mfigueroa22

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1. ECPI

   mfigueroa22 replied to ego2015's topic in North Carolina

   Yea I'm in foundations 2 starting 3 in two weeks. We start assessments in nursing 3 then clinical rotations in 4. I'm liking it so far but pharm 1 is testing me. I hope I pass pharm 1 this term. I'm on the edge.

2. First term of LPN school almost over!

   mfigueroa22 replied to mfigueroa22's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I started reading the NCLEX-PN study guides, it helps with getting used to nursing style questions and critical thinking. Just find a rhythm and you will do fine. Good luck.

3. First term of LPN school almost over!

   mfigueroa22 posted a topic in LPN/LVN Students

   So, to explain how my program is set up, I go to a career college. It is a 14 month fast paced program that is set up in 5 week terms not semesters. So, every 5 weeks I change classes. I am about to finish first term with all "A's" witch I'm happy...

4. What's the best stethoscope??

   mfigueroa22 replied to natalciapl's topic in LPN-RN

   Master cardiology is better than the cardiology iii in my opinion. I have trouble hearing and the Master Cardiology is the best one I have tried. It's pricey but I found it online for like $220. You get what you pay for in stethoscopes a lot of ti...

5. 80 or above is passing!

   mfigueroa22 replied to mfigueroa22's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Where do you go?

6. I DID IT!!

   mfigueroa22 replied to CaseyFutureNurse's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Congrats! I just started May 12th. I feel like I got such a long road ahead but everybody that has made it has said that it goes by really fast. How do you feel? Did it go by fast for you?

7. any recommendations on a good stethoscope?

   mfigueroa22 replied to Nursebetty2007's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   http://www.steeles.com/categories/stethoscopes?gclid=CJb80tCCpL4CFUMF7AodHC0AEA This website has the best prices that I've found on Littmans. I prefer the Master Cardiology. But that's just because I have bad hearing. It's the only one that works...

8. 80 or above is passing!

   mfigueroa22 replied to mfigueroa22's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   An 80 is a b in my book. Most college and universities are on the 10 point scale here in NC so an 80-90 is a B and 90-100 is an A. So that means I have to have a B average to pass. It's a little steep if you ask me. The saying that "C's" gets deg...

9. 80 or above is passing!

   mfigueroa22 posted a topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Is this a pretty common thing now for most Nursing Programs for the minimum average to be a "B"? I wasn't expecting that. I just went to my orientation last night and I start on Monday. I was already stressing about my grades but now I'm really st...

10. any recommendations on a good stethoscope?

    mfigueroa22 replied to Nursebetty2007's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    I use a Master Cardiology from Littmann. They are expensive, around $230, but it's worth it to me because I have terrible hearing. I had a uniform shop that carries a few brands and a lot if different models so I just tried them out and that one wo...

11. 79.4%..really?

    mfigueroa22 replied to Mommy_RN1211's topic in General Students

    Thanks that was very helpful and comforting. I start the program next week and I was really nervous and worried about not having a personal life. I don't have kids but I'm married and I was a little worried about not having time to spend with my wi...

12. LVN-RN Route?

    mfigueroa22 replied to Idiosyncratic's topic in LPN-RN

    That's the exact thing I'm doing right now. I've finished a lot if RN prerequisites and now I'm starring the LPN Program next week at a tech school. After that I'll work as an LPN while I'm finishing up. It's just another way to make better money f...

13. LPN Starting pay in your area?

    mfigueroa22 replied to mfigueroa22's topic in LPN/LVN

    I'm hoping I get at least $16 giving I work 3rd shift. Right now I'm a CNA but I know my hospital pays $4 shift diff for RN working 3rd shift so hopefully it's something similar for LPN

14. LPN Starting pay in your area?

    mfigueroa22 posted a topic in LPN/LVN

    Hi, I'm a soon to be LPN curious about the average start pay in the field. Please state the area and the facility type please. Thank you.

15. 2 weeks until LPN program starts!

    mfigueroa22 replied to mfigueroa22's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    Thank you all. I'm glad to know others share the same feelings. Even though I'm nervous, the excitement of starting my career as a nurse overcomes the nervousness. We should keep in touch through the process and help each other out. Good luck to y...