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  1. Roll Call 2013?

    MTmomofsix posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Have we done a roll call yet for LVN programs for 2012-2014? Name (if you want) Program School Start date Length of program Graduation date General overall feeling so far? I'll go -- Mom of six (yes,...

  2. Lincoln Tech Uniforms?

    MTmomofsix posted a topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Can anyone tell me what the uniform requirements are for LT? Is it basic

  3. Pharmacology - how hard is it?

    MTmomofsix posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I have pharm next semester and was wondering exactly how hard this course will be. Not the best at math AT

  4. Ready to quit

    MTmomofsix posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm halfway through the second of four terms of an LPN program that I started in Dec 2012. I am guessing I won't pass pharmacology. I can't get the concept of dosing and the math involved. I'm an...

  5. Ready to quit

    MTmomofsix replied to MTmomofsix's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I went to the school Monday and withdrew until the end of August. At that point I'm going to do evenings and NOT the accelerated classes! This will give me more time in between to study. Sure, I...

  6. Ready to quit

    MTmomofsix replied to MTmomofsix's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Thanks all. I appreciate all the advice and kind words. One thing that struck me was Nettie's teacher's advice, ""if you can't do this you can't be a nurse, if you make a dosing mistake you can kill...

  7. Nervous about Pharm.

    MTmomofsix posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I just finished up my first term for LPN. I received one A, two B's and a C (only a point away from a B though :) ) I am VERY busy. I telecommute and transcribe for a doc which is my almost full...

  8. Hours of study

    MTmomofsix replied to futurebclpn's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    at least 3-4 but like the others said - it depends on the class. We just finished our first term and now going into our second term and we have pharmacology so I KNOW I will be studying a lot more...

  9. Please help me decide if I should start the LPN program

    MTmomofsix replied to karenflrz's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Wait, wait, wait. Nursing school is a LOT of work, even those in my class that only have one child or some that do not have any - most of us work and have kids (I have six) and I can tell you it's a...

  10. Want to quit nursing school.

    MTmomofsix replied to dpf112's topic in General Students

    Take this for what it's worth, but i am 44 with six kids returning to school for nursing. I would have loved to have parents who paid for my tuition at your age. I learned the hard way and am now...

  11. Afraid

    MTmomofsix replied to futurebclpn's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am just finishing up my first quarter..had two finals & one to go. I was scared to death as well..still am. Every hour is jammed packed esp. If you work and have kids, but like what one poster...

  12. Need help learning A&P

    MTmomofsix replied to ILoveHealthCare's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Flash cards and a study group. I agree that some teachers are not as interested interested in seeing us succeed as others. Study groups and constant repetition works well for

  13. So scared and nervous!!

    MTmomofsix replied to msreesecup's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    You can do this! I am 44 and have six children (15, 11, 10, 8, 7 and 4). I started back in dec and i homeschool the kids and work from home as a medical transcriptionist. I go to nursing school four...

  14. I start my lpn class april 1

    MTmomofsix replied to shaylah's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Reading ahead is a great idea! Think now in advance on how you will manage your time. If you work, you need to have a road map of when you will fit in studying because nursing school is hard! As...

  15. Class starts Monday!!

    MTmomofsix replied to kikiz147's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    TIME MANAGEMENT! If you haven't mastered this skill - do it now

  16. CNA or MST?

    MTmomofsix posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am currently a nursing student (LPN) and there has been a turn of events for which I cannot continue nursing. I still want to work in a hospital environment with patients. I did get a feel for a...

  17. Has anyone gone from a BA to a BSN?

    MTmomofsix posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi all - I currently hold a Bachelor of Arts and am enrolled in a program for LPN. Unfortunately due to some turn of events at home (I have six children and one now has medical issues) I can't...

  18. Clinicals

    MTmomofsix posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I have been in nursing school for two months now and went on my third clinical this week. Does anyone else feel like the students get throw to the wolves? We get an assigned pt and left there to...

  19. Almost Quit yesterday!

    MTmomofsix posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I set the appointment for 1:30 and only cancelled the appt at 12:00! I just felt like I couldn't handle it anymore. I got a LOT on my plate and knew that going in, so I am not feeling sorry for...

  20. Need Help! (on deciding)

    MTmomofsix replied to kristin_jsv's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Man i hope it's not the one in moorestown! The facility is really nice, but i know they are having problems with their day program and pass/fail

  21. Should I continue my degree in heath care management or just pursue my LPN??

    MTmomofsix replied to Divalish918's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Depends really on what you want to do most. I am assuming you are close to getting your BSN? If it were me i would complete your BSN. If it is not a BSN that you will be getting and have a passion...

  22. Need Help! (on deciding)

    MTmomofsix replied to kristin_jsv's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I'm at LTI in South Jersey. I am almost done my first term there. I like the school so far. My first thought that jumped out at me was the 1.5 hour ride by bus. You can certainly use that time to...

  23. Sooo nervous! Interview next week for lpn program!!

    MTmomofsix replied to alyssakp111's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Time management, time management! LOL - they will ask you HOW you plan to fit in studying. I had to tell them specifics - like how my day would run. Believe me it's a TIGHT schedule, but if you are...

  24. Clinicals - I hate them!

    MTmomofsix posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    How can I be a nurse when I feel like I completely suck at clinicals? We are in long term care right now. The facility is disgusting - the charge nurse is a wench - the nursing supervisor makes no...

  25. Roll Call 2013?

    MTmomofsix replied to MTmomofsix's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I started back in December. My first semester is almost over (another month or so). TIME MANAGEMENT which you will hear a hundred times. If you get behind it's like a rolling snowball out of...