ZanatuBelmont

ZanatuBelmont

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  1. So how's everyone doing in their lpn program?

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

    Pretty good, my grades have remained anywhere from an 86-100 on major exams since I started nine months ago. We have about 10 more weeks. Started out with 80 in August for the PM program and are down...

  2. Please!!! I really need help learning and remembering meds, and their side effects

    ZanatuBelmont replied to cna2lpn80's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Athena, I did not "cut and paste." I typed out my response and had my Pharmacology book next to me to double check myself before I posted. That said, what I described is a way to memorize the...

  3. Too much estrogen! Women! Ahh!

    ZanatuBelmont replied to ZanatuBelmont's topic in Male Nursing Students

    One week after incident: The general consensus among myself and other peers who witnessed her dramatic display is that she overreacted, and most responses were similar to the one's expressed here....

  4. Conducting a head-to-toe

    ZanatuBelmont posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi! Not sure what it's like in your state, but in Texas the LVN cannot initiate an assessment, but we can add, monitor and adjust as needed. I want to "function as an RN" personally - not...

  5. are you taking practice NCLEX tests right now?

    ZanatuBelmont replied to picurn10's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Don't freak out, some former students have suggested reviewing 10-20 questions per day, then right after graduation, identify your weaknesses and spend an entire week, at least six hours per day,...

  6. Are all schools alike?

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

    Wow... compared to my program yours seems like a nightmare! Our test requirements is a minimum 76 with a 100 on chem-cal test before we go to clinicals. We do not require you to pass finals to...

  7. On the Final Stretch

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

    We celebrated our less than 100 days in class the other day, but to make it seem even less, we said: 26 class days until pinning. 26 clinical days until pinning. or... 10 weeks weeks until

  8. 22 gauge IV cath in blood transfusions

    ZanatuBelmont replied to evilglowduckie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    My instructor told my class the other day the smallest to use is a 20, largest a 16.

  9. what do the titles mean? RN, BSN, ADN??

    ZanatuBelmont replied to Dani3176's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    You need to set up an appointment with an Allied Health & Nursing advisor at your institution. We have no way of knowing what prereqs are required for your school since not all schools are the...

  10. Is this a good path to becoming a nurse?

    ZanatuBelmont replied to jwannab's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Sounds like you've got it worked out! Glad you decided to get your prereqs at a community college - there isn't anything more annoying to me than someone who talks down the idea of paying less $$$!...

  11. LVN's-how do you find a job after grad?

    ZanatuBelmont replied to Mom/Nurse2b's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    The college I attend hosted a health fair two months ago. We signed up with companies/hospitals/agencies we were interested in. They requested our graduation date and said they will contact us one...

  12. is it okay to get a TB test twice in one week?

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

    That is

  13. CNA or Phlebotomist...or both?

    ZanatuBelmont replied to Samantha2587's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I did the Phlebotomist thing before nursing school and regret it. The only thing it has done for me is allowed me to pinpoint a vein, which is helpful for a nurse. However, I became qualified after my...

  14. strong pee smell

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

    Put male shaving cream in some spots, but NOT around her genitals or rectum. That does a pretty good job at cutting the

  15. Please!!! I really need help learning and remembering meds, and their side effects

    ZanatuBelmont replied to cna2lpn80's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Try index cards. Question, though: If you know the classifications, why are you unable to recall the side effects? You should know what drugs fall into the category, such as "Beta-blockers." A good...

  16. male nurse haircut rules

    ZanatuBelmont replied to albert6jed's topic in Male Nursing Students

    You are training to be a professional nurse, not an expressive artist. :-) Just kidding, but there is truth to that! Anyway, just go with the rules during nursing school. I'm sure you can find a...

  17. Nursing shortage: A myth?

    ZanatuBelmont replied to blacksea pebble's topic in General Nursing

    The problem is finding a nurse with his/her Master's degree that will agree to teach in an RN program at $50,000/yr compared to the $70,000-$80,000/yr they could make in a

  18. Fat Lpn Student

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

    Sorry you are going through this! You would think a nursing instructor - most who have at least a BSN - would understand that there are medical reasons for a person being overweight and obese. Don't...

  19. Information not sticking

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

    Two questions: How LONG are you studying and how OFTEN do you study? From a general perspective, you need to take Med-Surg as a "Walk in those shoes..." mindset. Don't simply memorize the material,...

  20. Have any males experienced what I am feeling now being in nursing school?

    ZanatuBelmont replied to lum917's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I'm in a class of 62 with a total of eight male students. It is difficult being in a class with that many women, but at least we know there is a REAL biological reason for the craziness: estrogen. WAY...

  21. I have no college credits but want to join a RN program, whats step one?

    ZanatuBelmont replied to jwannab's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Look at it this way. Going from ADN to BSN route takes the same amount of time, except you'll be an RN two years sooner with the SAME PAY. What that means for you is that while you're finishing your...

  22. I have no college credits but want to join a RN program, whats step one?

    ZanatuBelmont replied to jwannab's topic in Male Nursing Students

    There are generally a total of 8-10 prereqs for an RN program across the board. You could do four classes in a long summer session (or break it up into two during summer 1 and two during summer 2),...

  23. how many non-traditional students are here?

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

    It's never too late. Some of the best students are the people who are

  24. Rude disruptive classmates (Vent)

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

    How often do you ask questions in class? Do you ask questions that were just answered and you just need clarification? Do you find yourself "jumping ahead" and asking questions that will most likely...

  25. CNA being asked to go through patient med records

    ZanatuBelmont replied to beck_79's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    What state do you live in? You need to open google and search the rules and regulations for CNA duties. As others have said, filling out the kardex as you are being instructed is essentially writing a...