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?

Specializes in Long Term, Psych, Dementia, Rehab.

I have one semester left, and i am so excited. Just had my practice nclex-pn and was told by the director of the program that i did well for the first try.:yeah:So of course that is a big incentive to hang on. Just finished Maternity and Psychiatrict Nursing (A)as a final grade in both classes(whew!!!) thank GOD...

:heartbeatNina:heartbeat

class of 2010

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Specializes in LTC.

Just finished Medsurg 2 yesterday and Passed ! Thank God ! Next week I start my last nursing course for my LPN and in 72 days I have my Pinning ! Whoo Hoo.

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Specializes in SN, LTC, REHAB, HH.

Has any of you in your IV therapy class (that's what we got in my program) needed to get a seperate book for doing IV's? the book is pretty pricey and i didn't need a seperate book for IV therapy when i was in rn school. so i'm just wondering is it worth the money.

btw, i'm glad all of you are doing so well. i have the ati exam coming up soon after the first semester is over and not looking forward to that or hesi exist. those type of exams, eventhough i'm doing well in my classes, makes me so nervous.

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Specializes in Med Surg.

Myprogram doesn't have a seperate IV therapy class, its incorporated into Math and Meds... We took a one ati test at the end of phase I it was just a practice one and everybody did ok i guess b/c no one was spoken to about their score the one we take in July is the one that counts for us to sit for our boards

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Specializes in EMS~ ALS.../...Bartending ~ Psych :).

Started last August, Graduate August 6th....... Can't wait.... So far I am maintaining a 94% overall... We started with 44 and are down to 33, with 8 really pushing it right now to pass Adult Health 1. I just can't imagine going this far and not getting to graduate. I personally can't really say that NS is hard, but it is very tough! Very time consuming, first semester I had absolutely no life...

From the end of Jan thru the first part of April... During OB and Peds, our class was split... half did OB while the Other half did Peds then we flipped... It was great having the small class.. By the time it was over none of us wanted to go back to the full class.. But we went right into AH1 and started the 4 day clinicals so its really not so bad, we are in class 3 days per week with Friday being our only full day of class... So at least now I feel like I have a little bit of a "social" life. Meeting the doctors & nurses, on all the areas of the hospital, making a few new friends. So thats pretty cool........ We have 3 more weeks of Adult Health 1 and then start AH2. a 2 week break the last week of June, then go back and finish AH2 then 2 weeks of PVR. Then GRADUATION.....

Good Luck to everyone

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I am getting ready to finish my first semester and so far my lowest grade is a 101. The highest is a 105. I am hoping that I can maintain this as we progress but if not I will still be happy being in the mid 90's range. It is hard to fit in all the reading and studying since we just finished our first clinical rotation but I think I am going to be able to maintain. We have to take IV therapy separate and I will take that in March 2010 after I graduate in Feb. 2010.

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Hello everyone!

I finally have a break! I finished Fundamentals and Drug Cal Monday with a B and an A respectively. :yeah: I am SO glad to be moving on to the next quarter. We now have about 24 students left (out of 34)...I'm not sure what the exact number is because that was BEFORE finals. I'll see how many come back in a couple of weeks.

This first quarter was very challenging for me. Comprehending the material was not an issue, but things like time-management, lack of sleep, etc. were challenging. My body finally adjusted to the schedule so I think next quarter will be a good quarter. I also COULD HAVE studied a little more so that's what my focus is going to be now.

This week I caught up on rest...

Over the next 2 weeks I plan on taking my son to the movies or on a short vacation (he really deserves it for coping with me not being able to spend as much time with him). I also want to catch up with my friends who think I fell off the face of the earth :roll and get my Med-Surg book early and start reading it. :specs:

How is everyone else doing?

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I have a question that I would be very thankful for any feedback. I have taken A&P a year ago. They transfer to my LPN program, I officially start nursing courses (pharm etc) in the Fall. The summer I was thinking I could just audit the A&P. I already missed AP I so I am going to audit AP II. But now they are saying that I might have to pay extra which before I thought that it would be included with the whole program. But besides that if I do not audit AP II, will I struggle when it comes down to starting the nursing courses? In the patho and pharm do the reteach the systems? What should I do?

I would not mind paying the extra if it will benefit me from grasping the material better later on. I do remember some anatomy from a year ago but definately not an expert. Any suggestions?

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I am sitting here studying for finals. Maternal Child tomorrow and Psych on Tuesday. I graduate on Thursday.

I am literally amazed that I did this. I am 41 years old with a 2 year old and a wonderful husband who have gotten me through this. I will forever be grateful for everything that they have given up so that I could follow my dream. This has truly been the hardest thing that I have ever done in my life. I have always been a go getter but I had no idea what nursing school could do to a person.

I wish everyone out there the best of luck and I hope that when you get to your graduation day that you have the same wonderful feeling of accomplishment that I have tonight!

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Specializes in Home Health, Education.

I graduate in 6 and a half weeks and could not be more excited! Everyone on this board is right---school is tedious, time-consuming, and requires meticulous organization; on the other hand its fun, interesting, and the year flies by. The sacrifices made throughout the year will be worth it, you guys! Let's continue to keep our eyes on the prize!

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I am just one month into my LPN program. It is definitely a lot

to take in. I've been out of school for many years, and I'm proud

to say I have an "A" average (I never had that in High School).

Its amazing that if you want something bad enough, you learn

how to study, and be a good student. It's way early, but I am

so thankful that I've gotten this far and I absolutely couldn't do

it without the support of my family. Looking forward to the next

month!:wink2:

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Specializes in LTC.
I'm in Med surg 2 and I have to admit its very time consuming. Hard No, alot of info. and studying yes ! There are a few people in Med surg 1 and 2 that don't pass, you have to be really organized and dedicated to studying. There are lots and lots of drugs to know, that may be the most challenging.

Its bearable, Good luck.

Update # 1. I'm done with med surg 2 ( well I been done since May). I'm now one month away from pinning. I'm in my last nursing class which consist of more med surg, psych, and peds. So can't wait to finish.

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