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1. MARCH 2010 STARTS

   alexg524 replied to alexg524's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Congrats! You're gonna love it! I am starting Level III in about 2 weeks and I have managed straight A's so far. I will say that you get what you put into it! I graduate in about 6 months, so I'm very excited . If you ever need any help or have ...

2. Survived 1st Two Weeks!: Just wanted to share my experience :).

   alexg524 replied to alexg524's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I go to the Lancaster County Career and Technology center in Lancaster, PA...

3. MARCH 2010 STARTS

   alexg524 replied to alexg524's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Hey! Things are going well for me... I have like all A's except one B. I still have time to turn that B into an A though lol... School is going great. What's suffering for me are my relationships and my health. I've gained weight, gotten sick a...

4. MARCH 2010 STARTS

   alexg524 replied to alexg524's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Check off's are simply skill evaluations. You have to perform a skill exactly as if it were the real thing and also, you have to remember all the steps and information in case your instructor asks questions, and that's why they are so nerve wrecking...

5. Any tips on staying healthy and fit while in nursing school ?

   alexg524 replied to alexg524's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Update: I GAINED 30 LBS!!! Ugh... All I do is sit on my butt and I have no time to exercise. Today that all changed because class is starting to get a little easier now that we're almost half way through. Cardio first thing in the morning from h...

6. MARCH 2010 STARTS

   alexg524 replied to alexg524's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Graduation for me is August 25th, 2011. I'm in an 18 month program. How bout you?? Yes, all the support is helpful... I know two people quit after 3 weeks, another after like 3 months, and then we had about 6 or so who failed check-off. You can't...

7. MARCH 2010 STARTS

   alexg524 replied to alexg524's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I think we'll all get sick of care plans lol... I think it's funny how we all freak out in the beginning and then we finally get the hang of it and it's like "wow... not bad!" Best of luck with the rest of your level!! I can't wait to get started!...

8. MARCH 2010 STARTS

   alexg524 replied to alexg524's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Just wanted to see how everyone was dealing!! Where is everyone at so far?? Level I is over as of this Thursday, and I'm extremely proud of myself ! I wasn't sure I'd do well but so far so good; I have all A's!! Today is my last day of Intro. to M...

9. Oh, I'm so confused!!

   alexg524 replied to PfromFL's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I was extremely nervous about becoming a nurse. I had no health care experience, and I had no clue what to expect. I'm wrapping up my first 6 months of my PN program and all I can say is that I LOVE IT! I have all A's and I'm learning so much. Yo...

10. ***CLASS OF 2011***

    alexg524 replied to Ericad85's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    Hi everyone!! I go to The Lancaster County Career and Technology Center. This month we're wrapping up our first level. We started March 2010, and graduate August 25th, 2011 I believe. I have all A's so far and I love it!! Very interesting. It's...

11. First Check Off Coming Up... Nervous! Any Advice??

    alexg524 posted a topic in LPN/LVN Students

    So Wednesday 4-21-10, I am scheduled for my first check off in basic care. It's done using a "lottery" system so you don't know what skill you will have to perform until that day. It could be CBB, Oral Care, Hand Hygiene, ROM exercises, moving the ...

12. All classroom, no lab???

    alexg524 replied to dee78's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    Don't explain yourself to anyone, dear. Being an A student is something to be proud of and is indicative of a dedicated nurse. Some people are just negative and you have to ignore them. I honestly feel that if you don't have anything good/construc...

13. Survived 1st Two Weeks!: Just wanted to share my experience :).

    alexg524 replied to alexg524's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    Is there really such a thing as being "too excited" ?? That's what gets me through the day... Maintaining a child-like excitement for every lecture lol. I treat every chapter like a new holiday, and Monday I've decided will be Christmas!!! (Just ...

14. Survived 1st Two Weeks!: Just wanted to share my experience :).

    alexg524 replied to alexg524's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    Wow! That all sounds very challenging, but still awesome!! I think the fact we have a test/quiz almost everyday, if not twice a day, is what's keeping me on my toes. I never let my guard down because I know there is always something. I also make...

15. Survived 1st Two Weeks!: Just wanted to share my experience :).

    alexg524 posted a topic in LPN/LVN Students

    I started my PN program on March 11th. I was very nervous, and sooooo anxious while waiting for classes to start. I was afraid I wasn't going to do well or that this wasn't going to be anything like I'd hoped. If you are currently waiting to start...