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    Just graduated from LPN, how soon should I start RN bridge?

    nekozuki replied to yolandalpn's topic in LPN to RN

    Aren't most bridge programs online? My local community college offers an online bridge, and I found a home health agency that will do tuition reimbursement. So, I'll be working in the field making...
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    Any one in/has been in a 10 month LPN program? few questions

    nekozuki replied to countrygirl1234's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Just finished a program that was 10 months and 25 days. It's crazy, and there is no way to prepare you. After awhile, the "IT'S GONNA BE FREAKING HARD" comments just run together. Don't work. Have...
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    January 2013 Teco LPN program

    nekozuki replied to krismt23's topic in Florida Nursing

    Grats! I just graduated a couple weeks ago, and I miss it already! If anyone wants my books for super cheap, shoot me a message on
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    Why do people belittle others to make themselves feel better?

    nekozuki replied to maracuya's topic in General Students

    I totally admit to asking about test grades of my classmates. I like to see where I fall and how much harder I need to push myself! Certain people thrive on competitiveness, not necessarily to rub it...
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    Trade Schools- Are they a waste of money? Is anyone happy with a trade school?

    nekozuki replied to B.Hall527's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Love my trade school! It is highly regarded (a HH organization recruits us before we even graduate), the credits transfer into all surrounding community colleges, and it is just under 4k for tuition....
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    Should I quit LVN school? Or struggle on?

    nekozuki replied to meatballgirl's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    It's incredibly difficult, but not impossible. Any full-time LPN program is pretty much at this insane pace. Remember, there are a ton of LPNs out there who did it...while holding down a job (or two...
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    Second guessing my decision

    nekozuki replied to darkreign271's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am graduating in a month and a half, and EVERY. SINGLE. PERSON. in our class wishes they were somewhere else when we pull into the hospital parking lot at 6am. Being a nurse is everyone's dream, but...
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    Why do students voluntarily drop out of nursing school?

    nekozuki replied to pink0605's topic in General Students

    It's difficult to explain to someone who hasn't actually gone through nursing school about why these kinds of posts don't really garner the warm, fuzzy response you think you're entitled to. 1.You...
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    LPN student to start in 2 weeks...questions and opinions please!

    nekozuki replied to ArieElizabeth's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    The thing you must understand is that vaccines aren't for you. They are for the vulnerable, immuno-compromised patients you'll come into contact with. Plus, wearing a mask while dealing with patients...
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    How do you deal with overbearing family members?

    nekozuki replied to liveyourlife747's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Overbearing family members, annoying as they are, usually have the best of intentions. I try to remind myself of how frustrating it can be having no control and not understanding the process.My...
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    Arrrgghhh, get the smell off!!

    nekozuki replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Bodily fluid smells don't bother me, but holy hell...one whiff of ensure going down a peg tube just makes me
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    So stressed..

    nekozuki replied to tperri24's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    You should STOP. Overwhelmingly, chances are that you will NOT be able to complete the program. If it is impossible for you to not work, or not work a LOT, just STOP. There is no reason for you to be...
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    Working in a christian place while being an atheist?

    nekozuki replied to mls4455's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I'm sure you mean the best, but that is condescending as heck. It's like me saying, "Welp, if you're going to take 2000 year old middle-eastern mythology as absolute fact, hopefully you'll just pay...
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    Why are nursing instructors so intimidating?

    nekozuki replied to beeenieweeenie, RN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    During the interview process for my LPN program, a question was posed to each prospective student that we were not expecting. It was, "who is responsible for your education, instructor or student?...
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    does anyone regret this career?

    nekozuki replied to cantdoit's topic in General Nursing

    I can't say I regret going into nursing, but it did reveal to me that I'm more interested in the scientific aspect of nursing, not the social component. I like my patients, they like me, and I receive...
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    Is it worth going the LVN route to get into the RN programs faster?

    nekozuki replied to naly.sayavong's topic in LPN to RN

    That's a difficult question to answer, and depends on many variables like geographical location, current job market, financial situation, family support and whether you are relying on working as an...
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    Working in a christian place while being an atheist?

    nekozuki replied to mls4455's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Not only am I an atheist, but my name is Faith, so that tends to make people open up and talk about spirituality right away. But, I smile and nod in response to comments about the nature of religion...
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    No CNA Experience

    nekozuki replied to lyohnk's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Honestly, all 5 CNAs in my class failed out. CNA experience helps mostly if you are already employed at a facility that is willing to allow you to transfer positions. Otherwise, it hasn't helped my...
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    How do you afford to go back to school? Need advice!

    nekozuki replied to taramade's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm almost finished with my 11-month LPN program, and I worked two jobs in order to support myself. I would not recommend it to anyone. If you aren't in a financial position to attend school, then...
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    The aftermath of complaining about mistreatment

    nekozuki replied to eelise11's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    A girl in our program would go straight to the principal's office every time she failed a test, and we KNEW she had a target on her back. She ended up getting kicked out for bad conduct, but only when...
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    How do you study?

    nekozuki replied to HeiseC's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I don't use powerpoints or use any fancy methods, to be honest. I follow along with lecture in my book, highlighting important points. Anything that is stated which isn't in the book or needs...
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    How Many students have dropped out of your LVN program?

    nekozuki replied to Iiamlilly's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    11 month LPN program: Started 26, currently have 8. Three more months to go! Only one person out of the last five classes didn't pass the NCLEX on the first try,
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    Why I became a nurse, the down and dirty

    nekozuki replied to libran1984's topic in General Nursing

    Oh man, it's such a relief to hear I'm not the only person to do this NOT by way of heart-wrenching personal events or a "calling." I'm a rubbernecker who loves science, gross stuff, excitement and...
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    Study Groups: Help or Nuisance?

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

    Lol, I'm in that very class! I can tell you one thing -- group study was NOT a reason any of my classmates didn't make it. They simply had busy lives and couldn't fully commit to the program. We are...
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    Panicking

    nekozuki replied to luixbeauty's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Look up kiddie/junior high websites to reinforce your abilities. The key is repetition, repetition, repetition! There is no trick or easy way to do it, just put in the time! Personally, I never...