Advice for new LPN student

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Hi! I'm officially begin my LPN diploma in September. I'm currently doing the few courses they will allow you to take ahead of time. I'm looking for guidance from those with experience. :)

Were there any additional resources (study guides), etc you found helpful? Are they worth the money?

Any suggestions for study techniques? I know this can be subjective to the individual, but as a mother with two little guys I can use any tips I could get.

Is it worth buying brand new books to use the online resources, (wileyplus etc)?

Also, is there a brand of stethoscope you would recommend? Are the more expensive cardio scopes worth the price?

Thank you! I really appreciate any input

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Specializes in LTC, Education, Management, QAPI.

"LPN Notes" from Barnes and Noble. The one thing that also helped was buying a NCLEX-PN Review book and using the CD to take tests in the same subject as what we were learning in class. That really helped me on the NCLEX I believe. Just do not let yourself get behind. Staying on task is hard, getting back on task is harder. Good luck, I'm sure you will do great!

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Specializes in IDD, Psych.

I'd recommend you invest in an NCLEX-PN book, especially one with a cd. NCLEX questions are hard and the more exposure you get to them the better off you'll be. As far as a stethoscope, while in school I use the same $30 stethoscope that I use in the back of my ambulance, I picked it up at my local nursing uniform store and have found that it works more than well. I wouldn't spend the money on a really fancy stethoscope unless you are truly having a hard time hearing or you start working in a specialty that requires it.

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I have an NCLEXPN book by Saunders and it didn't come with a CD. It comes with a code.

Is it fair to say all tests in the nursing program or NCLEX in nature?

Tomorrow starts fundamentals. Even though I'm in week 5, this will be the 'real' stuff. Clinical a start on Friday and our first test will be that following week. The first 4 weeks were Core.

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Thank you very much for the input! I appreciate it!

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