student forever replied to MTmomofsix's topic in LPN/LVN Students
After the first test I realized that very little actually had to do with the individual names of drugs, but more about the concepts. After that I did not bother with memorization of names of individual drugs, and just read the chapters very well to g...
Hi! I am 60 and an lpn student, too. Oldest in my class and at the top, too. I worried about my age a lot more at 40 than I do now. Many 40-45 year olds worry about their ages. You do get over that! As long as we are alive we can learn and grow and b...
student forever replied to ILoveHealthCare's topic in LPN/LVN Students
PS another tip: if you have a final exam in a & p (most do) then, occasionally listen to an old lecture or review the old stack of flash cards to keep the brain in tune. You are going to need this info for your entire career, so might as well get...
student forever replied to ILoveHealthCare's topic in LPN/LVN Students
all of the above, esp youtube. And the flash cards- I take them to work with me in my pockets and review even one or two body parts while riding the elevator! I quiz myself while transporting a patient. I picture the body parts and functions while fe...
student forever replied to jojosayssmileQD's topic in LPN/LVN
The NOC is not fun, that's for sure, but if you keep letting them know you'd like days, I am sure they'll sooner or later move you to more days. Doing both might really be a challenge!!! I would be very pleased with 20.00 an hour to start. You have r...
student forever replied to Philly_LPN_Girl's topic in LPN/LVN Students
we purchase study guides that go along with the books, not all are required, but even the required ones have not been homework. The teachers just tell us what chapters the tests are on...all of them... and we read the whole chapter. There may be hand...
student forever replied to MTmomofsix's topic in LPN/LVN Students
Two students in the calss before us who just took their nclex stopped in to tell the teachers Hi and that they passed the test (one passed, one didn't) and they just told us that the nclex only gave drug trade/brand names, not chemical/generic names ...
student forever replied to Kathleen7's topic in LPN/LVN Students
I agree with everyone else... stay focused on YOU and never mind about what "everyone else" is doing. You are the only one who can be a licensed LPN based on what YOU do!
student forever replied to MTmomofsix's topic in LPN/LVN Students
I am in my second month also and have had clinical with a patient assigned to me. What are you confused about? Usually, the cna in charge of that person is the one you will work with and follow her lead as to showering and feeding the resident, etc. ...
student forever replied to soon2benurse85's topic in LPN/LVN Students
Medical terminology is invaluable, because there will be many times where you can figure out the word by knowing the roots, etc. During tests, it might help you make the right choice! Also as has been said: a & P! Also intro to pharmacology, mayb...
student forever replied to traexoxo1's topic in LPN/LVN Students
I have also been studying for the nclex for a month or more and didn't start lpn school until Jan 7th. I found it has helped me to rationalize my way through test questions much better... helps me think like a nurse. My teacher says we'll be adequate...
student forever replied to countrygirl0905's topic in LPN/LVN Students
I miss going to daily Mass at church. It was one of my favorite things about retirement. Now that I am back into school Monday thru Friday, I no longer have that privilege.
student forever replied to peppapig123's topic in LPN/LVN Students
Our first two sites are the VA and a long term care facility. After the summer break, we come back in the fall and the sites are at the hospital until the end of the course.
student forever replied to angelg86's topic in LPN/LVN
The time will come when you have a few days off and you find you are really missing them and thinking of them... it might seem impossible right now, but it does happen when you really love the elderly population. As others have said: you will gain sp...