SheilaBrooks

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1. New grad LPN pay in NJ

   SheilaBrooks replied to PennyMT's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Hey In south jersey between 20-26/hr for a new grad. Im pretty sure it's higher up north!

2. How long after graduation were you able to take nclexpn

   SheilaBrooks replied to SheilaBrooks's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Thank you!

3. How long after graduation were you able to take nclexpn

   SheilaBrooks posted a topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Hello! Im going into my second term at an LPN program in southern NJ. I haven't been able to get an idea of how long it typically takes graduate students to sit for the exam. I am due to graduate in July ( God willing) We have a pretty intense 6 we...

4. Starting lvn school jan 2017

   SheilaBrooks replied to soon2bnurse5's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Hi! In my 6th month of an LPN program and I graduate in July. The best advice I can give you since you've got a full year to prepare would be to buy a anatomy and physiology book and a nursing fundamentals book. A lot of programs including mine use e...

5. i need advice, new lpn student

   SheilaBrooks replied to dreamer0x's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Hello! Im going into my 4th month of a PN program. Don't let the other students with medical experience discourage you. I thought that because I've been a CNA for 10 years that the program would be easier for me... ITS NOT! What you learn as a cna is...

6. Sitting in class 6 hours a day

   SheilaBrooks replied to SheilaBrooks's topic in General Students

   Got some compression socks and what a difference! Thank you for the suggestion!!!!!

7. Sitting in class 6 hours a day

   SheilaBrooks replied to SheilaBrooks's topic in General Students

   I bought a pair and have been wearing them for the past week. What a difference!!!!

8. Am I Too Old to Start School?

   SheilaBrooks replied to michelegie's topic in General Students

   I'm currently tin my third month of PN school. I'd say half of the class is older than yourself. We even have a 58 year old attending. You are NOT too old! Good luck on your journey!

9. Sitting in class 6 hours a day

   SheilaBrooks posted a topic in General Students

   I've been in a PN program for three months. It's a ft M-F program with lecture 3 out of the 5 days. We sit for 6 hours and my body feels like it's slowly falling apart. My lower legs feel like tree trunks! During our lunch a few other classmates and ...

10. Needs advice

    SheilaBrooks posted a topic in LPN/LVN Students

    Hi all! So, I am about 1 1/2 months into my 11 month LPN program. I'm doing alright with about a B average but I've noticed my grades slipping especially in the science classes like a&p. This is a very jammed packed course so as of now I am takin...

11. Mid-Nursing School Crisis

    SheilaBrooks replied to bryony1988's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    First let me say congratulations on making it this far with amazing grades! It's normal to feel that way. If you didn't there would be reason for concern. Through my experience you never learn it all in a class room.. You absolutely have to get on th...

12. Shoes and watches for school

    SheilaBrooks replied to Molly12's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    Congratulations on starting nursing school Molly! I'm a little late but I was wondering the same thing as you a month ago. A great watch is made by prestige it's silver with an expandable wrist. The watch is convienent because when you wash your hand...