Christine2009

Christine2009

Pediatrics, OB/GYN, ER, Geriatrics

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  1. semester fail

    Christine2009 replied to chick165's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I was one week away from graduating and failed the pediatrics final by 1/10th of a point and got dropped! I took a break, (about 6 months) to rethink my decision to go back to complete what I had...

  2. StARTED LVN SCHOOL! IDK

    Christine2009 replied to TXLVNSTUDENT12's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I have class 4 days a week from 5pm to 10pm and one day a week clinical from 3pm to 11pm. I work full time and study around 2-3 hours a day and all day on the weekends . So far I am getting all A's in...

  3. As a CNA, what can I do to prepare for LPN school?

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

    Welcome to nursing school! We go over 3 or more chapters a night for each subject we have (Fundamentals 5 chapters a night, Nutrition 3 chapters a night and A&P 3 chapters) then we have 3 tests a...

  4. LVN and OTC meds, can we recommend a drug?

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

    You need to refer them to their doctor! One thing you learn in nursing school is NOT to give out advice. You do not know if an OTC will interfere with other meds the pt is taking. So, to protect...

  5. any suggestions about how to stay up at night to study for pre req's for lpn

    Christine2009 replied to cnamommyto2's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I would ask your husband when he comes home to allow you a couple hours to study. Study during the kids naps times...I know it is hard, but doable. I also can not stay up all night and I am 42 years...

  6. San Francisco Private LPN School

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

    I am a student at Gurnick Concord Campus and love it there! Obtaining your LVN in 4 months is not possible as the State Board states that you HAVE to log 1530 hours of classroom and clinical time! Is...

  7. HEeeeeeLLLLPPPPPPP!!!!!!!

    Christine2009 replied to TXLVNSTUDENT12's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Having your CNA puts you a step ahead. All nursing schools (LVN or RN) start out with CNA duties so consider yourself blessed to have this experience. Now, take a deep breath, and just enjoy the...

  8. HEeeeeeLLLLPPPPPPP!!!!!!!

    Christine2009 replied to TXLVNSTUDENT12's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    where do you get off telling her she is not smart enough to get into the program? everyone gets anxious before starting and simply asking for what to expect...i am truely offended by your posting as...

  9. I need advice, help, information. Just something to get my hopes back up.

    Christine2009 replied to amanda081106's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I will be done with all my class work on March 30, 2012. Then I need to pass the grad final. They give us a 6 week review for the grad final and then you have 3 chances to pass it. I plan to pass the...

  10. I need advice, help, information. Just something to get my hopes back up.

    Christine2009 replied to amanda081106's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    iLOVEPURPLE, My school is also $27K here in CA, but in my OP, is well worth the money. They are not so quick to throw you out if you do not pass a class, they are very structured, and the instructors...

  11. I need advice, help, information. Just something to get my hopes back up.

    Christine2009 replied to amanda081106's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Do not give up on your dreams...yes the application process and playing the waiting game is not fun, but you just have to keep plugging on. I was in a LVN program at a jc and got dropped my last...

  12. correction nurses pay scale??

    Christine2009 replied to sphz9471's topic in Correctional

    Vacaville State Prison still utilizes MTA's. ......... who are the contact people for more information on working as a MTA at Vacaville State

  13. failed drug calc,should i transfer?or do ADN/LVN?

    Christine2009 replied to nursingstudent_88's topic in California Nursing

    First of all if you can not pass a DDC exam in a BSN program, how are you going to pass it in an ADN or LVN program when it covers the same material you stated that you did not pass? Having had a...

  14. Realistic salary for an LPN?

    Christine2009 replied to LeeLee87's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    In CA, with no experience, the starting salary is between $25-$35 hour depending on where you work. Working in an LTC, you can start at $25 to $27 and working for the Dept of Corrections can range...

  15. Any LVN programs in Nor-Cal that offer evening classes?

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

    Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts offers evening classes (5pm -10pm) attend M-F, the cost for the LVN program is $27K which includes your books, uniforms, BP cuff, Stethescope, penlight, bandage...

  16. New student with financial aid question

    Christine2009 replied to meo814's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I would talk to the financial aid office to find out the dispersment dates for your school and state. Every school works differently in regards to financial aid and

  17. Lpn student has study/work questions

    Christine2009 replied to meo814's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I work part time (25-30 hours a week) and go to school at night. I have found that, yes, there is a lot of studying involved, but doable with a part time job. I started my program working full time...

  18. Tips on shopping list for LVN program?

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

    I bought my Littman off Amazon for $45. I got the light weight, S.E. something...well worth the money I might

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

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

    HorologyGirl, I got a B+ in the prereq class and so I am not worried about the A&P in Module 1, so far everything seems pretty cut and dry. I have cut my hours at work to 30 hours a week and this...

  20. Tips on shopping list for LVN program?

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

    Here is what I recommend: 3x5 cards notebook paper binder medical dictionary drug guide (to look up drugs for your drug cards) NCLEX book (I like Saunder's) highlighters sturdy backpack (I use a...

  21. I thought my spouse understood.

    Christine2009 replied to jackiew75's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Maybe once you start school he will understand that he needs to step up to the plate and help you with the kids. There are a lot of single moms in my program and do not know how they do it, but they...

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

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

    Day Two of Module 1 and feeling quite overwhelmed with the HW and reading we have to do! Next week we have a test on Monday in Nutrition over 3 Chapters, a test on Tuesday in Fundamentals over 5...

  23. Gurnick LVN program... Me=enrolling update

    Christine2009 replied to collegegirl209's topic in California Nursing

    Best of luck to you all starting the prereq class on April 11th! I start Module 1 on

  24. White Dress for Graduation...

    Christine2009 replied to mommyof2Tees's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Try www.allheart.com once you get their website click on the scrubs tab and on the pull down menu, select dresses. There are a ton of white nursing dresses there on their website. :grad:

  25. How much was your LPN/LVN school?

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

    Northern CA is where I am at. As far as housing costs...it is not cheap. My husband and I pay $850 for a very small one bedroom in