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  1. First week of school

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

    I'm only a few weeks in & I can tell you plans are hard to stick to. I am fortunate enough to have a supportive spouse that gets it. There isn't going to much time for anything outside of school....

  2. Best place to buy stethoscopes from....

    learninmama replied to mdcp's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    We had to have a BP cuff & steth so I ordered this- http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000F4SPAI/ref=oss_T15_product Littmann Classic II S.E & the matching cuff for $105 shipped. It only took 3...

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

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

    I'm quickly learning the same thing....work your backside off studying & leave all the politics alone. We've only been in a week & I'm already seeing writing on the

  4. What Is The Total Cost Of Your LVN/LPN Program?

    learninmama replied to tavia_yeung's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    How long are the waiting lists at the CC & Tech programs in CA? Also how long are their programs? At my school it isn't a very long wait. I waited 1 semester. They also do 2 start dates for the...

  5. What are your study Habits/Time Management???

    learninmama replied to StudentNurseButler's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I start the same day but have been preparing for a month now. I've gone through all of my textbooks for the semester & made flashcards for each chapter. I have always been a flashcard person....

  6. Do I have a chance?

    learninmama replied to rcfj2290's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I would say that retaking the classes that you had the lowest GPAs in would probably be the best thing you could do to bump up your GPA. I'm sorry you are having to deal with

  7. Nursing School Application Questions

    learninmama replied to jayjo's topic in General Students

    We are required to complete a portfolio before we graduate. We started gathering info while we were in pre-reqs & just keep adding to it as we go. They told us to get anything & everything we...

  8. Thoughts on escorting patients to smoke

    learninmama replied to edchunt's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think it's something that should be forced on the nurses. However, I know quite a few nurses that are smokers themselves so perhaps they wouldn't mind doing it? Is there anything in your...

  9. My first and second day of LPN school

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

    Thanks for sharing your experience!

  10. Do you bring your medical dictionary with you to school?

    learninmama posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am wondering if you bring your medical dictionary with you to school? I got everything packed up for classes that start on the 11th...it must weigh a ton! The largest book I have is Mosby's medical...

  11. Do you bring your medical dictionary with you to school?

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

    Thanks for the tips :) One of my biggest problems is that our schedule overlaps all over the place so I'm not sure which books I need at which time. Once I figure it out I will gladly do the car...

  12. Do you bring your medical dictionary with you to school?

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

    I'm attending Louisiana Technical College in Mansfield where will you be attending? Good luck! I'm getting nervous as it's been a long time since I've been in

  13. what is your new years resolution??

    learninmama replied to Scorpio, MSN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    To be better to myself. I suck at saying no to people & I need to learn where to draw the line. I need to learn how to relax and not worry about things I can't change. Happy New

  14. What do your benefits cost?

    learninmama replied to pennyg1's topic in General Nursing

    We recently lost our insurance due to my husband being laid off but we were paying $900 a month to cover the 4 of us. It was a pretty good plan though inpatient hospital stays/surgery $750 flat fee...

  15. What Is The Total Cost Of Your LVN/LPN Program?

    learninmama replied to tavia_yeung's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    it is a technical college, i really lucked out as all the other colleges in our area charge 15-35k! not to mention this one is a mile from my house & the hours are perfect, they line up so i can...

  16. "My child won't eat"- documentary

    learninmama replied to Iggy123's topic in General Nursing

    Very interesting series!! Thanks for

  17. Louisiana Technical College Students!!!

    learninmama replied to purplefetish's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    I just figured out the PM system here yesterday lol. You're not

  18. What Is The Total Cost Of Your LVN/LPN Program?

    learninmama replied to tavia_yeung's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    1* what's the overall cost of your program? [color=#ffa500]around $5,000 including books, physical, immunizations, & clinical uniforms, shoes, stethoscope etc. 2* if u qualify for financial aid...

  19. Louisiana Technical College Students!!!

    learninmama replied to purplefetish's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Sounds great & you should have my email now lol. I am sure we both will really need someone else who understands what we are doing/going through lol. I got some nifty organizers for my cards as I...

  20. Louisiana Technical College Students!!!

    learninmama replied to purplefetish's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Sent to your email. I am a flashcard nut too lol. I made flashcards for all the chapters in my fundamentals so far & am working on another book now. I figure it will save me alot of time once...

  21. Louisiana Technical College Students!!!

    learninmama replied to purplefetish's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    To practice for A&P I've been reviewing the required textbooks as well as started on Barron's Anatomy Flash Cards and Super Review book by The Staff of Research & Education Association. Hope...

  22. Louisiana Technical College Students!!!

    learninmama replied to purplefetish's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Well seeing as you have to learn the metric system/conversions I would say your on an even playing field when it comes to pharm & math. I know I didn't learn anything metric in school lol. I...

  23. Louisiana Technical College Students!!!

    learninmama replied to purplefetish's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    I am attending in Mansfield. First semester classes- Nursing Fundamentals I & II, Geriatric Clinical, Nursing Perspectives, A&P for Healthcare Providers, Nutritional Aspects, & Basic...

  24. Louisiana Technical College Students!!!

    learninmama replied to purplefetish's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Which campus are you attending? Did you try testing out of the computer class? They didn't tell anyone that you could do this, I just happened to ask. It was $15 to take the test so way cheaper than...

  25. Tattoos and body jewelry policies in hospitals

    learninmama replied to jdrown's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on the hospital. I know the majority in my area require tattoos be covered up & jewelry is for ears only. Some even have a limit to the number of earrings you can