BrandyGuynn BSN, RN

BrandyGuynn has 10 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Neurocritical Care.

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1. Forsyth tech lpn fall 2013

   BrandyGuynn replied to BrandyGuynn's topic in North Carolina

   Hi! It's working great! First semester we had mon-thurs classes 4-730. And 6 hour clinicals on Saturday. This semester we are tues and thurs 4-8 and 12 hour clinical on Sunday. It's busy. Many out rotations. But worth it. I like it because it works ...

2. Hi, I'm applying to Forsyth tech P.N. program

   BrandyGuynn replied to cupiddog's topic in North Carolina

   I'm currently in the FT PN program. The points are tallied by grades and then add your teas score. In all of your required classes (ENG,BIO,PSY) you find your points as follows A=4 points B=3 points C=2 points So if you made a 75 on your teas, and ...

3. Stethoscope...what are you using?

   BrandyGuynn replied to nolansmom's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I have a cheapo "prestige medical" one and a littman se classic. BIG difference! Love my littman! ~Mom (aka superwoman!)

4. Working and Nursing School....my situation, it can't be done.

   BrandyGuynn replied to COtoLPNstudent's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Honestly, I know how hard it must be. And you worked hard to get where you are with your current job... But if nursing is what you REALLY want and your options are as limited as you say they are- then I would quit my job if I were you. You will thank...

5. Using ati for exams

   BrandyGuynn replied to BrandyGuynn's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Lucky for us our instructors make our tests. Took the exam last night and I really think I Aced it! I will know for sure on Friday. The ati book really did help for review. Was a nice refresher before the test! ~Mom (aka superwoman!)

6. Using ati for exams

   BrandyGuynn posted a topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Have any of you guys utilized the ATI books for your exams as a study guide? Our instructor told us pretty much what to know for the exam, and it seems to me that it's all in the book in order, and in a review form that's easy to read without all the...

7. How Many people did your program start out with?

   BrandyGuynn replied to Philly_LPN_Girl's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Our program last year started with 20 and graduated 9. We just started a couple weeks ago, had 20 registered and 1 never came so we are at 19. Hoping we all make it but the first exam is the 9th so we will see! ~Mom (aka superwoman!)

8. Calculations

   BrandyGuynn replied to BrandyGuynn's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Anyone? ~Mom (aka superwoman!)

9. Calculations

   BrandyGuynn posted a topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Hey there! We are having our first calculations class tomorrow and I'm wondering- what units of measurements should I worry about most when learning conversions?Thanks in advance guys! ~Mom (aka superwoman!)

10. Starting LPN What should I do to get ahead before I start

    BrandyGuynn replied to alvarado88's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    Brush up on your Cna skills! The whole first week of lab we did check off with no practice so a lot of people were blindsided and had to repeat their check offs. Also, read a little to get a feel for your text book. Look over metric conversions. ...

11. Help! Vital Signs

    BrandyGuynn replied to LacyGreen's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    Also remember to provide privacy ~Mom (aka superwoman!)

12. Anyone starting school tomorrow?!

    BrandyGuynn replied to tiff989's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    My first day today was pretty awesome! The retention specialist came in and spoke for about an hour on how to properly study according to how we learn and gave us some good tips on surviving the program lol. Our instructor went over the module/sylla...

13. Anyone starting school tomorrow?!

    BrandyGuynn replied to tiff989's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    I start tomorrow too. I'm just as nervous as you are- I could just about throw up over it lol ~Mom (aka superwoman!)

14. Where can i get littman stethoscope engraved???

    BrandyGuynn replied to GodIs082010's topic in General Students

    To add to that- once I purchased it I had it within a week. ~Mom (aka superwoman!)

15. Where can i get littman stethoscope engraved???

    BrandyGuynn replied to GodIs082010's topic in General Students

    I bought mine at allheart.com specifically because I could have them engrave it. Could you consider buying it there instead? Or are you getting a really goo discount at your work? ~Mom (aka superwoman!)