ZanatuBelmont

ZanatuBelmont

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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. Pilonidal Cyst

    ZanatuBelmont posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I need to know... can these heal on their own for, say, a very, very, pin-sized hole in the sacral area? Or is surgical intervention the ONLY way to get this condition to close

  7. 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?"...

  8. 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...

  9. 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...

  10. 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...

  11. 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

  12. 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...

  13. 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

  14. 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"

  15. 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...

  16. Got job in the OR today!

    ZanatuBelmont posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am so excited! I accomplished yet another goal: secure employment before graduation! HALLELUJAH!!! I got accepted in the OR. They said, "If you're willing to learn, we'll take you!" This is...

  17. 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

  18. I'm 39 and want to become a nurse.

    ZanatuBelmont replied to quinnsite's topic in Male Nursing Students

    You're not too old. I actually think employers discriminate more against young nurses (under age 24) than they do older graduates. And no, you are not too old - there are at least 30 people in my...

  19. Please help me. Im a new student and Im kind of freaking out

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

    Yes, Daytonite has her stuff together! I've learned more from her about nursing priority and diagnosis than I did in the

  20. Working with mostly women. Heaven or Hell?

    ZanatuBelmont replied to lsvalliant's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Badphish, I smell good, look good, and never talk about sports, either.

  21. Nursing Priority: Who to see first?

    ZanatuBelmont posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    You just received report on four patients with the conditions listed below. Who do you see first, second, third, and fourth? Why? Patient A: Anal fistula - 70 y/o male - bedbound. Patient B: Colostomy...

  22. Your observations

    ZanatuBelmont replied to illuminiti's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    that was the only part that offended me! what is "too young" for nursing school? not all of us wait until we have 10 million babies at 40 to start our careers.

  23. Your observations

    ZanatuBelmont replied to illuminiti's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Most of them just did not study enough. From day one I was always helping other students with their studying - explaining ways to "learn smarter" and helping to understand concepts better. When they...

  24. Infection Control

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

    Oh God bless you for sharing this, and especially THANKS to the person who made

  25. "Made Incredibly Easy" series

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

    The "Made Easy" series is an excellent confidence booster. It helps the student learn how to answer priority questions and look for the most common sense approach. However, you should purchase...