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  1. Advise please please..

    windmill182 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have been working as an LPN going on 3 months. I currently have a job working in an assisted living facility. I work Monday through Friday, day shift. The pay is okay. Probably towards the lower...

  2. To all the students about to start nursing school...

    windmill182 posted a topic in General Students

    I just finished my last day of nursing school. Turned in my last assignment at exactly noon. It still hasn't sunk in yet. For the last 4 hours I have sat on my couch not really knowing what to do...

  3. To all the students about to start nursing school...

    windmill182 replied to windmill182's topic in General Students

    Girl, I had a friend in my program who UNEXPECTEDLY lost her unemployment half way through and she figured it out. If you want it bad enough, you will figure it out too! School is expensive, but on...

  4. How many people failed the CNA state exam the first time?

    windmill182 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am preparing to take the final exam through the state for my CNA. It seems like they like to fail people for little things. Anyone fail the first

  5. What can I expect in LPN school?

    windmill182 replied to BrookeMarie's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am in an 11 month program and its been ups and downs. Definitely the hardest year of my life. Last quarter was intense! We had a Pharm test and a Fundies test each week + clinicals + care plans +...

  6. Which is easier - LPN or RN?

    windmill182 replied to Jmiami's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am in an LPN program, where its basically the first year of RN (and maybe a little more actually since my LPN program does IV certs etc. I can bridge to RN if I just complete 3 further quarters) I...

  7. What are SOAP notes?

    windmill182 replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Students

    We use SOAPIER. Subjective patient info (What is the patient saying? Pain level?) Objective info Assessment based on subjective and objective info Plan Implementation (What we actually did)...

  8. 5 weeks till first day of nursing school

    windmill182 replied to Kaligirl02's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    You guys are crazy. lol. Enjoy your free time while you have it, trust me. Nursing school is stressful and time consuming, (but also amazing.) Just saying that you should should sleep, be lazy, read a...

  9. And the weight gain begins..

    windmill182 posted a topic in General Students

    I read on here about all the weight people were gaining in nursing school and said to myself, "that wont be me!" Yea, well....9 weeks into my program and I have already gained 7 lbs. I know to some...

  10. What do you guys think?

    windmill182 replied to Thujone's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am in an LPN program and can barely find time to shave my legs. I have no idea where I even found the time to post this to you... jk I think you should just hold out til the ADN program starts,...

  11. What are you being told?

    windmill182 posted a topic in LPN to RN

    Just curious what your instructors or others are telling you about the job outcome once you graduate as an LPN? Any mention of what to expect in terms of pay? I'm trying to research this a bit...

  12. Student really needs help

    windmill182 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am 7 weeks into my nursing program. I had my first clinical last week, and I have to submit my first care plan next week. I think I got all the information I need on my patient except lab values...

  13. Student really needs help

    windmill182 replied to windmill182's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Guess I should have looked harder. I finally found some info. I read that you should look at serum cholesterol, vit b12, and Calcium. +

  14. Nursing DX Question Cont..

    windmill182 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If you have a patient with Pneumonia...can you have 2 nursing diagnoses pertaining to the airway? Ineffective Airway Clearance related to retained secretions as evidenced by ineffective cough,...

  15. Nursing DX Question Cont..

    windmill182 replied to windmill182's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Can you do clearance r/t retained secretions w/ inneffectice cough and difficulty breathing when the assessment just says, "coughing without sputum. Xray shows interstitial infiltrates and Dyspnea....

  16. basic Nursing DX help...

    windmill182 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    "Henry is diagnosed with PCP. Vital signs are BP 127/65, pulse 70, respiratory rate 25, temperature 101.7oF & O2 sat= 90%. Henry's admitting orders include IV sulfamethoxalone to treat the PCP,...

  17. Help with references using APA format..

    windmill182 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have reviewed the rules on Purdue's OWL website for APA format, but I am still just a little confused. I have obtained information from a website and Davis's drug book. My question is, do you have...

  18. writing papers during school?

    windmill182 replied to aachavez's topic in General Students

    Im in a LPN program. Six weeks in and we have done 2 case studies and 2 research reviews. Each paper has been at least 4~5

  19. Advice for new nursing students?

    windmill182 replied to cassidygal's topic in General Students

    Sleep now. I have a regular backpack. Get a good binder to organize everything. I like to have a separate one for clincals. Wish I could help you with more, but I gotta study for my third quiz this...

  20. Why are students going into LPN programs?

    windmill182 replied to leo8686's topic in General Students

    Is this how you make yourself feel

  21. working while in nursing school

    windmill182 replied to alexis87's topic in General Students

    I work 30 hours a week running an office and I still go to Nursing School Full time during the day. You gotta do what you gotta

  22. Do you actually read the assigned reading?

    windmill182 posted a topic in General Students

    Today was my first day of Nursing School. Holy S***, they want me to read what!? lol. I knew it was going to be intense, but its all coming to a realization right now. How many of you actually read...

  23. Shaky hands while doing skills

    windmill182 replied to Danielle_Nelson's topic in General Students

    Im just going to say that, like phlebitis, Beta Blockers saved me with this exact problem. Although, you should try exercise and avoiding caffeine!! Just talk to your doc. My own doc admitted to...

  24. How is it going so far?

    windmill182 posted a topic in General Students

    I know a lot of us are starting our Nursing Programs this month. My first day isn't until Monday. I can't believe in 4 days I will be sitting in that seat! Its very surreal for me. Anyways, for those...

  25. So I might not get to start nursing school afterall...

    windmill182 replied to mamayogibear's topic in General Students

    If you guys aren't together, why are his cars in your