LPNdelgado

RNhopeful that was so sweet of you! You do need time for yourself, it just doesn't matter how much time i give myself i always seem overwhelmed. My brain is on nursing overload LOl.. but it helps to take 1 full day to yourself a week with NO nursing AT ALL! Get your feet done, something relaxing away from the work. Just like anything else! Good tip

i am lpn so not sure about RN but PHARM is a *****!

Good topic. NEVER lose hope! The everyday people have NO CLUE what it is to do nursing school... LPN/LVN or RN and beyond. This is the hardest thing I have ever done other than give 2 natural births within 1 3/4 years of each other and I am so proud of all the peole whjo have taken the time to do this. This career is one of the hardest to do during and after school is over. Just know no matter what anyone says, you are THE ****!!! LOL.. be good and take care... who cares what people say, do your job to the best of your ability and within your scope and go hom. When they physically pay your bills, then you can worry LOL... G'nite

lovely to know we are not alone LOL.... My professor says the exact thing yours does. Just b/c it is in the book, does not mean it is right! SO THEN WHAT THE HELL DO WE STUDY FROM? there is no way to know what is right or wrong! Good luck

welcome honey! I am in my first semester LPN and I AM WITH YOU! Believe it or not, i am already tired of the tests every week, the lectures even though they are full of good information, tired of it all and I AM NEW and have 2 years to go! It is SO much information and to keep being told that half of it doesnt even go with you in the real world. I am going to see a therapist i need some anxiety pills LOL.. You will get through it, it isnt easy just do what yuo have to to make it through hun! GL honey be strong

this is amazing! GREAT idea to help study. I have pharm theory tomorrow so please post some awesome med questions .Here are my 5 1- Never give more than 1cc in a deltoid IM 2- 2 tbsp + 30cc's 3- Phenergan is always IM ztrack it is costic 4- Never use ventglute in a child under 3 5- Giving Digoxin always check apical pulse make sure not under 60 or over 120 ... and dig. level 0.5-2

I am in between with the discussion and the answers. I have NEVER taken medication, but feel i need to. I am trying my hardest not to have any b/c i dont want to be classified. A lot of people do not understand about depression, bipolar disorder or any mental instability. I do believe alot of it is inherited through genes, however, it may not show up until later. That is my situation. It is on my family here and there, but some are from drug use. I have never used drugs, but between my 2 young children and nursing school i am ripping my hair out. I am more stressed, more anxious, and more restless than EVER! So it really just depends on life and i agree a lot of us come from broken or disturbed homes. I am in nursing b/c it has been my passion since 7 years ago when I lost my first child. ANYONE GOT MEDS?? LOL...

the only injection that you HAD to drawn back on that is not required any longer is the Sub Q. The ONE injection you must aspirate is the IM. I never heard this and I just started injections 2 weeks ago. I am a newbie lol.. and a huge hello to everyone as well!

im allergic to enemas too LOL... It is an exit not an entrance ROFL.. that was cute!

lol turkey LOL.. that one was funny.... it is true. Not a major deal, but avoid them! could have been worse

both responses are correct. it is YOUR license on the line since you GAVE the med. There are 3 rules I follow being a new student that i have learned are most important to avoid med errors, DO NOT GIVE OUT MEDS YOU DONT TAKE OUT, Do not document for anyone and check 3 times and check your 5 rights ALWAYS! She cannot and will not cover for you when asked WHY you gave that medication. Always remember, the things you do have to stand up in a court of law and a lawyer will eat you to pieces saying, SHE TOLD ME TO GIVE IT! Do not feel bad, use it as a learning curve and never do it again. It may be a standard order, but you have no clue what she gave! Good job for recognizing it was wrong though, some just dont care! You have EVERY right to say i am not comfortable doing that, you give the med, and she can not be upset with you! They are teaching you BAD habits! Good luck and congrats on the new career! LPN Delgado

i do have a drug book, however, it does not have everything i need to know in it. FOR EXAMPLE it says when giving DIgoxin there are no lab values which is WRONG!!!! you MUST check the Dig. level to make sure the patient is not in toxicity level. SO with that being said, i am asking others to see what they say about my 8 medications. It also doesnt tell you all of the increases and decreses of each med when on so many at the same time. Therefore, leaving me NO choice but to go outside. Thanks again:uhoh3:

Hey fellow nursing students! Congrats to all of you let me start by saying that much! I am in my first semester in LPN and struggling with Pharm. Theory. I have 8 medications that I need to know ALL about. Does anyone has any suggestions for how I can easily remember info about meds? Here are the 8 meds i have, and maybe can someone give me som info about these meds such as Labs that are checked prior to giving these meds, most important side affects and patient teachings. Aldomet Digoxin Warfarin Hydrodiuril Tagamet Demerol NPH - I know this one Doxycycline I am doing a med box on Thursday night. I have to explain the lab values to check before i administer these meds and all about them when she asks me. I HAVE TO PASS!!! You all know how important Pharm is!!! I got a 97% on my math but this is different lol... THANK YOU!!!! PLEASE HELP!

Things will get better for you! Your outlook may show in your interview so you need to leave the baggage you carry with you at the door. Interviews are a dime a dozen as are jobs. Someone said you will not land your dream job right away, and that is TRUE! I am not sure many nurses care for ER nursing, however, they do it for experience. I am an LPN student and will be working ANYWHERE just to get experience so I can go back to working for a health insurance company behind a desk! I love L&D, however, a few hospitals where i live do not hire LPN's on their floor. SO, that leaves me to eaither go elsewhere until a position opens are deal with it! Good luck with all you do, also look at how you interview. Maybe some of your answers can be re-worded and make them sound better! CALL, follow up after the interview if you really want the position. ALWAYS worked for me nursing or not! God Bless LPN2b Delgado