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1. LPN vs RN

   chillischick replied to ReLynn's topic in General Students

   I would recommend an ASN to BSN. I'm in Maine, and looked into the LPN program. The LPN program was 18 months and about $30,000. ( Only 1 private school offered it).I decided ( and currently 2nd semester) to enroll into the 2 year ASN at a community ...

2. Pros & Con's of baby making while in nursing school.

   chillischick replied to 1naturalhealer2016's topic in General Students

   I had my first and only child when I was 28... Now 33 and in my second semester of nursing school. There is a girl pregnant now in my class and due finals week... Nursing school is Not easy and I would HIGHLY recommend waiting until you graduate to T...

3. Need Advice: Did Not Pass 1st Semester of Nursing School

   chillischick replied to Haybah's topic in General Students

   I was in your shoes last Fall 2014, and just passed nursing first semester the second time. I too failed by a small margin...0.15%. What I found this semester, was that I was over studying last fall. The dept. chair gave me a study schedule, so I was...

4. Nursing Student Exams...help!

   chillischick replied to chillischick's topic in Student Assist

   Thank you everyone for your feedback!!:):) April, Student Nurse

5. Dosage Cal

   chillischick replied to Cashawn04's topic in Student Assist

   Youtube is a great source if u are a visual learner! Helped a ton for me:) April, Student Nurse

6. Nursing Student Exams...help!

   chillischick replied to chillischick's topic in Student Assist

   Thanks I will go get that book! Yes I meet with my instructors after every exam and it seems to be that I'm over thinking, especially when I get down to the last 2 questions. I have the Fundamentals of Success and have been using that as well April, ...

7. Dosage Cal

   chillischick replied to Cashawn04's topic in Student Assist

   Just practice practice practice!!!! I literally do hundred + leading up to my dosage exam! You got this!!!!:) April, Student Nurse

8. Nursing Student Exams...help!

   chillischick posted a topic in Student Assist

   Hi everyone! I'm a first semester nursing student. I'm doing great in SIM labs and clinicals. My program requires 76% exam average to move onto the next semester. I currently have a 75% with teo exams left in the semester! I'm honestly sooooo nervous...

9. How to pay tuition on a CNA income?

   chillischick replied to Twildgoose's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Have you thought of going into an RN program? I know here in Maine, if you already have a Bachelors degree ( in any area), you can get into an accelerated RN program. At least then your hospital would cover more? Just a thought!:) April, Student Nurs...

10. How to pay tuition on a CNA income?

    chillischick replied to Twildgoose's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    Definitely fill out the Fafsa!:) You can get grants and/or loans. I'm in the RN program, got a scholarship, grants that covered my tuition, and took out loans to cover my bills while in school so I don't have to work as much. Don't worry, it will wor...

11. Should I do CNA first?

    chillischick replied to SusieQxx's topic in CNA/MA

    Yes you can! I'm a first semester nursing student in a two year program. I have 6 years exp, and I have found it so helpful having the exp!!:) April, Student Nurse

12. Does Micro + Chem I = Death

    chillischick replied to mrlqn2's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I took micro by itself, and worked 20 hrs a week and that class was enough by itself!:) April, Student Nurse

13. Pre-Nursing Students - What to do while waiting...

    chillischick replied to neekolittle's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Cna, the exp will help you a lot when u are a student nurse April, Student Nurse

14. New nursing student

    chillischick replied to sasasa25's topic in General Students

    Fundamentals Success is great! Also practice your dosage calculations!:) April, Student Nurse