SWM2009

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  1. Starting LPN classes summer term 2013....helppp!!

    SWM2009 replied to PreciousD's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Enjoy your last few weeks of freedom :) Have you bought your books yet? Some instructors will post assignments a week or two before school begins so I would check into that. Also, you might consider...

  2. Starting LPN classes summer term 2013....helppp!!

    SWM2009 replied to PreciousD's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    First of all, congratulations! Best wishes as you begin your program. It would help if you gave the names of the courses instead of the numbers..i.e. fundamentals, pharmacology etc. in order to be...

  3. Annoyed! Where is the love?!

    SWM2009 replied to angieedoll's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congratulations! Ignore them all I say. You have the support of the most important person in your life anyway, your husband. The rest of them can go....I'll let you complete that

  4. Ready to quit

    SWM2009 replied to MTmomofsix's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am an older student too but you are juggling way more than I am. Only you know your limits but if its just about dosing calculations then I would encourage you not to quit. Find a resource..an...

  5. Just bought my textbooks - a mini-grumbling session

    SWM2009 replied to NightNerd's topic in General Students

    Yep...many of my courses have an online assignment component (Prep U) that goes along with the book. Even if you buy the book used or rent it, you still need to pony up extra bucks for the online...

  6. I got in!!!

    SWM2009 replied to lpnhereicome's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congratulations

  7. This question is killing me, please help me clarify?

    SWM2009 replied to tabz4u2's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Ah, I see what you mean. For this particular question I would still pick the lights option as the best option. This is something that will be carried out by the nursing assistant. Would the assistant...

  8. This question is killing me, please help me clarify?

    SWM2009 replied to tabz4u2's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The way I answered this was to think of it in terms of patient safety ...deadbolt aren't safe, they may keep the patient in but as was mentioned above what if there was a fire? Padded rug would be a...

  9. Nursing process question, help?

    SWM2009 replied to tabz4u2's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I think both your responses are correct. In the first question, I picked diagnosis for the same reasons you did. In the second question, evaluation is correct. It is in that step of the nursing...

  10. Recently accepted to the LPN program at Wright College

    SWM2009 replied to princezzav's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Not familiar with that program but I wanted to say congratulations! Best wishes as you begin your LPN

  11. Recommendation for improving study skills?

    SWM2009 replied to mnewbaker's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Great advice above... As far as books, I would recommend "Saunders Strategies for Test Success - Passing Nursing School and NCLEX". I got this book last semester and it helped me sail through my med...

  12. LPN students, were you able to continue taking BSN pre-requisites

    SWM2009 replied to HeatherMax's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm 12 months into an 18 month program. There is no way for me to have been able to take other classes. However, I also work full time and I am a widowed mom of 2 so my circumstances are probably...

  13. ATI LPN Books

    SWM2009 replied to Philly_LPN_Girl's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    My school uses ATI although there is talk of switching to some other program. It won't affect me though. I'm stuck with ATI all the way. So far I've done the Pharmacology, Fundamentals and Medsurg...

  14. How long are your clinicals?

    SWM2009 replied to TipToeLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Usually 6-8 hours though there was one instructor who had us stay just 4.5 hours from 7am -

  15. Toot my own horn

    SWM2009 replied to Mrsladysoul83's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congratulations! You've done good

  16. Do your classmates really care?

    SWM2009 replied to do-over at 40's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Most of my classmates care a lot and work hard. Some have dropped out but I don't consider that mediocre. In any case, whether they care or not makes no difference to me. I'm there for myself alone,...

  17. NWIHT

    SWM2009 replied to t_tkimbrough's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I have heard of it and looked around their website but I don't really know too much about it. You might have more answers if you ask this question in the Illinois Nursing programs forum. Also, there...

  18. How do you study?

    SWM2009 replied to HeiseC's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    For me, I have to write to learn. I read required chapters before hand then try to take good notes in class. Then I take all that material (my notes, handouts, powerpoints etc) and type up my own set...

  19. Did you find your part-time program to be more manageable?

    SWM2009 replied to ASPIRING2BGREAT's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I just finished my first class a couple of weeks ago. Next session starts Sept. 10. I am taking fundamentals. My schedule is Tue/Wed 8-11am for lecture, Wed 2-4 for lab and Thu 7-4 for clinical. I...

  20. Did you find your part-time program to be more manageable?

    SWM2009 replied to ASPIRING2BGREAT's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am in a part time program. Its 18 months total. I still have 15 months to go. For me, this was the only way I could do this. I am widowed and have 2 young daughters. I also work. Part time allows me...

  21. Does your LPN/LVN program have a Pharmacology course?

    SWM2009 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm just curious how many programs have Pharmacology as a separate course rather than integrated into the nursing curriculum. I just got through Pharmacology (including ATI exam)...my goodness it was...

  22. Pharmacology or A&P, which class do you think is/was more difficult?

    SWM2009 replied to SushiJoe's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    For me pharmacology was a lot harder than

  23. First Day of LPN school

    SWM2009 replied to jrhlpn2013's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Just wanted to say I love your attitude. You are destined for success indeed. I wish you all the best. I started my LPN journey in May but I am in a part time program taking one class at a time so...

  24. Study Groups: Help or Nuisance?

    SWM2009 replied to MrsCuoco's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Depends on who is in the group. Avoid a group with too many members, or one that is gossipy/clicky. Avoid a group where you are the only one doing the work and others are just copying or mooching off...