I don't mean to step on anyone's toes but how in the world did she get through the lab classes without having to 'get checked off' on some of these skills? How could she hide during clinicals ??...
You would definitely NOT be alone in school with being married with small kids. I am in class with lots of those! MANY of the RNs that I know got their LPN and worked while pursuing the RN. There are...
mandaleigh replied to GiantHeart21's topic in General Nursing
Okay, I am going to put in my two cents, or maybe more. I had always been a toothpick. In jr high, I heard ALL of the jokes; 'carpenter's dream', hide behind a light post', 'band-aids for those...
hey! i am just starting the lpn course at a state college. i have spent the last 3 semesters on pre-reqs. we attend class 3 (or 4) days per week with clinicals 1 day per week. next semester, that...
mandaleigh replied to NurCrystal22's topic in Indiana Nursing
Hi everyone!! I live in the boonies, about 20 miles from Indy and have been going to Ivy Tech Indpls. for 3 semesters now. Boy, the time has FLOWN by!! I will be starting their LPN program next
mandaleigh replied to onehusbandsevenkids's topic in LPN, LVN Students
I start next Monday. It has taken me 3 semesters to complete the pre-reqs that we have to have FINISHED before applying to the LPN school. It has gotten VERY competitive here in
WOW!! I cannot imagine taking all of those classes WITH the regular nursing courses!! I attend a community college in Indianapolis. To get into just the LPN program you have to have these pre-reqs...
Good for you!!! If nursing is what you'd like to do, do NOT let anything stand in your way!!! I think you would probably be a very sympathetic nurse, knowing about difficulties in your own life. Go...
Hi Jenna!! I took the PSB a few months ago. It really helped me to study first. I got a copy of Arco's 'Nursing School and Allied Health Entrance Exams' book. I thought it was great; really made me...
mandaleigh replied to onehusbandsevenkids's topic in LPN, LVN Corner
:balloons: Congrats!!!! Like you, I am finishing my 3rd semester of pre-reqs and should be starting in January. I have a daughter in Lexington, she is a student at Transy. Good