I am startign LVN School on Monday Any Advise????

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Hi there,

I am starting LVN School (Unitek) on Monday Any Advice for me???? I am very nervous.

Thanks,

Steph

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Specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner.

Hey Steph,

Congratulations! Best I can offer is to definitely stay on top of the reading. You will do fine. Go get em!

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Thank you very much!!!

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

My only advice is to learn all you can, and never fall behind on the studying.

Good luck! :)

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Hi there,

I am starting LVN School (Unitek) on Monday Any Advice for me???? I am very nervous.

Thanks,

Steph

I was in the same position...my advice is....make sure you read the book and understand it...alot in the book will be on your test or quizes..GOOOOD LUCK!!!!!! and try to form a STUDY GROUP..it will help alot..2 heads are better than 1. :idea::idea:

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Specializes in LPN.

Don't be nervous during clinicals. Talk to the staff and learn as much as you can. Always ask for something to do instead of standing around. Other than that, have fun.

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read BEFORE you get to class.

and congratulations and good luck!!

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Hey Stephy! Can You Tell Me About The Requirements In Unitek? Because Im Planning To Go There. Thanks.

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Specializes in LTC, office.

As several have said, stay up on reading and studying. Honestly, you can't take a day off from it. Nursing school is very intense; lots of information in a short period of time.

Good luck!

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Specializes in Wound Care, LTC, Sub-Acute, Vents.

just like what i said to the other poster a couple of days ago...

expect to:

1. not have a social life during the whole program

2. forget about friends and all the hanging out

3. change your study habits to suite the program

4. study constantly

5. have a test almost every day

6. be stressed out

7. gain weight

8. put so much info in your head for a short period of time

9. cry sometimes

10. feel like you want to give up

11. know all the meds out there

12. know all the diseases

13. be proud because you are a hero in training (a future nurse)

angel

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Specializes in IM/Critical Care/Cardiology.

Here's my 2 cents worth:

Take the time to read and comprehend what you read

I utilized the library alot! It was quiet, it was just after lecture...still in school mode

Be assertive during clinicals

Help your fellow students or let them help you!

Don't be afraid to ask questions during lecture...you paid for this education!

Best of luck!

Oh yeah, after any finals,a few of us would go to celebrate (release)...felt great!

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Specializes in psych nursing.

My best advise is have a supportive friends and family to help you make it through nursing school. It's going to be tough and you may cry, it's normal. Tons of reading, tough instructors, and rough clincals. Life will not be the same for a year.

My best advise is to exercise and to read a head of time. Plus find a group of peers to help you make it through school.

Jennifer LPN

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