So how's everyone doing in their lpn program?

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well for me it's going pretty good. so far i have an A in f.o.n., A&P, finished my pvc class with a high B. my first three nutrition tests were super easy. i can't understand why some of my classmates are having a tuff time with any of this. i can relate to outside obligations but they knew the program would be intense. we all started out doing well then two dropped and a few may be administrativly dropped if the dont bring up their grades.

so tell me how is it going for the rest of you in lpn school?

Yeah, well I am determined to study hard and have no life for the next year or so. I need to stop expecting courses to be so hard or that I might fail, or my brain will eventually start to believe it. Nursing is hard, and I will work my butt off! =):flamesonb

I graduate in August thank goodness. It's been a long/quick year...lol. When you're near the end you'll know what I mean. I made the Presidents list the first semester with a 4.0 and will do it again this semester. Only one to go!!!! I'm so ready to have my life back and to actually get paid for the hard work I do at clinicals! lol We started with 40 students and we haven't lost too many...I think we still have 28 of us left.

Specializes in SN, LTC, REHAB, HH.

That's great dani. i don't know what my GPA is right now but i'm passing ALL my classes. i know it's gonna get ruff going into the second trimester which is why i'm really getting a head start on things. also dedicating myself to studying more and that's what a student nurse has to do.

I know that C=nurse but i wanna be "A" nurse. i've noticed alot of students in my class says c=nurse implying they are just getting by with a c on exams and that's all that matters. but the way i look at it, a "c" is fine it's passing, but if you're not interested in the questions you got wrong and not understanding the rationale for the right answer you're setting yourself up for failure. it's only gonna get harder and they should really come out of the "c" mode and strive for at least a b or an a.

I haven't posted much since I started (April 1st) and I know y'all understand.

I'm doing good, so far I've had 2 drug cal tests and 2 fundamentals tests. I have an A in both classes right now. We started out with 34 students and are down to 30 already (in a matter of 2 1/2 weeks). Basically we have a fundamentals and drug cal test every week, along with a skill check-off.

I am seriously lacking sleep and I'm bothered by that because I know I will be getting LESS sleep as time goes on. I am just thankful that I was selected and taking it day by day.

:)

I really appreciate that people who already started classes have come back to share their tales of happiness and woe. Thank you for taking the time to share your stories. They remind me of the "Little Engine that Could". I know you all can. Congrats on your drive. I hope I display the same when my classes begin.

Here I go on my soap box again! lol To me grades are very important so I get so aggravated with people in my class that stress because they're right on the pass/fail line or the ones that are only interested in maintaining a barely passing grade. That's fine if that is all they are capable of...but most of them that are doing that are the ones who roll into class Monday morning with a hangover or trying to cram for tests before the teacher walks in. The reason I get so ***** is because you're grade is a reflection of how well you get the info...what "wisdom" you can impart to future patients. I don't want a nurse caring for me if I have cancer and she's clueless about what I have, what to do for it, what meds or alternative therapies I can pursue when my life is on the line and I WILL NOT DO THAT TO MY PATIENTS!! whew..much better! lol

Specializes in LTC.
That's great dani. i don't know what my GPA is right now but i'm passing ALL my classes. i know it's gonna get ruff going into the second trimester which is why i'm really getting a head start on things. also dedicating myself to studying more and that's what a student nurse has to do.

I know that C=nurse but i wanna be "A" nurse. i've noticed alot of students in my class says c=nurse implying they are just getting by with a c on exams and that's all that matters. but the way i look at it, a "c" is fine it's passing, but if you're not interested in the questions you got wrong and not understanding the rationale for the right answer you're setting yourself up for failure. it's only gonna get harder and they should really come out of the "c" mode and strive for at least a b or an a.

Hi, got a question for ya: What is the difference between Nancy LPN who received A's on all her nursing exams and Susie LPN who received C's on all her nursing exams ?

Ready for the answer ? The answer is NONE. Nancy and Susie are BOTH nurses and no where on their badge on nursing license says what there GPA or nursing stores are.

All of us students want A's in nursing school, who doesn't. However, we realize that rather we pass with an A B or C, atleast we past. I've only received one C in nursing school so far and it was a 79.... I knew I could do better and I did, however I was still glad to pass that one exam.

I do understand what you are saying, and even with my 79 I met with my teacher so that I can understand why I got a particular answer wrong. Whether other students do this or not is none of my buisness, we have a bare as long as they reach that 75 or more that means they are compotent enough to work as a nurse.

Just my two cents !

Specializes in orthopedics and telemetry.

In my class alot of people are failing we are getting ready to start our 2nd semester on may 8 a 79 on our grading scale is failing you have to have an 80 percent in all classes to pass

Specializes in Pediatrics, Geriatrics, LTC.

I'm doing great, straight A's, into the swing of studying classes clinicals etc. The hardest part is seeing so many friends dropping out. We started with 48 and are down to 20. Probably going to lose a few more by the end of this week if they fail their med test for the second time. :(

wow that is awesome, i hope to do as well as you!

Specializes in SN, LTC, REHAB, HH.
I'm doing great, straight A's, into the swing of studying classes clinicals etc. The hardest part is seeing so many friends dropping out. We started with 48 and are down to 20. Probably going to lose a few more by the end of this week if they fail their med test for the second time. :(

Hey good for you on maintaining A's. i know it's not easy but it's what you gotta do. i'm sorry to hear of so many of your classmates not doing well and it's the same in my class. some schools now are having students do a dosage calculations class before they can start the nursing program. the math has to be mastered no other way around it, either you can do it or not.

its going okay for me,intense though, i like the fast pace.Everyone will be okay as long as we keep our goal in mind and do not fall behind. This is my fourth week. we start clinicals in two weeks,Im ready to learn and get it over with!!!!!!!!

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