peas&carrots

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 they are at their most vulnerable. How to have pa...

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 second time and you are done with the program period. ...

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 a lot cheaper at your local community college. I w...

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 one time someone tried to pull me into drama I shu...

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. For the science part I would review how to read the ...

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 think just reading about situations on here and ju...

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. Then I got a scholarship so all my financial aid ...

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 a CNA in one just to get experience. Why make mys...

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 well.

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 shot. Neither had a bad reaction but said they could ...

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 I've been told there is no pharm classes there. You a...

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 showers and help with feeding we are almost done for t...

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 think legally you are entitled to breaks and lunches ...

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 total of 5 different classes. :)

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 nurse,you are probably going to get the less desirab...

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 also work about 25 hours a week. Yes,I go without ...

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 the teacher says. I've realized that on questions I'...

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 requirement for entry. At my school if you were a...

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 couple A's and a couple of B's. I'm comfortable with...

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 pretty...lol. That's great that you are having a goo...

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 in school for awhile and never really cared about...

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

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 to be. I think that was where most of my stress wa...

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 2 years to complete both. It is competitive to ge...

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 getting that experience in seems like such a good id...