ZanatuBelmont

ZanatuBelmont

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  1. Help I'm taking A&P1 during the Summer!!!

    ZanatuBelmont replied to ccjus123's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Five weeks? My 16-week course was hard enough. God bless

  2. Are these diagnosis prioritized correctly?

    ZanatuBelmont replied to HA0927's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I would put acute pain first before nutrition, only because a client in pain is NOT going to progress fluidly. Once the client is calm and comfortable (pain-free to our best ability) we can begin...

  3. Are these diagnosis prioritized correctly?

    ZanatuBelmont replied to HA0927's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    error

  4. Stethoscopes for Clinicals

    ZanatuBelmont replied to JumpingIn's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I wanted to buy one that I could use for years to come, sort of as a reminder of my "before I...." life. But, hey, eight months into my program and I couldn't care less. As long as it gets you through...

  5. McFatter LPN Program

    ZanatuBelmont replied to FutureNurse83's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    When I read the title of this post I thought it was going to examine why nursing students get fat in school,

  6. anatomy questions

    ZanatuBelmont replied to tnlpn8's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    We - as in my nursing class in Texas - did not go in depth with the skeletal system. Instead, we looked at disorders AFFECTING the skeletal system. You should brush up on your anatomy for the skeletal...

  7. Any suggestions would be helpful! I need them!

    ZanatuBelmont replied to Nurse2184's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Have you checked http://college-network.com? They offer an LVN to BSN degree

  8. Timing of LPN School

    ZanatuBelmont replied to kendra1978's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi, there is no time like tomorrow! Let's face it, children are more difficult as they get older, except for the ages 7-10 when they are the "play by the rules" kind of humans. If I were in your...

  9. How expensive is your program?

    ZanatuBelmont posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Just curious about the different pricing in the country. I attend a 12-month LVN program: Fall 2008: 2,150 tuition/fees + $700 books + $100 misc. Spring 2009: $2,275 tuition/fees + $100 books + $450...

  10. Gay male nurse stereotype?

    ZanatuBelmont replied to greygooseuria's topic in Male Nursing Students

    It comes from nursing being a "female field." The idea of a man in American culture is to be aggressive and distant, unlike the "female role" society creates of nurturing, sensitive and passive. When...

  11. How many of you plan on going beyond BSN?

    ZanatuBelmont replied to Idaho Murse's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Will be an LPN this July - going straight into the LVN-RN transition (ADN), then spending two years on my BSN. After that, I'm going to apply to law school, medical school and NP school. Whichever I...

  12. Completely Unhappy With The School I Chose

    ZanatuBelmont replied to Star33's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    My program is similar. I do think, however, in some twisted way the LPN/LVN programs are MEANT to be so compulsive and subject to change, because that is exactly what it's going to be like when we are...

  13. Study and note taking tips please!!

    ZanatuBelmont replied to Amybeth56's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I do that ALL the time and I will tell you that it DOES work. The idea is that if you can explain it to your peer(s) - as if a patient asked you - then you probably know the material. You may also...

  14. LPN vs. RN

    ZanatuBelmont replied to EBT67's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It depends on your goals and how you want to "get there." I decided to start the LVN/LPN route. One year program, then I can work as a nurse while I spend another year on basics then enter the RN...

  15. Study and note taking tips please!!

    ZanatuBelmont replied to Amybeth56's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    1.) ACTIVELY listen during lectures. 2.) Follow along in your book and highlight (or write down on paper) signs & symptoms and definitions of the issue. 3.) STAY organized. 4.) Manage your time...

  16. Why did you decide to be an LPN vs an ADN?

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

    I'm 21 so I figured, "Why the heck not?" Plus, my teenage years were not remarkable in the sense that... I got myself into a lot of trouble. However, after one year in the AmeriCorps program, I put my...

  17. Tell me your GPA. Just wanna compare

    ZanatuBelmont replied to mahkev2000's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I'm not sure if being a male will help your changes. Maybe in a progressive state like NYC, but here in Texas, it doesn't work for you (nor against you, of course). My understanding is that acceptance...

  18. Veteran thinking of QUITTING LPN SCHOOL

    ZanatuBelmont replied to Tony1790's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I won't give you the "we don't do it for the money," because that's a lie! If the pay is terrible, and you spend a lot of emotional and physical resources for school, the pay better be more than...

  19. Graduated 20 yrs ago, failed and now studying for NCLEX

    ZanatuBelmont replied to VEBERT1020's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm a little concerned that the state of Washington is considering letting you take the NCLEX-PN after 20 years. This is not a personal attack directed at you, I am just baffled it's allowed. So much...

  20. who's getting ready to graduate????

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

    Oh yes ^_^ I feel ya! All this hard work and three months left?! WHERE HAS TIME GONE? LOL, sometimes when I think about all the people I won't see EVERYDAY anymore, I start to cry. :-(

  21. Is anyone STAYING a LPN???????

    ZanatuBelmont replied to Ling07's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am going to get my RN because of the amount of legal and local restrictions placed on the LVN scope of

  22. Soon to be LPN student

    ZanatuBelmont replied to ashleys0623's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    You are very smart to do that as LPN/LVN programs are fast-paced with a lot of information in a short amount of time! You'll do great, I'm sure! Here are some tips I have: Take this time to learn all...

  23. Is crying or showing emotion in front of a patient inappropriate

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

    I can already tell you what you did wrong: you asked fellow nursing students advice on how to conduct yourself as a nurse. Ask your

  24. New LPN would like CNA input please

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

    OK, I'm an LVN student and work as a PCA on the side, so I understand your frustrations. All I can say is that NOWHERE are we taught in nursing school to ask the CNA/PCA to dust an oxygen tank and...

  25. Are newgrad nurses underpaid?

    ZanatuBelmont posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    What do you think about the pay for new and seasoned nurses, including the aides? What is the average pay in your area? Would increasing pay really improve quality of care? Does that even matter? If I...