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  1. Doubts about Nursing

    peas&carrots replied to LostEMT's topic in General Students

    I don't mean to be rude but what were you expecting. There has to be a reason why you want to be a nurse. The nursing home is very valuable experience. It taught me how to have respect for people when...

  2. I have been kicked out of my nursing program because of failed courses

    peas&carrots replied to olesya's topic in General Students

    In my program if you fail one class you are done. It doesn't matter if it was by one point there are no second chances. You have to wait a whole year till that class comes around again. Fail it a...

  3. Is it worth it anymore to pursure LPN?

    peas&carrots replied to gracelikerain's topic in General Nursing

    It takes a shorter period of time to get your associates degree in nursing. It is one year of prereq's, 1 year to get your LPN, and 1 year your ADN. That is one year less than the 4 year programs and...

  4. Anything you would do differently if you were starting nursing school again?

    peas&carrots replied to linzjane88's topic in General Students

    I kept to myself and was friendly with absolutely everyone. I never became a part of a clique and didn't hang out with anyone from school on my off time. It was the smartest decision I ever made. The...

  5. Teas V Exam

    peas&carrots replied to Mariacookies's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Geometry is only really about triangles. Just know how to find different parts such as height or length of sides. There were a lot of fractions so definitely review how to add,subtract,mutiply,etc....

  6. What did you struggle with most in nursing school?

    peas&carrots replied to mrgaylordfocker's topic in General Students

    I really feel like you should just relax and take it easy. Each program is different and there is really no way to prepare. If you try to take in all this info now you will just become overwhelmed. I...

  7. Going to be denied f/a because of maximum credit rule..

    peas&carrots replied to Butterfly0328's topic in General Students

    I was denied the whole time I was going for my associates in science. As soon as I changed to the nursing program I was approved. Something about changing programs allowed me to become eligible again....

  8. Working in school (I promise this isn't the typical 'should I work' question!)

    peas&carrots replied to StangGang92's topic in General Students

    Personally,I would pick the job as a secretary. I think it would be less stressful during nursing school. I enjoy the residents but I know that I don't want to work in LTC. I would never take a job as...

  9. Has anyone else gained weight in NS?

    peas&carrots replied to SCSUStudent's topic in General Students

    My weight is the same but definitely not my BP. I finally had to go to the doctor about it. I guess I don't handle stress

  10. Flu shot issue

    peas&carrots replied to coolpeach's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I had soreness in the arm that I received the shot in for about 3 days. I never get sore from flu shots but I did this year. Last year 2 girls I work with chose the live spray but I stuck with the...

  11. Pharm class.

    peas&carrots replied to HCollier's topic in General Students

    We have pharm for a the whole year so I guess you could consider it a 2 semester class. Our lpn program is 11 months and then you graduate. Then you apply to the adn program which is 10 months and...

  12. My very 1st clinical expierence ever!!! :-)

    peas&carrots replied to CrazziiRN913's topic in General Students

    We just did basic CNA stuff the first day but today was our second day. We got to give flu shots and a lot of showers. We are there from early morning until mid afternoon. By the time we give our...

  13. clinical lunch breaks

    peas&carrots replied to larien37's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Honestly after feeding residents in the LTC I didn't have much of an appetite. I know that sounds horrible but if you are helping them eat their food probably doesn't look very appetizing. I would...

  14. first semester classes

    peas&carrots replied to PAslpn's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    We just got done with Growth & Development and Fundamentals I. That was for the first 8 weeks and now we are headed into Fund.II and Nutrition. We also have Pharm. the whole first semester. So a...

  15. Should I try to get hospital scholarship?

    peas&carrots replied to Leavitt954's topic in General Students

    Do it! I wouldn't give up the feeling of not having to worry about tuition for anything. It's nice to have everything paid for and know that you will have a job when you get done. Honestly,as a new...

  16. To own a pet or not while in nursing school...

    peas&carrots replied to kroyce's topic in General Students

    I just don't see how being in nursing school is supposed to mean you give up things that make you happy. I still have time for my pets and my boyfriend...in that order. It's just about balance and I...

  17. What are your study techniques?

    peas&carrots replied to emptyboxcars's topic in General Students

    I read through the chapter focusing on a section at a time. I then study the power points from class for that section at the same time I'm studying the book. I also write down everything I can that...

  18. Was your nursing school like this?

    peas&carrots replied to TheSmilingToast's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I don't think your post sounded whiney in the least. Your school should have set requirements to get into the program. If you need to have certain skills learned before you enter than that should be a...

  19. How much time do you *really*spend studying?

    peas&carrots replied to yesitslaura's topic in General Students

    I study enough to get all the number facts and new terminology I need to know. Usually a few hours before the test. Most of it is pretty much common sense right now so it's not too bad. I've made a...

  20. It's actually NOT so bad!

    peas&carrots replied to JBMmom's topic in General Students

    I'm in my third week and studying for my 5th test so far. I don't think any of the material is too hard yet but I've flipped through my Pharm. book. I know what's coming up and it's not going to be...

  21. Only 2nd week into school and already stressed. Anyone else?

    peas&carrots posted a topic in General Students

    It's only my 2nd week and I'm already really stressed. We've had one test this week and two more to go. It's not even the amount of tests that is stressful but how well I want to do on them. I've been...

  22. Jog, walk, drive, or bike?

    peas&carrots replied to *4!#6's topic in General Students

    Bike....it will save you time which you will probably need.

  23. Only 2nd week into school and already stressed. Anyone else?

    peas&carrots replied to peas&carrots's topic in General Students

    Thanks so much for the responses! It really does make me feel so much better to know that we all are in the same boat. I got through all my tests with good grades and now know how the tests are going...

  24. What are some reasons why some go for their LPN before they go for their RN ?

    peas&carrots replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in LPN to RN

    At the community college I go to you have a year of prereq's before you can enter the program. You have to complete your LPN before you can enter the RN program. There is no way around it and it takes...

  25. Working as lpn while doing adn program?

    peas&carrots posted a topic in LPN to RN

    Has anyone had the experience of working as lpn while doing adn program? Is weekend work opportunities less likely for a lpn in comparison to rn? I'm trying to figure out my options and the idea of...