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  1. Not quite sure yet...

    hope1234 replied to lookingintonursing's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Been in LPN class since May. It is very tough, but worth it. Just know, if you decide to go for it, for a year, your life must revolve around school. And dont worry about the Math. If you can add,sub,...

  2. TN Tech Elizabethton

    hope1234 replied to gonnago4it's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    To hopefulnurseab: Have u already taken ur

  3. TN Tech Elizabethton

    hope1234 replied to gonnago4it's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    U r welcome, anytime. It is all very confusing. oh, one more thing off the top of my head. Dont plan on buying ur books cheaper online. They wont release the book list. They kinda force u to buy it...

  4. TN Tech Elizabethton

    hope1234 replied to gonnago4it's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I expect to graduate April 2012. To my knowledge, there is no way to graduate early. The class is 11 months for all. We all learn and test together. U will b evaluated each term. U must maintain a 81...

  5. TN Tech Elizabethton

    hope1234 replied to gonnago4it's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    yep. started 2 weeks ago. LTC first then hospitals and dr

  6. TN Tech Elizabethton

    hope1234 replied to gonnago4it's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Not sure what everyone has told u but it is VERY fast paced. We do anywhere from 2-4 chp. in A&P per week. They try to cram as much as they can in before we start clinicials, which i am already...

  7. Does anybody really care?

    hope1234 replied to ironslick's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I just started my clinicials for LPN class. We are spending our first week in a LTC. I have been A CNA for years and I am sorry to tell you but this is the way it is most everywhere. While I agree...

  8. TN Tech Elizabethton

    hope1234 replied to gonnago4it's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I attend TTE. Started in

  9. As a CNA, what can I do to prepare for LPN school?

    hope1234 replied to Dorali's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I have just completed my first week in LPN school. Have taken 3 tests my first week. The best advice I can give you as far as preparing for school is to get some books now and start studying....

  10. If offered job do they give you time to think about it?

    hope1234 replied to cmm4ever's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    All the places I've ever worked at expected a reply directly following the offer. Biggest reason being, they prob. have several more waiting behind you.You can always ask if you can have some time. If...

  11. New student with financial aid question

    hope1234 replied to meo814's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    New to it all too. Dont know about loans but Pell you can. The way it was explained to me, the school gets your Pell, they take what they need for tution, then give you the rest for supplies,uniforms,...

  12. I feel like there is nothing more to learn here.

    hope1234 replied to Elvienm's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Very sorry, but this all sounds like a typical day at any LTC. I know that it can be very boring. If it helps, remember that while other differently certified employees r doing the BP's, ROM, and...

  13. Random questions

    hope1234 replied to glovedgoddess's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    3). If ur talkin bout ward clerk, I worked in ER, was hired w/o any training other than CNA, which was'nt required. I was trained on the job in

  14. Choking Infant and back slaps?

    hope1234 replied to mg08's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Since there is no measurement for "hard", I would imagine that u would use common sense. Hard enough to dislodge whatever they r choking on, without beatin the crap out of

  15. manicured nails and being a cna

    hope1234 replied to cnamommyto2's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Nails r notorious for causing skin tears. And it is really hard to get Poo out from under them. I vote

  16. how do i calculate intake and output?

    hope1234 replied to onlyj's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I would quess that intake would be calculating the amount of fluid intake( adding together all fluid by each size cup), output,typically, adding together the cc's each time you empty a foley. Just a...

  17. Residents RIGHTS!!

    hope1234 replied to asfreeaswelleverb's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I totally agree. I understand that a rountine has to be or else STUFF would hit the fan. I think that the reason is understaffing. When u r short handed, you have a certain amount of things to do, and...

  18. not comfortable yet...

    hope1234 replied to Drewby614's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have never worked in a place where I was assigned to pts. alone but I would do as much as I could alone,since its required at your job, but I would absolutly ask for help if needed. Especially with...

  19. Losing Motivation Guys

    hope1234 replied to Chicarocks123's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hello Jessica. Im Hope. I have'nt started school yet ( Going May 2nd). I am 33, 3 kids, HUGE house payment, and currently working as a cashier making 8 dollars an hour. When I was your age, I partyed...

  20. CNA/STNA question!

    hope1234 replied to Shembree's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I agree with melosuar. Most hospitals dont reqiure CNA because you will be under the supervision of a RN. Also, being a junior, you prob. already did Geriatrics and the clinicials at a LTC, you may...

  21. I got my acceptance letter,finally

    hope1234 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I finally got it. Tennessee Tech Elizabethton Orientation the 30th. First day of class May,2. I am so excited, and scared out of my wits. I still have so many questions. I have'nt received any student...

  22. I got my acceptance letter,finally

    hope1234 replied to hope1234's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Thanks so much. My school said I could set up an account at the bookstore for my books and malpractice insurance til my fin.aid gets going. Its the uniforms and such that I worry about. Plus I have to...

  23. What grosses you out?

    hope1234 replied to lilbearzmom's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Goofy, I know, but the sound of someone throwing up. I can clean it all day, after the fact. Hearing it gives me the heebie jeebies. Was tramuatized as a child. I had to hear my grandfather throw up...

  24. Help Needed for Homework Medical Abbreviations

    hope1234 replied to Sheller86's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Go to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_medical_roots,_suffixes_and_prefixes#B should help alot. Good

  25. Got the call!!!

    hope1234 replied to Busymom2day's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    If I read it correctly, on their web site, the actual class. I REALLY hope I read it