RLG2014 replied to Kimmiexo_'s topic in California
Hi all! I'll be starting the RN program with you all August 31st! Has anyone NOT bought the pharmacology book yet? Apparently mine was a two-for-one deal and I have two of the exact same pharmacology books. Any takers?
RLG2014 replied to yupthischickanurse's topic in LPN/LVN Students
Rockstar lemonade has gotten me through a few 8hr shifts with no breaks in the past. That is only for long days on my feet because I get too jittery if I'm sitting after drinking that. Other than that, just coffee. I've found that gum helps me keep f...
I just started my program last Tuesday so I hope i'm studying right! In the past, it helped me to understand the material before class, then the lecture re enforces my understanding, (or corrects it lol). I use my flash card app on my phone for the t...
Hey everyone! I am going to be starting my lvn program in a few weeks! I'm hearing a lot of things about using flashcards and just wanted to give out a tip. For my physics class last semester I was in dire need of flashcards, however I really don't l...
Hello, I would be up front about everything. Who knows, maybe one day you will want a job there. They may like that your honest, and may still want your help. Try to find out if the hospital wants their volunteers to complete a certain ammount of hou...
Oh wow this is a tricky one! I am not yet a nurse so I don't know how helpful my advice would be but here it goes: If you have a guaranteed position at your dream job.... then TAKE IT! You said that they put you on a list, so who knows what could hap...
What is your goal, and how soon do you want to be working? If your goal is to get your bsn, then go for it. If you want to start at lvn and move up, then start there. once you have your goals in order,you can choose the best route for yourself :)
I was luckily able to find my shot records as well. However, when I was very young we were low income so I got some of my shots at a low income clinic that is not there anymore and for some reason the hospital I go to didn't have those shot records o...