HowdyHowdy LVN

HowdyHowdy has 7 years experience as a LVN and specializes in ER.

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1. UTA RN-BSN electives

   HowdyHowdy replied to Nurse Pink's topic in Texas (UTA)

   Bump for same. Going to do one of the work co-ops, but can't decided on Medical Terminology or Legacy of the Family. Anybody able to chime in? Wondering about work load of the two. Will be taking concurrently with Leadership and Management.

2. Lone Star College 2020 LVN to RN transition

   HowdyHowdy replied to lovetosmile's topic in LPN-RN

   Great score! Make sure you have all your ducks in a row because you're in, my friend!

3. Lone Star College 2020 LVN to RN transition

   HowdyHowdy replied to lovetosmile's topic in LPN-RN

   OK- from the top. Taylor- didn't use. Lynn Clinical Skills book used at the beginning of the semester for the skills quizzes we had to take. Maybe 3 times. The NCLEX adaptive quizzing you don't have to purchase straight away. You don't have to buy it...

4. Lone Star College 2020 LVN to RN transition

   HowdyHowdy replied to lovetosmile's topic in LPN-RN

   I apologize! I totally forgot about the booklist. Let me dig through my files and I will get it posted on here. I will also notate on there which books you actually need. Also- needing all of your books on the first day is an out and out lie. This...

5. Lone Star College 2020 LVN to RN transition

   HowdyHowdy replied to lovetosmile's topic in LPN-RN

   Very much so. It's a very strange feeling to not have any school work or studying to do. I feel like Ricky Bobby after he won his first race.. I dont know what to do with my hands....

6. Lone Star College 2020 LVN to RN transition

   HowdyHowdy replied to lovetosmile's topic in LPN-RN

   Thanks! Believe me, I'm ready. Monday is HESI final so... that's a wrap!

7. Lone Star College 2020 LVN to RN transition

   HowdyHowdy replied to lovetosmile's topic in LPN-RN

   This is hard to say, because I dont know what changes they are making because of COVID, and yall going entirely online. The normal would be your 2 days of lecture, then 1 day of clinical on a different day of the week.

8. Lone Star College 2020 LVN to RN transition

   HowdyHowdy replied to lovetosmile's topic in LPN-RN

   Yes. She will lecture. Do not put too much thought into it. She reads off the PowerPoint, goes off into a tangent, skips ahead 3 slides and then repeats the process. You will have 3 days of lecture before a test. She will drag her *** through the fir...

9. Lone Star College 2020 LVN to RN transition

   HowdyHowdy replied to lovetosmile's topic in LPN-RN

   Ooooooookkkkk! She lives to make students feel uncomfortable and make their lives difficult. She maintains a smile 99% of the time and she seems very un-assuming when you see her, but she can be very condescending and EXTREMELY nitpicky. You can tell...

10. Lone Star College 2020 LVN to RN transition

    HowdyHowdy replied to lovetosmile's topic in LPN-RN

    That is correct. The person I knew that went through it worked weekend doubles during the Summer and had zero social life. And if you want a review on ---------------------, you dont want to ask me. I will let you guys form your own opinions there.....

11. Lone Star College 2020 LVN to RN transition

    HowdyHowdy replied to lovetosmile's topic in LPN-RN

    Last time I checked, and it's been a few years, they start off in the Summer. Their Summer session runs only 6 weeks, but you go 5 days a week, all day. 3 days of class, 2 days of clinical and you are there full time. Then you get a 6 week break and ...

12. Lone Star College 2020 LVN to RN transition

    HowdyHowdy replied to lovetosmile's topic in LPN-RN

    I can tell you now that you won't know your exact schedule for a couple weeks. You will have class either Monday/Tuesday or Wednesday/Thursday, and clinical one other day out of the week. Best thing to do is just let your boss know this information a...

13. Lone Star College 2020 LVN to RN transition

    HowdyHowdy replied to lovetosmile's topic in LPN-RN

    I'm happy to do it. I remember how lost and frantic I was, and how nice it was having past students there to offer advice. Glad to help. Congratulations to you both! Yes, the next 6 weeks will be crazy and overwhelming. I do not doubt that one bit...

14. Lone Star College 2020 LVN to RN transition

    HowdyHowdy replied to lovetosmile's topic in LPN-RN

    Congratulations! Let the firehose drinking commence ?

15. Lone Star College 2020 LVN to RN transition

    HowdyHowdy replied to lovetosmile's topic in LPN-RN

    I can't really speak much to that. Depends on too many different factors to be consistent sxhool to school, year to year. I will say this though, if you are selected as an alternate, take it just as seriously as an acceptance and have all your ducks ...