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leopold

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  1. Today, for the fifth time in the past four months I hit the floor. Literally. Ended up in ER where they told me yet again that I am suffering exhaustion. Called my doc. Explained what happens -- Feel a wave of incredible exhaustion so strong that I c...
  2. Human Growth and Development Course

    I took it, it was kind of easy going but the tests were hard, especially the section on young children where we had to learn all the milestones and develpmental theorists. Everyone failed that test so the teacher decided to grade on a curve (the reas...
  3. What would you do?

    I don't know about your state, but here in Colorado you can take your CNA certification after three months in LPN school.
  4. Getting ready for Cna exam

    Go to your state board of nursing website. Look under info for CNAs. They usually post a practice test for written and a set of step by step instructions for the skills you need. Very helpful, you can just print it out for free.
  5. Can't make bed

    Unfortunately in some schools that is the policy. In mine you get two tries to pass a lab. If you don't you get put on probation. Once on probation you get two more tries (one with meds), but you have to make an appt. with an instructor who will be d...
  6. Just checking to see how LPN/LVN classes are going.

    I knew I was in trouble when we spent the entire first day of class going over school policy. There was so much information that I don't really remember anything. Have had to ask teachers when issues come up, and they would get annoyed and ask "weren...
  7. Trouble with skills...what the heck is wrong?

    Re the patient position, here is a saying my instructor told me "No one likes a pushy nurse." I tell you, that has stuck with me the whole time I've been in school. Haven't pushed a patient away since!
  8. Trouble with skills...what the heck is wrong?

    yes, its very helpful to have a friend stand by you and play instructor while you practice. A lot of times for me it was that I hadn't picked up on something during demo and my friend would set me straight. If I hadn't had that input I would have fai...
  9. What are clinicals like?

    Whenever I start a clinical, the first day I get overwhelmed with nausea and dread, then I start getting into the routine and it goes away. Then I start a new clinical and the same thing happens again. Its the same thing when I start a new lab proced...
  10. Have I gone to far this time

    I think it's pretty normal to get freaked out once you actually start doing what you were planning on doing -- whether it be nursing or not. i would say most new nursing students have expressed the same fears. As someone else said, some of your fears...
  11. Can't make bed

    Bed-making is a killer lab, don't know why, maybe it's because it's the first really complicated procedure you have to learn. I think everyone in my class failed on the first time. Just keep practicing that mitering, I think that's what hangs people ...
  12. first CNA job opportunity, what to look for...

    LTC, things to look for. 2 CNAs for 22 pt is OK, whatever the number of CNAs on the floor, more than 11-12 pt/CNA is too much. Ask about teamwork. You will never be able to do your job if you can't count on your co-workers. On your tour you should be...
  13. I was told one time that I had hypothyroidism, for the three month period they spent watching my tyroid levels (they said it was mild and they didn't want to start me on anything yet) I ate about 5000 calories a day and did not gain an ounce. I could...
  14. Vegetarian being asked to dissect a cat !

    Hey, payback's a b*&%@! :rotfl:
  15. About to give up on being a nurse

    Lorel, I was thinking about you while I was waiting for a bus today. Imagine that! And I don't think I really have a good grasp on what you are dealing with in your marriage, but I am going to assume that for the sake of argument, despite this disagr...