peas&carrots

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1. Doubts about Nursing

   peas&carrots replied to LostEMT's topic in General Students

   I don't mean to be rude but what were you expecting. There has to be a reason why you want to be a nurse. The nursing home is very valuable experience. It taught me how to have respect for people when they are at their most vulnerable. How to have pa...

2. I have been kicked out of my nursing program because of failed courses

   peas&carrots replied to olesya's topic in General Students

   In my program if you fail one class you are done. It doesn't matter if it was by one point there are no second chances. You have to wait a whole year till that class comes around again. Fail it a second time and you are done with the program period. ...

3. Is it worth it anymore to pursure LPN?

   peas&carrots replied to gracelikerain's topic in General Nursing

   It takes a shorter period of time to get your associates degree in nursing. It is one year of prereq's, 1 year to get your LPN, and 1 year your ADN. That is one year less than the 4 year programs and a lot cheaper at your local community college. I w...

4. Anything you would do differently if you were starting nursing school again?

   peas&carrots replied to linzjane88's topic in General Students

   I kept to myself and was friendly with absolutely everyone. I never became a part of a clique and didn't hang out with anyone from school on my off time. It was the smartest decision I ever made. The one time someone tried to pull me into drama I shu...

5. Teas V Exam

   peas&carrots replied to Mariacookies's topic in TEAS

   Geometry is only really about triangles. Just know how to find different parts such as height or length of sides. There were a lot of fractions so definitely review how to add,subtract,mutiply,etc. For the science part I would review how to read the ...

6. What did you struggle with most in nursing school?

   peas&carrots replied to mrgaylordfocker's topic in General Students

   I really feel like you should just relax and take it easy. Each program is different and there is really no way to prepare. If you try to take in all this info now you will just become overwhelmed. I think just reading about situations on here and ju...

7. Going to be denied f/a because of maximum credit rule..

   peas&carrots replied to Butterfly0328's topic in General Students

   I was denied the whole time I was going for my associates in science. As soon as I changed to the nursing program I was approved. Something about changing programs allowed me to become eligible again. Then I got a scholarship so all my financial aid ...

8. Working in school (I promise this isn't the typical 'should I work' question!)

   peas&carrots replied to StangGang92's topic in General Students

   Personally,I would pick the job as a secretary. I think it would be less stressful during nursing school. I enjoy the residents but I know that I don't want to work in LTC. I would never take a job as a CNA in one just to get experience. Why make mys...

9. Has anyone else gained weight in NS?

   peas&carrots replied to SCSUStudent's topic in General Students

   My weight is the same but definitely not my BP. I finally had to go to the doctor about it. I guess I don't handle stress well.

10. Flu shot issue

    peas&carrots replied to coolpeach's topic in COVID

    I had soreness in the arm that I received the shot in for about 3 days. I never get sore from flu shots but I did this year. Last year 2 girls I work with chose the live spray but I stuck with the shot. Neither had a bad reaction but said they could ...

11. Pharm class.

    peas&carrots replied to HCollier's topic in General Students

    We have pharm for a the whole year so I guess you could consider it a 2 semester class. Our lpn program is 11 months and then you graduate. Then you apply to the adn program which is 10 months and I've been told there is no pharm classes there. You a...

12. My very 1st clinical expierence ever!!! :-)

    peas&carrots replied to CrazziiRN913's topic in General Students

    We just did basic CNA stuff the first day but today was our second day. We got to give flu shots and a lot of showers. We are there from early morning until mid afternoon. By the time we give our showers and help with feeding we are almost done for t...

13. clinical lunch breaks

    peas&carrots replied to larien37's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    Honestly after feeding residents in the LTC I didn't have much of an appetite. I know that sounds horrible but if you are helping them eat their food probably doesn't look very appetizing. I would think legally you are entitled to breaks and lunches ...

14. first semester classes

    peas&carrots replied to PAslpn's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    We just got done with Growth & Development and Fundamentals I. That was for the first 8 weeks and now we are headed into Fund.II and Nutrition. We also have Pharm. the whole first semester. So a total of 5 different classes. :)

15. Should I try to get hospital scholarship?

    peas&carrots replied to Leavitt954's topic in General Students

    Do it! I wouldn't give up the feeling of not having to worry about tuition for anything. It's nice to have everything paid for and know that you will have a job when you get done. Honestly,as a new nurse,you are probably going to get the less desirab...