Lifeofanurse

Lifeofanurse

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  1. Immunizations/titers for nursing program

    Lifeofanurse replied to Preemie 2 RN's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm in Houston...so I got mine at a small neighborhood clinic that is specific for non insured patients and does low cost office visits etc.. My chickenpox titer was around $30 a bargain compared to...

  2. Lone star nursing program clinicals

    Lifeofanurse replied to glassofmilk's topic in Texas Nursing

    I say go Cy Fair. Has an excellent reputation (both RN and LVN programs). I'm in the CY Fair LVN program that graduates in less than 2 weeks. Ours were at Healthbridge Children's Hospital (a private...

  3. Nursing school schedule-vent !

    Lifeofanurse replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    Inconvienent to say the least but....you knew that nursing school is difficult. They recommend you DON'T work. So they really aren't concerned about your work schedule. I know you need to...but I'm...

  4. prerequisites, money and confusion!

    Lifeofanurse replied to cathyn518's topic in General Students

    the whole "competitive" students have already taken AP1 and AP2 thing really doesn't answer the question. I say CALL THEM BACK. Your not asking what other people have done...you are asking if the CE...

  5. Help! I'm horrified and grossed out!!

    Lifeofanurse replied to Eagle2005's topic in General Students

    Never ever ever put yourself in an unsafe situation. I've heard more than one story about agencies putting techs in unsafe situations or not fully informing their staff about client 'issues'. You do...

  6. I have been kicked out of my nursing program because of failed courses

    Lifeofanurse replied to olesya's topic in General Students

    I forgot to mention.... I don't know what state your in but we have something called WorkSource. They offer grants, assist w/ daycare costs and things like that. Now one thing to keep in mind is no...

  7. I have been kicked out of my nursing program because of failed courses

    Lifeofanurse replied to olesya's topic in General Students

    OP- My program (LVN) you fail a class you are out. You can try to transfer to another sister location but timing is everything. You have to pass before you can move on...so if they are not on that...

  8. Exit Hesi

    Lifeofanurse replied to nurse12b's topic in General Students

    We took our LVN exit hesi last monday. Was pretty weird test I agree...not really a good cross section of questions all really specific to areas of study. I was pretty surprised. I did well. 1101...

  9. Backpack???

    Lifeofanurse replied to RN-4Ever's topic in General Students

    I use a rolling one. It will fit my laptop, my giant zipper binder, a spiral and usually a textbook plus all the little crap i carry in the front pockets. I rarely use my Jansport...only once in...

  10. Need urgent Help on assignment Pt care plan!! please! im so stuck!

    Lifeofanurse replied to Elena89's topic in General Students

    For me when I hear "indwelling cath" I think ...Risk for infection. Knowledge deficit... hydration. that's all I got on this one...others have covered

  11. Help! What are you doing for income while in school?

    Lifeofanurse replied to gina197880's topic in General Students

    I understand the question but yet I don't. I'm by no means well off. My kids have had mcdonalds like 3 times in the past 3 months...not much room for extras in my budget BUT....I also knew that going...

  12. Need Advice!!!!!

    Lifeofanurse replied to Colleen84's topic in General Students

    It's a tough call. Only you can decide what you can handle. Nursing school is hard but it's going to be more so pregnant. I personally couldn't do it...wouldn't even try but I'm not the strongest girl...

  13. Should I get a "jump-start" studying???

    Lifeofanurse replied to Java Mama's topic in General Students

    I personally wish I had memorized lab values. No you won't know what they apply to or which diseas process causes changes in them but half the battle is knowing if they are too low or too high. the...

  14. Nursing School Must Haves??

    Lifeofanurse replied to Servingshots's topic in General Students

    Our program is a bit behind the times as far as technology. I would love to see them go more technology based w/ lecture outlines available online to print and things of that nature. We are very book...

  15. Students with kids...what do you do when they get sick??

    Lifeofanurse replied to Britmum's topic in General Students

    There isn't a nursing program out there that is understanding about kids. You MUST have a plan, a backup plan, a backup for the backup etc... There is a required amount of hours you MUST be in...

  16. Clinical issues

    Lifeofanurse replied to cincin1222's topic in General Students

    Some of my classmates have gotten really angry over the fact some nurses say they don't want a student. Like crazy angry...but I see it this way: not everyone is a good teacher. Maybe she/he's having...

  17. Nursing School and working

    Lifeofanurse replied to Mars88's topic in General Students

    I worked part time. Usually 10-20 hrs a week. But you need to have a supportive employer. My situation was that even though they knew when I was in school they began putting me on for times when they...

  18. Student With Tattoos...

    Lifeofanurse replied to Colleen84's topic in General Students

    You'll get a job. I can honestly say that I know many perfectly nice people who have full sleeves...but can also say that I judged them harshly until I knew them (my own character flaw). I would say...

  19. 6 weeks into school we start clinicals! How on earth

    Lifeofanurse replied to MammaNurse2Be's topic in General Students

    I know it seems fast but just remember what they tell you as far as what your 'scope' is at this point. We started rounding w/ the Techs...learning basics, beds, baths, feeding, elimination assistance...

  20. Depressed about student loans :(

    Lifeofanurse replied to skulskcc01's topic in General Students

    You guys w/ student loans need to be careful to make those payments. i'm pretty sure the Texas BON has rules about denying licensure to people who have defaulted on student loans and for those who are...

  21. Tips On Getting through nursing school when I already failed 1 course

    Lifeofanurse replied to Ceema09's topic in General Students

    Tell us about how they test? The med surg was it all application type questions (similiar to nclex style) or were they mostly the black and white, u know it or u don't type (the normal serum calcuim...

  22. New NS, What's your first "nursing shoe" gonna be?

    Lifeofanurse replied to BelleNscrubs04's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'm about to graduate from LVN school but worked in retail for a year and a half before entering the program. I needed white, ALL white shoes for both school and work. I started working (8-10 hrs on...

  23. Tough skin with a side order of a grain of salt please?

    Lifeofanurse replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've got a calico kitten...does that count?

  24. 70 year old mom

    Lifeofanurse replied to NSGstudent12's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I didn't get that at all. What I read said that due to their cultural beliefs it was worth the risk to themselves to give birth. I don't necessarily agree this was a smart choice...but can say that I...

  25. Lone Star LVN program applicants

    Lifeofanurse replied to HowdyHowdy's topic in Texas Nursing

    Your as good as gold. Stop worrying. 7.81? seriously? and your worried?? Your IN! I didn't have that and got in last year...20 days til