ZanatuBelmont

ZanatuBelmont specializes in Rehabilitation; LTC; Med-Surg.

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1. I am a complete failure; incompetent, stupid, and outright humiliated!

   ZanatuBelmont posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

   Hi everyone, this post comes with great humility. I just need to vent in a forum where I know people can understand and, possibly, offer me some wisdom. I was licensed August 15, 2009, as an LVN in...

2. LVN writing orders?

   ZanatuBelmont posted a topic in Texas Nursing

   Hi guys and gals, I've been employed as a nurse since August (I graduated at the end of July). The other day we decided it best to D/C the liquid Hydrocodone/Codeine we had for a resident that can now...

3. Taking NCLEX-PN this Wednesday!

   ZanatuBelmont posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Hi all, I am taking my NCLEX-PN Wednesday for the first time. I am concerned because I have been using "exam mode" on the Saunders CD (2008 version) and I keep getting 40s and 50s on Pedi/OB and...

4. How Important is Accreditation?

   ZanatuBelmont replied to Kels87's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   Interesting question. I can't imagine your nursing license being "legit" without completing an accredited program. Check out the California Board of Vocational Nursing website and search for your...

5. How do you balance work and school.

   ZanatuBelmont replied to prettyindecent's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   Many students in my program borrowed the full amount in stafford student loans to pay for their living expenses. If you are in a 12-month program at a community college, you should be able to swing...

6. How to prepare for LVN/LPN school

   ZanatuBelmont replied to Christine2009's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   Do not get in the habit of depending on a buddy to help you out. You will pair up with someone, eventually, in the program. It will be tempting to ask them "Hey, do you know the rationale for this?"...

7. IS THIS IT?

   ZanatuBelmont replied to Okechi's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   I recently landed a job in the OR but had to respectfully decline. Two reasons: They wanted me to put my RN pursuit on hold so I could work into their schedule. Second, it was just too damn far! A...

8. Massavie amount of info to study...How?

   ZanatuBelmont replied to kayjay5478's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   You need to focus primarily on the nursing interventions, lab values, diagnostic procedures, typical medical management, and have a basic understanding of the pathophysiology relating to the issue...

9. Who's most at risk for developing HTN?

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

   That's not the point. Yes, all those options were risk factors - but the question is asking you to identify the person with the highest risk. I choose option C because he has a known family history of...

10. Who's most at risk for developing HTN?

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

    From my understanding African-American women, not men, are at highest risk for developing

11. Help with getting through the last year of school. Need advice.

    ZanatuBelmont replied to h1hasinai's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Daytonite, that was an excellent response. I never looked at it that way. I've been asked many times what nursing "means to me." I always replied with the typical "compassionate care" reply, but...

12. What I head during my BLS Training (true story)

    ZanatuBelmont replied to fwardlaw147's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I don't even know what an IUD

13. Nightingale Pledge and Nursing hats at pinning ceremony....

    ZanatuBelmont replied to Tony1790's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Why is living in purity and helping the doctor a "girlie"

14. Help with getting through the last year of school. Need advice.

    ZanatuBelmont replied to h1hasinai's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I think during NS we are built up to believe we have to be a superhero and make no mistakes our first six months working, but that's just not how it is. There are times I hear people discussing...

15. Working with mostly women. Heaven or Hell?

    ZanatuBelmont replied to lsvalliant's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Yes you will mostly find males in acute