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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, generally

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 is on you. Pharm can be difficult, but there are some really good books out there to help you make sense of it and remember it easier. I also like to listen to Pharmacology songs on YouTube . Hope that helps

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 remember more. YouTube is now my best friend, especially for A&P and Pharmacology. I love the analgesics song

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 allow you to sit for the CNA exam after Fundamentals, and you might want to work as a CNA on the weekends or PRN at a higher pay rate than a Pharm tech. Only you will know you own comfort level, and med/surg is right around the corner.

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

That rocks!

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 impossible

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 chunks so that it is easier to digest. I try to pull the main ideas out of the chapter and write them out in word, then during lecture the next day, I hand write additional info from the instructor on the outline. That way I end up with 3 pages to study from instead of 30. I find that it helps a lot

Thank you

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 your class are wasting this opportunity, it is on them. You would not be so frustrated with them if you didn't care about them and want them to succeed, but please do not let what they are lacking take away from your focus and drive to do well

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 and more. Is hen everything starts clicking together in your head it will flow easily.

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 an awful lot like your homework

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. What interesting or unusual things did you learn this week? Here's my short list:-How to remove an artificial eye-How to properly was a lady parts -Never cut a diabetic's toenails-Quell is no longer used to treat lice because it contained neurotoxins- Phantom limb is not only psychological. The nerves are still sending messages to the brain that the missing limb is damaged-analgesics and anesthetics are fascinating

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

That is a great way to look at it

Hepatitis B or C? C is the one that doesn't go away. B is treatable. If it's B, get treatment and it won't be an issue.

My advice would be to take the prn job until November instead. Seeing as it is prn, you would be less likely to burn bridges and complicate things like you would if you took the other job. Personally, having worked in the corporate world for 15 years, I think it would be unethical to accept a full time position that you knew you were going to quit in two months. That company will have to go through the hiring process all over again. There are also temp agencies specifically for nurses. You may want to look into that in your area. They should be able to place you until you move.

I understand that much, but from an employers perspective would having a RN license keep me from getting hired for a LPN position?

I'm starting a 12 month LPN program next week. My plan is to sit for the NCLEX-PN and then go into the RN program at a local college that accepts all of my credits from the LPN program. Once I get my RN license, what happens to my LPN license? Can I keep both?The reason I'm asking is that I'm not sure which area of nursing I want to go into yet, but a lot of the things that interest me are not in a hospital setting. In my area (greater Philadelphia) many of these job openings are listed for LPNs and they prefer to hire LPNs over RNs (which makes financial sense). Would I have a hard time getting one of these positions if I replaced my LPN with a RN?

Hi. I'm in eastern PA and should be graduating summer of 2013. Years ago I thought of going into nursing, but got discouraged by hearing all the horror stories of wait lists and steep competition, so I went into IT instead. Last year I almost died in a car accident, so I completely reevaluated my life and decided that I really want to be a nurse to help others in times of pain, illness, and suffering. I took the plunge and am never looking back.

I live in the Philly burbs, so that is really good news to me. I'll be graduating from an LPN program next summer. Thanks

I'm pretty sure that it is going to be on the packet they gave us.

Cool. Have you studied for the math test yet? I've gone over the packet, but I think I'm going to do it again the night before to make sure I didn't forget anything.

It varies depending on the facility. Here in the Philly burbs, hospitals pay much more roughly $12-16 an hour, probably more in the city. Nursing homes seem to be about $8-$12 an hour

Any other students/alumni here from ECAT in Willow Grove, PA?I'm starting the full time program on Sept. 4th