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  1. New LPN students to start soon !! Come share your experiences :)

    fwardlaw147 replied to Ericad85's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congrats hopesgramcracker and mirad77! I hope LPN school is everything you wanted it to be. I'm so happy and excited for you. I start May

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

    fwardlaw147 replied to dblpn's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I really appreciate that people who already started classes have come back to share their tales of happiness and woe. Thank you for taking the time to share your stories. They remind me of the...

  3. New LPN students to start soon !! Come share your experiences :)

    fwardlaw147 replied to Ericad85's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Saskenn: Looks like you were given two blessing. I will pray for your success. CONGRATS!!!! AHinch1988: Congrats on starting. Your schedule seems pretty nice with lots of time to study. I hope...

  4. Anyone ever expected to act out of their scope of practice???

    fwardlaw147 replied to lexaa777's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I often wondered if "THEY" decided on the limitations to still justify not paying an LPN for doing RN work. I'm not an LPN, but I am due to start school next month. However, I do work in a LTC Skilled...

  5. Hello Kitty aneroid sphygmomanometer at DNI

    fwardlaw147 replied to bcskittlez's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I think I want to see if I can get a Star Trek kit. I think it would be fun for me, since Capt. Kirk always kept me comfy growing up. Perhaps, having such a kit (if one exists) could remind me of...

  6. Going to LPN school with a friend , anyone go to school on the buddy system ?

    fwardlaw147 replied to Elleveein's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I tried to attend LPN school on the buddy system with my friend. Unfortunately, she was not able to complete the requirements to get accepted. She was disappointed, but is still very supportive of...

  7. I can't breathe!! my testing date is almost here!!

    fwardlaw147 replied to crystal25's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm so happy for you. I'm sure you will do well on your test. Congrats on LPN School. I start mine on May 4th. If your CNA test is anything like mine (TN), then the answers will jump out at you....

  8. Questions from new CNA

    fwardlaw147 replied to LoveToHike's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Teaming seems like agood idea in theory, but you can also get burned by it when the other person doesn't carry their share of the load. Teaming can also slow a more experienced tech down. Things...

  9. New LPN students to start soon !! Come share your experiences :)

    fwardlaw147 replied to Ericad85's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    BcSkittlez: Thank you for sharing your schedule. It sounds like I might need to start planning for quitting my job once clinicals start. I scheduled my studying, classes, and time with my child....

  10. New LPN students to start soon !! Come share your experiences :)

    fwardlaw147 replied to Ericad85's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Thank you BcSkittlez. You are so kind. How are your classes set up? Are you in one class throughout the day or are you moving from one class to the next throughout the

  11. New LPN students to start soon !! Come share your experiences :)

    fwardlaw147 replied to Ericad85's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    yesterday, i woke up at 4:30 am and bounced out of bed with tuition check and scrubs in hand. i was so pumped. i still could not believe after 20 years that i am actually going to nursing school. i...

  12. New LPN students to start soon !! Come share your experiences :)

    fwardlaw147 replied to Ericad85's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Thank you for sharing your first day experience. I appreciate it. I know that there are a lot of study strategies list on this site, but I am curious. As they assigned all of the work, did the...

  13. New LPN students to start soon !! Come share your experiences :)

    fwardlaw147 replied to Ericad85's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    1stLady2: Congrats! You cand do it! *sprinkles Nursing dust* Preemiemama: Congrats on passing the CPAT. I remember feeling crazy when I had to go throught the application process. I officially...

  14. New LPN students to start soon !! Come share your experiences :)

    fwardlaw147 replied to Ericad85's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    No doubt about that. You said it. I AM SO HAPPY TO SEE SO MANY TTC STUDENTS ON THIS THREAD! (even if we are all from different

  15. Chattanooga LPN Program

    fwardlaw147 replied to kendra1978's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congrats on your goal. You may want to contact TN Workforce in your area. I was told at TTC @ Dickson that they can assist with childcare fees, uniforms, and possibly gas depending upon the amount...

  16. New LPN students to start soon !! Come share your experiences :)

    fwardlaw147 replied to Ericad85's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    LPN2BStephanie: I'm going to pray that it gets better for you. Yaaay! We are both starting TTC on May 4th!!!! What a beautiful date. I am attending TTC @ Dickson. I hope you have a wonderful...

  17. My Heart is Broken

    fwardlaw147 replied to HeyHeyitsMaay's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    OhDaughterofZion, I am sorry that you had such an experience. I am a CNA/CNT. I used to work for a skilled facility and witnessed a nurse commit horrible crimes against patients (i.e., not pass...

  18. New LPN students to start soon !! Come share your experiences :)

    fwardlaw147 replied to Ericad85's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    RCH85: Your school sounds like a nice friendly and supportive environment. I am happy you had a pleasant day. I hope it stays that way. Congrats on your first day. BCskittlesz: Wow! I would have...

  19. New LPN students to start soon !! Come share your experiences :)

    fwardlaw147 replied to Ericad85's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Thanks for this post BCskittlez. Encouragement is right. P.S. Sorry about the 4

  20. New LPN students to start soon !! Come share your experiences :)

    fwardlaw147 replied to Ericad85's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    nccatim: 9 books? wow! sounds like i better get one of those bags with the wheels on it and some extra muscles. i have been hearing the same crap about lpn being phased out for the last twenty years....

  21. Geriatric Pt. Teaching Ideas??

    fwardlaw147 replied to Scrubs'09's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    That is wonderful that you will be teaching geriatric patients. I would appreciate that all of the above is taught including the following: 1. Maintaining activities for daily living (ADL) 2. Skin...

  22. New LPN students to start soon !! Come share your experiences :)

    fwardlaw147 replied to Ericad85's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I cannot believe how impatient I have become since receiving my congrats letter in the mail. Orientation is only April 14th, yet is seems like it might as well be another three months. While class...

  23. New LPN students to start soon !! Come share your experiences :)

    fwardlaw147 replied to Ericad85's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    okay, so my biggest challenge since learning about my may 4th start date seems to be reminding myself that i am still a cnt. i want to take a med cart and just fly down the halls with it. i am going...

  24. Yay! I gotta brag a moment (exit HESI)

    fwardlaw147 replied to mrsraisinkain's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Wow, I'm feeling anxious and excited for you. I hope to hear and read as many exit and grad stories as possible throughout the year. They really inspire

  25. New LPN students to start soon !! Come share your experiences :)

    fwardlaw147 replied to Ericad85's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    [color=#4f81bd]mom2cassidy: gosh! i pray that white scrubs are not in my future too. i think i have to wear them for the clinicals, but so far only solid colors were mentioned at the information...