Iridescent Orchid CNA, LPN

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    LPN Clinicals

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

    All in all, it depends on where you're placed and what's going on in that facility while you are in clinical rotation. My program gives us a skills check-off list the first semester that we must keep...
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    Does Nursing School Ever End!

    Iridescent Orchid replied to RN-4Ever's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Keep on going and going! You are almost through with this battle! I am going into my second semester and already thinking in the same terms as you...I can already see this is going to make my upcoming...
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    Grant Question!!

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

    My program is costing a total of around $14,000 and while Pell has covered a great amount of that, I have resorted to a Stafford Loan to help with the costs of textbooks, supplies, gas, and other...
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    Specifics about your program

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

    My program is Monday-Tuesday 6-3 and Wednesday-Friday 8-2...it's not an easy schedule when you have family you still have to find time for. I have two younger siblings, both 2 and 5 years of age, and...
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    8 week till graduation

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

    Congratulations! I know you are very proud of yourself and we all are proud and happy for you to! I wish you the best of luck these next 8 weeks and beyond! You sound so serious and passionate! I bet...
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    Onto my 2nd semester!

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

    I know. It was either wait until Fall and be a semester behind, or stick through the summer. I just could not function through the summer knowing I was making my graduation date further away. I am...
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    what's in your bag?

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

    [color=#2f4f4f]stethoscope, bp cuff, penlight, alcohol swabs, hemostats, bandage scissors, bandage tape, two small notebooks, extra black and red in pens, and i also had one 3-subject notebook to use...
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    Just accepted into LPN Program....

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

    [color=#2f4f4f]study hard! takes notes in lecture. study, study, study, retain, retain, retain. i will be done with my first semester as of tomorrow afternoon. it was tough at times, but it has been...
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    Graduated last week!

    Iridescent Orchid replied to mermcm83's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    [color=#2f4f4f]congratulations and i will be wishing you the best of luck for your boards!
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    I need help I dont know what to choose cna,lvn,medical assistant,cma???

    Iridescent Orchid replied to Jessica5792's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am currently going to LPN route and then on to my RN, not sure if I am going the ASN route quite yet, or straight for my BSN, but I'll figure that out eventually. I am currently doing clinical...
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    Accepted into an RN program!!! How do I prepare?

    Iridescent Orchid replied to vw74vw's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    [color=#2f4f4f]definitely practice vital signs and noticing what's the norm and what is considered abnormal in the vitals as well as physical assessment findings. start cracking open your books as...
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    Accelerated program - Would you do it?

    Iridescent Orchid replied to havehope's topic in General Students

    [color=#2f4f4f]i am in the same dilemma as you. i am debating on if it is smart for me to go ahead next semester and do med surg i and ii in 8 weeks, rather than 15...sounds insane, considering it...
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    Do you think its possible?

    Iridescent Orchid replied to Ahill1988's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    [color=#2f4f4f]most definitely! i say shoot for an a, always aim high! you can do this! just focus and stay on top of your studies...it will be no problem as long as you don't fall behind! i wish you...
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    Anyone go straight from LPN graduation to RN bridge?

    Iridescent Orchid replied to FLNurse2015's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    That is what I am doing right now as well. I think it's a smart move, but I have nothing against those who go straight for their RN! Going for my LPN first was just the way I was meant to travel down...
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    Does LPN transfer to any 2 year schools towards RN?

    Iridescent Orchid replied to Amber815's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    [color=#2f4f4f]definitely look into bridge opportunities. you can bridge lpn-rn relatively quick to get your associates (in my area, after you complete core classes, you will be in the bridge program...
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    Starting my LPN program in September!

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

    [color=#2f4f4f]i know how you feel! most people in my class have experience as a cna, emt, pharm tech, etc, etc. that really worried me, because i have no experience at all! i've never worked in a...
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    1st week...

    Iridescent Orchid replied to 4my5luvs's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    [color=#2f4f4f]congratulations! the first week was one of the most overwhelming for me, but i made it through and now i am on week 10! i am in a 15-month program, so i can imagine yours is a good bit...
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    OK, clinicals in two weeks?!....NO experience!

    Iridescent Orchid posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    What can I expect? Of course, like most, our first rotation is going to be in a Nursing home facility...I know for the first few days we will be doing CNA-type work, but what can I truly expect? I am...
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    OK, clinicals in two weeks?!....NO experience!

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

    Oh my! Today was my first day on the floor after orientation! I was paired with a CNA and there was so much that I actually did today! It's so much more exciting to go from what you are learning in...
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    Dying to get into LPN school.

    Iridescent Orchid replied to Julie19's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    [color=#2f4f4f]i definitely would suggest taking a remedial math course of some sort that your campus may offer, or have someone in your family or a friend that is good in math to help tutor you in...
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    Acceptance letters due out when approximately?

    Iridescent Orchid replied to Soccer wolf 30's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    [color=#2f4f4f]i am not 100% sure on your college, but it seems most are a good bit before, maybe the beginning of april if not towards the middle or end of march! i consider you guys so lucky to get...
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    OK, clinicals in two weeks?!....NO experience!

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

    We have been warned about that kind of care and to report it to our instructor if we see it being done, especially exposing the pt completely naked! That really is just wrong! I would not be able to...
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    First Week of LPN Program Down

    Iridescent Orchid replied to mzimmer723's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    [color=#2f4f4f]you can do it! i went into a 15-month program, nervous as could be, but knew this is what i want and it really is a huge commitment, especially when you are a family-oriented person...
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    School starts in 10 days!

    Iridescent Orchid replied to Kimkb0429's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    [color=#2f4f4f]congratulations to you both! the program will be fast-paced, but it is all worth it! i will be finishing up my first semester of a 15-month lpn program this coming may! i have enjoyed...
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    OK, clinicals in two weeks?!....NO experience!

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

    [color=#2f4f4f]thanks you guys! i am very anxious and excited! i do not mind shadowing the cnas one bit, i just hope i get paired with a nice one who doesn't mind showing me how to do everything. i...