BeverlynBama

BeverlynBama

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  1. Questions for Veteran LPN's..

    BeverlynBama replied to PfromFL's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I work as an LPN in the largest clinic in the region where I live outside hospitals. LPNs are the supervisors where I work and when needed do patient care. I love my job and what it entails. I am...

  2. Nobody in this county will hire an LPN.

    BeverlynBama replied to gwene's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It must be related to where you are in the country. Here in the south LPNs are very high in demand. Yes, they hire MAs here but MAs cannot give out controlled substance medications. Where I work the...

  3. Is it true LPN's are being phased out?

    BeverlynBama replied to mew718's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    When I was in school the rumor was going around too. Some of our instructors said the rumor was rampant when they were in nursing school over 20 years ago. Yes hospitals don't hire as many LPNs...

  4. what kind of shoes should I get for nursing school???

    BeverlynBama replied to Cadnac22's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    shoes really depend on what shape foot you have....Merrells are great shoes but they do not do well on my feet...I prefer New Balance but my very favorite are Birkenstocks...they make a great nursing...

  5. Stethoscopes for Clinicals

    BeverlynBama replied to JumpingIn's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I found out that stethoscopes really do make a difference. At first I bought one at the college bookstore and couldn't hear anything. I thought it was my hearing until one day at clinicals our...

  6. For those of you who started Aug. 25

    BeverlynBama replied to LPN_thts_M3's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I started the 25th and we have not tested yet. We have our first clinical check off next Friday. It will be hand washing, PPE, putting on TED stockings, doing slip knots for restraints, taking our...

  7. Did you find A&P for LPN easier than the A&Ps for RN

    BeverlynBama replied to GaMBA's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    The A&P classes where I am college are the same for LPN and RN. They are difficult classes but

  8. Calhoun Community College LPN Program

    BeverlynBama replied to Hanekins's topic in Alabama Nursing

    They said the cut off this year was 151 points for the RN

  9. Calhoun LPN Reading?

    BeverlynBama replied to Hanekins's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Jamie, Thank you so much for information. It is a bit overwhelming at the moment. I would love to have your email addy please. I have some questions already.

  10. Calhoun LPN Reading?

    BeverlynBama replied to Hanekins's topic in Alabama Nursing

    I hope you have started your reading. It was quite a big assignment. Not only was reading assigned but we had to register at ERI and do the coaching material for Reach for an A. With the coaching...

  11. Tomorrow's the big day

    BeverlynBama replied to LPN_thts_M3's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Tomorrow is the big day for me too. I am so excited, scared, and nervous. I want to take today and chill but need to do so much to organize. I want everything ready when I wake up in the

  12. help with school supplies, did u have???....

    BeverlynBama replied to VM85's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    The rolling backpack is wonderful. I purchased mine at Marshall's. It is a Jansport and it was under

  13. Anyone on the same boat?

    BeverlynBama replied to kalidude's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am in the same boat but older. I a 52 and have NO medical background other than raising two kids. I plan on spending the next two weeks organizing my study area and enjoying life. I firmly believe...

  14. I need help for class PLEASE HELP!!!

    BeverlynBama replied to armynavygirl86's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    The Clift notes site is one I have used a lot in my A&P classes. It is a huge help in getting the whole picture in understandable

  15. A Final Already!!

    BeverlynBama replied to acorvette's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Thank you for the sharing. Congrats on the test

  16. ~COPD Patients Craving Chocolate?~

    BeverlynBama replied to NurseCubanitaRN2b's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    it looks like a start to the answer might be found at this site.

  17. a LPN essentials for school..any suggestions??

    BeverlynBama replied to VM85's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am so glad someone started this thread here. I just came from Barnes & Noble and saw the LPN notes but there were so many things that one could buy. I did purchase Taber's cyclopedia. I know...

  18. Lets Compare classes!

    BeverlynBama replied to NewStudentGirly's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I will be glad to compare classes with you once mine starts. The wait is nerve wracking, I am so ready for it to begin. We have orientation Tuesday but classes don't begin until the

  19. Why are nursing instructors so intimidating?

    BeverlynBama replied to beeenieweeenie, RN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am with the mind set that I prefer strict instructors that push their students to be and do the very best possible. I personally look at it as a

  20. Any books I should buy for school?

    BeverlynBama replied to 1uvakindmom's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I have found this forum so helpful and I don't even get started till August 25. Tomorrow I will be at a book store looking at the NCLEX books. Daytonite YOU

  21. Any books I should buy for school?

    BeverlynBama replied to 1uvakindmom's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    So we should buy and exam prep book at the start of our

  22. Advice on a Recorder

    BeverlynBama posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I hope I am not making a duplicate thread. Does anyone use a recorder during lecture classes, and if so which one do you have? I am looking for one that will be easy to

  23. Advice on a Recorder

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

    All of the advice is so good. I agree that we all must find what works best for us, and that there are very few people that can take shortcuts and do well. Ursus what an inspiration you are. I am 52...

  24. Advice on a Recorder

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

    Thank you for the information on a recorder. You are so correct in that it will help even if we just record concepts of what is covered in our own words. Back before I started college someone told me...

  25. will you work during school??

    BeverlynBama replied to SPNbabe08's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    One thing that has helped me get through all the prerequisites for nuring is that I made study cards. I take them everywhere and look at them often. With the nursing class I will continue to do the...