LVN school starts Monday for me!

SuccessfulbyFAITH88, ASN, BSN · Feb 20, 2010

Well, can u keep post explaining how everything goes for the week?

b/c i too finished all my sciences @ my local college and graduated with an AA degree in nursing but was not able to get in the college for nursing school. So i applied to a tech school for the lpn program so i will be able to go back to the college for lpn-rn transition.

maybe_someday · Feb 20, 2010

Congrats!!!!!!!!! :yeah:

I'm so excited for you!

I start LVN school in June and I can NOT wait!

Please do keep posting so we know how it goes!

bigboy18 · Feb 21, 2010

Congrats! I finish my LPN program May 14th

Christine2009 · Feb 21, 2010

I am in my 2nd semester of LVN school and this is what was told to me when I first started, so I thought I would pass along these suggestions to you.

1. Do not get behind in the reading

2. Do not get caught up in the drama

3. Ask questions...even if you think they are stupid...someone might have the same question, but to afraid to ask

4. When studying for a test read everything...do not rely on what the instructor tells you that will be on the test

5. Form a study group ...if you can teach the material to someone else, you have masterd the subject.

6. Do not get frazzeled if you can not remember a skill...

7. Nursing is a journey that takes time to develop your skills

8. Try to study at least 2 - 3 hours everynight so you do not get behind

9. Take good notes and compare notes with another classmate...they might have something witten that you missed

10. Communicate with your instructors if you are having problems

11. Breathe, and remember that we are all in the same boat so feel free to vent here if needed.

Best of luck to you and look forward to hearing how it is going for you. :nurse:

CAwant2be · Mar 20, 2010

hi, christine2009 , you were sooo right...i do have to read ahead and review before class!

hi everyone....a follow up status since i started the lvn program!!! first of all, i :redbeathe it!!!! its a lot of information:uhoh3: in a week to remember and study but i've learned what and how to study the material to pass each exam! i have passed all my exams so far:d! super happy!!! i :heartbeat my pen light, uniform, my books (ahhh), learning so much information about the body, tissues, math problems:eek:. i'm glad i'm in the lvn program.....i like my instructors :clown: ...i like pratice clincial skills.....so far soooo goooood!!! thanks for all your comments!!!! :yeah:

shamcd · Mar 20, 2010

YAY!! I'm very happy for you! I've still got until August when I start so I love to hear about everyone else's excitement. Good job :yeah:

~LingLing~ · Mar 21, 2010

Hi, there...

I have a dumb question to ask...what is a lightpen? I know lots of nursing students on this site said they used them but dont know what it's for. I'm planning to go to LVN school next year:)

CAwant2be · Mar 21, 2010

my pen light is purple (outside).....it was required the first week of clinicals......we have not used it right now....we are still learning and the pen light is just attached to my lower right pocket....i'll let you know when i use it!

SuccessfulbyFAITH88, ASN, BSN · Mar 24, 2010

congrats cawant2be!!!

i also received my a.a degree in nursing from my local college so i would be eliminated from some of the classes. so what are the course schedules like for the first term since you completed the science courses before you entered the program?? :confused:

thanks

roseofKY · Mar 27, 2010

Congratulations sweetie!! :yeah: I also start my LPN classes this Monday night (3/29/10) and am so super excited! Keep us up todate as to how it is going. Maybe we can help each other out!