LPNdelgado

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1. Hi there! I am a psycho/stressed/overstimulated/tired nursing student!

   LPNdelgado replied to aslaten08's topic in General Students

   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 ...

2. Hardest class so far...

   LPNdelgado replied to ColtsMom's topic in General Students

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

3. New LVN and already TIRED of it!!!

   LPNdelgado replied to pink2blue1's topic in General Nursing

   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 ...

4. Stressed out and tired

   LPNdelgado replied to PEBBLES1's topic in Student Assist

   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

5. Hi there! I am a psycho/stressed/overstimulated/tired nursing student!

   LPNdelgado replied to aslaten08's topic in General Students

   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 m...

6. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

   LPNdelgado replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX

   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...

7. Many nurses on depression or anxiety meds?

   LPNdelgado replied to avsmch's topic in General Nursing

   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 a...

8. Intramuscular injections- drawing back

   LPNdelgado replied to minnimouse's topic in General Nursing

   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 everyo...

9. *Weird* Patient Allergies

   LPNdelgado replied to cherrybreeze's topic in General Nursing

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

10. med error?

    LPNdelgado replied to cinder2004's topic in General Nursing

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

11. med error?

    LPNdelgado replied to cinder2004's topic in General Nursing

    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 ...

12. Need help with Pharm Theory

    LPNdelgado replied to LPNdelgado's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    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 w...

13. Need help with Pharm Theory

    LPNdelgado posted a topic in LPN/LVN Students

    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 ca...

14. Now I think I made a mistake...

    LPNdelgado replied to healer27's topic in New Nurse

    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 ...