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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 everyone!

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 very excited . If you ever need any help or have ...

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 continue to lose even during my time in PN school. I...

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

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 I'd hoped. If you are currently waiting to start...

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 and my health. I've gained weight, gotten sick a...

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 questions, and that's why they are so nerve wrecking...

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 through. Cardio first thing in the morning from h...

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 week between orientation and the first day of class...

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 had about 6 or so who failed check-off. You can't...

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 rest of your level!! I can't wait to get started!...

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 have all A's!! Today is my last day of Intro. to M...

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 IT! I have all A's and I'm learning so much. Yo...

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 A's so far and I love it!! Very interesting. It's...

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, Oral Care, Hand Hygiene, ROM exercises, moving the ...

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 feel that if you don't have anything good/construc...

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, and Monday I've decided will be Christmas!!! (Just ...

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 because I know there is always something. I also make...

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 my tuition paid by it!! It all depends on your s...

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 i know and i'm saying "i'm doing well!!!" . i'm s...

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 times!! Sometimes I talk with my daughters about wh...

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

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 bottle, a rolling book bag, a medium sized canvas ...

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. Who knows... This may be the weight loss soluti...

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. My first day was pretty awesome, and I've found the...