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  1. Prayer is it mandatory for nurses in Adventist hospital system???

    plaza replied to byrone's topic in General Nursing

    When I graduated from nursing school several yrs ago, I applied for, and got, my first nursing job working for AH. I had to answer the questions as stated by the OP. Faith is powerful for those who...

  2. Immune system down

    plaza replied to jolly_tamale's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    jollyt - your post made me smile! I generally enjoy excellent health, but since starting school in january, let's see... a sinus infection bad allergies this spring a cold or two 2 debilitating bouts...

  3. Xavier College?

    plaza replied to pumpkin1984's topic in California Nursing

    unfortunately they do not have a financial aid

  4. Unitek program sacramento advise/??

    plaza replied to keike5579's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    rebecca - how far are you from stockton? check out xavier college school of nursing. do a google and you'll find the webiste. good instructors, good-to-great clinical sites. if you want to pm me, feel...

  5. Cant retain informatin

    plaza replied to mmcgahen's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I feel your pain! A&P was my toughest course (seconded only by pharmacology). What helped me, especially when memorizing pathways, kidney function, heart pumping action, etc., was to make...

  6. All classroom, no lab???

    plaza replied to dee78's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    when choosing schools, I was surprised that a couple offered very little in the way of lab or hands-on clinical (LTC/rehab/acute hospitals) hours. I was even more surprised to find that one of the...

  7. calculation question

    plaza posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Am I over-looking the obvious here? Math is my strong suit, I get the calculations but this one has me stumped and I'm not sure why. I'm wondering if the prof has thrown this in to confuse us. She is...

  8. calculation question

    plaza replied to plaza's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    got it! thanks. I just wanted to make sure that I wasn't missing the

  9. Survived 1st Two Weeks!: Just wanted to share my experience :).

    plaza replied to alexg524's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Not to rain on your parade or anything, but keep up your enthusiasm, confidence, and passion from here on out! You're gonna need it! Let me share my experience so far..... I start my 4th month in...

  10. What the heck?!1?!?!

    plaza replied to Rosalie1210's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I got a HESI A2 review book online for $7 delivered. It was brand spanking new! It was worth

  11. Discouraged with school

    plaza replied to wiggi22's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I had to take Term 2 over again, (not the reason why I hate that school) the clinical instructors are horrible, I’m sick of being disrespected and treated lower than dirt. what exactly is the...

  12. How to make A&P reading less boring

    plaza replied to SingDanceRunLife's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    "My (ANATOMY ONLY) instructor told us that we probably wouldn't have time to read the text" say what? I've never had a professor or instructor say that! as for the OP, A&P is tough and not the...

  13. January 2010 starts

    plaza posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    After months of document submittal, subjecting myself to immunizations and physicals, taking pre-reqs and 2 entrance exams, doing several interviews, and finally getting accepted - I'm ready to start...

  14. Nurses who can't spell

    plaza replied to alex08's topic in General Students

    alex - it may not even be a matter of folks not being able to spell. instead, it may be a matter of the amount of time and care some posters put into their responses. in this era of instant...

  15. Going to appeal to get back in the LVN school

    plaza replied to Nurse Chef's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    sounds like you're going to have to prove that you are serious about continuing with NS. convincing a panel will be easier if you do what the PP said and take A&P by itself, get a stellar grade...

  16. January 2010 starts

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

    intheflames: we started clinicals last week after NF I and a skills check-off. luckily, we're in a rehab facility with a staff that, for the most part, is greatful that we're there. the CNA staff is...

  17. travel time to school

    plaza replied to dark40's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    45 miles one-way to school, 45-55 miles for clinicals. I got a new car last year for the

  18. last semester of my LVN program...and nervous?

    plaza replied to bigboy18's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    bigboy - if I'm not mistaken, most, if not all your posts are similar. if you are truly having trouble with school, if you think that failing "4 quizzes within 3 different courses...is fine," please...

  19. how long is your lvn program?

    plaza replied to dark40's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    almost 11 months, FT M-F. one week off in may (half-way thru). clinicals vary but they combine day/swing. there will be saturdays at some point. class always from 3 - 10pm. depending on the mod, we...

  20. Boyfriend and school?

    plaza replied to TaraRae123's topic in General Students

    some of these posts have a pretty sharp edge - that's because we've read what you've written and want to shake some reality into you. think of us as your virtual moms who do take an interest in your...

  21. January 2010 starts

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

    we had our first full day of clinicals today. I have got to hand it to anyone who works in a LTC facility. it is hard and not particularly pleasant work. my main pt was CVA c/hemiplegia. required...

  22. LVN first, better tactic?

    plaza replied to coffeebabe51's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    many folks that are in the same LVN program as I are planning on going the LVN-RN bridge route. many CC and Cal-States are so seriously impacted that it has taken, and will take, years to get in - if...

  23. January 2010 starts

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

    A&P is coming to an end. can't say that I am saddened. it's been a real push to get it all crammed into my head, but I did it with a good grade. NF 1 is also finishing up. we're getting checked...

  24. I need some motivation!! (last semester student here)

    plaza replied to bigboy18's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    would you want to be your own nurse? personally, I would want someone taking care of me who is totally engaged, passionate, and knowledgeable about patient care. maybe your sentiments about NS are...

  25. First week of school

    plaza replied to LovelyGraduatedNurse's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm starting my 4th week and I'm getting a rythm. I've become the master of scheduling, planning, and timing. I know what I have to do on a daily basis (how much material I have to cover, one hot meal...