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Are the extras the LPN to RN option? I really like the fact that the instructors can pretty much answer everyone's questions and give us some 1 on 1.
So far I really love the program despite challenging the absence policy by being hospitalized in the first week of classes! After all I had done just to get into the program and then to see it begin to slip away was worse than the doc telling me I have a life threatening condition! I suppose it could have been worse and happened after clinicals started! Regardless, I can't miss another day and unless I am in a coma or worse, I don't plan on it!!
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Thanks, I am dong better although no where near 100% but hey I can fake it for a few hours! Plus the bonus weight loss is awesome! Got a few more to lose before I whine about that, lol! Some days are better than others, but that's life anyways! Looked at my med bills today and so far over $36K!! Thank goodness for insurance!
Still waiting on a definitive dx still but getting closer and lots of stuff ruled out- darn send out bloodwork is taking forever to come back! They think I have some wird fungus only found out west but I have never been near places it is prevalent- weird.....
4th test tomorrow then Final on Monday. Pharm final was yesterday and seemed so easy! I think the lowest grade was 81 on the last test.
I bought all the study guides and some extra books and that has helped a lot!
How's things going for the second year? Did you take the LPN boards yet?
I think a couple from my A & P classes are in there from last year (LPN-RN).
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The second year is much more intense then the first, but that is okay because we are ready for it. It is just an adjustment. You go from lectures 3's a week to one time a week. Different teachers, with different styles and a lot more written work.
I think we brought cookies or doughnuts and a card. When do you start your hospital rotations?
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I think we start hospital rotations Mid Nov. just did med admin lab yesterday and next tuesday we bring oranges. So far this week has been a bit of a breather compared to last couple of weeks.
I ended up getting donuts and coffee, good thing since others just forgot about it.
I found custom bobbleheads online and we are thinking of getting them as end of year gifts for the instructors!! They have a nurse one in a blue uniform!! They make them from pics you send in and just thinking about them makes me giggle!
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I am a second year student in Laconia, we have 22 in our class. I loved our first year ratio of 15. Enjoy the program.