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Congrats! You're gonna love it! I am starting Level III in about 2 weeks and I have managed straight A's so far. I will say that you get what you put into it! I graduate in about 6 months, so I'm...

I go to the Lancaster County Career and Technology center in Lancaster, PA...

Hey! :D Things are going well for me... I have like all A's except one B. I still have time to turn that B into an A though lol... School is going great. What's suffering for me are my...

Check off's are simply skill evaluations. You have to perform a skill exactly as if it were the real thing and also, you have to remember all the steps and information in case your instructor asks...

Update: I GAINED 30 LBS!!! Ugh... All I do is sit on my butt and I have no time to exercise. Today that all changed because class is starting to get a little easier now that we're almost half way...

haha That was so funny... I wish we had that much fun at our school lol!

Graduation for me is August 25th, 2011. I'm in an 18 month program. How bout you?? Yes, all the support is helpful... I know two people quit after 3 weeks, another after like 3 months, and then...

I think we'll all get sick of care plans lol... I think it's funny how we all freak out in the beginning and then we finally get the hang of it and it's like "wow... not bad!" Best of luck with the...

Just wanted to see how everyone was dealing!! Where is everyone at so far?? Level I is over as of this Thursday, and I'm extremely proud of myself :yeah:! I wasn't sure I'd do well but so far so...

I was extremely nervous about becoming a nurse. I had no health care experience, and I had no clue what to expect. I'm wrapping up my first 6 months of my PN program and all I can say is that I...

I just finished level I of my LPN program, and we are now able to sit for the CNA exam. I am trying to figure out where I can get the Red Cross book to study, because I was told they do certain...

Hi everyone!! I go to The Lancaster County Career and Technology Center. This month we're wrapping up our first level. We started March 2010, and graduate August 25th, 2011 I believe. I have all...

So Wednesday 4-21-10, I am scheduled for my first check off in basic care. It's done using a "lottery" system so you don't know what skill you will have to perform until that day. It could be CBB,...

Don't explain yourself to anyone, dear. Being an A student is something to be proud of and is indicative of a dedicated nurse. Some people are just negative and you have to ignore them. I honestly...

Is there really such a thing as being "too excited" ;)?? That's what gets me through the day... Maintaining a child-like excitement for every lecture lol. I treat every chapter like a new holiday,...

Wow! That all sounds very challenging, but still awesome!! :D I think the fact we have a test/quiz almost everyday, if not twice a day, is what's keeping me on my toes. I never let my guard down...

I started my PN program on March 11th. I was very nervous, and sooooo anxious while waiting for classes to start. I was afraid I wasn't going to do well or that this wasn't going to be anything...

Technically, student loans are considered a form of "financial aid" because they are so much better than going and getting a private loan. I didn't think I'd get financial aid either, but I have...

i totally get what you mean! i've had about 4 quizzes so far, and have gotten all either 100% or 95%. it's definitely given a boost to my confidence. before i kept thinking, "will i do well?" now...

I am also a week into my program and feeling overwhelmed. Thank God I go at night and I don't work so I have all day to study before a test. I make a ton of flash cards and go over them a million...

I love that lil saying with the rocking chair... Definitely going to use that!! I worry/stress way too much!

So Here is what is working for me: Binders, loose leaf paper, dividers, highlighters, TONS of flash cards, black pens, sticky notes, a planner, pencils, hand sanitizer, lysol wipes, tic tacs, a...

Not joking, my first day of class, I was so busy running around and everything that I ate barely 1000 calories so when i got home I ate some fruit. I woke up, weighed myself, and I lost a pound...

Thanks so much! I know that when it's all done and over with, I'm going to look back and laugh at myself :lol2:. My plan is to stick to myself, study every chance I get, and stay healthy throughout...

I had my first official day last week and I LOVED IT (lol). I'm also extremely happy that I chose the evening program, because the pace is not slow by any means, but more reasonable than the day...