Natasha A. CNA, LVN

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    Burnt out PCT/nursing student

    Natasha A. replied to blueskiesandsunshine.prn's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    HI Blueskiesandsunshine.PRN I love your eagerness to learn attitude. ? It will get you far in health care. You seem very interested in learning about drugs and procedures which is fine, but you also...
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    NCLEX help

    Natasha A. replied to Student02's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    watch 5-10 minute videos or read your medsurg book, A&P, patho. Review the normal heartbeat conduction system first, then review normal potassium and expected cardiac symptoms, abnormal potassium...
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    How to prepare for first term of ADN?

    Natasha A. replied to danya's topic in General Students

    Congratulations for getting accepted into nursing school. That's a huge accomplishment! I've attended a LVN program which is equivalent to your first year of nursing school and what I would recommend...
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    NCLEX Struggle

    Natasha A. replied to Amandity's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm in CA so the number of times are unlimited. I am not sure for the other states. You can do a search on here titled "This is my xx amount of time taking it and I finally passed" So it is possible...
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    Nursing School Supplies/Resources?

    Natasha A. replied to sainzchristiano's topic in General Students

    Congratulations for getting accepted into nursing school! https://allnurses-breakroom.com/books-every-nursing-student-should-t34687/ *Have a great pathophysiology
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    Any suggestions

    Natasha A. replied to Marilyn's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You can do this! understand rationales and apply critical thinking (analyze, synthesis, evaluation)- please keep us posted.
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    A&P and Chemistry

    Natasha A. replied to Savannah's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Your welcome Savannah!
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    A&P and Chemistry

    Natasha A. replied to Savannah's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations on pursuing your nursing career. It's possible to take both classes, but there are many factors to really know if its doable for you. A&P is a class that's weighs a lot for...
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    Failed My Pharmacology Midterm

    Natasha A. replied to cjp1994's topic in General Students

    You got this! You did the best you could. Its the midterm and not the final. You pretty much create a study plan right now. Its ok to have an emotional moment but then get back to work. Study groups,...
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    NCLEX Test Repeater

    Natasha A. replied to Sniru510's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You got this! You are right. there are A LOT of resources, but just pick 1-2 resources based on how you learn best and stick to a schedule. ? Keep us posted ? I've used uworld questions with my...
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    First Semester Nursing School - Tips??

    Natasha A. replied to spot12312's topic in General Students

    #1 time management in everything #2 book smart is only half the battle. #3 Cs get degrees #4 Read the serenity prayer Try to see the good in
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    nutrition

    Natasha A. replied to seericap's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    nutrition is chemistry . Relearn the prerequisites for the nutrition class first. everything will
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    Did you have prior expirience in the medical field prior to starting school for your LPN?

    Natasha A. replied to Cluestoos's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Slight difference but not enough to go into debt. I graduated with a class of 15 students. Prior to the LVN program, I was a CNA for 8 years in psychiatric and nursing home. In my class most students...
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    Should I attend a 12 month or 15 month LPN program ?

    Natasha A. replied to Mariana Katanna's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    adn community college rn program around $5000 and adn-bsn around $6000 (wgu online program) i still think $20k is too much for RN program unless you have 80% paid up front and taking out little to no...
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    Should I attend a 12 month or 15 month LPN program ?

    Natasha A. replied to Mariana Katanna's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    neither. that's a lot of money. most programs are around $4000
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    Should I attend a 12 month or 15 month LPN program ?

    Natasha A. replied to Mariana Katanna's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    what is the
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    Tips/resources for reviewing anatomy before nursing school?

    Natasha A. replied to oneday_nursepoundcake's topic in General Students

    compensatory mechanisms, cell injury, homeostasis, cpr anatomy How does nervous system, cardio and respiratory work together? Focus on how the body systems especially brain heart lungs kidney work...
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    Any suggestions

    Natasha A. replied to Marilyn's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What are you struggling most with medsurg and pharmacology? What study method are you using? What is your job work load schedule? What were your A&P scores on your entrance teas exams? Have you...
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    PreReqs Question? Too much at once?

    Natasha A. replied to motherofdragon29's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations on starting a new chapter. Because you have been out of school for 10 yrs and most nursing schools only want 4.0's with these classes, I highly recommend taking them separately unless...
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    Advice on Strategies to Pass Med Surg from Students Who've Been There Before

    Natasha A. replied to bob bib's topic in General Students

    Your very welcome!
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    Advice on Strategies to Pass Med Surg from Students Who've Been There Before

    Natasha A. replied to bob bib's topic in General Students

    Awesome! Let us know how everything goes ? you got
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    Advice on Strategies to Pass Med Surg from Students Who've Been There Before

    Natasha A. replied to bob bib's topic in General Students

    Great. Google Brunner and Suddarth clinical companion and see if there is a version. Clinical companions are "cliff notes" for large medical surgical books. It takes out all fluff and focuses only on...
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    Advice on Strategies to Pass Med Surg from Students Who've Been There Before

    Natasha A. replied to bob bib's topic in General Students

    Great job. Active recall is wayyy more effective. What medical surgical book are you using? Does your medical surgical book have clinical companion
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    Advice on Strategies to Pass Med Surg from Students Who've Been There Before

    Natasha A. replied to bob bib's topic in General Students

    Your welcome!!! ? i know you can do this. Im sorry i don't fully understand your new study method. Can you please elaborate on what you are going to do differently ?
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    Advice on Strategies to Pass Med Surg from Students Who've Been There Before

    Natasha A. replied to bob bib's topic in General Students

    You have a lot of great supplemental study material, but sometimes going old school is best. So while studying with your medsurg book you have your physiology book on one side and pathophysiology book...