missmarylou

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1. Graduation Day

   missmarylou posted a topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Today is my pinning ceremony for the completion of my LPN Program. I was a little paranoid about posting anything inspirational before I was finished because I have a slight (read severe) fear of failure. I am also a little superstitious and didn't...

2. There no crying in....nursing school

   missmarylou replied to linzjane88's topic in General Students

   In response to your post: 1) I am putting in 70 hours a week between work and school and precepting. It gets worse before it gets better. 2) Been there done that, I learned early on to save FREQUENTLY, then at least you wont lose it all. 3) Ive b...

3. My heartache and hiatus...

   missmarylou replied to CheesePotato's topic in General Nursing

   I am sorry to hear about your loss. Nothing will make your heart ache any less, but know that your words have gotten me through some rough times and remember that your father is, has and always will be very proud of you.

4. What's your grading scale for class?

   missmarylou replied to Angie M's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Ours is: 94-100% - A 87-93% - B 80-86% - C Anything below an 80 is failing. In the real world, I would get a C if I got a 79, in the nursing school world, I fail.

5. I got accepted in Lpn school.....now what do I expect?

   missmarylou replied to MindyydniM's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   The best, and worst time of your life!!! It's great, I love it! I love the sleep deprivation and the ridiculous amounts of studying and never feeling prepared and being terrified of patients. Seriously though, you will be fine. Just try your best ...

6. Fundamental I

   missmarylou replied to shebal21's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I just took my last fundamental test of the quarter. I think the reason that fundamentals is so challenging is because it is an entirely new way of thinking for most people. You really have to critically think in order to succeed. I found it very ...

7. working part time in nursing school?

   missmarylou replied to TamTam23's topic in General Students

   I am working 40 hours a week and maintaining 3 As and one B in all nursing classes. It is doable, it is hard and you will be tired. I am an adult with a car payment and rent so I have no choice but to work. You must seriously prioritize your time...

8. What was the first thing to go?

   missmarylou replied to Stephalump's topic in General Students

   All of the above!!!

9. Whew! First full week of classes done!

   missmarylou replied to micronurse2b12's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I just finished my second week of class tonight. We are averaging about 4 tests per week. I'm also working full time and studying my face off on the weekends. I'm tired!!!

10. Know it alls....

    missmarylou replied to CatheterCathy's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    Yep I have one of those in my class too. The funny thing about mine is, he is a returning student. I just take anything that he says with a grain of salt. Obviously, if he knew everything, he would have passed the first time :-) Remember that yo...

11. Backpack on wheels..Is this really necessary?

    missmarylou replied to luixbeauty's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    I have 12 books for this quarter, I don't have a backpack on wheels. I just take whatever books I need for class that day, plus my notebook and binder and writing utensils, etc. I have seen some people in class with actual luggage, and they don't t...

12. Let the Excitment Begin

    missmarylou replied to AnnaLaura's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    I just started on Monday. This weekend is my reality check due to the large amount of studying that I have to do. But I am very excited and so far class has been amazing. I have already learned so much and i've only been in nursing school a week! ...

13. What color are your school's scrubs?

    missmarylou replied to picurn10's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    Royal Blue, a nice pretty brigh color for my fair skinned self! I got lucky :-)