CandyGyrl1985

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  1. Dismissed from my program less than a week before finals!!! Please Help!

    CandyGyrl1985 replied to MattiesMama's topic in General Students

    So let me get this straight - You have NEVER been late to a job or meeting before? You have never had circumstances that came up - that made you late... Even if it was setting an alarm clock and not...

  2. What's the easiest job in the operating room?

    CandyGyrl1985 replied to linda2097's topic in Operating Room

    Would anyone mind giving a brief description of these jobs and the education behind them for me. I am a nursing student and dont know the dynamics of the OR. I would post elsewhere - but you guys all...

  3. Financial aid and Kaplan

    CandyGyrl1985 replied to plaza's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    December 2... I am so excited- yea if they told you that you are in - THEN you are in. They are not suppose to tell anyone that - but they do LOL. THANK GOD! Its still pretty tense waiting for the...

  4. Financial aid and Kaplan

    CandyGyrl1985 replied to plaza's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    ok - well i just completed mine. their financial aid office here in las vegas is incredible!!! much faster than our community college- you will know pretty much that day (if you have aid before) or...

  5. How long did you wait to get accepted into a LPN/LVN program?

    CandyGyrl1985 replied to BrittanyLeigh's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Yea it will. The first 2 chapters you go over will definitly help you pass the Kaplan entrance exam! I was also TERRIBLE at math. I think for those of us that have poor math - taking an extra math...

  6. Got booted from school because of C grade...what to do?

    CandyGyrl1985 replied to hpygrl01's topic in General Students

    i went through this with my college - (only not for ns school - but for regular classes.) i had to go to the dean of the school and provide documented proof from the hospital of where i was. (my...

  7. How long did you wait to get accepted into a LPN/LVN program?

    CandyGyrl1985 replied to BrittanyLeigh's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    At Kaplan - we took a critical thinking test - out of 20 people only 2 of us passed. Then you take the HESI (which is a suppose to be easier than the TEAS and I agree) it was like a high school level...

  8. Who has taken Medical Terminolgy?

    CandyGyrl1985 replied to anita07's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Mine was online and SUPER easy! As long as you make flash cards- it should be easy no matter what you take - since it is all about memorization verses understanding

  9. Funny/Strange things other hospital employees have done????

    CandyGyrl1985 replied to jessi1106's topic in Nursing Humor

    OMG - that is so cruel - but yet so funny! What did the patient say? Did the doctor just not realize what he was saying? If I were the patient - I think I might have intentionally passed gas or...

  10. Does being a CNA equal 1 year experiance for lpn?

    CandyGyrl1985 replied to missbee10's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Our community college requires you take the CNA course as a pre-req. Kaplan college just counts it as medical experience towards admissions. If she has worked a long time as a CNA and then got her...

  11. I feel like a failure

    CandyGyrl1985 replied to carlasbizz's topic in General Students

    Please dont take this the wrong way - and maybe I read your post wrong- but if you hate being a CNA why do you want to be a nurse. In most cases having a large amt of patients can happen at any level...

  12. Sleep Deprivation

    CandyGyrl1985 replied to MedicalLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Here is what I suggest watching - it is awesome!! Its a relaxation video - about 8 mins long. Try to do it in a dark room, when you are alone... It works WONDERS!!!!! You can also youtube- relaxing...

  13. Attitudes towards LPN's

    CandyGyrl1985 replied to emt... rn student's topic in Canada

    i cant believe that a poster actual said they have some disrespect for lpns. i am becoming an lpn because i am 24 years old, i have 3 children (6,2&1), my husband left me, and i take care of my 65...

  14. Winter Nursing Students- where are you?

    CandyGyrl1985 posted a topic in General Students

    hey!!!! where are all the nursing students that start in winter? my program will begin december 2, 2009! yey!!! i am so glad that i am done working on my pre-reqs! this summer session i took 3 fifteen...

  15. Dismissed from my program less than a week before finals!!! Please Help!

    CandyGyrl1985 replied to MattiesMama's topic in General Students

    wow! i am so sorry! file the appeal and go to class. i would explain to the teacher before class starts why you are there. that way she doesnt feel you are undermining the system. you could also...

  16. Open letter to my nursing instructors

    CandyGyrl1985 replied to madnurse2b's topic in General Students

    p.s. could you please remember what you told us to study for the quiz. or is this part of your evil ploy to have us study things that you know are not on the test. just

  17. help with test taking tips

    CandyGyrl1985 replied to CruzLabuzon's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    here is what you should do- take your practice test book (kaplan) and take the practice test. correct it then go over the questions you missed. read the question and the correct answer- compare...

  18. Who is working FT, going to school and has a family?

    CandyGyrl1985 replied to peytonsmom's topic in General Students

    Quick Lunch stuff I prepare Tuna Melts or Regular tuna sandwiches with lettuce and tomato Grilled Cheese sandwiches - with velveta (you can add some deli ham to it too) Peanut Butter and sliced...

  19. HESI entrance exam

    CandyGyrl1985 replied to Cporter65's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Its called Admission Assessment Exam Review 2nd edition Top of the book says Evolve Reach Powered by Hesi I bought mine through my college. But you can buy it I think off of the evolve site, ebay or...

  20. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    CandyGyrl1985 replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    lol. i never expected to change your opinion. just wanted to vent my own feelings on the matter. my feelings wont change just like yours wont. by the way, i am not sure where that magic button...

  21. Who is working FT, going to school and has a family?

    CandyGyrl1985 replied to peytonsmom's topic in General Students

    here are my tips: you can pre-make pb&j sandwiches and freeze them- its awesome! pull it out and serve frozen to older kids or let it sit out for 15 mins - then it is ready to go! ultimate...

  22. Guess what the ER doc did?

    CandyGyrl1985 replied to dorie43rn's topic in Emergency

    hugs to you!!!! it sounds like you are the best advocate your husband can have! i had a similar experience with my father, but unfortunately by the time the er doc admitted him - it was to late....

  23. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    CandyGyrl1985 replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry but do you mean to tell me that you find it acceptable to vent about someone making the decision to chose life? Those are the feelings that most people keep to themselves. And not only that...

  24. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    CandyGyrl1985 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think that ALL call lights should come complete with instructions for each patients. We shall call it the DO's and Dont's of Calling - how to use the call bell within reason. Mr. X please excuse me...

  25. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    CandyGyrl1985 replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    originally posted by ns_rn full code patients who are terminally ill , have end stage disease or are over the age of 80! i dont understand why this would peeve you. patients have the right to chose...