jheath

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1. Pregnant while in school

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

   My being afraid comes from hearing that they are really unfair to unwed mothers... I know one girl quit because of things that where said about

2. Pregnant while in school

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

   Plus they never asked if anyone is pregnant in my

3. Pregnant while in school

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

   My whole issue is we do not have our hand books so I do not know what our pregnancy policy is as no one in my class or the class above us is pregnant. I am hesitant to say anything until I know what...

4. Pregnant while in school

   jheath posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

   Hi everyone, I know this has been talked about before but I was unable to find the old topics. So I recently found out I was pregnant surprising, word to the wise even when using depo shots correctly...

5. Thinking of LVN...don't do it.

   jheath replied to Lifeofanurse's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   It all depends upon where you live too. My school has a 100% job placement rate for all the last 8

6. Concerned with LPN School Backgound Check

   jheath replied to wannabe2013's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   In PA if you have two or more misdemeanors you can not sit for the NCLEX but schools will let you in, all the while knowing you won't actually be able to become a nurse because of them just to get...

7. Question for people who have gone through clinicals...

   jheath replied to Chelly1430's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   I just want to say CHECK WITH YOUR SCHOOL ON THEIR ELECTRONICS POLICY BEFORE GETTING THE EBOOKS!!!!! I CAN NOT STRESS THIS ENOUGH ( NOTICE THE CAPS) we are not allowed to have any electronic device...

8. In need of some healthcare experience

   jheath replied to Lpn2014's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   I would personally say if you are for sure starting the LPN program, while the CNA program would help I wouldn't do it. I know where I am it is a month long program that is 900 bucks and if you're...

9. What should I do before the LPN program begins?

   jheath replied to slwlpn2rn's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   LUCKY! My orientation consisted of sitting around in a room, getting measurements for uniforms, going over the book list, and fin aid information. When we asked about schedules we where told they...

10. First week what you may want to prepare for!

    jheath replied to ashley.wilson's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Thanks for this post! I start school on Monday, however I guess Monday we are having a slow day. We are supposed to only bring a pen, pencil, notebook, and highlighter. We are getting our photo ids I...

11. If I don't get this job, I'm done.

    jheath replied to marsqueen's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I agree, CNA job are hard to come by anymore. Ive been a cna for YEARS, and recently moved to a new area for the boyfriends job, think I can find a job? No. I ended up with a slightly more than...

12. Any tips before atatting school???

    jheath replied to jnc0713's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I agree with getting your house organized and spending time with family! I start Monday so I have been trying to get all the laundry caught up, mopping, shampoo the carpet, and making some easy...

13. PASSING NLN pre- exam for LPN

    jheath replied to asenerman17's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I also used the NLN testing study book and worried myself sick about the test. It was hard at times, especially the physics and the genetic questions. However it will not be as bad as you think, good...

14. What is the process for getting into your school's LVN program?

    jheath replied to smartypants22's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    My school was pretty easy. 1. Pay $50 to take the entrance exam and obtain a 60% or better in each three subjects. 2. If Passed personal interview with nursing program director. 3. If Accepted (found...

15. I have a 4-year degree going to community college for nursing (LPN program)

    jheath replied to lady4life's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    We where told during our school orientation that if you have a bachelors degree you can not get any grant money at all but to fill out your FAFSA anyway. However you can still get student loan money...