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  1. Worried about taking out student loans....!

    lovedijah replied to Nursing2102's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have personally not taken out that many loans. I took out 18g for my bachelors. My husband has well over 60g in loans though. So we are pretty much one big loan couple. It's not ideal. It's not the...

  2. Is it bad to apply online?

    lovedijah replied to MimiLPN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I think that it really just depends. I have seen listings that have said "apply online or in a person". With that, I would apply in person. Basically, if you have the chance to apply in person- take...

  3. Anyone ever felt this way starting out ..

    lovedijah replied to kay0324's topic in General Students

    I am in the same boat at 26. I try to explain it to people and they don't get it. I don't think 26 is "old" or "too late", but I feel like I'm at the point where something has to give. I'm tired of...

  4. Am I TOO emotional to be a nurse?

    lovedijah replied to Mrs.Priss's topic in General Students

    I think you'll be fine being a nurse, you will just have to find a way to distance yourself. You can't take everything home in any job, especially nursing. Basically, you just have to find a balance....

  5. Really sad :(

    lovedijah replied to NOLAmommy3's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Should people be happy to have a job? Yes. Should people pay their dues? I suppose so. But to do it at the extent of being miserable? I don't know that this builds character or makes someone a better...

  6. Online nursing school

    lovedijah replied to armywife12's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Once you get the initial license, yes. With an lpn you can bridge to bsn online. With an rn you can bridge to bsn online. But without the initial license, the only thing you can do is pre reqs online....

  7. ADN or BSN?

    lovedijah replied to MrsBassett's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You seem sold on not getting the adn. I definately wouldn't get a degree I was questioning or worried about. If you have the chance, go for your bsn. Although I do think, yes, you'll be fine starting...

  8. Nursing and college debt

    lovedijah replied to futurenurse1248's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Combined my husband and I owe 80,000 and we pay $800 a month. I think if we really buckled down and with two incomes we could pay it off in 5 years. But only if we buckle down and only with two...

  9. 2 Years after Graduating

    lovedijah replied to JWEMT's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    From the outside looking in, I want to say I would have called you! I'm shocked that not even one person called. I guess perhaps some people have the luxury of waiting for a job they prefer. Maybe...

  10. Military nursing.. Need advice/info!!

    lovedijah replied to kayteeRNBSN's topic in Government, Military

    You can do civilian nursing. Lots of nurses work on base here that aren't in the military. The benefits aren't bad either. Unless you are just set on actually joining. Would you consider working on...

  11. Orientation tomorrow!

    lovedijah replied to kayruhh's topic in General Students

    Mine was last week! I was so excited. I must have read through the paper work about 10 times. Even got excited over the

  12. Calling second degree students..... Competition

    lovedijah replied to sweetstrwbrry1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think it will depend on the school. My school considers the last 60 credits and your pre reqs to their competitive

  13. Wait-listed...what to do about student loans?

    lovedijah replied to buckeyepaige's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    With most private loans, honestly they approve you in like a day and will often have the check mailed out to your school in a few days. As far as pre approval with private loans- if you get approved...

  14. Seeking advice and how to approach former job

    lovedijah replied to punkydoodlesRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not a nurse manager but I worked in hr and people "came back" all the time. Submit your resume and cover letter as normal, but I wouldn't make mention of the situation of quitting. It just seems...

  15. When will people learn NOT to say the "Q" word...

    lovedijah replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am still a nursing student so this is all new and interesting. Really had no idea about the "q" word. Anyway, when I was a server we had some who thought it was bad luck to count your money before...

  16. Know it alls....

    lovedijah replied to CatheterCathy's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    We had orientation and the know it all's were in full effect. People would ask reasonable questions and before the guest speakers could answer, they would blurt out the answer. Then they started name...

  17. Late for exam

    lovedijah replied to katpatel's topic in General Students

    This situation sucks. I would suggest you go speak with the instructor. Remember you attract bees with honey. "Hello. I am very sorry for missing the test. I should have been more organized. I...

  18. Using ebooks vs. textbooks

    lovedijah replied to vw74vw's topic in General Students

    I have an ebook for nutrition this semester. Never again!! Its very difficult to skim. Say if you are looking for a particular paragraph that you read before. My book is in sections. 7.1,7.2 and so...

  19. Backpack on wheels..Is this really necessary?

    lovedijah replied to luixbeauty's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am not getting one. The parking lot is two steps from the classroom door. If I had to hike around campus, I'd

  20. What area do you recommend new nurses start in?

    lovedijah replied to Kebby1016's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm still in school. My mom who is a nurse has given the same advice. To start off in Med surg. She thinks its a great foundation and will keep me

  21. Which would you choose?

    lovedijah replied to nursediesel's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    School nursing. The commute with the other job isn't

  22. HELP!!!"How do I make Lemonade out of this Nursing Profession?"

    lovedijah replied to lweave2's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Theres a teacher at my school with a RN degree who teaches low level courses for bio and chem. She also teaches Nutrition. I don't know that you can teach at large colleges without at least a masters,...

  23. I need advice on my fall semester schedule.

    lovedijah replied to haileyjewell's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree with the other poster. It will just depend on which classes you find more difficult based on your interest and skills. BUT since you've been out of school for so long, you may have no idea...

  24. Question ;)

    lovedijah replied to Amylovesnursing's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am starting LPN school next month. My reason for going LPN first- I only needed to take the TEAS and two other classes to get in. Also, my husband is military so I really can't wait 2 or 3 years to...

  25. Do you have a lot of Debt to pay off

    lovedijah replied to pat8585's topic in General Students

    I have 18g's to pay off from a previous bachelors. My current LPN program is mostly free. I am planning to use my husbands GI Bill to bridge to RN. If that doesn't work out, I imagine I will have a...