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  1. How Long of a Wait to Get into an LVN Program?

    L&D_2b replied to afuiyigtiwh's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am going to be attending a vocational LPN program and I have to wait a year to get in. However, that is only because the part time program starts only once a year and it was already full when I...

  2. RN student - can I challenge the LVN/LPN NCLEX?

    L&D_2b replied to Jusrovin's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Check with the California BON. Where I reside, in PA, you cannot sit for the LPN boards. RN's have to attend RN school and LPN's have to attend LPN school

  3. A&P through ccconline?

    L&D_2b replied to klleo27's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I don't know anything about ccconlines A&P course, but are you sure you want to start your college career taking A&P? Especially since the summer semester is shorter and classes tend to be...

  4. Dumb Idea??

    L&D_2b replied to brinley_s's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You have plenty of time to have children. I would wait. My children are 10, 6, 3 and new. I'm in a part time evening program because I wanted to be a mom first and foremost. Kids take up so much...

  5. Pharmacology Online?

    L&D_2b replied to L&D_2b's topic in Online Distance Learning

    What school is it (in case I can't find one for this summer)? Thanks a

  6. Math for Meds

    L&D_2b replied to Kasm296's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took a class with ccconline (http://www.ccconline.org). It was a nursing pharmacology class completely online. I think I paid $150 for it. Boy, did I learn a lot. Just a

  7. Anyone take LPN program just to make it easier to become RN?

    L&D_2b replied to cindy0624's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Do a program search at: http://www.discovernursing.com. You can also check Maryland's BON for a list of approved programs. Good

  8. NET Study guide measure up?

    L&D_2b replied to TRINI_RN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took the NET about a month ago and I used the NET study guide by Frost. I had a hard time finding it and I had to order it from the company. Anyway, I thought the test was almost exactly like the...

  9. I passed the NET. I'm in!!!!

    L&D_2b posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am so excited. I just had to let everyone know. I got my NET results in the mail today. My composite percentage was 80 and my composite percentile was 96. I ranked in the 92 percentile for...

  10. I passed the NET. I'm in!!!!

    L&D_2b replied to L&D_2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I used that study guide for the english part as well. I don't think I would have fully understood or did well on that part had I not studied that section in the book real well. My test only had a...

  11. I passed the NET. I'm in!!!!

    L&D_2b replied to L&D_2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I used the NET study guide. I had to get it direct for the company who makes it because it is sold out everywhere. You don't have to get the book, but I would. The practice tests are identical to...

  12. HELP with PBS Exam

    L&D_2b replied to chill65's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi, neighbor (I'm in New Castle)! I took this test two years ago and made the 96 percentile. What is on the verbal part again? I might be able to help you or direct you to some resources. As for...

  13. Cost of LPN school these days?

    L&D_2b replied to flasandy42's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I live in Western PA and the current cost for tuition only at my school is $8,900. However, we all know that you can add a few thousand dollars to that figure for books, supplies, uniforms,

  14. Just need a shoulder to cry on.....

    L&D_2b replied to dorselm's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm from the New Castle area. Did you look into BS to BSN programs at Waynesburg, Pitt and Robert Morris? I believe each of those has an accelerated program also. Just a thought. Good luck in...

  15. Pre-Entrance exam for the LPN program

    L&D_2b replied to FutureNurse_203's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You don't have to, but I would get the NET study guide. You can sometimes find it at your local library. Or you could buy it but it costs around $30. It is sometimes hard to come by, so I would...

  16. Pre-Entrance exam for the LPN program

    L&D_2b replied to FutureNurse_203's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    which one are you taking? there are quite a few out there. i have taken both the psb and the net. if it is either one of these, i could tell you what my experiences were like. good

  17. Pbs Test Please Some Info

    L&D_2b replied to tookewlandy's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    First, I would get the book by Mary McDonald called something like "Pre entrance testing for LPN/LVN programs". That book will help you with certain sections on the test (like the science section)....

  18. Thinking of a career in nursing-- Need some info!

    L&D_2b replied to MsLaney's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Why not call your local hospital and ask if they have a job shadowing program for those who want to go to nursing school? You just might gain a great deal of insight into the field of nursing (good...

  19. new student questions

    L&D_2b replied to marriedfairy2005's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Are you looking to start a nursing degree? Or are you just waiting for a program you are already enrolled in to start? If you are "new" to the nursing route, start by taking your prerequisites like...

  20. HELP! RT wanting to become RN

    L&D_2b replied to Mullis22's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Since you are already a RT, you are eligible for the Excelsior Program. You can find more information at http://www.excelsior.edu. Good

  21. Need info on LPN classes online

    L&D_2b replied to snoopygirl's topic in Online Distance Learning

    There are a few schools that have the lecture portion online, but you still have to do clinicals. What state are you in? I know of these type of programs for Arizona, Minnesota, Canada, etc....

  22. Where is everyone from?

    L&D_2b replied to needhelptomakeit's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No, I had to take the NET as my pre entrance test.

  23. Where is everyone from?

    L&D_2b replied to needhelptomakeit's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    it's nice to meet you! i'm 29 and from western pa (not far from pittsburgh). i am married and have 3 (soon to be 4) children. i also have a bachelors degree in education, but have decided that i...

  24. NET... did you use the test guides?

    L&D_2b replied to Glimmer's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You can also try http://www.campusi.com. They do a search to find the book and compare prices with online retailers. They will also include listings on ebay. Good

  25. NET... did you use the test guides?

    L&D_2b replied to Glimmer's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Ditto, the above response. I just took the NET earlier this week and the study guide is almost exactly like the test for the math and reading sections. I think I paid around $30 for it at the above...