AshiPanda

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1. I DID IT!

   AshiPanda replied to ladynurse1's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Congratulations, becoming a nurse was the best thing I ever did for myself. I hope you find it the same for you!

2. PLEASE HELP!!!!!

   AshiPanda replied to Brianna07's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   STAY IN IT! Take whatever that teacher throws at you and roll with the punches. They are being strict because 1) you're taking care of HUMAN BEINGS, and 2) when you get watched by STATE while working, you better do it perfectly or you'll get fired ...

3. What are the pre-req courses for LVN

   AshiPanda replied to tavia_yeung's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Here in Sarasota FL, they require a little general school entrance exam that tests basic math and reading (and I think science), but it's easy. Then you must take their online anatomy and physiology test. I have a friend entering now, and now they ...

4. Kicked to the curb, thanks

   AshiPanda replied to latebloomer74's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   It sucks, but it's not the end of the world. I was kicked out halfway through my LPN program due to being ill and missing an accumulated eight days. Just wait your penalty time, repeat what you gotta do and finish up, because it's WELL worth it in ...

5. Full Time (Day Class) and Working at Night???

   AshiPanda replied to jigzawnurse28's topic in LPN/LVN

   I worked like 30 hours a week roughly while in nursing school. It made it more difficult than it needed to be, but luckily I can get away without too much studying. But, hey... I had to work... Passed NCLEX first try though w/ the minimum number of...

6. LPN starting pay $26.50!

   AshiPanda replied to mustbegood's topic in LPN/LVN

   Wow, that's nice... I can't even get an agency to give me more than $20/hr so far. My full-time job (and I will get benefits) started me at $19/hr.

7. Honestly, Exam Cram VS Saunders for PN NCLEX

   AshiPanda replied to new2life's topic in NCLEX

   I used the Exam Cram by Pearson and a lot of the questions FROM that book I saw on NCLEX. I studied that book for a few days before the test and I passed with 85 questions! Good luck!

8. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

   AshiPanda replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX

   Stopping at 85 means you either passed with flying colors, or failed horribly... I would think if you weren't doing so good, it'd let you go on more to evaluate you further. Mine cut off at 85 and I passed. Did you think you knew most of the answer...

9. LPN Gets No Respect

   AshiPanda replied to Angela.RN2B's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   To me, LPNs are just as much of a nurse as the RN. The RN imo just gets paid more, can boss you around, had a little more schooling, and can give certain (very few) meds that the LPN can't. I am a LPN and I don't feel belittled at all when standing ...

10. Nervous about Work Tonight

    AshiPanda replied to BabyNurse2008's topic in New Nurse

    You'll be fine! I only had four days orientation as a new nurse and I do fine on my own. You figure out things as you go, ask questions, and just do your best! There is always someone to ask, just approach them politely .

11. Has any current LPN failed the NCLEX-PN after...

    AshiPanda replied to *Scrubs*'s topic in NCLEX

    I had like a 94% average in my LPN class, and I used Exam-cram book by Pearson to study for NCLEX-PN and I passed w/ the minimum number of questions. A few of the questions I got on NCLEX-PN were word-for-word out of that book. I just tried to read...

12. Help with LTC nursing

    AshiPanda replied to cnjalbert's topic in New Nurse

    Maybe a lot of the problem is that you are a floater nurse? I find it really hard to get anything done when my patients would constantly be changing on me... I asked another nurse about the med times thing, and she said unless it's heart medications...

13. Part time job?

    AshiPanda replied to Shabinka's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    If you don't have to work while in nursing school, I wouldn't. xD Woulda been sooo nice. Buuuut, if you got the hang of it and you're bored, why not get a job?

14. HELP.....Should I live off student loans?

    AshiPanda replied to denise0815's topic in General Nursing

    Hey... I went through a one year LPN program. The first part of the program is the CNA portion, then you are eligible to take the board exam for a CNA certificate. This would allow you to get a job in the hospital setting as a CNA (in FL, hospitals...

15. New LVN...am i too slow???

    AshiPanda replied to lvnca's topic in LPN/LVN

    Hey, I'm a new LPN as well, working in longterm/rehab care. I just started about two weeks ago, had four days orientation before they threw me on my own. I think I just have about 18 patients though, but girl...trust me... the first two days I don'...