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  1. I didn't get in

    Butterflybee replied to meb1118's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sorry to hear you didnt get in...THIS TIME. Dont give up!! That you are taking prereqs is excellent. My first attempt to get into the RN program, I didnt get in either. I had already taken all of my...

  2. Care Plan book recommendation, please

    Butterflybee replied to Butterflybee's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Thank you. I will look at both. I have the book Nursing Diagnosis Manual. It only has one chapter called mind mapping to create and document the plan of care. It tells you how but doesnt provide any...

  3. Care Plan book recommendation, please

    Butterflybee posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Can anyone recommend a good book for learning care plans p l e a s e. ...and how has it helped you?

  4. First job jitters!!! Need Help??!!!!

    Butterflybee replied to Laught3r's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You will do just

  5. Is the LPN program difficult????

    Butterflybee replied to DeeDee1975's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I just finished my first semester. The people who studied most of their time find it not easy but they are able to do well. The folks who do not study most of the time are not doing too well. I think...

  6. Who just started LPN school ?

    Butterflybee replied to Butterflybee's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    These are very kind words of encouragement. Thank

  7. Poor clinicals any ideas

    Butterflybee posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I read a thread where a recent grad had a very short orientation and felt unprepared to proceed solo. My recent first experience with clinicals was a very poor experience. We learned next to...

  8. Pharmacology....OMG!!

    Butterflybee replied to wannabe2007's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE, AND THEN PRACTICE SOME MORE!!! Yes it is in all caps. If you do take my advice, I will guarantee that you will pass. When did you start math in the program? We started...

  9. Can I Have time to enjoy being a LPN?

    Butterflybee replied to sxyrn2b08's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Initially, I wanted to become an RN, was accepted into an RN program. While waiting for the results, I investigated our RN program and the prg in general. I determined that for me, I would prefer...

  10. How do you study?

    Butterflybee replied to mandymarie7791's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Thank you for that much needed information. What type of questions do they ask pertaining to the nursing process. It would be helpful if you could give a for instance....maslow too because we really...

  11. I Passed I Passed I'm A Lpn Now

    Butterflybee replied to carrieLPN2006's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    :roll Go Carrie, Go Carrie, Go Carrie

  12. Dropping Out of the LVN Program

    Butterflybee replied to rosebud1's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I wish you werent dropping out. Now i know what I can expect. It is only for some months...that is what I will tell

  13. Can someone enlighten me PART II

    Butterflybee replied to bambo_O's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I cannot say that Ive been there because I havent. However, I do have helpful advice. Ok, here goes...before you do or think anymore...CALM yourself, take a very deep breath. Now, you have been hired...

  14. Medical clearance (vent, nail biting)

    Butterflybee posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You guys are part of my support system, right? Ok, I am so scared of getting all of those injections/blood work for my medical clearance. I have always been an extreme baby in this area..much drama...

  15. Well I have to make a choice?

    Butterflybee replied to Coloradogrl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Personally, I would go for 3 for a host of reasons if I was offered the choice but money is always a huge factor to

  16. Who just started LPN school ?

    Butterflybee replied to Butterflybee's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hooray for CandyLPN What a very inspiring story!!! Thank you for encouraging us all especially those of us that just started like

  17. in 1st quarter of lpn school...having a rough time (vent)

    Butterflybee replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I started the same date as you. Hey you are passing!!!!! That is what counts. I often read the same thing over and over and over again. I think that repetition has its merits. It takes longer to grasp...

  18. Excited but a little disappointed

    Butterflybee replied to cygni519's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Bummer BUT there is a bright side!!! You are working as an LPN!!! This can be looked at as incentive to go back for your

  19. having trouble with care plans and the nursing DX process

    Butterflybee replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I havent used it yet but our LPN syllabus strongly suggested that we purchase: Nurse's Pocket Guide, Diagnoses, Interventions, and Rationales by Marilynn Doenges, Mary Moorhouse, Alice Geissler-Murr...

  20. Who just started LPN school ?

    Butterflybee replied to Butterflybee's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    thanks for all of your information. i was trying to get sort of a support group going. why was med surg more challenging. good luck to you and keep us posted. ...when you complete the course do you...

  21. Thinking of quitting second job since May

    Butterflybee replied to JentheRN05's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I wouldnt get my hopes up about the other job just in case things dont work out. Take it in stride, you will probably get it. As for working nights, hang in there if you need to! You can do it!!! In...

  22. Can average student be LPN

    Butterflybee posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    With the pitiful retention rates of the RN and the LPN having everything "crammed" together, Im really beginning to wonder if the average person can pass the LPN course. I dont mean a slacker, I mean...

  23. Can average student be LPN

    Butterflybee replied to Butterflybee's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    We have not begun the math yet. I am preparing for it though. We have 3 chapters to study for an upcoming test. It is slow going because it is only 10 questions so it can be anything. Of course, we...

  24. Have you ever had to use CPr on the job or anywhere else?

    Butterflybee replied to amy3072's topic in General Nursing

    I have had to use CPR over the years several

  25. Night shift & social life

    Butterflybee replied to acebsn05's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You can keep your options open for a daytime position. You probably wont get one where you are currently but keep looking if that is what you really want. Dont leave your current job until you find...