penelope42

penelope42 has 7+ years experience.

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1. finding a new LPN JOB

   penelope42 replied to Guest973564's topic in LPN/LVN

   Same here, and even with places that claim they accept new grads still seem to prefer those with experience. ??‍♀️

2. What advice to give your fellow LVN students??

   penelope42 posted a topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Hello all, I am almost done with completing my LVN program - we are currently working on our NCLEX preparation (YAY). These past 2 years have definitely been rewarding and have met some great people, however, my nursing professor wants the top 4 stud...

3. About to start nursing school, which pre reqs should I start with?

   penelope42 replied to medical123's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Hi. It's good to hear you finally want to accomplish your goal :) I am starting my pre reqs this spring semester at a community college and just starting out with 3 classes as to not overwhelm myself: psych, English, and nursing dosages and calculati...

4. Where to get textbooks? Which should be kept?

   penelope42 replied to jnichox2's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I usually get mine used through amazon.com. You can always sell the ones you don't want to keep later.. I've sold thru craigslist and had no problem re-selling my school books.

5. How many classes are you taking this Spring?

   penelope42 replied to FutureLVN2019's topic in Pre-Nursing

   3 classes = 15 units. General psych, nursing dosage and calculations, and English. Wanted to take one more but have been outta school in awhile and don't want to overwhelm myself with the workload.

6. CNA to LVN

   penelope42 replied to jaclyn13's topic in CNA/MA

   I have often felt the same way as I've decided to go for Nursing after being a Pharm Tech for 10 yrs. I am currently 35 and starting some of my pre-reqs at my local CC.. Married with 2 boys, 12 & 17. And still doubt myself if I'll be able to do i...

7. Pharmacy tech during nursing school?

   penelope42 replied to CNA1991's topic in General Nursing

   I recently quit my full-time job as a Pharmacy Tech (mail order pharmacy) to go to school for my nursing pre-reqs. I'm having hard time finding a part-time Pharm Tech job with a flexible schedule, but your best bet would be a retail or hospital setti...