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

    mrsgoodgame, The supplies included: bandage scissors, stethescope, BP cuff, penlight and an organizer that fits into the pocket of your uniform along with two sets of scrubs that you HAVE to wear...

  2. Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts

    Christine2009 replied to Charlie002's topic in California Nursing

    Boots, I am a transfer student from a jc so I am just auditing out (sitting in) the prereq class. I have already been accepted to the core program for April, but wanted to refresh my A&P before...

  3. Please Help! I don't know where to start c this care plan

    Christine2009 replied to RescueNinja2013's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    CA Skin Face: Cancer TIA: Transient ischemic attack (stroke) I agree with nursetobe745, in fundamentals we had to do care plans with the pt demigraphics, pick a medical condition and list etiology,...

  4. Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts

    Christine2009 replied to Charlie002's topic in California Nursing

    Boots21, I am at the Concord Campus in the evening and about ready to finish the prereq class. I absolutly love it there. The teachers are awesome, staff is friendly and helpful and just really happy...

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

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

    Mrsgoodgame, We are almost done with the prereq class at the Concord campus and let me tell you...be prepared to study your butt off! All of the campuses do the same sylubus, so here is a heads up of...

  6. Facts Throwing

    Christine2009 replied to Rockstar21's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    A friend of mine who just graduated had the same problem. She was afraid of passing the NCLEX due to the instruction she had while in school. She focused on finishing the program, studied her butt off...

  7. Facts Throwing

    Christine2009 replied to Rockstar21's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I would focus on finishinig the program first...it takes anywhere from 6-8 weeks for the boards to get your paperwork and then you have to wait until they send you the dates available to test. Once...

  8. CNA and first semester of LPN school.

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

    As the previous posters stated you do a whole lot more than CNA duties when you start out. Embrace the fact that you already know the CNA stuff and take the opportunity to assist your fellow...

  9. Very depressed after failing test-out today.

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

    If that is all that you did wrong, then on the retest, make sure that you tie the trach ties correctly...do not beat yourself up over this. Study up on the procedure and go for it! Think positive...

  10. Any advice for supporting urself financially while completing school?

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

    If you go to a junior college for your LVN, you can use your Pell Grant and Student Loans. Have you tried to apply for public assistance for you and your son? I know this is not the ideal situation,...

  11. Took my LPN Boards YESTERDAY!!! PVT trick doesn't work for EVERYONE!! Click in!!

    Christine2009 replied to FutureLPN_Mommy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats! God is so GOOD! I am so happy for you and thank you for the link. I graduate next year in March and also standing firm on God's word that He will guide through this journey and achieve my...

  12. LPN school starts Mon 2/7/2011, I'm scared.....

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

    I bring my books with me to work. Every free minute I have, I study. I go to class right from work (also in an evening class) and listen to the leture from the previous day while driving. I also study...

  13. Licensing Requirements/ Criminal Background Check

    Christine2009 replied to kishjo2004's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    The background check is looking for felonies and misdemeanors. As long as you never served time in jail you should be okay. Also, my cousin was convicted in 1990 of a DUI. When she went and took her...

  14. Losing Motivation

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

    I am so sorry for all that you are going through but have to agree with the previous posters. You are so close to finishing your program and what happens in your life only makes you stronger. Think...

  15. LPN school starts Mon 2/7/2011, I'm scared.....

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

    First off congrats on starting the program! My advice to you is to stay out of the drama, do not fall behind in the reading, form a study group, tape your lectures if able, ask questions on anything...

  16. Conversions and Medical Term

    Christine2009 replied to ajkaiser09's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Write everything on 3x5 cards...put the word on the front, answer on back. For the conversions i also use 3x5 cards. I have a card that says: 1 Kg = 1000 g = 2.2 lb 1 g = 1000 mg 1 mg =1000 mcg 1 L =...

  17. Nursing Diagnoses Help!

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

    When you do this assignment think about what happens to the body when a pt has a CVA (cerebral: r/t to the brain, vascular: r/t the heart and blood vessels ). Read up on the topic in your textbook to...

  18. A heads up?

    Christine2009 replied to sunNY718's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congrats on getting into the program! Here are my tips/advice for you: 1. Study up on your A&P...you need a firm foundation in this for Med-Surg and Pharm 2. Stay away from the drama 3. Never get...

  19. Dosage calculations aahhh !!! Need help plsss

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

    The book Calculate with Confidence is what we are using in our program. It starts out taking you through basic math and leads you into the calculations for medications. You are taught three ways to...

  20. Mildred Elley, Clinicals and Credits

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

    I have not attended this school, but thought I would add my two cents....I would stick with the weekend program. First off, you just started a new job and asking for time off or leaving early is not a...

  21. Is it a waste of time to become an LPN or Keep on the route I'm going. I live in NY .

    Christine2009 replied to Divalish918's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I would go for the LPN program. You are already a CNA which is a plus and once you finish your LPN you are more likely to get into a bridge program. You are ONLY 27 and have time! I am 42 pursuing...

  22. First Week Down

    Christine2009 replied to Ready1's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congrats on making it through your first week! I also just finished my first week of LVN class and shocked that I am still breathing...so much to learn and study...best of luck to you on your...

  23. New LPN students, roll call, Jan 2011, 12 month program!

    Christine2009 replied to dmy222's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    NursingStudentYaya, Nursing is one of the most wonderful and rewarding professions! What to expect? Well, depending on your school, you start off learning basic patient care, learn how to formulate a...

  24. New LPN students, roll call, Jan 2011, 12 month program!

    Christine2009 replied to dmy222's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I work and also doing the LVN program and although it is not easy, I am able to maintain decent grades. It is not easy, but doable. I currently work all day and then go to school in the evenings until...

  25. Erwin is making me crazy.

    Christine2009 replied to ag1986's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    We go to LTC's as well for our rotations and learning so much! I have a pt who is on a vent, has a trach, two nephro tubes, a GT tube along with a Foley. The pt is there from a MVA 5 years ago and the...