Lrodrig1089

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1. School, work, and family

   Lrodrig1089 replied to NurseKash's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Yeah ...same reason why i cant gol back to Schóol yet ...I have a 5mo old n a six yr old .....in struggling already n I don't even work right now cant imagine how it would be if I went to lvn school and managed kids home a husband work n school! Goo...

2. Lvn = working w/stable pts??

   Lrodrig1089 replied to Lrodrig1089's topic in LPN/LVN

   Wow thanks for all your stories and input..at this point this all I need pure honesty about what its really like out there as a nurse period regardless of any title/degree...which I have no doubt its true! My mom herself was a stable patient with a s...

3. Lvn = working w/stable pts??

   Lrodrig1089 posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   As an lvn which type of patients will I be most likely to work with?? What will the environment be like? The reason I ask is because this is why I chose to become an lvn and not a RN due to the fact that I don't like the idea of working/caring/treati...

4. What Is It Like Being A LPN Student?

   Lrodrig1089 replied to LPNTOBE2017's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Is it true that sometimes you will be required to attend clinicals late at night and even past midnight??? This what terrifies me about lvn school because I have two small children and no money for daycare or family to watch over them....life sucks w...

5. Lpn school with a 5 month old??

   Lrodrig1089 replied to KaylaDurant's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Pffft im also part of the club here...my situations alittle more difficult tho. ..i have a 5year old about to start kinder and also have a 2month old baby im dreading the decision of going to lvn school because I know it going to be hard with little ...

6. about private lvn school??

   Lrodrig1089 replied to Lrodrig1089's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Well I went for an interview at vista college here in texas. They actually said its 26,000 still think its too much??? Oh n forgot to mention I can no longer attend the community college I already reached the six drop rule....having that said vista i...

7. about private lvn school??

   Lrodrig1089 posted a topic in LPN/LVN Students

   i was just wondering if attending a private school for lvn is worth the cost??? what can you guys tell me about vista college?? its expensive but in my situation its the only option there is left for me to start in the nursinf field...im stressed abo...

8. Second time around!!! Help!!!

   Lrodrig1089 replied to Lrodrig1089's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Thanks for the advice! I really needed this especially since I have two entire months to prepare well before the fall semester starts...how awesome that you guys aced the class I hope I make that A too ...Im so nervous about the lab part its been a l...

9. Second time around!!! Help!!!

   Lrodrig1089 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

   Yes I know there are already various threads about students taking anatomy and physiology and its difficulties....Im just excited to announce that after seven years of dropping outta college Im finally returning this fall and will be taking AnP1 alon...

10. Going Back at 40 years old...

    Lrodrig1089 replied to kjkolesar's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Same here! Hi-five!!..have a daughter, pregnant with my second , Will be turning 27 this year and also four pre-reqs away from nursing school!! Im scared to death, dont know how this is going to work out but gotta give it a try.....lets stay positive

11. Attention CNAs

    Lrodrig1089 replied to Lrodrig1089's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Im afraid of what my reaction might be the moment I am in an extreme situation like seeing blood all over the place or having to be exposed to excess diarrhea or vomit...im afraid ill panic what if I don't know what to do which is why im curious to k...

12. Attention CNAs

    Lrodrig1089 replied to Lrodrig1089's topic in Pre-Nursing

    That's exactly another reason why I want to give it a try to establish communication skills with patients. I mean I have experience in customer service but I'm sure is not the same as introducing yourself to a sick patient to let them know you'll be ...

13. Attention CNAs

    Lrodrig1089 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

    If I can please have yall cnas undevided attention for a minute please..?? I would like to read about your experiences as cnas?? Im a pre nursing student really debating over the option of becoming a cna before nursing school, as im in desperate need...

14. Pre-nursing student fears??

    Lrodrig1089 replied to kat12345's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Im so much like you!! Ha! With The exception that i Do fear that i wont be able to stand bodily fluids and death...if i discover i Do hopeflly i get used to it with time h. So how did you manage being a cna when ive heard nurses treat them not so wel...

15. Nursing student vs Parent?

    Lrodrig1089 replied to Lrodrig1089's topic in General Students

    Oh God!! Seems like endless sacrifice! Thanks a lot for sharing I really need this. To think that I'm not alone in this world and that everything is possible...I guess I don't have a strong mind set gotta work on that and I guess after so many years ...