Christine2009

Christine2009

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  1. Anyone Starting Gurnick Academy Concord Campus For January 2011?

    Christine2009 replied to Christine2009's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Once you submit your FASFA, the school is sent your information regarding what you qualify for...Pell, Student Loans, ect. Any balance left over is then converted into 12 monthly payments or you can...

  2. Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts LVN (Concord CA)

    Christine2009 replied to msnisha's topic in School, College Programs

    I am only able to take out one loan because I have previous loans from the past so I am almost at the max for an undergrad ($57,000). What has killed me is all the interest and then I have been...

  3. Maternal Care plan: NDx priority

    Christine2009 replied to 2011student's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I would list them as follows: 1. Risk for infection 2. Acute Pain 3. fatigue 4. impaired mobility 5.knowledge deficent the infection risk is the top priority because it could lead to a secondary...

  4. Prioritization question

    Christine2009 replied to cmonkey's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The answer seems to be based on Maslow's Hierchy of Needs. In order for a pt to elevate to the next level in the hierchy, (self actualization is the goa)l, but before getting there a disturbed body...

  5. stuff i don't quite know..sighs

    Christine2009 replied to deetrain's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Tubes - GT, NG, IV, PICC line, ect Drains - nephro stents, cath bag, wound vac, ect, Appliances - vent???, trach??? kinda stumped with this one. Intake/Output Intake consists of what the pt drinks,...

  6. Accepted... should I get books and read ahead?

    Christine2009 replied to sarahmizzou's topic in General Students

    I think that you should read the fundamentals book ahead of time. I did this and when school started, we were bombarded with 300 pages to read before the end of the week. Because I read ahead of time...

  7. Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts LVN (Concord CA)

    Christine2009 replied to msnisha's topic in School, College Programs

    I am starting there too!!! I am coming in as a transfer student so I do not have to do the prereq's. I am starting on April 4th. I was going to start on January 10th, but going on a cruise in...

  8. Apprehensive about my first clinical!

    Christine2009 replied to ErinRN2B's topic in General Students

    When I started clinicals we were also in a LTC and was shocked. But, found that the first rotation was straight basic patient care, so I just dug in and did it. After that experience, going to more...

  9. Can you do nursing school with severe fatigue and without a car?

    Christine2009 replied to raefactor's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    OMG!!! You asked a question and we ALL gave you an honest answer!!! 10 years ago I was diagnosed with cancer and had to go through chemotherapy...everyday I am in physical pain as well as chronic...

  10. Nursing school is too easy!

    Christine2009 replied to Maghunter's topic in General Students

    I also agree with the above posts...nursing school is not easy! This is the first time I have ever heard this. If your instructors are giving you the test questions and answers then it is up to you to...

  11. Can you do nursing school with severe fatigue and without a car?

    Christine2009 replied to raefactor's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sounds like your first priority would be to get your health under control. I do not see how you will get health clearence from your doctor with all your issues. Even if you choose an ADN program, you...

  12. Hesi Admission Test Practice

    Christine2009 replied to VivianV's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Why not focus your studies on English grammar, comprehension, and vocabually along with basic math skills and A&P? I do not have any book suggestions for you because the HESI Review book is what I...

  13. first semester classes

    Christine2009 replied to PAslpn's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    A&P, drug dose calculations, medical terminology, fundamentals and clinical lab to learn basic nursing skills. Those were the subjects we did our first semester and was slammed with a lot of...

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

    Christine2009 replied to Ericad85's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Babekins, I also am going to Gurnick in Concord!!! Can you tell me what chapters are covered in Med/Surg 1 and Pharm 1? I start Jan 10, 2011 and would like to read ahead before class starts. Also if...

  15. Study and Organizational tips for Nursing Shool!! thx!:)

    Christine2009 replied to Blessed S.N.23's topic in General Students

    As far as studying goes...I read the textbook and take notes. Basically, my notes answer the questions associated with the objectives at the begining of the chapter. I then cross reference my notes...

  16. LVN program starts on Monday! :-)

    Christine2009 replied to angeloa22's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    my program is 14 months long and yes I am in clinicals...have two more rotations to go before I graduate in March

  17. LVN program starts on Monday! :-)

    Christine2009 replied to angeloa22's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    1. Do Not get behind in your reading 2. Stay away from the drama 3. Get into a study group 4. Practice, practice, practice your skills 5. Live, laugh and breathe I am in an LVN program and it is so...

  18. You Have 11 Months To Prepare For The LPN Program.......

    Christine2009 replied to jala's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    drug dose calculations, fundamentals, A&P and Pharmacology are the four I reccomend. I am starting a program in 6 months and was able to obtain the book list. I ordered these four books at...

  19. nursing school?

    Christine2009 replied to kgheen09's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am in an LVN program right now and so far I have only inserted one cath and started no IV's. You learn all these things in the clinical lab, but I think that TheCommuter, RN is right and you will do...

  20. Some advice about the Peralta Colleges concerning Nursing

    Christine2009 replied to Jackskelington's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am a Merritt LVN student that was dropped from the program last semester because I did not pass Pediatrics by 1/10th of a point. All I can say is that the whole department is disorganized...the...

  21. LPN/LVN Classes Help????

    Christine2009 replied to shanice86's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I do not know how your state operates in regards to an LPN program there, but I am almost sure that they require A&P before acceptence. As far as testing goes, there usually is a test to be...

  22. Samuel Merritt Uni- Spring 2011 BSN Transfer Applicants

    Christine2009 replied to Nissan350z's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    First off, you really do not need to make a counseling appt...do the drop in option. You can get your transcripts evaluated doing this at that time. Secondly, the program is expensive, but Summit...

  23. LPN 2011 - exciting and overwhelming

    Christine2009 replied to PunkinMommy's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congrats to you!!!:yeah:My advice is not to get to comfortable...that is what happened to me...I stopped studying like I was when I first started the LVN program and found myself dropped from the...

  24. NCLX-LPN Prep Materials

    Christine2009 replied to mamayogibear's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I love the Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-PN. This book comes with a CD that you can load onto your computer and take practice tests and then see where your weakness is. I also have been...

  25. Need help deciding on a school

    Christine2009 replied to Jen23's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Jen, I will be attending at night 5pm to 10pm. That is what fits into my work schedule. If you have to do the prereq's, I would be more than happy to study with you...I spent a year in a LVN program...