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  1. My steps are being ordered....

    cnnconstance replied to Futrern's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I also failed by one point the first semester of my 2nd year. Totally frustrated with my schools RN program. I was able to get my LPN license and am also working in LTC. I love what I am doing, I am...

  2. I took NCLEX today HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    cnnconstance replied to Cindy 17's topic in General Students

    Telling you to relax will be pointless. It is terrifying.....I walked out of Pearson Vue and I was sure I failed. I was not confident in any of the answers I gave. Well I passed!! You will too. I am...

  3. First med error

    cnnconstance replied to LPN9816aj's topic in General Nursing

    I work in LTC and had my first med error this week also. My charge was flushing the pick line of the resident and I went to the next one. I never went back to give the med. I was working a 12 hour...

  4. should i go for the lpn?

    cnnconstance replied to mdv0731's topic in General Students

    It depends on the job market in your area. There are not many hospitals or clinics that hire LPN's. In my area, they will hire a medical assistant before they hire an LPN. I was very fortunate and...

  5. How to prepare for the second year of nursing school: learning Peds and MedSurg 2

    cnnconstance replied to 808SN's topic in General Students

    I am preparing by working as an LPN this summer. I work in a LTC facility that also has a extensive rehabilitation wing. I am finding the application of fine tuning my skills along with medication...

  6. G-tube insertion

    cnnconstance posted a topic in General Students

    I am a resent graduate LPN and last night at work resident pulled his g-tube out. I felt totally inept and incompetent when my charge RN stated " I can't believe you have been here for two months...

  7. G-tube insertion

    cnnconstance replied to cnnconstance's topic in General Students

    Thank you for all the replies. I asked about facility policy and we are allowed to replace it with the foley insertion kit. As long as we insert it immediately and check placement these are the...

  8. No sick adults please.....can I still be a nurse?

    cnnconstance replied to FLhusker's topic in General Students

    There really is not that much difference in LTC and children, true they are alot bigger. They have the same needs and wants that smaller people have. I love my LTC residents. They are some of the...

  9. Questions about nursing school...

    cnnconstance replied to loveliestangel's topic in General Students

    Look at what the waiting lists are and the pre-req's. I did all the pre-req's to get them out of the way so while I am in the core classes, I didn't have such a heavy class load. By the time you are...

  10. Did you ENJOY nursing school?

    cnnconstance replied to heartbeep's topic in General Students

    I totally loved the last year, but if anyone asked me if I would do it over again for a million doallars I would think twice! School is what you make it and we had a great study group. I was in a...

  11. ADN class of 2013

    cnnconstance replied to SC APRN's topic in General Students

    I'm so excited to see all the enthusiasum! I am starting third semester in the fall and still can't believe that my name is on print. I finished in Dec with my LPN and passed the boards in Feb. I am...

  12. G-tube insertion

    cnnconstance replied to cnnconstance's topic in General Students

    I found a web site that has the exact tube that we are using. It really is a matter of is this an RN delegated task or is this iwithin my scope of practice. I was never taught it in school. We had...

  13. Third semester skills

    cnnconstance posted a topic in General Students

    I am entering my third semester of nursing in the fall. I would like a heads up on some of the skills we will be taking. I am currently working at a long term facility as a licensed LPN. I am hoping...

  14. Third semester skills

    cnnconstance replied to cnnconstance's topic in General Students

    Thank you Mi Vida! I think the previous poster was not really understanding my original thread. I feel the more that I can learn from working as an LPN, will benefit me in my third semester. Skills at...

  15. Did getting into nursing school seem like a life altering event?

    cnnconstance replied to northmississippi's topic in General Students

    For me it was a life altering event. I am sure it is different for everyone. I went back to school after 33 years and just completed my first year of nursing, I have been going to school since 2008. I...

  16. Third semester skills

    cnnconstance replied to cnnconstance's topic in General Students

    Thank you! I am working now in long term care. My charge said she would be happy to get my some extra training this summer before school starts again in the

  17. Well, I'm In...Now What Am I Going To Do???

    cnnconstance replied to greenfiremajick's topic in General Students

    Enjoy your summer!!! Just finished the first year and got my LPN in February. I am working and would also like to start planning for this fall. It's a crazy ride and my best advice is to get a study...

  18. Foley Catheters

    cnnconstance replied to EssaQ502's topic in General Students

    I am a new LPN grad and just inserted my first male straight cath and honestly it was awesome!! There are specific reasons for doing this procedure. I went in without a nursing instructor watching me....

  19. Should I get the CD's that come with the textbooks?

    cnnconstance replied to adls29's topic in General Students

    I found that by using all the tools possible only enhanced the wide range of questions that come your way. Also using the Evolve web site helped

  20. What would you have done?

    cnnconstance replied to digoe74's topic in General Students

    Integrity in the nursing profession is vital! Cheating hurts the most important person of all and that is our patients. This student would not hesitate to forge documents and figures, that ultimately...

  21. How to survive 1st year of nursing school

    cnnconstance replied to lemidora's topic in General Students

    Peer support was vital to my first year. The bonding that occurred during the long study sessions and projects really helped. Knowing that before you got into the program prerequisite classes you got...

  22. What to expect for your Fundamentals & your first clinicals!

    cnnconstance replied to NICURN2013's topic in General Students

    Fundamentals and Pharm are no match for Health Alterations and Promotion,you can do it.If you are using any books that have Evolve for the web, use it, and use the DVD's that are attached to the...

  23. First semester student needs help with care plan--

    cnnconstance posted a topic in General Students

    I need help with a Care Plan for a 64 y/o male, hospitalized yesterday for RLL Pneumonia and dehydration, Past Medical history,Asthma , Chronic back pain, smoker 1ppd since age 16.Current...

  24. First semester student needs help with care plan--

    cnnconstance replied to cnnconstance's topic in General Students

    This is a senerio on a simulation man, they didn't give us his vitals. Labs and a short review of history. Thanks for the input, I am working on this with my team this week. I'll let you all know how...

  25. About to begin an LPN program

    cnnconstance replied to Whitney09's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I will comply to all details about