klitherland

I'm so glad I came across your post! I am starting my RN program next month, and I'm going to order your book so I can begin employing some strategies to make myself more competitive while I'm in school.

That sounds really, really tough. I was working overnights in LTC during my prerequisites, but I resigned before the holidays because I start my ADN next month (I have a 2-yr-old and an 11-yr-old in competitive gymnastics). This may not be a viable option, but I make decent side money selling plasma, doing surveys and mystery shopping. I also use rebate apps like Ibotta and sell stuff on EBay when I can. I net $400-500/month this way. Maybe you can scale back on your hours and cut back somewhere else, or do a couple of the things I mentioned?

Did you guys get your schedule and list of supplies yet? I figured we'd have it by now, but I haven't heard anything yet.

Do we have to take NUR169? It says on the website that it's required to sit for the PN NCLEX.

Lol. I didn't know we could be a LPN after 2nd semester. That's awesome!! :)

Yeah. The commute kinda sucks, but I'm hoping I can listen to lectures during my drive to make the most of my time. My QMAP license was $55. I don't know what they are now. I get paid $25/night to be on-call and $11.25/hr so it works out to about $14/hr. At least we can get our CNA license after 1st semester. It would be nice to have it under my belt so it's not all new, but I really didn't want to pay $900 when I can get it for free after we finish our first semester. I'm sure you will find something that works with your schedule. :)

I work overnights as a QMAP caregiver in an AL facility. I usually have time to study and do homework during my shift. At the very least I'm able to watch educational YouTube videos while I'm doing my housekeeping tasks, and it really helps me understand the material. I was going to drop down to PRN Saturday overnights only on January 1 so I can get my toddler on a better schedule because he's going to have to go to day care in the morning when we start. I can always pick up other shifts if I want to. I also do taxes during tax season, but I'll probably only do that 4-6 hrs/week. I'm looking forward to meeting you guys! :) P.S. I live in Longmont, near Firestone. Does anyone live close by?

Me too! Congratulations you guys! :)

I haven't yet. I hope we hear soon! Best of luck ladies!

Me too! I'm so nervous! Good luck to you! :)

Hey there! I am a long time lurker. Just curious if anyone else has applied to the FRCC Larimer program for the Spring 2018 cohort. I have been checking my email 100 times a day. Maybe we can post when we get our acceptance emails. Good luck everyone! ������������