Aurora77

Aurora77

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  1. Combining RN and LPN Pinning Ceremonies -- why not?

    Aurora77 replied to DolceVita's topic in General Students

    I agree with this. Our school combines pinning for the graduates and capping for the up and coming PN students, which I like, since the two classes interact. The RN program is separate, so we didn't...

  2. after passing NCLEX pn,when can I start working?

    Aurora77 replied to belle05's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm in MO, and just took the NCLEX. My letter stated to use it as proof of my license until I get my real one. It says it'll be 4-6 weeks until I get that, though I've heard it can be quicker. Call...

  3. when you are a nurse...

    Aurora77 replied to sophie<3's topic in General Students

    yay! It sounds like you're doing a great job. I know what you mean--I'm older than you, so that's not my issue, but I always feel like I'm fumbling around. Like everyone else knows more than me....

  4. Noob Question: HIV/AIDS and Injection Practice

    Aurora77 replied to Noob_to_Nursing's topic in General Students

    We practiced injections and IVs on each other. It was a great way to learn--I'd rather practice on a classmate than a patient. To alleviate your fears about diseases--wear gloves. Every single time...

  5. Do you call your teachers by their 1st names?

    Aurora77 replied to noyesno's topic in General Students

    We were asked to call our instructors by their first name. It was really odd at first, but I've gotten used to

  6. Using LPN to get to BSN

    Aurora77 replied to lifesdream's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Me! I chose this route b/c I was cutting back at work to go to school and we weren't sure how long we could go without me working full time. Getting my LPN meant that I could be working as a nurse...

  7. Graduating today

    Aurora77 replied to Carla80's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Wow, congratulations!!! Thank you, too, for you and your husband's service. What an

  8. For Fun--Kudos 2 Me...The "toot your own horn" thread

    Aurora77 replied to tammy1974's topic in General Students

    I started my first IV on someone who wasn't a classmate!! I'd had two successful starts in lab, but just never had a pt who needed one started. I got the chance today!!! My instructor was great, the...

  9. Not used to getting B's...

    Aurora77 replied to ErinRN2B's topic in General Students

    Thanks! I didn't even see your typo, show's how observant I'm being. Maybe I deserved that

  10. Not used to getting B's...

    Aurora77 replied to ErinRN2B's topic in General Students

    That's my concern too. I got through my LPN program with straight A's. It wasn't easy, either, so I thought I was prepared for my ASN program. I failed the second test of the semester. The class...

  11. New Student Rant!!!

    Aurora77 replied to mater44's topic in General Students

    It's been my experience that that's the way it goes in nursing school. The first time it happened to us, we were a bit put out. There's nothing you can do about it--unless there's a really good...

  12. Drug calculations in your head or calculator?

    Aurora77 replied to gumby1411's topic in General Students

    What are you calculating with this problem? What's the drug and how much are you giving? Maybe we're talking about two different things. We're not allowed to use calculators for drug calc problems and...

  13. Drug calculations in your head or calculator?

    Aurora77 replied to gumby1411's topic in General Students

    We aren't allowed to use a calculator. I'm not sure why you'd need one. This isn't complex math; it's to your benefit not to have to rely on a

  14. Kicked out of nursing school b/c medical dx! Wth? Really?

    Aurora77 replied to Succubus's topic in General Students

    Yes, actually it does, since you are/were in nursing school. Bipolar disorder isn't something that just goes away. You should be undergoing some kind of treatment, whether meds or therapy or both....

  15. Question about Drug Books

    Aurora77 replied to C-lion's topic in General Students

    I wouldn't think it would be a problem. The couple of times I've come across drugs that weren't in my book, I googled them and got all the info I

  16. Running out of Steam!

    Aurora77 replied to tlc365's topic in General Students

    I play farmville and cafe world on FB. Stupid, mindless games, but they're nice and distracting for a few minutes when I get home from school. I love school, but I'm definitely getting a bit burned...

  17. 1+1 LPN to RN

    Aurora77 replied to ornery2athome's topic in General Students

    If I understand you correctly, I'm doing that currently. My CC offers a one year LPN program and a 9 month RN completion program. We have to apply for both. The only down side is that I graduate at...

  18. How many extra credits should I take?!

    Aurora77 replied to Kamdyn's topic in General Students

    Depends on what you can handle. In my first semester (fundamentals), I took 8 hours of nursing classes and 11 hours of additional classes (pre-reqs for my RN programs). I took phys, micro, and...

  19. Feel like such a failure..

    Aurora77 replied to BanoraWhite's topic in General Students

    Ignore them the best you can. We ALL fail at something in nursing school and we will ALL fail at something during our nursing careers. In fact, if it just happens one time, it will be a miracle....

  20. Daytonite has passed away...

    Aurora77 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I always enjoyed her posts and learned a lot from them. She and her family are in my

  21. What a great day!!!!!

    Aurora77 replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Students

    Yay! Two weeks from tomorrow is my last day. We have summer classes, but still get 3 weeks off. I can't wait! Of course, we have a bunch of tests and two more clinicals in those two weeks, but...

  22. do you have to necessary be a CNA to become an lpn?!

    Aurora77 replied to margueritef's topic in General Nursing

    I think being a CNA first would be very helpful. I'm close to the end of my LPN program and I wish I had been a CNA first. All those things, like turning and transferring patients, changing occupied...

  23. IV drug calcuation question

    Aurora77 replied to ybstressed's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    This probably doesn't relate to your question, but check your state laws about infusions. In MO, LPN's can't administer IVPBs for under 30 minutes. That's legally a push, which we can't do. I'm...

  24. I really CANNOT believe it

    Aurora77 replied to 9livesRN's topic in General Students

    Congrats! I've been a lurker/poster here for a couple of years and have followed your journey. I'm really happy for

  25. Med Errors: Share Your Stories

    Aurora77 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so glad I found this thread. I made a horribly stupid mistake today in clinicals. My pt had PRN topical meds in her MAR, so I noted them, looked them up, and was ready to give as needed....