I bought a rolling laptop backpack and it wasn't big enough. At times I had to carry my regular backpack AND my rolling backpack. My backpack was 21 inches so I don't think yours will be too
We were required to take NCLEX review course and that helped incredibly, it included 1400 online questions. There are usually 2-3 right answers and you have to choose the best. Read the questions...
I took it last week and passed!!! I felt prepared but still nervous. I had a TON of select all that apply questions, which are the harder questions. Did you get your quick results? How did you
If I didn't know any better I would think you were in my class. We lost 4 the day before graduation, 7 total in the last semester. Med-Surg 2 got most of them. It's really sad. Most will try to...
I got my CNA at Tennessee Tech Knoxville in March 09, then started the TTC LPN program in Chattanooga in January 2010. I never worked as a CNA because I couldn't find a job that fit my schedule....
We had Jr Med-Surg and Sr Med-Surg. This is where my program broke down each system. Jr Med-Surg- we had a systems test that covered all disorders(etiology, S/S, dx tests, medical management/nursing...
There was a time I wasn't sure if I'd make it, even now it isn't a given. I got straight As up until mid-Oct when we started our Sr Med-Surg rotation. 81 is passing, 90 is an A. First tests were...
I would look at all of your options. My LPN program will let you just repeat the final semester. There were some that tested into our program from other programs and started at 2nd and 3rd
Yep, my first 2 semesters were with a teacher that read from the book. I don't get how they can call themselves teachers when they do that. One F is going to hurt too bad as long as you pull it up...
Most of my class plans on immediately going into a LPN-RN program, so no I don't think anyone should feel bad about using the LPN diploma as a stepping stone toward your
I have 3 school age children so when I graduate in December I will be looking at clinics for work. I can't do 12 hour shifts and can't do nights. I know I'm taking a pay cut to find a job that works...
Live and learn, don't beat yourself up over the previous tests just don't make the same mistake. I'm in my 3rd semester and I still have to make myself NOT second guess and just go with my original...
Oh okay, I'm still drawing unemployment and plan on saving as much as possible to get me through the end of the semester. Notecards are also great. I buy the spiral books, they are more expensive...
Defintately a lot of studying involved!! I do not work but a lot of my classmates do. They work as CNA, PCT, or non-medical related jobs. Most only work weekends but some work 2nd shift. No jobs...
We started a facebook group for my class. We used it a lot during first semester but barely touched it during 2nd. By 2nd semester we had all formed our little groups and knew who to go to for help...
I am in the senior class. Have you taken A&P or Nutrition? If you have then you will be under less stress. If you haven't, be prepared to study A LOT!! I made it out of 1st and 2nd semester...
WITH ALL A'S!!! It was closer than I would have liked going into the final but I pulled it off. There were a lot of my classmates that thought they were going to fail but only one didn't make it,...
I agree...don't let the math stop you. Just know that you will have really concentrate on the math. For me, I learned a lot about myself because I thought I wasn't good at math but really I was...
There are several people in my class that continue their exercise routine and still maintain high grades. So it is possible, you just have to make the time for it. I know some take their notecards...