ihavehorns

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1. Any ideas on where I can purchase or listen to examples of lung sounds?

   ihavehorns replied to CrystalClear75's topic in General Students

   I am an LPN currently in school for my RN. The best way to learn lung sounds is to find a nice RT. Ask if you can follow her for a shift. Put your stethescope wherever she puts hers...then compare. If you can do this for a couple of shifts you wi...

2. Any other newbies like me needing some encouragement?

   ihavehorns replied to ihavehorns's topic in Online Learning

   I'm doing the excelsior Lpn to RN. I am just starting out with courses I can clep. My first test will be Sociology. I have ADD and my main problem is staying focused and not giving up. I love this message board because I can how far everone has c...

3. Any other newbies like me needing some encouragement?

   ihavehorns posted a topic in Online Learning

   I'm feeling a little lost. I am just starting out and could use some support and encouragement. :kiss Anyone else just starting out? Maybe we could start the journey together and give daily support and encouragement to each other. :blushkiss ...

4. Clep what?

   ihavehorns posted a topic in Online Learning

   I just received my admissions application from excelsior. It has a list of all the pre-reqs I need. Is anyone familiar with this? I am going to take the clep Sociology on Friday. I was wondering which of the other pre-reqs you can use clep for. ...

5. clep or excelsior

   ihavehorns replied to ihavehorns's topic in Online Learning

   I've never been a charge nurse, so I can't help you there. Oh...I have an idea...DELEGATE!! :chuckle Seriously, I've never been in charge. I agree with you about the watching like a hawk thing. I do the same thing. Do you think we overcompens...

6. clep or excelsior

   ihavehorns replied to ihavehorns's topic in Online Learning

   LOL ....Yes I'm sure an ADD nurses group will make the public feel very safe :chair: To study, I make sure I am in a room with no distractions. For me, that is my bedroom. No T.V., magazines or books (unrelated to my studying) I do everything in ...

7. clep or excelsior

   ihavehorns replied to ihavehorns's topic in Online Learning

   Thanks so much for the replies. I have a few more questions though. What clep tests do I need to take? I only have psych 101! That's it. So what courses can I clep. The reason I went to LPN school is because I have ADD, and felt overwhelm...

8. clep or excelsior

   ihavehorns posted a topic in Online Learning

   I've been an lpn for 8 years working in an acute care setting. I took one class so far towards my RN, which was psych 101. I would love to take more classes in a traditional setting but can't afford too. That one class was so expensive. So....