Elladora

Elladora

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  1. How far would you commute to nursing school?

    Elladora replied to SlaveHeart's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I did an hour commute (each way) and it was less than ideal. I can't imagine driving 4 hours every day. The worst part (for me) was during clinicals. I had an 8:00 class most days and clinicals ran...

  2. Took the NCLEX today...i feel like i failed!

    Elladora replied to nycnursing's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The trick worked for me. I also had a TON of SATA questions and I was also 110% sure I failed. I didn't. Glad you didn't either! :cheers:It's such a nerve wracking

  3. SO mad...and not sure I should be.

    Elladora replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    In the end it doesn't matter what ANY of us think is the best...it matters what the patient thought was best for HER. And she made that choice. I'm also guessing she didn't mention any pregnancy...

  4. Study Groups: Help or Nuisance?

    Elladora replied to MrsCuoco's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    My study group was a lifesaver! We had a group of 8 of us (we called ourselves the Nursing Nerd Herd) that started nursing school at the same time. We would pick a time and whoever could come showed...

  5. Nursing students get any assistance from the government if school wont let you work?

    Elladora replied to ms.nikki's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I worked through nursing school. Many times I slept in my car between classes and work. It's hard but it can be done. See if you can work different hours or find another part time job with hours...

  6. Books!! Do you think it is necessary to study before Sept. Start??

    Elladora replied to missy0910's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I didn't even unwrap my books until I went to the first day of class. Why? Some teachers never use the books. I had several teachers that had packets that they used. Our books sat very much unused...

  7. What should I study?

    Elladora replied to Nikki S.'s topic in LPN, LVN Students

    We had two tests we had to take prior to admission. The first one was a general placement test. This was to see if you needed to take extra classes in English, Math, etc. The second was the ATI...

  8. Loans just for living expenses

    Elladora replied to Doyelfamily75's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    If you have already maxed out your subsidized and unsubsidized loans, there isn't much you can do there. When they are gone, they are gone. Are you are your lifetime max or just your yearly? If you...

  9. Is your program this way?

    Elladora replied to fitzy5's topic in General Students

    We had a few instructors like that. While I can honestly say I DID learn from them, I mostly learned things NOT to do. As others have said, I would not try confronting the instructor. I've never,...

  10. Nervous....

    Elladora replied to s_lopez1223's topic in General Students

    1 - Don't skip class. Nursing school can be pretty fast paced and most instructors cover a lot of information in a short period of time. If you miss a day, you miss a lot. 2 - Study! This seems...

  11. Nursing school supplies advice

    Elladora replied to angiee's topic in General Students

    I would wait to see what your school provides. Ours gave us a Littmann stethoscope, pen light, blood pressure cuff, bandage scissors, etc. (I can't even remember everything that was in the bag!)...

  12. Lunch breaks during clinicals

    Elladora replied to NurseAaliyah's topic in General Students

    We had a 30 minute break and some people brought their lunch, some people bought it. If you bring your lunch, I would pack it with ice until you see if there is a fridge available. Some facilities...

  13. Dying hair unnatural color?

    Elladora replied to marchxhare's topic in General Students

    I agree with what the others have said. I would assume that by natural colors they mean those that are God given, even if God didn't give it to you. "Unnatural colors" would be pink, green, blue,...

  14. WTH? Drama at work....

    Elladora replied to tn nurse's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I absolutely would NOT carry a tape recorder for several reasons. First, your employer told you not to. If you do anyway, they will have grounds for disciplinary action. Second, it's a potential...

  15. My Breaking Point!

    Elladora replied to tn nurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I see you have several threads about work drama. I think it's time to start looking for a new job. Sometimes a job is just a bad fit and there is no fixing

  16. Are you content with being an LPN?

    Elladora replied to supermommy1030's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    When I started nursing school I was 110% sure I would not stop until I was at LEAST an RN, possibly even a BSN. As with most things, that didn't work out at all like I planned! While I was still in...

  17. Forced to stay and work under mandatory evacuation?

    Elladora replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Like Ashley, I plan ahead. Where I work, we have no hurricanes but we do have tornadoes and snowstorms. I keep a bag in my car with a change of clothes, toiletries and a few snacks. I can (and...

  18. Older LPN

    Elladora replied to neuron's topic in General Nursing

    I was 39 when I completed my LPN training. If it's what you want to do, go for it! In a year, you will still be one year older. The question is, do you want to be a year older or do you want to be...

  19. Using haldol

    Elladora replied to WildOne's topic in Patient Medications

    I would definitely have given him the Haldol. He was wearing himself (and you) out and he was potentially dangerous to himself. The thing I'm probably the most confused about - were you ok with...

  20. A question to nurses with children

    Elladora replied to taramade's topic in General Nursing

    The rule at our facility - if you work a holiday one year, you get it off the next. That said, we do a LOT of trading and it generally works out. For example, my family has always celebrated...

  21. What should I bring with me on my first day in LTC?

    Elladora replied to Mrsearly2009's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Make sure to check your facility's policy. Ours won't let us use electric cuffs (that are brought in) because they don't feel they are as accurate. (No, I don't

  22. How do you check a pulse? Nope I'm not a student

    Elladora replied to newtress's topic in General Nursing

    Pulse ox if I'm standing at the med room AND it's readily available AND the client cooperates AND the machine picks up their reading. Otherwise, however I can get ahold of their wrist long enough to...

  23. My Breaking Point!

    Elladora replied to tn nurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Exactly!

  24. Waving the white flag...I surrender...

    Elladora replied to KayDubb's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The facility I work at has between 80 and 90 clients. It's me, a med aide and a floor aide, so I hear what you are saying about HUGE ratios. Ultimately, I am responsible for ALL clients because I...

  25. New LPN trying to get into the swing of things...

    Elladora replied to charisma01's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It WILL get easier. In a short time, you will be flying through those meds. Trust me, I've been there! As others have said, accuracy is the absolute most important thing right now. Until you...