New Grad in Houston, Texas with NO experience

    north replied to BigButtNurse's topic in Texas Nursing

    Michelle, when I was a new grad, I applied for a position with St. Luke's hospital. They said they generally DON'T hire new grads. Generally, if you have NO experience, it's very hard to get a job...
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    LVN Pay for New Grad in Houston, Texas with NO experience

    north replied to BigButtNurse's topic in Texas Nursing

    Well unfortunately, there are so many new nurses graduating from school every semester now and add to that the Affordable Care Act (aka Obama Care) which will begin in full force very soon, you can...
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    Going through first drill unprepared for us army reserve? help advice pls..

    north replied to leekun2010's topic in Government, Military

    I agree with ALL of this except the donuts...I'm "iffy" on the donuts. Why? Because bringing donuts will draw attention to you and if you're already overweight and not meeting the Army standard, the...
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    Going through first drill unprepared for us army reserve? help advice pls..

    north replied to leekun2010's topic in Government, Military

    Uh...I disagree with some of this. I can speak from experience. When I was in the Army and we trained really hard, if I went even ONE day without running, my run time would slow down. My advice: Run...
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    Going through first drill unprepared for us army reserve? help advice pls..

    north replied to leekun2010's topic in Government, Military

    Dress professionally if you don't have a uniform yet. The unit will understand and won't expect much from you this first time around. Twice per year, every Army unit (Reserve too) have to take the...
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    How old is "too old" to get commissioned?

    north replied to redshott's topic in Government, Military

    Getting in at 35 with a BSN might not be a problem. Once you hit 40 yrs old, they do an "over-40 physical" on you and the medical scrutiny gets a little tighter. In any case, you can't be on ANY...
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    Newly LVN graduate and I'm unable to secure a job.

    north replied to josieandthepussycats's topic in Nursing Career

    Here in Texas, you might say it's not a LAW...but it is the Board of Nursing's official opinion. Don't expect too many agencies to go contrary to the Board's...
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    Newly LVN graduate and I'm unable to secure a job.

    north replied to josieandthepussycats's topic in Nursing Career

    Now imagine your a new graduate who has moved to a new town (or even state) and don't know ANYBODY but your own spouse! Then look for a nursing job when they all seem to want anywhere from 6 months...
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    Who's hiring houston graduate lvn's 2011?

    north replied to 1soon2brn's topic in Texas Nursing

    You forgot to mention that you'll probably need your state IV cert. first which many new grads probably don't have
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    Obstetrics Clinicals SCARE me so much im considering dropping out :(

    north replied to canadiandude's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Well, this thread may have started out as a joke or not but I'll just say this.. lady partss are just another part of anatomy. You have to look at it that way. It's like an eyeball or a foot or a...
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    NLNAC vs CCNE nursing school

    north replied to STA51's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That doesn't seem to make sense in reference to the 3rd post which explained the difference.Have you actually met people or know of situations where this has
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    University of Phoenix LPN to BSN 2012....Any Insight's?

    north replied to Wild Irish LPN's topic in School, College Programs

    I'm looking at attending U of P for my LPN to BSN too. I already have an Associate of Applied Science in another discipline from a state university. I'm going to call U of P on Monday and talk to them...
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    School is not accredited by NLN but it is accredited COE. What does it mean?

    north replied to nelyyy's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    As far as I know (my instructor told me this), there are no LPN programs accredited by NLN. Only programs offering degrees (i.e. RN programs) are accredited by NLN. At least that's the way I...
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    Did anyone do the LPN to BSN at university of phoenix?

    north replied to lynnie88's topic in School, College Programs

    So it's all group projects?Ugh! I hate group projects. There's always that one person who hangs back and lets the rest of the group do 95% of the project. I don't like my grade tied to other people's...
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    Anyone did the Indiana State University LPN to BSN online?

    north replied to lynnie88's topic in Indiana State University

    LadyinScrubs, Thanks for your reply to my post. I found the info you shared to be very helpful.
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    I've Failed The NCLEX 8 Times & Now I'm about To Take It 1 More Time...

    north replied to eutawville11's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Is this a pattern? The NCLEX requires study preparation.I admire your persistence and tenacity. I think if I failed the NCLEX 8 times, I'd find a different career field. Everybody is good at...
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    Anyone did the Indiana State University LPN to BSN online?

    north replied to lynnie88's topic in Indiana State University

    So I'm not sure what the deal is with ISU. I've been very interested in their LPN-to-BSN program; however, I haven't had any success talking to ISU. I've called several times and either get a busy...
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    School starts in 10 days!

    north replied to Kimkb0429's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    That sounds pretty cool!The program I'm in does all the didactic classroom lecture portion and lab portion in the first 1/2 of the program then the final 5 months of the program is all clinicals (with...
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    School starts in 10 days!

    north replied to Kimkb0429's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congrats to both of you! I'm 1/2 way through my program now. I'm just entering my 5th week of clinicals. Clinicals seems to be moving by much faster than the classroom portion of the program did. I...
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    Lamar State College LVN to RN

    north replied to halexander4's topic in LPN to RN

    The way I understand it, if they are not eligible for financial aid, then they are not accredited. Or vice versa I should say.Regional Accreditation vs. National Accreditation : Guide to Online...