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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 I have to take an extra math placement test after ...

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 found the same info (that the program was on hold). ...

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 anywhere--even in Houston which is one of the healthc...

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 expect wages for nurses and other healthcare workers...

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 enlisted troops are going to see you as a joke...an...

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 EVERYDAY! Don't concern yourself with running the 2...

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 Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT). Failing this test ...

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 medications of any kind to join the service. They will ...

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 opinion.http://www.bon.texas.gov/practice/faq-newnursehomehealth.html BTW, I don't want to ...

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 to 3 years of experience. I was in the Army as a ...

You forgot to mention that you'll probably need your state IV cert. first which many new grads probably don't have yet.

Well, this thread may have started out as a joke or not but I'll just say this.. Vaginas are just another part of anatomy. You have to look at it that way. It's like an eyeball or a foot or a blood vessel. Just a part of the anatomy. If you look at ...

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 happened?

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 about transfer credits, etc. Anyway, I'm very int...

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 understand it. Since LPN is a "trade school" program that p...

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 work. I don't mind working in a team, I just don't...

LadyinScrubs, Thanks for your reply to my post. I found the info you shared to be very helpful. :)

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 something; nobody is good at everything. Do what you're goo...

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 signal once the voicemail system transfers me or I'm ...

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 the exception of some classroom tests that we sti...

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 graduate in only 4 months! CAN'T WAIT! When your pro...

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 Education - eLearners.com If they are accredited, they m...