HeartJulz

HeartJulz

My first yr. as a LVN!

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  1. I Need help with Medical Math...

    HeartJulz replied to peridotgirl's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    The dosages arrent that bad... I am horrible at math, in fact I had to have a tutor for pre algebra back in the day in order to finally get my AA degree. Now Im taking Chem. which is more math and I...

  2. Why is it so bad to be an LPN ????

    HeartJulz replied to hair_tie's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Ahh yes, the typical question when I mention anything about my nursing to anyone.. oh so youre an RN? ARGHHHHHHHHHHHH! And one dr. I worked for, of course after near 3 yrs. I quit, did NOT support the...

  3. March 2008 NCLEX support group

    HeartJulz replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Have any of you found a link that talks about religious/cultural nursing points? Such as a Jewish pt. or Islamic pt.? I have been looking and havent seen anything quite yet ... I have only 3 days and...

  4. Experienced LPNs give a newbie LPN some tips!

    HeartJulz replied to Lovely_RN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes I seen a lot of the same exact stuff with the 'seasoned' nurses at my clinical site. I think in time this is how it becomes. Because it is the 'time factor' of nursing. Just keep in mind, that yes...

  5. Questions ~ Why are these questions pertinent to why not to give CT contrast?

    HeartJulz replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Radiology

    From the bit I have read upon this issue relates soley to just having a 'heads up' ... in case they need to intervene...here is a link but it doesnt say the 'why' it just states those pts. who may be...

  6. 85 Questions

    HeartJulz replied to Ruper's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    again, I wish CA had quick results, of all states Ca doesnt - go figure

  7. Nclex Results:big Or Small Envelope

    HeartJulz replied to JMMJ's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    From what Ive heard big means fail and small means pass... but thinking about it logically, if you fail then they probably resend the necessary papers to reapply and pay fees? who knows though, Im...

  8. Experienced LPNs give a newbie LPN some tips!

    HeartJulz replied to Lovely_RN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Out of curioosity? where did you do your clinical rounds? I did mine at a SNF/LTC for 10 mths 12+ hours a week sat & Sun. It was GRUELING! But they shoudl have taught you the just of what you...

  9. 85 Questions

    HeartJulz replied to Ruper's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I got tears in my eyes reading your post, Im sorry to hear of your loss, Im sure your mom was rooting you on all along. I lost my hubby back in 97 and have been struggling trying to raise our...

  10. Taking my nclex in 3 days....

    HeartJulz replied to StocktonNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I feel exactly like you do! Im taking mine in 4 days and all of the sudden Im second guessing myself.. up to this point I realized I have stuided like crazy but dont have a % of really how Im doing so...

  11. Nclex results?? what does "delivery successful" mean?

    HeartJulz replied to tinacolada305's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    be grateful because CA doesnt even do quick results and I will have to wait anywhere from 2-6 wks... yea like thats going to go over well.. sometimes I often wonder what I am doing to myelf

  12. March 2008 NCLEX support group

    HeartJulz replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :oTalked ot my class mate this morning, he is the first out of our class to take NCLEX, I was anxious to hear what he had to say and he called me telling me it was extremely hard. And there were...

  13. March 2008 NCLEX support group

    HeartJulz replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    wow thats so awesome, thank you for the peak and troughs! Well, guess what? My NCLEX is in just 4 days and I finally bought a Kaplan Qbank last night and was only scoring between 50-60%. I have...

  14. Hesi exit exams

    HeartJulz replied to iwilldothis's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Racing-mom, youre right its mainly for the school and point blank I think its a joke. My school is just now offering one and then the students who took it have to wait until Friday for results......

  15. New LVN grad need help with NCLEX-PN

    HeartJulz replied to element06's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I agree, I have learned more reviewing for NCLEX than I did in school! hahaha! But Im so glad Ive come to this point, and I wish I had that option in my head about taking it again, although thats not...

  16. New LVN grad need help with NCLEX-PN

    HeartJulz replied to element06's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :welcome: Hi there and congrats on grad! I just graduated in Nov. 07 and taking my NCLEX here in a week!!!!!! I dont know much about suzannes plan, but I gotta tell you if you have the review...

  17. Difference between LPN school and Rn school?

    HeartJulz replied to mom4jesus's topic in LPN to RN

    I cannot answer from exp. quite yet as I wont be entering into my bridge until 09, but I have reviewed the courses offered throughout the program and its more complex things such as broader meds for...

  18. March 2008 NCLEX support group

    HeartJulz replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ive been studying a lot and finding a lot of errors in my books. Believe this, on my study guide I have it actually had insulins-- coudy to clear! I guess this has been an old way??? also I have read...

  19. LVN at DIAYLSIS CENTER??

    HeartJulz replied to thizzlamik's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have seen some jobs posted for dialysis as well. sounds interesting! I would assume you start the IV lines mostly ..I did work for an Oncology office and those RNs did all the chemo. meds and Ivs......

  20. "Easy" LPN jobs

    HeartJulz replied to remrimsgems's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I did my clinicals in a SNF/LTC and man oh man was it a lot of work ... I was there every Sat & Sun 12 hours for 10mths. I might want to apply there after NCLEX is over because I was so used to...

  21. What are the item(s) you need most for nursing school?

    HeartJulz replied to rn2be2006's topic in General Students

    I have seen those dry erase boards at Target. My daughter has one and puts all of her reminders on it and some of them even have a corkboard too. What I did , sounds cheesy, but I used my cell...

  22. February NCLEX takers.....

    HeartJulz replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!! to those who test Friday! Mine is the 7th of Feb. I have the rest of my study plan set for the next few days and Im starting to feel confident enough. Im sooooooo glad to fel...

  23. March 2008 NCLEX support group

    HeartJulz replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have some notes; sorry if Im off the subject, but these are mostly key points; Most common problems maintaining IV acess sites---infiltration/phlebitis for both d/c line and apply warm compresses...

  24. March 2008 NCLEX support group

    HeartJulz replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If you already received your eligibility letters and paid for your NCLEX you only wait 72 hours after that. Make sure to check your bulk folder and if you have a spam filter turn it off so it doesnt...

  25. No Motivation To Study For NCLEX

    HeartJulz replied to land64shark's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Im taking my NCLEX in 9 days! Ive been putting in up to 12 hours a day sometimes... I would feel so insecure if I didnt study and be on top of it, but Im a single mom and my entire life is riding on...