SushiJoe

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1. is the lpn program less hard/stressful than the ADN program?

   SushiJoe replied to countrygirl1234's topic in LPN to RN

   LESS? Most people I've spoken to about the difference say that it is harder, because ADN programs go much slower and have less clinical time,

2. LPN classes - venting and etc...

   SushiJoe replied to Nurse Rodriguez's topic in New Jersey Nursing

   Wow, this is a tough one. I would advise against switching schools. Instead, focus on finding ways to make studying easier on yourself. No matter where you go to school, the own ness of your education...

3. Why am i not motivated this weekend

   SushiJoe replied to nicoleg4646's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   I am positive that your scores will go up once you find your groove. Find a way to make studying fun and interesting to you. For me, I found that silly nursing songs make my brain come alive and...

4. Need some advice on working vs. not working.

   SushiJoe replied to Pharmboy518's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   My advice would be to not work at least until you are through Fundamentals. By that time, you'll have a greater grasp on your studying style and will know how much you can handle. Most states will...

5. Staying Fit During Nursing School

   SushiJoe replied to lauralprince's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   sooo true. Even brisk walking for 20 minutes helps relieve stress, increase blood flow to the brain, and release

6. My first emergency

   SushiJoe replied to Jazziepants's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   That

7. So stressed..

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

   what in the world is a 12 month BSN program? That sounds like a nightmare. Please tell me that you already have your ADN-RN, otherwise 4 years of nursing school in 12 months sounds humanly

8. So stressed..

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

   I do understand what you are talking about. I'm about to start my second week, and I study an average of 6 hours a night. Personally, I think outlining is the best. Try to break the chapters down into...

9. Too much emphasis on "caring"

   SushiJoe replied to sweet~revenge's topic in General Nursing

   Thank

10. just a vent!

    SushiJoe replied to Mrsladysoul83's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    While I do see here you are comming from, it really would behoove you to not let these other students get to you. Ths is your education. You are paying good money to educate yourself. If others in...

11. School starts Tuesday!

    SushiJoe replied to mom2many2012's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    9 tests in 9 days? Wow. I started my program on the fourth. We have about 3 chapters to read each night and then we have lecture the next day about them. Each day is making me love nursing school more...

12. What would a appropritate nursing diagnosis be for this

    SushiJoe replied to pwiser69's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Question why the pt is on hypoglycemic medication even though their blood sugar level is trending high, for starters...secondly this thread should be moved to the assistance forum because this sounds...

13. What interesting things did you learn this week in nursing school?

    SushiJoe posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I thought it would be fun to do this each week as sort of a reflective mental break. I just finished my first week. There was a ton of information to go over, but a couple of things stood out for me....

14. Finally...School starts in the morning!

    SushiJoe replied to LeeLeeTheGPN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Same here! I woke up at 4:45 even though class doesn't start until 8. I'm can't

15. Advice to New Nursing Students

    SushiJoe replied to KatePasa's topic in General Students

    That is a great way to look at