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  1. Failed my First Attempt, Completely Lost

    Squad51KMG365 replied to cctaylor88's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I looked it up and (unfortunately for me) it's only for RNs not LVNs, oh

  2. LPN to RN pressure

    Squad51KMG365 replied to Rosina's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm in LVN school and will be 59 when I graduate...I'll have $82K+ in student loans to repay (mostly from a grad school adventure). I need to be working, hopefully in a non-profit setting so my loans...

  3. The Ship Is Sinking

    Squad51KMG365 replied to beachtomountainsRN's topic in General Nursing

    "Polish proverb"? I'm Polish-American but don't recall this one, perhaps someone can enlighten me :) Love it (in LVN school, no shortage of drama

  4. LVN/LPN program repeat, 50+ need help organizing!

    Squad51KMG365 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi, I am 50-something and have attended school all my life, incl a BS and most of a MATS degree. I love my LPN/LVN program and can handle it academically, but thanks to zoning out, commuting, and...

  5. CNA to LPN to BSN

    Squad51KMG365 replied to mikayyCNA_'s topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hang in there and good luck to

  6. That one random nugget of information from nursing school that you've never forgotten..

    Squad51KMG365 replied to blah_blah_blah's topic in General Nursing

    I learned that in EMT-B class, still remember it

  7. Obesity: A disease or a lifestyle

    Squad51KMG365 replied to TexMex22's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I have a BS in Foods and Nutrition and used to work as a WIC Nutritionist. I, too, would see the moms bring their babies with Kool-Aid in their bottles and powdered donuts tucked in the

  8. Nursing School Acceptance

    Squad51KMG365 replied to NurseStudentK75's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm 57 and have an LVN school interview next week...never too

  9. Going into Nursing after age 50

    Squad51KMG365 replied to shinazee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am worried about age discrimination, also. But I won't let it stop

  10. 30+ club! Lets do this together.

    Squad51KMG365 replied to alynn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm 57 and have an LVN school interview next week! It's great if your hubby is behind you...I crashed and burned decades ago due to no support. My current spouse is great. Good luck to

  11. 30+ club! Lets do this together.

    Squad51KMG365 replied to alynn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm 57 and have an LVN school interview next week! Good luck to

  12. 16 Common Nursing School Interview Questions & Answers

    Squad51KMG365 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    PS I have an interview for LVN school next

  13. Tolerance and acceptace of gay nurses and patients

    Squad51KMG365 replied to anon456's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes, I saw that story in a short video making the rounds on Facebook. It may have originally been in German, with

  14. Did I take the bait (for profit school)?

    Squad51KMG365 replied to golson's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am applying to a private non-profit LVN program, should start Feb 9. Again, good luck to you and thank you for your

  15. 16 Common Nursing School Interview Questions & Answers

    Squad51KMG365 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am 50+ and applying to an LVN program in South Texas. I don't think I have aspirations for RN at this point in my life. I did very well on my TEAS when I took it just for practice, and the school is...

  16. Jobs for new grads around the gulf?

    Squad51KMG365 replied to blueskies1's topic in Texas Nursing

    Also, the farther south you go, the higher the need/requirement for "bilingual"--meaning Spanish. Several hospitals located in McAllen/Edinburg/Mission, Weslaco, Harlingen, and

  17. Finding scrubs for a big guy

    Squad51KMG365 replied to Nalon1 RN/EMT-P's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Your body shape sounds similar to my husband's. I don't know if this helps, but perhaps you can buy tops and bottoms a bit too large, then have them custom-tailored for a custom fit. Good

  18. LVN school experiences in Rio Grande Valley Tx?

    Squad51KMG365 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi, I have posted in other sections and have a quick question. I am considering LVN schools in the Rio Grande Valley in South Texas, and am familiar with their NCLEX pass rates, catalogs, costs, etc....

  19. Did I take the bait (for profit school)?

    Squad51KMG365 replied to golson's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Ditto to the above comments! I just completed a short course at a career school and we were urged to "get a job, ANY job, even if for only one day" so it would count as becoming employed. Can't say...

  20. Sterile Processing Tech/Central Service Tech Schools?

    Squad51KMG365 replied to microphobe's topic in School, College Programs

    I just recently discovered this career field myself. I live in Texas and am familiar with one training program in Houston. Sorry I can't help any more but want to wish you good

  21. LVN-RN programs in Texas that aren't so competitive?

    Squad51KMG365 replied to phalanx's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi phalanx! I don't know if I can help but I see no one has answered your post in the 20 or so days you've been on AllNurses. I'm in South Texas and feel your pain. I've fallen short also. Off the...

  22. Managing money and student loans

    Squad51KMG365 replied to Jfulton006's topic in General Students

    Jfulton006, congratulations on approaching your final semester! Thanks for the clarification on your age, marital/parental status, residence, and the fact it's a very competitive school. Plenty of...

  23. LPN Student, Feeling lesser than

    Squad51KMG365 replied to ejones4's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Well said, duskyjewel! I learned the hard way, over many years and in different jobs, that sometimes people don't WANT you to succeed, or feel threatened (if you become more educated than your...

  24. Forced to wear nurses' hat

    Squad51KMG365 replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Parish

    Snake handling? Tooo funny! Seriously, I've been at a church with quite a few elderly members and one dragged an oxygen tank behind her...bless their hearts. Apparently EMS would sometimes be called...

  25. CNA/EMT-B to LVN at 50+ in S Texas?

    Squad51KMG365 replied to Squad51KMG365's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thanks! No, I'm not "hell bent" to bedside ANYthing...I hurt my back as a CNA in the early 1990s when Head Nurse Ratchet didn't like the way I made the beds, and had me re-make all the beds on the...