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ktsummar LPN, LVN

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  1. Motlow students out there?

    ktsummar replied to CrazyGoonRN's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I am sorry to hear that. It is a very competitive program to get into. Not sure how many LPN's applied, but there were 20 openings. The level one students had over 800 applications for 80

  2. Motlow students out there?

    ktsummar replied to CrazyGoonRN's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I haven't been on here in quite some time. I am finishing up my first year in Motlow's program. Did you find out if you got in? I know letters went out a week or so ago and the LPN-RN bridge...

  3. NERVOUS

    ktsummar replied to heavenleedesire's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I too am 33. I took AP I and II this past fall. Each in 7 weeks. Made A's in both. It is doable, you just have to put the time

  4. What is a Nurse Tech?

    ktsummar replied to FutureIsBlue's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I was hired as a nurse technician this past fall and had zero training or certification. I do all vitals, ADL's, I's & O's, baths, bathroom assistance, bed changes, meal assistance, ambulating...

  5. A&P I

    ktsummar replied to heavenleedesire's topic in General Students

    You haven't even started AP I and you are ready to give up? Did you think that just showing up to class was going to get your through nursing school. You have to work for it. I would suggest you...

  6. A patient wanted to give me a tip today.

    ktsummar replied to my.toys's topic in General Students

    If they absolutely will not take no for an answer, having them donate it is the only way to

  7. Stethoscope

    ktsummar posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Starting nursing school in the fall. What is the best stethoscope? What makes it better than

  8. Stethoscope

    ktsummar replied to ktsummar's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Thanks, I am ordering the Cardiology III

  9. Stethoscope

    ktsummar replied to ktsummar's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I was thinking of ordering the cardiology

  10. Have you taken A&P 1 and A&P 2 at the same time?

    ktsummar replied to OnaTrek's topic in General Students

    AP1 was a prereq to AP2 at my school. However they do offer a section were you can take both. First 7 weeks is AP1, the second 7 weeks you take

  11. Motlow State vs. Aquinas College..advice

    ktsummar replied to ktsummar's topic in General Students

    I have decided on Motlow. Coming out not owing any money compared to 25K is a big

  12. Motlow State vs. Aquinas College..advice

    ktsummar posted a topic in General Students

    Not sure how many are familiar with these 2 schools, but I was accepted to both. Both are about equal distance from home and from what I can tell, both are very good programs. They have a both the...

  13. Motlow State vs. Aquinas College..advice

    ktsummar replied to ktsummar's topic in General Students

    Motlow State Community College. The main campus is in Lynchburg. I will be attending the Smyrna

  14. Nursing Student on 3rd Shift

    ktsummar replied to TL&(nursing)Care's topic in General Students

    I haven't but had classes with a guy this past semester that worked 3rds. We weren't in our program yet and were gone from school by 11:00. It was very hard on him. So lets think of it this way....

  15. Nursing School Competition

    ktsummar replied to spritez's topic in General Students

    I start my program in the fall but this even occurred in my AP classes. Even for me, I quickly hit it off with a few people in class and we started helping each other from the beginning. There were...

  16. Family member in room at night

    ktsummar replied to cicatrixx15's topic in General Nursing

    It doesn't bother me either way. There are positives and negatives. I have had family members that are very helpful. I think as long as they are informed of what is expected and what the risks of...

  17. Looking back, what do you wish you would have done the summer before nursing school?

    ktsummar replied to Fannie'sMom's topic in General Students

    Mine isn't looking back. I begin in the fall. I plan on spending as much time with my kids as possible. Gonna have a

  18. Can I still go to the gym regularly (Once I am nursing school)?

    ktsummar replied to ARRR10's topic in General Students

    I will have to juggle my schedule a little come fall when NS starts. I typically go first thing in the morning. I can't go earlier as I am a single father. I will more than likely go immediately...

  19. Admissions Right Before Shift Change???***

    ktsummar replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Are policy states no new admits after 6:30 on our floor. But it does still happen. There are days it can be frustrating, but we take pride in getting them to floor, stable and a good report for the...

  20. acceptance into nursing schools

    ktsummar replied to studentapplicant1001's topic in General Students

    The standards are pretty close at any school. Just buckle down. I took AP I and II in the same semester and got A's in both. It is a lot of info, you just have to put extra time into

  21. Words of Encouragement?

    ktsummar replied to ReneelsLoved's topic in General Students

    Don't let the stress of it bog you down. Study hard and you will be

  22. Do you think the job market for nurses will improve by the time you graduate?

    ktsummar replied to AtACrossRoads's topic in General Students

    As I look around the hospital where I work as a tech I notice most of the nurses are not anywhere close to retirement age and there are a ton of nursing schools in the area. I don't see it

  23. Which intervention cannot be delegated to the unlicensed nursing assistant?

    ktsummar replied to believeallispossible's topic in General Students

    It is number

  24. Hi, I need assistance.

    ktsummar replied to EduardoLugo's topic in General Students

    I am 33 and beginning my ASN program in the fall. I plan to get my BSN later on and then move on to NP. I have a plan and I know it will take time. You have the right

  25. Slightly discouraged from grades

    ktsummar replied to semester1kid's topic in General Students

    I think you may have very well answered your own question. "Loosing steam in your study habits?" If you have to ask if that is an issue, you may already know you aren't putting in the same effort....