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  1. Have you ever caught someone cheating?

    Tflowers34907 replied to TipToeLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I have to agree with everyone else. It's an integrity issue. If she wants to be a nurse, she should study harder. Maybe you can offer to be her study buddy so she will stop cheating. If she kept on...

  2. W.I.A.?

    Tflowers34907 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Have any of y'all used W.I.A. to pay for your education? If so, what was your experience? I am trying to get funding but I am really afraid they will run out of money and my schooling will be...

  3. W.I.A.?

    Tflowers34907 replied to Tflowers34907's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I don't think there is a certain income limit per se', however I believe your income must be low enough to qualify for public assistance like food stamps or you can be on unemployment. I am currently...

  4. W.I.A.?

    Tflowers34907 replied to Tflowers34907's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I certainly will. I hope to have good news to

  5. Study for the TEAS Exam

    Tflowers34907 replied to happyland's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Khan Academy is a really great website. It really made math very simple for me. To study up on DNA National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) - Homepage is great. The Purdue OWL is excellent if...

  6. W.I.A.?

    Tflowers34907 replied to Tflowers34907's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    W.I.A. stands for Workforce Investment Act. Its a program that helps people become trained for more gainful employment. You apply through your local Career One Stop Center and if approved, they pay...

  7. W.I.A.?

    Tflowers34907 replied to Tflowers34907's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thank you so much! You are totally awesome for responding so quickly. You're right about that, they can only say yes or no. I am hoping to get approved so I can save my financial aid for when I go...

  8. Best Places To Look for Employment?

    Tflowers34907 replied to Tflowers34907's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thank you Lovewhatidointx! That is pretty smart. I will put that on my list as

  9. W.I.A.?

    Tflowers34907 replied to Tflowers34907's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thank you so much for your response! If you don't mind me asking, how long ago did you do this? Also, why did you wait until the end of your program to apply? Did it take a while to get

  10. Best study guide books for TEAS test...help!

    Tflowers34907 replied to eajohnson's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I used a biology book I had from a college course I took some years ago. For the the math I used Pre-Algebra DeMystified by Allan Bluman ($20) which I also already had. It's a great book because it...

  11. The waiting period.....

    Tflowers34907 replied to pokeme25's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am waiting as well. I am trying to wait until after Thanksgiving to start pestering the Nursing Dept since they said it would be AT LEAST 4 weeks from November

  12. LPNs Often Fare Better Than Some Degree Earners

    Tflowers34907 replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Wow, retrospect is always 20/20. 30+ years to retire vs in about 7? That could be depressing if thought about too long. You are still young though. Are you actively persuing employment with a city,...

  13. Squeamish Students?

    Tflowers34907 replied to mofomeat's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am not sqeamish unless its happening to me or I start imaging what I see is happening to me. At that point, I am ready to pass out

  14. Best Places To Look for Employment?

    Tflowers34907 replied to Tflowers34907's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thank you guys for your responses! Lol, checking with the school. Why didn't I think of that? I imagine they would be able to give me some help finding employment. I searched online for LTC facilities...

  15. TEAS Math help!!!

    Tflowers34907 replied to boragirl02's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I used a book called Pre-Algebra De-Mystified (it builds your math skills from the ground up and also has a geometry section) in conjunction with the videos from Khan Academy. I studied for my TEAS...

  16. Breaking Into Nursing

    Tflowers34907 replied to Tflowers34907's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    mkatts19, I'm sorry some of your teachers sucked. Lol. Its great that you are wanting to be proactive in making the experience better for others. I would love to travel nurse as well but I feel that I...

  17. Breaking Into Nursing

    Tflowers34907 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hey everyone! I am just a bit curious as to what is motivating you to become a nurse. A little background on me: I started college in 2004 as a Biology/Pre-Med major and quit in 2007 (4 majors laters)...

  18. What TEAS score did you get & did you get accepted in the nursing program?

    Tflowers34907 replied to nursein2012's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    We got similar scores and have pretty similar stories! I am applying to an LPN program at a technical college as well to kind of get a feel for nursing before jumping in and getting my BSN. I also...

  19. Does nursing school costs scare you?

    Tflowers34907 replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    I would be afraid of the debt too if I was only looking at using loans to pay. You just have to be smart about your decision. I plan to take full advantage of the Loan Forgiveness through Direct Loans...

  20. LPNs Often Fare Better Than Some Degree Earners

    Tflowers34907 replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Great article and right on time. I just finished my packet in hopes of getting into practical nursing school. I initially went to college immediately after high school because that was what my parents...

  21. Freshman question lol.

    Tflowers34907 replied to FaithGurl93's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I studied for about 10 days and my adjusted individual total score was 81.3%. Couple that with having been out of school for about 6 years. You can totally ace it! Focus on the subject matter you know...

  22. I will never get into a nursing school

    Tflowers34907 replied to blez's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    @ blez - I know my post is super late but... Don't give up! If you don't get into your first choices, open yourself to other options. There's more than 1 way to accomplish your goals. Like someone...

  23. Study for the TEAS Exam

    Tflowers34907 replied to happyland's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I would say yes. I studied for about 10 days and scored an 81.3% on the TEAS V. Not sure if that's the version you are taking or not. I spent hours pouring over the biology, human anatomy, and...