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  1. Whew! First full week of classes done!

    leenie45 replied to micronurse2b12's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    @straitgirl77, Thank you so much for the nice reply. It really is difficult. I am so glad you are back in the game. We can do this, thank you for the support, and I wish you nothing but the best! let...

  2. I feel so unprrepared

    leenie45 replied to Jessicias85's topic in General Students

    @Esme12, beautifully

  3. Whew! First full week of classes done!

    leenie45 replied to micronurse2b12's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi, That sure is alot of exams. I am also in an 11 month program, in my 5th month now. Level 1 just ended June 18th, now I am in level II which in only 1 subject, med surg. We had many exams in level...

  4. Starting nursing later in life

    leenie45 replied to Mgjn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Haha they had better be, I am 46 yrs old, and 5 months into an LPN program. I don't know that I will be hired by a hospital for certain, but there are many places LPN's can work. Long term care, walk...

  5. Study Tips, Please?

    leenie45 replied to LunaPuma's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Try using the dvd's that accompany the book, if your book doesnt have that that, it would be wise to invest in a dvd. It makes it easier when you can visualize what you are reading. it really helped...

  6. Clinical Instructors; Drill Sergeants

    leenie45 replied to hope1959's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Yep, been out there in the work force for 30 yrs, I treat people the way they treat me, I dont care if they are a doctor, lawyer, or CEO. It doesnt matter where the place of business is, you will...

  7. Clinical Instructors; Drill Sergeants

    leenie45 replied to hope1959's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    No teacher has the right to talk down to anyone. they are there to teach, we are there to learn. They are getting paid, and we are paying for it. Hard teachers can be hard without talking down to...

  8. Clinical Instructors; Drill Sergeants

    leenie45 replied to hope1959's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I know how tough this is. I am 46, in my 5th month of an LPN program. Don't quit! I have been pretty lucky, I have good instructors, I do know some who are intimidating, why? I have no idea. Being...

  9. LPN school supplies

    leenie45 replied to AmyinNC05's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi, congrats on your new adventure! I am in my 5th month of a 12 month LPN program. I bought a littman steth, good comfy shoes, pill crusher, highlighters, black pens, tons of index cards for meds,...

  10. Nursing diagnosis

    leenie45 replied to 4mburton's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    This is the first one we have had to do. I see a few more in level 2. I found it a bit difficult at first, but my med surg book was a huge help, as was the internet for NANDA's or whatever else you...

  11. Nursing diagnosis

    leenie45 replied to 4mburton's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Impaired gas exchange(fetal) related to interruption of blood flow from placenta and fetus, there are more, just look them up, I found this just by typing it into google,and asking for a nursing

  12. What time do you start clinical?

    leenie45 replied to SBJustBreathe's topic in General Students

    We begin at 7am, I am usually there by 6:30, but we don't get assigned the patient until 7am. I have heard some people say they are assigned the patient the night before clinical. In some ways I would...

  13. There's nothing worse than a FAT nurse!

    leenie45 replied to Darkstar1485's topic in General Students

    Haha thats awesome

  14. There's nothing worse than a FAT nurse!

    leenie45 replied to Darkstar1485's topic in General Students

    I find this comment rude and out of line. There are plenty of things worse than a "fat nurse', an uncaring nurse, a rude nurse,and a RUDE doctor! . He should have left it at congrats. People never...

  15. Staff at the nursing school I was accepted to are being discouraging and rude

    leenie45 replied to SavannahE's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Don't let anyone discourage you.I am 46, never worked in the medical field before beginning this nursing program. Yes, of course it's difficult, life can be difficult. You will find negativity in all...

  16. How many much older (40+) students out there starting classes? (I'm 47)

    leenie45 replied to nursingstudent3109's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi Everyone! Add me to the mix. I am 46 , been in LPN school since feb, will graduate Jan 2013. Also a second career for me. It is exciting, grueling, fun, frustrating, and any other emotion you can...

  17. 2 weeks in!!

    leenie45 replied to CaliNursingStudent's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    @acarrothers. Hi! The best advice that I can give you, get and stay organized. There is such a vast amount of information that you will need to learn, being organized is the only way to get through...

  18. 2 weeks in!!

    leenie45 replied to CaliNursingStudent's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Good for you! The time really goes by quickly in this program. I am 2 months in, with 9 to go. You are right, your life becomes all about nursing, it takes over. We had our 7th exam today. It has been...

  19. The student nurse

    leenie45 replied to musickx2's topic in General Nursing

    Nicely

  20. Are they oversharing or am I a prude?

    leenie45 replied to grownuprosie's topic in General Students

    No you are not a prude. Like you, I can listen to it all day long, but from classmates, co-workers, peers, uh no thanks. They need to save that conversation for someone, (Dr., nurse, friend) who...

  21. First Week of LPN Program Down

    leenie45 replied to mzimmer723's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Thanks everybody, and good luck to

  22. OK, clinicals in two weeks?!....NO experience!

    leenie45 replied to Iridescent Orchid's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I can tell by your response, that you really understand this. You are absolutely correct, some pt's, residents really need this warmth, contact, circulation, relaxation etc, and it's a good time for...

  23. School starts in 10 days!

    leenie45 replied to Kimkb0429's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Super, and good luck to you, you have a little head start, at least with abbrev, etc. It will fly right by, and you'll be posting that you ARE a nurse. A whole location change too, you'll do great,...

  24. There seems to be obstacles everywhere.

    leenie45 replied to JennMcK's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wow! I am 46, have no previous Healthcare backround. I do have college credits, but didnt need any of that to get into LPN program. If I had to do all of that, it would have taken so much longer, and...

  25. I have to take the TEAS test....

    leenie45 replied to sealford's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Hi. The TEAS isn't really too difficult. The math was basic, pre-algerbra, fractions, percentages. English was reading paragraphs etc. Science was life science and A&P. I studied for about 2...