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    Flashcard App

    I tried using a flash card app but my problem is that actually writing out the flash cards manually, although time consuming, actually helps me remember the material
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    New LVN student... please Help!!!

    Hello!! An LVN/LPN program being "worth it" is different for different people. For me a lot of people said your dumb why wouldnt you just go right for your RN. Well, I was accepted into my program in May 2012 and I started in december 2012. If I want...
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    How much was your LPN/LVN school?

    Hello! I just started my LPN program in December 2012 and I just want to start off by saying I absolutely love it and cannot get enough! Anyway, my program cost $10,500 and I had to put in about $1000 prior to starting for books, clearances, st...
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    Where are your clinicals?

    We do ours at the city hospitals
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    Goodbye, LPN student forum!

    Congratulations! I cannot wait to hold that diploma in my hand and forget about all those things you mentioned. Especially the "select all that apply" questions!
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    Nursing Diagnosis?

    Thank you for clearing that up because I was confused myself!
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    Nervous about finishing!

    Thank you very much! I really like that quote, made me feel better. I have a lot riding on it as well. I also work 30 hours a week and have a 2 month old at home soooo its just a bit overwhelming but I absolutely love going to class every day and can...
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    Nervous about finishing!

    Hello! I am now 3 weeks into a 15 month ( summer off ) LPN program in my area. There are 50 students in the class and usually only about 30-35 people will graduate. For some reason this makes me very nervous despite the fact that I am actually doing ...
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    Nursing Diagnosis?

    Correct me if Im wrong, don't all nursing diagnoses have to be from the NANDA list?
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    Nursing Diagnosis?

    My instructor specifically told us DO NOT buy a care plan book because you will not be writing them as an LPN. You need to understand them absolutely, but you are not permitted to write them. At least that's here in Pa
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    20 Examples of Cardiac and Pulmonary Auscultation

    Thank you! My nursing skills instructor had told me I can find respiratory auscultation samples online and I searched and searched and could not find any from a reputable source. I had a question though. I am only 3 weeks into my program so we have o...
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    Completed 1st semester

    I'm sure you put in a lot of time and effort and did the absolute best you could. I'm only in 2 weeks and I already found out for myself that nursing school is not easy at all, but nothing worth having comes easy! At that, I also commend you on makin...
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    Scared, this week is cruicial.

    I just started my program 2 weeks ago and we have a class called PVR ( practical and vocational relationships I believe it stands for ). The class teaches you test taking skills, study habits, as well as communication, nursing process, maslows etc. I...
  14. Hello fellow students! I am currently enrolled in an LPN program in my area. I also work at a school ( It is called Penn Foster if you've heard of it ) and we offer a medical assistant program. I was wondering just for my own knowledge what exactly i...
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    Work while in School

    I am currently attending a one year practical nursing program and I work part time ( 30 hours a week ) and also have a 6 week old baby boy at home. If you are really serious about becoming a nurse Im sure you would do fine going to school and working...