abbyann

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  1. 1st Day Of " Clinical"

    abbyann replied to LongIslandNurseDream's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    As far at the care plan, my school has forms for us to write ours on. Maybe that's what they mean. My first day in the skills lab was hard, too. I get really nervous when other people are watching me,...

  2. Test question: Neck surgery and stridor

    abbyann posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi everyone, We had an exam today, and one question is really bothering me. It was on care of the surgical patient. The question asks what you do first if a patient who has just had neck surgery...

  3. Test question: Neck surgery and stridor

    abbyann replied to abbyann's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I got it right!!!

  4. Fluid and Electrolytes! Help please!

    abbyann replied to thatsforreal's topic in General Students

    Also look at ED 4 nurses. It helped a lot. Hypertonic solutions make the cells shrink - in other words, they cause the fluid to leave the cells. Hypotonic - cause the cells to expand. Would want to...

  5. Test question: Neck surgery and stridor

    abbyann replied to abbyann's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I think they don't expect us to know that much. We're still in our first term. I think she wanted to see if we knew the basics, like what it is. And a lot of the class didn't.

  6. Test question: Neck surgery and stridor

    abbyann replied to abbyann's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I will. We have projects due Monday, so she won't be going over it until Tuesday. I may not find out for sure if it wasn't missed by more than 50% of the class.

  7. Test question: Neck surgery and stridor

    abbyann replied to abbyann's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    That's what I thought. We got our grades today; we'll be able to discuss the answers next week.

  8. Test question: Neck surgery and stridor

    abbyann replied to abbyann's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I don't think call the doctor was an option. I probably would have chosen it, if it was. That's one of those questions my class will be talking about for a long time. Thanks for your help. I will...

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

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

    I just finished the first half of term 1, and now I'm in term 1b. I'm close to the top of my class. I was first for a few days but messed up on a medical terminology

  10. Concorde vs. American Career College

    abbyann replied to joliemolie's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am at ACC, and have had a very positive experience so far. It is hard - strict dress code, at least two exams every week and penalties for coming in 5 minutes late or being absent. I think it has...

  11. WANTED: Nursing student tidbits of advice

    abbyann replied to KellRrn2b's topic in General Students

    Make sure to get some regular exercise and take study breaks to refresh yourself (ok, I know that wasn't QUITE what the OP had in mind, but it's kept me sane so

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

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

    My advice to you: relax and enjoy some quiet and peaceful time before you start school. I wanted to get a good handle on things, too, but all the studying I did hasn't realy helped me because I had no...

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

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

    I started June 29th. It's hard, hard hard. But I havea 95 average after 3 exams (we have at least 2 a week, and pop quizzes WHENEVER). But I love it. I know I'm going to finish and graduate. I've...

  14. Burned Out and Breaking Down

    abbyann replied to Button2006's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Don't feel that you shouldn't take time off. Nursing facilities are desperate for CNA's (not that I have to tell you). I used to think I would "look bad" to the management if I turned down an extra...

  15. guilt, kids and school is there truly a way to balance it?

    abbyann replied to butterfly135's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I wanted to edit my above post, but couldn't figure out how to do it. I was thinking about all the missed oportunities I had, and how I wished I had gone back to school when my kids were young. We...

  16. Burned Out and Breaking Down

    abbyann replied to Button2006's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Stop working doubles, please. I was a CNA years ago, and I did the same thing. The money you make is NOT worth the toll is takes on your body and

  17. guilt, kids and school is there truly a way to balance it?

    abbyann replied to butterfly135's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I was a homeschooling, stay at home mom of two. Then My husband left me (high and dry, no spousal or child support). I still feel tremendous guilt at times. But my kids have adjusted, and they are...

  18. LPN RN Tru or False

    abbyann replied to jam911's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    That doesn't bother me, though. I would never live anywhere

  19. LPN RN Tru or False

    abbyann replied to jam911's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm not really sure, but I know that my college (ACC) has a separate RN program. If you go straight into the RN program it takes 3 years to complete. but if you become an LVN first you can complete...

  20. LPN RN Tru or False

    abbyann replied to jam911's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I would assume so. I think Goldenwest has been doing it this way for a long time. I know that to get into the program, you have to complete Anatomy, Physiology AND Microbiology as well. I wanted to go...

  21. LPN RN Tru or False

    abbyann replied to jam911's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    It depends on the program. Some schools structure their LVN/LPN programs to be a fast-track to the RN exam. The school I was planning to go to (Goldenwest College, here in Orange County) does

  22. Becoming a nurse for the money...

    abbyann replied to Marc86's topic in General Students

    True - at one time I considered studying accounting because it is one of the most "recession-proof" occupations. I came to my senses pretty quickly,

  23. Becoming a nurse for the money...

    abbyann replied to Marc86's topic in General Students

    Not the "excellent" pay, but job security and flexibility and medical benefits. I have always dreamed of being a nurse, and think I have a real aptitude for it. Pay is a consideration, though. I also...

  24. Unsupportive husband

    abbyann replied to labchic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Maybe he'll calm down. Men experience some strange feelings when "their" women do things to improve themselves. My boyfriend is incredibly proud of me, tells EVERYONE about me and my accomplishments....

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

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

    richquis, congratulations! I wouldn't say that what we have gone through is any more traumati or difficult than your own trials and hardships. I have learned that each life is hard and challenging in...