peridotgirl replied to Lil' Pretty Nurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner
agldragon, what is the difference between asn and adn?? and does a degree have more influence over what u do as a nurse or is it a matter of title(lpn/vn or rn)? just wondering... thanks a lott.....
thank you so much, WELL'SEE. I appreciate it. So how r u doing today?? I hope fine. I only reason why I asked is physicians use grains is because I heard hospitals don't use "grains" anymore as well...
peridotgirl replied to caliber's topic in Men in Nursing
of course I peek in this forum. It's really interesting to hear a guy's perspective on nursing and how they handle situations... lol! I do admit a couple forums have caught my interest. I'm just glad...
peridotgirl replied to StatBlues's topic in Nursing Humor
Wow!! you have got us nurses down to a science!! And although I'm not a nurse as of yet, I was laughing all the way! thanks for brightening up my day! I'm gonna print it out and share it with my LPN...
hello Blessed03. I'm sorry to hear that u failed the NCELX and even though I have not taken it yet, I'm sure your not alone. Just out of curiousity, why after soo many yrs are u gonna try to re-take...
BTW thanks bluegeegoo2. I really appreciate it. Now I have no problems doing medical math without a calculator. I'm still a bit shaky but I've been practicing and with practice I'll get better. You...
hello mysticalseeker. Well first let me start off and say that I'm in the LPN program at my high school and we just started last yr in August. Now the ATI test that we take are at our level. that...
Hello Mysticalseeker. I wish u the very best of luck on ur ATI. I have taken an ATI test, but not a "final" one. Here's few pointers from the prevoius ATI's I've taken. Know how to calculate meds and...
thank u soo much.. i really appreciate it.. so is it the same case for other problems? like, okay here is an easy one, but for clarification. 1 divided by 4 or 1/4. so does the 1 go into the little...
okay. so does anyone know how to divide decimals? and which number goes into the little "house"? LOL! for example 37.5 divided by 25? any steps would be highly appreciated... fyi, my Pharm book does...
peridotgirl replied to ChargeNurseAmy74's topic in LPN, LVN Corner
Hi there.. I am actually in my LPN porgarm at my high school and I know what clinicals r like. First of all, try to relax and absorb as much information as possible. Observe everyone and note the good...
Hello Missy!! How r u? I am doing okay. Yes please tell me asap when u get ur results for ur math test. and don't wory; I still get frustrated with math too... I know what ur going through. Well, I...
thank u we'll see, so much...I feel soo relieved to know that I wouldn't be expected to do mental math in an emergency.That is a great relief!! yes, I also heard my teacher say that always have a...
Hello We'llsee. How r u? Thank you for your input. I really appreciate it. It is a nice and comforting thought that there is someone out there who isn't good at math.. if u can do math, so can I. I...
Thank u soo much for the link.. it really helped me out.. I know how to do dosage calculations now, but what I don't understand is simple multiplying and dividing decimals.. can u explain that to me.....
peridotgirl replied to mammaoftwo's topic in LPN, LVN Corner
No, I'm not satisfied with being an LPN. heck I'm still an LPN student. lol! Basically put, I don't want to stay an LPN; I want to move up the nursing ladder to become an RN. I want to learn as much...
Hello there and congratulations on becoming an Nurse. I not an LPN as of yet (I'm am LPN student), but I was wondering something. You said that you had never work with psych pts before right? so if u...
Hello Missy. I hope you r doing fantastic. I just wanted to say hi and that I hope you r doing good in your math class. I wish u the very best of luck. I've got clinicals tomorow and Ill let u know...
I am niot from Michigan, but I suggest if it people from Michigan u r looking for that u should move your thread to your state's forum. You will get more accurate responses there. U said that u take...