angeloa22

Hey guys! So Im in the 4th day of nursing school. I'm in a private college so it's a pretty fast phased class. Anyway, everything is going well except for a few things. It seems to me and other students as well that the staff are only coming in intoducing themselves and throwing in chapters for us to do. I mean I know that how it should be but I think they could have a better structure. Were on our 4th day and we have no schedule what so ever we just kind of come in and see how things go for the day. Anyway, what I really wanted advice on is the medical terminology class. We found out yesterday that we have a "teacher" but she's not going to "teach" us. She ls basically coming in once a week tell us what chapters to do and it's our responsibility to learn everything before a test. Which I find difficult. So I was wondering how do you guys memorize so many terminology? I I've made flash cards but it doesn't seem to stick to me. Help! Thanks in advance!

Carrington in the Bay Area. Are you in CA?

Thank you all! @angiebear - awesome! What school are you attending?

@christine2009 - thank you so much for the advice! I appreciate it And I'm very excited for this new journey. How long is your program? How you done clinicals yet?

Hey fellow students. I start the Lvn program on Monday and very stoked! Any last minute advice would be much appreciated. What should I expect? And for anyone currently in Lvn program, how's the class so far? Thank you! :-)

@collegegirl209 - yeah I have to drive Monday - Thursday. But it'll be worth it trust me. And yes they have one in sacramento but the one in San leandro is actually closer! The onenin Sacramento is way up north! Where you here in Modesto?

Hey collegegirl209 I'm located in Modesto also and I'm starting school on the 27th in Carrigton College California. Check them out! They're located in San Leandro by Hayward. They have one in Stockton but I've heard bad things and they do not offer Lvn. Ps. Glad to see someone here that's around my area. :-)

Hello As far as i know almost every school does require a test before getting accepted in school. I dont know exactly what you're gonna be taking it all depends with the school. As for me i had to take the cPAT exam and also Hesi A2 exam. But i say just tough it out. I'm not big on test either. I actually failed the first time i took the cPAT but i studied right when i got home and passed it the next day. The Hesi A2 exam is a longer exam (4 hours) is the time they give you. For example, it only took me 1 and a half hour to finish the test. They tell you which study guide to buy. I had the Evolve Reach for the Hesi A2 exam. Studied it for a week and was soooooo nervous and worried. But thank God, i passed with flying colors! Hope this helps. and Goodluck!

Ah, wished I saw this thread earlier lol Hello fellow students! I'm starting in September 27th for a 16 month LVN program at CCC in San Leandro, CA. Very excited. I bet you all are happy that hesi a2 exam was over with eh? lol :)

...any Western Career College/Carrington College Hayward, CA students here?

...any Western Career College/Carrington College Hayward, CA students here?

@selene That's awesome! I'm really excited for school and can't wait to start this new journey. I'm based in California and hopefully i can find a job in a hospital later on. But i do want to experience Nursing Homes. I plan to take the bride to RN later on in the future. Thats my ultimate goal. :)

@Selene Thank you for the input. Do you work at a hospital or a nursing home? Ive read so much stuff about lpn'd not being able to get a job in the hospital.. Well anyway, goodluck with the BSN! I'm hoping to accomplish as much as you did one day! :)

@Flawless - That's good that you have some experience under your belt. I've taken some classes in our local hospital and been working as a home manager in a Carehome Facity for 6 years. My whole family is also in the medical field so to be honest that's a lot of pressure on me. But I believe I can do it. I will have to drive 1 hour and 20 min everyday but I'm sure it'll be worth it! And for the person on top^ thank you! I want to be a regular on this Forum but it's so hard to have a Discussion with everyone here! lol

Hey flawless! Yay! Congrats to us! Well what ie learned so far is that things sometimes doesn't make sense to us but If we spend the time to sit down and commit to learning then it will all make sense. Have you done any medical background? Job? School? Ps. How can you fail web your "flawless" haha