Roxyann57

Roxyann57

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  1. new CNA going into LPN program next year

    Roxyann57 replied to monters's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    IMO you need to really think about the amount of homework and studying you will have. I saw a lot of CNAs fail out because they thought they knew everything because of where they worked. I work part...

  2. going in to third/last semester for LVN tomorrow...what can I expect??

    Roxyann57 replied to avidhunter3's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    are we in the same class? i start my last half tomorrow also and am super nervous. our teachers told us what to look over during our summer break but thats it! what subject are you starting? we are...

  3. Pharm

    Roxyann57 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I wanted to start this thread to see if we can all come up with common things with drugs to help us out in our pharmacology courses! I started making up sayings to help with memorizing the...

  4. i just wanted to know if you felt like this

    Roxyann57 replied to gottaBRN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I feel like I had no time to say what the hell is going on, it was so fast paced and I had no choice but to study and skip out on the things I wanted to do. I love nursing and cannot wait to graduate...

  5. LPN Students- Where are you doing your clinicals?

    Roxyann57 replied to Herewego's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    We are doing clinicals all in a hospital with the exception of geriatrics we did in a nursing home on the dementia unit. You cannot get the clinical experience and see everything in a nursing home...

  6. Study tips and Supplies for LPN students

    Roxyann57 replied to Sjsmith92's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    What has helped me survive so far are notecards. if i needed anything it has been tons and tons of notecards. also notebooks, pens, pencils, highlighters, a planner with enough room to write in...

  7. Why cant people be happy for you!

    Roxyann57 replied to cantwait01's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I think you will get this feedback all through out schooling. Everyone was proud for me at first, but now whenever I talk about anything school related (clinicals, passing tests) I just get the ok and...

  8. For all students working while in LVN program.......

    Roxyann57 replied to TexasNurse2B's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    i work in retail. i do about 20-25 hrs per week of working, and schooling is about 40 hours a week, so no time for anything! it's a tough thing to do but i've kept my head up and worked my schedule...

  9. ***CLASS OF 2011***

    Roxyann57 replied to Ericad85's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    11 month program here! we are expected to graduate Jan. 20-something 2011! We have a break for all of august, but thats it. We are in OB right now. it's crazy how fast the past 5 months have flown

  10. Prestige Medical Clear Sound Heart Stethoscope VS. Littmann Classic II S.E. Stethosco

    Roxyann57 replied to CAwant2be's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    get a littman light weight they are about 50-75 depending on where you live and are great! and come in nice colors

  11. Confused Student!!

    Roxyann57 replied to Sugar637's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    the class that just graduated a few students told me that right before the graduated about 2 months is when they started the nclex review and by the last day of graduation they were doing 500...

  12. oh boy! im scared

    Roxyann57 replied to jenniboom's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm not sure if lincoln tech teaches apathocary, metric, or what but I have great conversions I can type up for you to memorize. 1 L = 1000 ml 1 oz = 30 ml 1 oz = 2 T 1 t = 5 ml 1 L = 1 qt 8 oz = 1 C...

  13. LVN or RN???

    Roxyann57 replied to mmmmmark's topic in General Nursing

    I am going for my LPN right now. Personally for me I went straight for my LPN because I would like to take it one step at a time. It was a 3 year wait list at my community college and they referred me...

  14. Acceptance letter!

    Roxyann57 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I just received my second acceptance letter confirming when orientation starts, what books I will need to purchase for phase I of the program and what assignments are due already! So far I have to buy...

  15. Respiration Question

    Roxyann57 replied to monahanrb's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    We were taught to take respirations while you are pretending to take the pulse because then the patient won't start breathing all weird because they know you are watching. AFTER you get it then you...

  16. What kind the book you need to read or study first for LPN

    Roxyann57 replied to step_in_future's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Math and meds for nurses by dolores saxton is really great! its a little expensive

  17. "You HAVE to work for 3 yrs...

    Roxyann57 replied to Restoration's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    hmm that doesn't sound right. I know in NJ if you have all of your pre-reqs you have the option to go into a bridge RN associate degree program where you challenge out the first 2 of the 5 semesters...

  18. Is anyone working 3rd shift and attending LPN school,dayshift?

    Roxyann57 replied to SmilesNoir's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    If you have the dedication, then you can. I had 2 students fail out because they worked nights and would come straight to school exhausted. You say you study at night while working but how can you...

  19. How many hours a night do you spend studying?

    Roxyann57 replied to s81chubbs's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    For those of you studying crazy amounts every week are you focusing on one subject and then cramming the night before? I personally review every subject (I have 6 right now) every night and put a...

  20. Checking Out

    Roxyann57 replied to vanagonnurse's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I do not have ADD and when you smell horrible smells some of them stick with you. I had a patient with C Diff the other day and even after I showered and washed my clothes I still smelt it for weeks....

  21. What kind the book you need to read or study first for LPN

    Roxyann57 replied to step_in_future's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I would brush up on math skills. Maybe if you can medical terminology (gastr-, itis, cardi, etc) and abrreviations (ROM, DC, etc) so you won't feel lost if they are completely speaking another...

  22. How many hours a night do you spend studying?

    Roxyann57 replied to s81chubbs's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Personally I spend around 3-4 hrs a night studying. Depends on the amount of work for the next day. Weekends are my savior because at least I don't have to worry about class for two days and have time...

  23. We've lost so many students . How many have u lost ?

    Roxyann57 replied to Elleveein's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Our class started with 31 in September now down to 16 students. Mostly due to failing out. The class that just graduated had 30 and only 6 graduated!!! Our school has a 100% pass rate on the nclex so...

  24. So, what color are your school uniforms?

    Roxyann57 replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hunter green pants and jacket, white top, white shoes, name tag. I love

  25. Head to Toe Assessments - 3rd week

    Roxyann57 replied to LovelyGraduatedNurse's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    we learned head to toe assessments but never got checked off on