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  1. Info/Insight: Med/Surg as New LPN in Oklahoma???

    WideOpenHeart posted a topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Hi! I am an LPN student in a small town in Oklahoma - Duncan. I'll be graduating at the end of June and taking my NCLEX very soon after. I'd like to return to the OKC metro area (my "hometown" area)...

  2. Pregnant while in LVN program

    WideOpenHeart replied to Tasha1309's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Can a school legally bar you from entering because of pregnancy? I know that in employment, that is sex discrimination and illegal...? Maybe look into it.

  3. There Are Places Where the Nursing Shortage Is Still Real... Let's List Some to Help!

    WideOpenHeart posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I thought it would be good to start a thread in which people who know about areas where there is still a nursing shortage (or, at least, good nursing opportunities) could share this info with job...

  4. New students

    WideOpenHeart replied to lilREDthang's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I can't read ahead, because I don't have text books or program materials yet, but I keep promising myself I am going to watch YouTube videos on general subjects touched on in my Medical Terminology...

  5. Dear C/O 2013...Congratulations!

    WideOpenHeart replied to LeeLeeTheGPN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Yes, CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!! :) :) :) :) :)

  6. New students

    WideOpenHeart replied to lilREDthang's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Well, I am just starting as a nursing student, but here is what I'm doing: 1) Working on the list of medical terms provided to me by the school's directors. (Need to do better on this!) 2) Getting...

  7. Medical missions

    WideOpenHeart replied to jules fnp's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Faith In Practice is an excellent organization. (It's faith-based, of course, and christian-focused but ecumenical. You don't have to have any faith at all to work with them - at least, that's how it...

  8. There Are Places Where the Nursing Shortage Is Still Real... Let's List Some to Help!

    WideOpenHeart replied to WideOpenHeart's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    My dad has lived in Kingwood for many years (as did my mom, with him, until her death). It is a lovely little town! It's laid out beautifully, with wonderful shops and schools, etc. Lots of...

  9. From Bedside to Bench? Maybe Bedside and Bench?

    WideOpenHeart replied to nikkijay's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi... I think you probably should do a lot of googling to help you answer your question. Intuitively, I would say that nursing and pure biomedical research are not natural allies, but I can't say for...

  10. Is LPN the right route for me?

    WideOpenHeart replied to FutureNurseD's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    what does your "gut" tell you? (Your

  11. Help!! Looking for ways to afford program

    WideOpenHeart replied to LP2R_NjouRNney's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Check into Pell Grants. Worst case, get student loans and don't beat yourself up about it. If necessary, it is better to take out some student loans and set yourself up to make a good salary to...

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

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

    Hi... the process for getting into our school's LPN program: 1) Complete an application and provide high school and college transcripts, as well as four references. 2) Complete an online Medical...

  13. ADN program or BSN?

    WideOpenHeart replied to Aabbccdd1234's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What is your intuition telling you? What path causes you to feel peace when you think about

  14. Scrubs!!!!

    WideOpenHeart replied to Kmonte's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    But then, it might draw attention to the ugliness of the shoes. Oh, well! Scrubs are still exciting.

  15. Scrubs!!!!

    WideOpenHeart replied to Kmonte's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hey! Some of us are just glad for what they cover up... But seriously, even six or eight years ago (when I was still in my tummy shirt days), I would have really been unhappy with the scrub look. In...

  16. Older Nursing Students

    WideOpenHeart replied to faithfl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Another old lady here... I just turned 45, and I'll finish my LPN program just after I turn 46, and my RN program at about age 47.

  17. Nursing school is no joke!

    WideOpenHeart replied to Lpn__'s topic in LPN, LVN Students

    You can do it... you're just adjusting. You'll be fine. Ask your professors for guidance on managing the workload. I'm sure they have good

  18. I passed NCLEX-RN on the first try! I am an RN!

    WideOpenHeart replied to HomeGrownMichiganRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats!!!!!! :) :) :) :) :)

  19. Excited about becoming an lpn

    WideOpenHeart replied to Destiny'skid's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am super-excited about my LPN program (starting July 15), too! You will be a nurse much sooner, and you can bridge to RN while working. LPN programs are clinicals-strong, and I have talked with...

  20. Fun health promotion topics

    WideOpenHeart replied to Enthused RN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Stress Management Choosing Your Thoughts Meditation Being in the Moment Gratitude Giving Post-Traumatic Growth Breathwork Visualization Boundary-Setting That's just one major topic, with some of the...

  21. Am I stupid for not doing the ABSN?

    WideOpenHeart replied to ruby1989's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi... if you happen to see this, could you explain more? I know the direct-entry MSN causes a lot of issues for new nurses who go that route and have a hard time finding their first job... but what...

  22. A little bit of insight needed.

    WideOpenHeart replied to LeeLeeTheGPN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A BSN will be more beneficial to you than a bachelors in public health. There are many jobs in public health that are only open to

  23. First day of class!!

    WideOpenHeart replied to Lpn__'s topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Super exciting! I can't wait to start, myself... I even enjoy turning in paperwork at the school, just so I can be in the building. I feel as excited as a teenager (because I've worked toward this,...

  24. What if you're still unsure what kind of nurse you want to be?

    WideOpenHeart replied to Certifiable's topic in General Students

    What do you want to research? Maybe you can get clinical experience in that

  25. Is it right to pursue nursing if the school is 2 hrs away from husband & kids?

    WideOpenHeart replied to fbanh's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That's great news!