studentnurse67

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About studentnurse67

Hi! I'm Laurel. I am married and have 2 children. I recently graduated with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Practical Nursing.

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  1. Let's introduce ourselves...

    Hello! I graduated in October, took the NCLEX, and am now a pediatric nurse working in a doctor's office! It's been a great experience so far, and I am learning sooooooooooo much! Hope to get to know all of you better!
  2. NCLEX Takers Support Thread

    I just found this thread...too busy w/ end of school to look online at allnurses! Please add me to your prayer list...and have you taken the NCLEX yet? I hope to find out Thursday when my scheduled test will be! Prayers all around! Laurel :nuke:
  3. I need 50 nursing students to tell me how many hours of sleep they got LAST night. Today is September 5th. Last night, I got 7 hours of sleep. Good luck with your project! :wink2:
  4. Anxiety-NCLEX, last of schooling

    Thanks for your words of wisdom...we are using the Mosby's CD-ROM to study.
  5. Anxiety-NCLEX, last of schooling

    Hello! I am looking for any advice on how to deal with anxiety d/t preparing for NCLEX-PN exam, intimidating clinical instructor and course load! I am in my last term of nursing school. We have 19 credit hours of class. We have full days of class 2 d...
  6. LPN grads??

    Hi, Paula! First of all, congratulations on your graduation! Kudos to you! I am in the 5th quarter of a 5 quarter LPN program. We actually have an NCLEX class and are going through a book to prepare these last 12 weeks. Use your CD roms--they tell ...
  7. I started LPN school today!

    Marci, Sounds like you had a good day! You'll gain more confidence and experience with each patient you take care of. And you will decrease your assessment time as you gain experience. It's fun to see things through your eyes...don't lose the exci...
  8. I started LPN school today!

    Welcome to Nursing School!! I'm sure you'll be great! Just keep your eyes and ears on the teacher and study whenever you can! Good luck!
  9. How Many Lpn Students Made It Out Of Your Class

    We started out with 32 students during 1st quarter. Now we are in 4th quarter, and we are down to 24 of the original 32. A couple were kicked out for insubordination and one for cheating. Most of the others left for personal reasons. If your pro...
  10. Indiana State University VS Excelsior? Florida

    Are you enrolled in the ISU program? If so, what do you like/dislike about it and would you recommend it? Thanks!:)
  11. Introduction Thread---LPN/LVN students!!

    Welcome, Everyone!:wlcmhnds: I'm so glad we have our own "space"! I am on "spring break" this week from my 15 month-long LPN program. I have 2 quarters to go and it's uphill all the way! We've had one quarter of med-surg clinicals, but didn't get mu...
  12. Medical Language/Terms

    Does your book come with a CD-ROM? Mine did, and the review and game sections were both very helpful. I'd use my flashcards after that, and sort into 2 piles--those I knew and those I didn't. Focus then on what you don't know. Good luck!
  13. dumb newbie question about uniform

    It depends on your school/college. We have to wear our "school" scrubs to class and clinicals. Do you have an orientation before classes start? That's how we found out it was both in and out of class for uniforms. You could call the department an...
  14. New here, just some advice please help!!

    Hi! I'm also in med-surg this quarter, too. It is a tough class--there's so much to remember! Hang in there--one low test won't totally kill your grade. This is what works for me...I read the chapters (and highlight any bold faced words and what...
  15. Making a difference

    I just wanted to share that I had an awesome clinical experience this week. This is our first quarter to do clinicals. Finally, I am making some connections to all the book work we have done for several months! My patient this week was a darling 92-y...