Iridescent Orchid CNA, LPN

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    LVN hopeful 2012/13

    Iridescent Orchid replied to txhopeful13's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am going into my second semester of the program and my best advice is to stay on top of your studies and try not to fall behind! Keep up with lecture, and I found it was very beneficial to read each...
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    Passed the entrance exam!

    Iridescent Orchid replied to Iridescent Orchid's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    That's one thing I didn't do. Study. I didn't really know how to study for it and I couldn't find a way to study or prepare for it without getting overwhelmed, so I just didn't study or refresh my...
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    Kindle & NCLEX Review Guides

    Iridescent Orchid replied to ladynesh's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I don't either. I tried to look up info on why, but no luck. I hope it will become available again for us soon. I could really use it right
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    Kindle & NCLEX Review Guides

    Iridescent Orchid replied to ladynesh's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I just tried to purchase this a few days ago on my Kindle Fire and it prompted me that it was currently unavailable and is still saying it when I click on it to purchase. I have heard nothing, but...
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    First day of CNA class......

    Iridescent Orchid replied to DreamChaser81's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Best of luck to you on your first day and beyond! I can't think of anything to say other than to keep on top of your studies and don't let yourself get behind. You're going to do great.
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    I finally got my letter!!!

    Iridescent Orchid replied to kandamom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations! I think that's a normal combination of emotions! Especially having to wait all weekend when you know it's the letter! I wish all the best of luck for
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    new nursing student in fall

    Iridescent Orchid replied to shalone80's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Yes, I think that would be a good idea! But try not to overwhelm yourself with practicing them. I was able to buy my textbooks about two weeks before my first semester started and I only looked at the...
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    becoming LPN student

    Iridescent Orchid replied to farta's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I use quizlet.com it's been great so far! You can search for or make your own flashcards, save them to your profile, as well as print them off in many different formats to study. I also make my own...
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    What color are your school's scrubs?

    Iridescent Orchid replied to picurn10's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    We wear white scrubs with thin blue trim on the sleeves of the tops. We wear the white ones for three semester and then on our fourth we get to wear blue scrubs.
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    How is Nutrition?

    Iridescent Orchid replied to GodsSon128's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took it for the first 6 weeks of my first semester of the nursing program...interest level, in my opinion, not that interesting at all...it was getting in the way of my other courses, so I was glad...
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    Vaccinations for school...how soon to start them?

    Iridescent Orchid replied to nursetabitha's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    You can trust him on that as far as I'm concerned. I actually didn't even finish getting mine until 2 weeks before it was time for clinicals to begin. I think you're safe to wait until the first...
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    Onto my 2nd semester!

    Iridescent Orchid posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    [color=#2f4f4f]here i am, not too sure how i have made it this far, but i have! i have gained so much confidence in myself for my desired profession these past 6 months than i ever thought i could. of...
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    Second semester finished!!!!!!

    Iridescent Orchid replied to Neese80!'s topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Huge congratulations! I am going into my second semester in a couple of weeks. I will be doing Med/Surg I and II in a course of 8 weeks, along with their clinical...short semesters in the summer seem...
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    Nursing bag

    Iridescent Orchid replied to whatdidigetmyselfin2's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    This is the one a purchased: http://www.amazon.com/Nurse-Home-Healthcare-Medical-Bag/dp/B0072KOJ6W/ref=sr_1_sc_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1336580122&sr=8-3-spell While it was hard to spend that kind of...
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    LPN Clinicals- what are they like?

    Iridescent Orchid replied to student forever's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I just finished my very first clinical rotation in my program. It was at a local Senior Living Facility and we do everything that the CNA's do. I feel like I did everything aside from administering...
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    Just got accepted to an LPN program!!

    Iridescent Orchid replied to BrookeMarie's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congratulations! The best advice I can offer is to stay on your studies and do not get behind. Surround yourself only with those who want this as badly as you do. Choose your study groups widely, if...
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    I'm on my way to becoming a nurse!

    Iridescent Orchid replied to robyn_a's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations! I wish you the best of luck! :) Go into clinical with an open mind so that all of the required clinical courses do not seem like just a stepping stones towards NICU. You may find a...
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    LPN program in Jan.

    Iridescent Orchid replied to kbuchanan984's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    [color=#2f4f4f]keep yourself refreshed on your a&p and if you have the spare time go ahead and start practicing nclex-type questions and reading the rationales for the correct answers as well. in...
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    Starting Nursing Program in 8 days!!!

    Iridescent Orchid replied to Live.&.Learn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    [color=#2f4f4f]huge congratulations! wishing you the best of luck through this journey!
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    Can anyone help me figure this out?

    Iridescent Orchid replied to Donna2011's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You are very welcome Donna! Keeping my fingers crossed! I also had a C in Comp 1000, so don't let it bother you too much! I was registered to retake both A&P to aim for an A and and Comp 1000 for...
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    LPN Program

    Iridescent Orchid replied to I♥Scrubs's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    [color=#2f4f4f]i have come to believe that nervousness is a normal process during any change, especially in career goals. i was very nervous. i was majoring in early childhood education for quite a...
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    Can anyone help me figure this out?

    Iridescent Orchid replied to Donna2011's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    are you still going to mgtc? if so, depending on how many clinical slots they have opened, you have a good chance! remember that at mgtc, they also only count the courses that were required for the...
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    Starting LPN classes soon...

    Iridescent Orchid replied to drnva's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    wishing you the best of luck through the program!
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    2 weeks in!!

    Iridescent Orchid replied to CaliNursingStudent's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    congrats on getting through those two weeks and i hope that these past few weeks have been just as intriguing to you! best of luck throughout the rest of the program! :) stay organized and keep on...
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    I don't want to be an RN

    Iridescent Orchid replied to sakiohma's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    It is your future and your career, not to mention you can always go back whenever you feel the time is right if you ever wanted to further your education. There is nothing wrong with wanting to stay...