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  1. MARCH 2010 STARTS

    alexg524 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    All LPN students due to start in March 2010, let's support each other!! Share with us your start date, program length, or whatever else you'd like to share!!! I'm so excited for

  2. MARCH 2010 STARTS

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

    Congrats! You're gonna love it! I am starting Level III in about 2 weeks and I have managed straight A's so far. I will say that you get what you put into it! I graduate in about 6 months, so I'm...

  3. Any tips on staying healthy and fit while in nursing school ?

    alexg524 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    So here's the situation: I have been working very hard to lose weight and get into shape after gaining 70 lbs. during my last pregnancy. I still have about 45 lbs. left to lose, and would like to...

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

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

    I go to the Lancaster County Career and Technology center in Lancaster,

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

    alexg524 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I started my PN program on March 11th. I was very nervous, and sooooo anxious while waiting for classes to start. I was afraid I wasn't going to do well or that this wasn't going to be anything like...

  6. MARCH 2010 STARTS

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

    Hey! Things are going well for me... I have like all A's except one B. I still have time to turn that B into an A though lol... School is going great. What's suffering for me are my relationships...

  7. MARCH 2010 STARTS

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

    Check off's are simply skill evaluations. You have to perform a skill exactly as if it were the real thing and also, you have to remember all the steps and information in case your instructor asks...

  8. Any tips on staying healthy and fit while in nursing school ?

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

    Update: I GAINED 30 LBS!!! Ugh... All I do is sit on my butt and I have no time to exercise. Today that all changed because class is starting to get a little easier now that we're almost half way...

  9. First day of class tomorrow... VERY NERVOUS!

    alexg524 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    So, tomorrow is my first official day of class . I had orientation last week. I got all my books, a reading assignment, and a list of supplies I should get. They also told us that we were given a...

  10. MARCH 2010 STARTS

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

    Graduation for me is August 25th, 2011. I'm in an 18 month program. How bout you?? Yes, all the support is helpful... I know two people quit after 3 weeks, another after like 3 months, and then we...

  11. MARCH 2010 STARTS

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

    I think we'll all get sick of care plans lol... I think it's funny how we all freak out in the beginning and then we finally get the hang of it and it's like "wow... not bad!" Best of luck with the...

  12. MARCH 2010 STARTS

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

    Just wanted to see how everyone was dealing!! Where is everyone at so far?? Level I is over as of this Thursday, and I'm extremely proud of myself ! I wasn't sure I'd do well but so far so good; I...

  13. Oh, I'm so confused!!

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

    I was extremely nervous about becoming a nurse. I had no health care experience, and I had no clue what to expect. I'm wrapping up my first 6 months of my PN program and all I can say is that I LOVE...

  14. ***CLASS OF 2011***

    alexg524 replied to Ericad85's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi everyone!! I go to The Lancaster County Career and Technology Center. This month we're wrapping up our first level. We started March 2010, and graduate August 25th, 2011 I believe. I have all...

  15. First Check Off Coming Up... Nervous! Any Advice??

    alexg524 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    So Wednesday 4-21-10, I am scheduled for my first check off in basic care. It's done using a "lottery" system so you don't know what skill you will have to perform until that day. It could be CBB,...

  16. All classroom, no lab???

    alexg524 replied to dee78's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Don't explain yourself to anyone, dear. Being an A student is something to be proud of and is indicative of a dedicated nurse. Some people are just negative and you have to ignore them. I honestly...

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

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

    Is there really such a thing as being "too excited" ?? That's what gets me through the day... Maintaining a child-like excitement for every lecture lol. I treat every chapter like a new holiday,...

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

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

    Wow! That all sounds very challenging, but still awesome!! I think the fact we have a test/quiz almost everyday, if not twice a day, is what's keeping me on my toes. I never let my guard down...

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

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

    Technically, student loans are considered a form of "financial aid" because they are so much better than going and getting a private loan. I didn't think I'd get financial aid either, but I have half...

  20. First day of class tomorrow... VERY NERVOUS!

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

    i totally get what you mean! i've had about 4 quizzes so far, and have gotten all either 100% or 95%. it's definitely given a boost to my confidence. before i kept thinking, "will i do well?" now...

  21. I am a week into my lpn program & already feeling overwhelmed. Need advice.

    alexg524 replied to s81chubbs's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am also a week into my program and feeling overwhelmed. Thank God I go at night and I don't work so I have all day to study before a test. I make a ton of flash cards and go over them a million...

  22. Supplies....what did you have to get for school ?

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

    I love that lil saying with the rocking chair... Definitely going to use that!! I worry/stress way too

  23. Supplies....what did you have to get for school ?

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

    So Here is what is working for me: Binders, loose leaf paper, dividers, highlighters, TONS of flash cards, black pens, sticky notes, a planner, pencils, hand sanitizer, lysol wipes, tic tacs, a water...

  24. Any tips on staying healthy and fit while in nursing school ?

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

    Not joking, my first day of class, I was so busy running around and everything that I ate barely 1000 calories so when i got home I ate some fruit. I woke up, weighed myself, and I lost a pound haha....

  25. First day of class tomorrow... VERY NERVOUS!

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

    Thanks so much! I know that when it's all done and over with, I'm going to look back and laugh at myself . My plan is to stick to myself, study every chance I get, and stay healthy throughout ns....