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  1. 2nd week and cliques already?

    Red35 replied to Scorpio8932's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    You are there to study and pass... I'm in an RN program and let me tell you it is like Survivor. This is a second career and my second degree...I've never been in a place where so many people want...

  2. How specific is the anatomy portion of the HESI entrance exam?

    Red35 replied to lyn92's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Well have you taken A & P? If so, you should be fine...I never took A & P and recieved a 73% on it. My school didn't take that score into consideration-I scored 100% on everything else...just...

  3. Repeating a Semester

    Red35 replied to Crazed's topic in General Students

    Sorry you feel this way. Maybe people will warm up to you over time..plus focus so you can pass and move

  4. Have you had a bad experience during nursing program ?

    Red35 replied to Devon Rex's topic in General Students

    Yep I have had a few.... At our school we have to take a pre-nursing class (Strategies of Nursing Success) I was told it will be a fun class to start exposing students to drug calcs and medical...

  5. How do you find time for your love ones?

    Red35 replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    I just do....it's a priority...you cannot study 24/7-that is burn out waiting to happen... For example: Saturday I'll be watching the Bronco game with my loved one...so I can unwind and give my brain...

  6. Vocabulary - how difficult are the words

    Red35 replied to Dizzymoose's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    I thought the vocabulary was easy-much easier than on the TEAS....if you know what the roots, prefixes mean you can usually guess what the word is. Good

  7. Roll Call-November 2012 LPN Program at Galen College in Tampa

    Red35 replied to KKJA8855's topic in Florida Nursing

    shamrokks Yay! I'll let you know....I took the HESI exam at another school and was told it is similar-I may just take it next week-if I fail I can retake in 60 days...which would mean staying at my...

  8. Any older students??

    Red35 replied to KristinaW's topic in General Students

    Yep...by the time I finish my BSN I'll be in my 40's. Better late then

  9. Everest RN program starting April 2012

    Red35 replied to Aaron Visnovec's topic in Florida Nursing

    I attend Everest now.....umm I would think long and hard before attending Everest. I'm thinking of changing schools (getting my LPN then bridge). It is VERY disorganized and the teachers are

  10. Who were you in high school

    Red35 replied to Dezy's topic in General Students

    I was the big dork that no one wanted to hang out with....book nerd. Always wanted to "disappear" in class- Until I became a senior in high school then I became outgoing...did much better in college...

  11. Gay male nurse concern about male patient care

    Red35 replied to Devon Rex's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Honestly who cares? If you are a professional and are a caring person-why do I care what your sexuality is? Plus if a patient asks you...you tell them you do not discuss your personal life. As long...

  12. Stay or Go? BSN program

    Red35 replied to emmy4's topic in General Students

    I feel your pain...I'm currently in a similar situation.... My advice-look at your states BON-some states allow nursing students to take the LPN NCLEX after one year of nursing school. Once you become...

  13. Roll Call-November 2012 LPN Program at Galen College in Tampa

    Red35 replied to KKJA8855's topic in Florida Nursing

    shamrokks: I might start the LPN program in January. I currently am in an RN program and it isn't what I want at this time. Can you give me any pointers for the PAX

  14. What classes are you taking in spring

    Red35 replied to Kimynurse's topic in General Students

    My school is broken up in quarters: Next quarter which starts the week of January 13th A & P 2

  15. Does anyone know of Surgical Technologist undergraduate programs anywhere in the US?

    Red35 replied to athena55's topic in General Students

    Like nursing you have to attend Surgical Tech classes. They have clinicals just like nurses do. You can get a list of accredited schools on CAAHP.org I

  16. Scam Schools And Diploma Mills

    Red35 replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Students

    I attend a for profit school...is it expensive-YES. However, my school will become NLNAC accredited in January 2013 and the pass rate for NCLEX is in the 90% range. To me this is all that matters. If...

  17. Hesi A2 Vocab Help

    Red35 replied to kbailll's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Study a medical terminology guide-this will assist you or quizlet.com and type medical terminology-you just need to know what the root of the word means in order to get the right

  18. Looking for nurses or nurse students to help me with this

    Red35 replied to Amber215's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You may not have been thrilled with taking non-college credit class but wasn't the end result worth it? Also practice

  19. Discouraged

    Red35 replied to Idiosyncratic's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Sorry to hear that....can you retake the

  20. Looking for nurses or nurse students to help me with this

    Red35 replied to Amber215's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    So how bad are you at math? Can you do fractions, ratios, decimals etc? If not, take a remedial math class or buy a GED math book. That's what I did...I haven't used math in years (other than basic...

  21. Feeling really down in the dumps and friend-less in nursing school...advice needed

    Red35 replied to willow298's topic in General Students

    Don't be down! Same thing happens in all nursing schools...it's high school all over. Some people are there to learn and some people are there to make others miserable. When you get out in the field...

  22. HESI A2 - critical thinking?

    Red35 replied to Alexandralw's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Not really...I believe you just need to think like a nurse. Tell the truth and try to place yourself as a nurse... Also read all the answers-one answer may be good and one may be better. Does that...

  23. Ptec LPN question?

    Red35 replied to Aleida92's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hello: Not to burst your bubble but I went to an informational meeting in May I believe ( early June). It is a first come first serve program-there were over 200 people at the meeting. People were...

  24. Anatomy and Physiology I Difficulty

    Red35 replied to RNtobe2016's topic in General Students

    I'm taking A & P I now as a nursing student. I took the class a few years ago and wanted to re-take it as a refresher. My teacher is awesome! When he lectures, he explains it in plain english and...

  25. Thank you!

    Red35 replied to Rebel83's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Congrats!!! Glad we were able to