ZanatuBelmont

ZanatuBelmont

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  1. Would You Prefer a Male Nurse?

    ZanatuBelmont replied to djc1981's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Just curious, why would you be

  2. Gay male nurse stereotype?

    ZanatuBelmont replied to greygooseuria's topic in Male Nursing Students

    That's an interesting question! I think it would entirely depend on the situation you're in. If the patient asks personal questions, answer them as far as you're comfortable, gay or straight. Draw the...

  3. Am I Taking Nsg. School Too Seriously???

    ZanatuBelmont replied to Etana85's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    post cut to save room> Hello, No, I don't think you are taking things in nursing school "too seriously." You obviously are working to equip yourself with as much knowledge as possible during...

  4. Some Advice about your future..

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

    Can't speak for other nursing programs, but we are required a minimum of 400 hours clinical experience in 10 months. That only averages out to 2.5 months

  5. How young is too young to teach LPN students?

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

    My program has five "young" intructors - the youngest is 22 and the "oldest" of the youngest is 28. For purposes in my LVN program (and I believe state regulations) they are only allowed to teach...

  6. Anyone here a CNA or LVN?

    ZanatuBelmont replied to 650ryder's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Hi, I am a "student aide." By that I mean after first semester in nursing school I became eligible to work as a CNA as long as I remained in the program and completed it. Yes, females are the biggest...

  7. Obama on Males in Nursing

    ZanatuBelmont replied to Tozz's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I

  8. Would You Prefer a Male Nurse?

    ZanatuBelmont replied to djc1981's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Part of my professional development class in my nursing program teaches us there are "right" ways and "wrong" ways to handle a situation. Making a snide remark back at a patient is unprofessional....

  9. Would You Prefer a Male Nurse?

    ZanatuBelmont replied to djc1981's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Very unprofessional, especially as a student. Even when a patient throws something at you, your response is not to tell them they are insane and a pain in the butt to care for. You remain calm, let...

  10. Moving On

    ZanatuBelmont replied to georgia2009's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congrats. I was also relieved when I passed my dosage calculations class. Try not to become upset in a few weeks or months if you don't remember the exact forumulas. I have nine weeks left in my...

  11. LVN textbooks

    ZanatuBelmont replied to AHinch1988's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I quoted your message above and left only the books I doubt will be "required." None of my instructors have utilized our guides and only recommend it for practicing (which is a good idea, of course)....

  12. Would You Prefer a Male Nurse?

    ZanatuBelmont replied to djc1981's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I have noticed this. In a few clinical rotations the few women that would "throw me out" was actually an overbearing family member, not the actual patient. I've encountered one or two females that...

  13. how long did it take you to finish the saunders book?

    ZanatuBelmont replied to hopingtobeanRNsoon's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I still have two months before I qualify to take the NCLEX-PN but I'm reviewing Saunders right now. I'm focusing on my weak points. Closer it gets to taking NCLEX, though - a week before - I plan to...

  14. Muslim Male (Student) Nurses? Any out there?

    ZanatuBelmont replied to trryt4ssasfgb34's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Why is that a

  15. New to Site, Looking for Information

    ZanatuBelmont replied to 650ryder's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I finish my LVN program in nine weeks. I went the LVN path because 1.) It was cheaper, and 2.) I would not invest a lot of money to know whether nursing is "for me" or not. I quickly found out how...

  16. Would You Prefer a Male Nurse?

    ZanatuBelmont replied to djc1981's topic in Male Nursing Students

    i feel the same way.. it depends on the situation. if i had to have my member and scrotum handled or assisted to the restroom, i'd much rather have a male nurse. for general care, though, i wouldn't...

  17. Ages of male nursing students?

    ZanatuBelmont replied to Stearnsy's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I'm 21, took a break when I turned 18 and started college at 19 and a half. Entered my LVN program right as I turned 21 June

  18. Why does sleep deprivation have to be a part of my LPN training?

    ZanatuBelmont replied to username44's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I agree. I can't imagine having that many assignments due in such a short amount of time. I think some nursing programs reach a point where they are simply assigning "busy work" which cuts into the...

  19. Why does sleep deprivation have to be a part of my LPN training?

    ZanatuBelmont replied to username44's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    What is your school schedule? I know it's tough, but you can do it. Do you have a job and go to school at the same time? If so, you may need to consider your options and cut back on hours. Many...

  20. Too much estrogen! Women! Ahh!

    ZanatuBelmont posted a topic in Male Nursing Students

    Well not too long ago I posted on here that I've coped well with a class full of women, that is, until today - eight months into my program! Here's the deal. Last week we had a health fair which we...

  21. Last day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    ZanatuBelmont replied to KIMYNURSE2B's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congrats! Job well done!

  22. How much should instructors help?

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

    Instructors are there to guide students and provide the means to be successful. What the student does with the tools given - or recommended - is up to them. There are resources out there, such as this...

  23. Hypernatremia and diarrhea?

    ZanatuBelmont posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am reviewing for a test over fluids and electrolytes. I can't figure out why diarrhea causes hypernatremia... I connect water loss when I think of diarrhea, which would result in a loss, not an...

  24. Hypernatremia and diarrhea?

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

    Thanks, that makes sense. I'm using symbols and phrases to help me remember signs and symptoms. One I came up with is: S/S HYPERNATREMIA: The Damn Dogs Favor Rough Love Thirst; Dry, sticky mucous...

  25. CNAs and weight

    ZanatuBelmont replied to fuzzywuzzy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Probably has to do with: Location Low