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  1. I finally finished my LVN program...

    vintagestudent posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    uhhhh, but is it normal to feel like you didn't learn enough? Like there's so much more that needs to be mastered...one of my concerns is not being exposed to the various hands-on skills in nursing...

  2. I finally finished my LVN program...

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

    I agree that in your case starting RN school from scratch is probably best. I wish you well in RN school. Go for

  3. I finally finished my LVN program...

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

    Oh, if the nursing classroom walls and clinical site walls could talk! Welcome to nursing school, my friend. The first semester is a killer for many of us, it certainly was for me. Did I ever cry? You...

  4. I finally finished my LVN program...

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

    Thanks for sharing what your RN friend told you. It helps to hear that from someone whose been in our shoes and is now employed as a nurse. And, yes, I agree with your last sentence. How else will we...

  5. LVN Schools in Southern California-which one?

    vintagestudent replied to Jewelsy's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    You're very welcome, and thank

  6. If you could build your perfect Nursing Home......how would it be?

    vintagestudent replied to Ling07's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wow, I viewed the website and am so impressed! I could see myself working at a care facility like yours, a place where our elders are truly given dignity and honor in their older age. Thank you for...

  7. LVN Schools in Southern California-which one?

    vintagestudent replied to Jewelsy's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    take nursing-related science courses at a local comm. college beforehand and earn no less than a b. work on your math, reading comprehension, and writing skills if you're weak. take advantage of the...

  8. LTC - Subacute vs speciality hospital, vs nursing home vs rehab?

    vintagestudent replied to mag_new's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    Thanks for posting this. I begin my subacute rotation at a LTC tomorrow morning and wasn't sure what to expect. Oh, dear, I think I'm going to be busy! I hope my experience is a good one. I've been...

  9. older students- RN to MD?

    vintagestudent replied to petunia2016's topic in General Nursing

    Well, should I ever decide to pursue an MD degree, I'd be about 60 years young when I'd start getting paid for my services. How's that for starting later in life? My take on age is it's a state of...

  10. How do I create an LVN resume with no related working experience?

    vintagestudent posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi all, I am putting together a resume as graduation is just around the corner, and it's a class project due Tuesday, but I am clueless as to how to make it stand out without any paid nursing...

  11. How do I create an LVN resume with no related working experience?

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

    Thanks for the pointers.

  12. How do I create an LVN resume with no related working experience?

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

    Thank you, plaza.

  13. How do I create an LVN resume with no related working experience?

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

    Thank you...that makes sense.

  14. Instructor's throwing out exam questions

    vintagestudent replied to dblpn's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I have certainly witnessed the laziness regarding poorly written or surprise test questions you mentioned in my lvn program with half of my instructors, and, trust me, it doesn't help the program's...

  15. Being a Team Player

    vintagestudent replied to trixie's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, isn't that the truth. I'm a nursing student and already feel the tension between those classmates who are team players and those who aren't. Talk about having to rise above the me-centeredness....

  16. Organizational Tool

    vintagestudent replied to Ace1Rnelp's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, this is very helpful. Thank you!

  17. continous bladder irrigation I&O - slower but steady learner needs help

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

    Advice taken...certainly don't want my RN killin' me outside the pt's room. Seriously, thank you, thank you, thank you. Due to your explanation, I have a clear understanding of how CBI I&Os...

  18. continous bladder irrigation I&O - slower but steady learner needs help

    vintagestudent posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi all, Okay, so twice I've been assigned a pt. on continuous bladder irrigation and twice the intake/output numbers don't come out right. Can someone help me understand why? Here's a rough scenario...

  19. continous bladder irrigation I&O - slower but steady learner needs help

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

    Excellent explanation, Daytonite! Makes more sense now. Thanks for taking the time to respond.

  20. continous bladder irrigation I&O - slower but steady learner needs help

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

    I will find out for myself what "credit" means. Thank

  21. continous bladder irrigation I&O - slower but steady learner needs help

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

    I was frowned upon for asking too many questions--valid ones, I might add, and as my previous instructor admitted at our pinning ceremony back in December--by this same clinical instructor who, for...

  22. Any of you ever care for a pediatric celiac disease pt? Need your help

    vintagestudent posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi, Our peds instructor wants us to come up with nursing interventions for a pediatric patient with celiac disease. No specific age is given. I have never been assigned a pt with this condition, much...

  23. Any of you ever care for a pediatric celiac disease pt? Need your help

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

    Thank you, Morte! You folks on this site are great! Take

  24. Any of you ever care for a pediatric celiac disease pt? Need your help

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

    THANK YOU for taking time to post. Your comments & suggestions help a lot. I know it's different for everyone dx with celiac disease, but the adjustment can't be easy, especially when the dx is...

  25. Any of you ever care for a pediatric celiac disease pt? Need your help

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

    yes, it's the peds patient i was specifically referring to. perhaps the young school-age pt might have some problems if invited to a classmate's bday party where everyone is eating pizza and cake....