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  1. Unitek LVN Sacramento

    notmanydaysoff replied to Ba464's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    ba464 - I sent you an

  2. help with exit exam PN

    notmanydaysoff replied to Del07's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The school I attended required that we pass an online NLN exit exam w/an 85%! Was it tough? I'm not exagerating when I say it was one of the hardest tests that I've had to prepare for in my life! I am...

  3. What is the Med-Surg course all about?

    notmanydaysoff replied to Dragonfly1919's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    In addition to NF, M/S is the basis for nursing. There is an incredible amount of information that you will cover and have to understand. The school I attended went system by system. In order to...

  4. LPN Vocational Schooling

    notmanydaysoff replied to lala71848's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I should add that in med/surg, after the initial observations as stated above, I would chart

  5. LPN Vocational Schooling

    notmanydaysoff replied to lala71848's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    if you are having a problem remembering what should be in your charting, why not do what I did? I had a cheat sheet that I carried in my pocket with ABGs, lab and other important values, AND a list of...

  6. how long does it take to receive your ATT?

    notmanydaysoff replied to sans33's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am in CA. All paperwork/application was sent to Sacramento on 11/23. I've not heard back from BVNPT w/the ATT. Anxiously awaiting... What with furloughs and the holidays, it may take longer. What...

  7. Took the HESI Mock NCLEX today

    notmanydaysoff replied to avidhunter3's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I took a couple of NLN pre-NCLEX exams before graduating. They were tough; both contained 181 questions, drawing on all the areas that NCLEX covers. The good part is that they were diagnostic and gave...

  8. Career transition from HR to Nursing

    notmanydaysoff replied to MYNURSE4U's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Regarding getting credit for previous education, it's not likely. This past yr, I returned to school to get an LVN diploma. I have an undergraduate degree in biology. I took Anatomy, Physiology, Chem,...

  9. Exam Cram vs Saunders for NCLEX-PN review

    notmanydaysoff replied to notmanydaysoff's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm not feeling overwhelmed, just anxious. I studied hard all during school and came out as one of the top students. I'm just not that crazy about the thought of NCLEX! I was hoping that someone...

  10. Exam Cram vs Saunders for NCLEX-PN review

    notmanydaysoff posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    for those of you who have used both, why do (did) you prefer one over the other? I just graduated and am preparing now for NCLEX-PN. I have used Saunders and really like it (CD w/3600 questions,...

  11. Graduation is getting closer!!!

    notmanydaysoff replied to nursingstudent023's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I just graduated last week! Now it's on to NCLEX! I'm using Saunders. The director of the school I attended was involved in formulating test questions. She HIGHLY recommends it. I also used Saunders,...

  12. How long after NCLEX-PN should your name appear on the CA BVNPT license search?

    notmanydaysoff replied to TheKyleRC's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    yowzaaa! $150 more plus the $200 exam fee? looks like that cash that came in for graduation is going to testing (and hopefully) licensing

  13. How long after NCLEX-PN should your name appear on the CA BVNPT license search?

    notmanydaysoff replied to TheKyleRC's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    silverdragon - just out of curiosity, how much more do we have to send to BVNPT? my class just graduated and our applications are being sent in this week. we got hit with the increased app fee (it's...

  14. what the heck

    notmanydaysoff replied to what the heck's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    wth - there was a distinct note of frustration in your post. I feel sad for your daughter, but this is not the end of the road. I'm getting ready to take mine in january. we were told in school to...

  15. Is there anyone....

    notmanydaysoff replied to Sharmi RN-BSN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    kcshabi - do you have saunders or some other study guide that has a Dx nclex-style exam? I have taken 2 (saunders and nln) and their Dx exams have been pretty consistent and spot on. both indicated...

  16. Help paying for the lvn program

    notmanydaysoff replied to ariana ruiz-ortega's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    what is the wait list for the class? I would check w/the school for the most opportune time to apply for the program. there are several pre-reqs for the LVN program. in the meantime, take the cna...

  17. Grades.. can cause more problems then you think

    notmanydaysoff replied to alwayschanging's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    "You're in school to become a nurse, not to make friends" couldn't have said it better myself. I often said (and thought) to stay away from (and especially not be the cause of) school drama. if your...

  18. Advice for the LVN Student

    notmanydaysoff replied to tiredstudentmom's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Can't believe I forgot to add these tidbits: 9. Carve out a special place in your house where you will be able to study. A comfortable chair (your butt will become one with it, so make sure you really...

  19. Advice for the LVN Student

    notmanydaysoff replied to tiredstudentmom's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    tired - Hmmmm, some advice. Seeing that I just finished NS, I've got a few pointers. As you can see by my name, that is/was a direct reflection of how I felt all during NS! 1. Never get behind, not...

  20. What would you do, and how would you document this situation...

    notmanydaysoff replied to studentrnbdm's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have to agree with the previous poster about not including verbiage that indicates that the pt fell if it was not witnessed. I document only what I witnessed, what was witnessed by other staff, by a...

  21. Interesting day today...bullying in clinicals

    notmanydaysoff replied to nikkole318's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    my interpretation of the word "bullying" is when someone, usually the stronger, picks on someone who is weaker with the intention of threatening/scareing, causing harm, etc. bullying can be physical...

  22. Ineffective Coping or Grieving?

    notmanydaysoff replied to emptyboxcars's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    in my nursing courses, we use edition 11 of the nurse's pocket guide by m. doenges, et al. describes in detail Dx, interventions, rationales. if you are going to have to do any number of care plans,...

  23. Nurses Notes

    notmanydaysoff replied to jox1962's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    if the 2nd paragraph in the original post (OP) is your nurse's note, then I have a few comments. some tips that run thru my head everytime I write: I was taught, and it makes perfect sense, that if we...

  24. What is the difference between anginal pain and pain in myocardial infarct?

    notmanydaysoff replied to emilytsay1207's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I've had to cram so much stuff into my brain this year, let's see if I remember some of it. Anginal pain is relieved w/nitro, MI pain, when present, is intractable. I'm sure there must be other...

  25. Nurses Notes

    notmanydaysoff replied to jox1962's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    what's the question? I have some comments on how the notes are written, but I'll wait for a