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Yea I'm in foundations 2 starting 3 in two weeks. We start assessments in nursing 3 then clinical rotations in 4. I'm liking it so far but pharm 1 is testing me. I hope I pass pharm 1 this term. I'm on the edge.

I started reading the NCLEX-PN study guides, it helps with getting used to nursing style questions and critical thinking. Just find a rhythm and you will do fine. Good luck.

So, to explain how my program is set up, I go to a career college. It is a 14 month fast paced program that is set up in 5 week terms not semesters. So, every 5 weeks I change classes. I am about to finish first term with all "A's" witch I'm happy. I haven't had any bumps in the road so far thank god. I already know of 5 out of my class of 18 that will not continue on with us but for the most part for me it has been a fairly easy transition. I think nursing school is what you make of it. If you start off thinking it's going to be too hard or you can't do it, you won't. But if you stay positive you can do it. Also, nursing school does not have to run your entire life like some people say. Yes, you have to spend time at home studying. But, it shouldn't consume your entire life. I still have time to work and do stuff with my wife.(go out to diner and a movie...). I'm not saying I have everything figured out though, but I do think if I keep my flow going and stay within a routine the rest will take care of itself. Any questions just ask me. Also my experience is going to be different then others, so there are going to be people to tell you nursing school is a nightmare and some that will tell you it was the best time of their life. It's up to you how you want things to go. Just remember, only worry about things you can control and don't worry about things you can't. Good luck all my fellow future nurses!

Master cardiology is better than the cardiology iii in my opinion. I have trouble hearing and the Master Cardiology is the best one I have tried. It's pricey but I found it online for like $220. You get what you pay for in stethoscopes a lot of times.

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Congrats! I just started May 12th. I feel like I got such a long road ahead but everybody that has made it has said that it goes by really fast. How do you feel? Did it go by fast for you?

http://www.steeles.com/categories/stethoscopes?gclid=CJb80tCCpL4CFUMF7AodHC0AEA This website has the best prices that I've found on Littmans. I prefer the Master Cardiology. But that's just because I have bad hearing. It's the only one that works for me but unfortunately it's like $180 but you get what you pay for with stethoscopes. The mid level Cardiology III is great as well.

An 80 is a b in my book. Most college and universities are on the 10 point scale here in NC so an 80-90 is a B and 90-100 is an A. So that means I have to have a B average to pass. It's a little steep if you ask me. The saying that "C's" gets degrees can go out the window as far as I'm concerned.

Is this a pretty common thing now for most Nursing Programs for the minimum average to be a "B"? I wasn't expecting that. I just went to my orientation last night and I start on Monday. I was already stressing about my grades but now I'm really stressed about having very little room for error. I understand that in the real world we are expect to be right 100% of the time but this is school and we are learning completely new material so I just don't see why it can't be at least a C at 70%. I guess I'll have to make sure to study that much harder. Anyway I just wanted to see what other students are growing through. What's your minimum requirement for passing?

I use a Master Cardiology from Littmann. They are expensive, around $230, but it's worth it to me because I have terrible hearing. I had a uniform shop that carries a few brands and a lot if different models so I just tried them out and that one worked best.

Thanks that was very helpful and comforting. I start the program next week and I was really nervous and worried about not having a personal life. I don't have kids but I'm married and I was a little worried about not having time to spend with my wife juggling school and work.

That's the exact thing I'm doing right now. I've finished a lot if RN prerequisites and now I'm starring the LPN Program next week at a tech school. After that I'll work as an LPN while I'm finishing up. It's just another way to make better money faster as I an a CNA right now and the pay isn't great.

I'm hoping I get at least $16 giving I work 3rd shift. Right now I'm a CNA but I know my hospital pays $4 shift diff for RN working 3rd shift so hopefully it's something similar for LPN

Hi, I'm a soon to be LPN curious about the average start pay in the field. Please state the area and the facility type please. Thank you.

Thank you all. I'm glad to know others share the same feelings. Even though I'm nervous, the excitement of starting my career as a nurse overcomes the nervousness. We should keep in touch through the process and help each other out. Good luck to y'all as we'll.