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    Supplies/Tips for LPN School

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to countercharm's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Know that your whole frame of thinking is going to be different, do not use your common sense, know your information and apply it because you will have to think critically and also, study for your...
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    Lpn student instead of rn

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to Austincb's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    LPN-RN route is a very good route to take. I have talked to many RN/RN students who were former LPN's and they said that Nursing school was a breeze and was so easy compared to many of the sudents who...
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    Nervous about finishing!

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to skighler's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I wouldn't say that I've felt that way about my program persay BUT, I know for a fact that I will graduate my program and be one of the people getting my pin, I just pray that I will get there and the...
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    Goodbye, LPN student forum!

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

    Becoming a Nurse Anesthesist was my initial goal BUT, I want to continue my education to become an Nurse
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    Should I take a CNA 2 course while Im waiting to get in an lpn program for experience

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to countrygirl1234's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think that would be an excellent course to take for skills and experience for both school and when you graduate your LPN program and it may look good on your resume when it comes time to look for a...
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    Goodbye, LPN student forum!

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

    Well you must move on :) so where do you plan on doing your LPN-RN at? I graduate September 2013 and since I have all of my prereqs to get into a BSN program, the day that I pass my boards will be the...
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    Anyone applying to Delaware County Comm. 2013 Program? Dying to know if my TEAS V sco

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to sweets2435's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Oh Wow when did DCCC start the TEAS V test? You never used to have to take that exam to get
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    PN Program- hesi every semester

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to ashleybs222's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    We have a Hesi exam for each semester for Fundamentals, Pharmacology, Med Surg, Mental Health Peds, etc. So for each class, study your NCLEX-PN book for each subject as well as read your text books...
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    clinical care package

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to pd4993's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Definitely get her some lip gloss every female needs one . I agree with everyone else, cute pens, cute small notebook, maybe a calendar book so that she is able to keep track of things (exams,...
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    LPN student, considering CNA job while in school

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to sbear24's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Why don't you try and do home health care for some type of experience? I think that would help out a lot in clinicals and nursing
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    Halfway through the PN program!

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to YosiSPN19's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Everyone is different and I think it involves a little bit of both. You could look in your NCLEX-PN book as well as use the cd rom that came with it and practice the questions you could do analysis,...
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    Worried LPN will be phased out, please help rase my mind if possible.

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to hfullerCNA's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    That rumor has been going around for over 20 years I highly doubt it that LPN's will get phased out just like that. They are getting phased out in the hospital settings but I doubt they will do that...
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    Is it worth it to become a CNA on my road to becoming a nurse?

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to sucess2012's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I live in the Philadelphia/ Delaware County area and CNA's making $20 and above an hr have years of experience and work in
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    $8.25 an hour...*** is this normal?

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to pnkgirl25's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Oh woww yaw make that low over in CA? In Pa, CNA's start out with $10 and can make up to $18 but If I were you, I keep the waitress job and work part time as a CNA to atleast get some experience in a...
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    working plus nursing school

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to amber_lashelle's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    LPN programs are just as intense as an RN program but if you find that you are not able to cut down work and dont want to depend on loans, then find a part time nursing program even if it is LPN and...
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    Did anyone retake a class before?

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to emily12345's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I got a D the first time I took A&P because I had a lot of stressful things going on and retook it a year later and got an A and the D came out of my GPA but still on my
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    What classes did you pair with A&P I (Anatomy)?

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to queserasera's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I balanced out all of my biology classes with something wasy and I took A&P during the summer BUT, when I took Micro in the fall, I took an elective like spanish, a math class as well as a psych...
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    How old were you when starting prereqs and did it discourage you?

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to princesax11's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I started my prereqs when I was 18 fresh out of high school and there were times when I thought to myself there are too many classes to take for a BSN BUT, nursing is my passion and Ive never gotten...
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    dosage & calculations class?

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to readyforachangenow's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It will definitely help BUT, I learned the nursing math in my Pharm class if you are good at converting and cathcing on quick, then I wouldn't take it but either way, you iwll be fine good luck
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    Help me decide LPN or Surgical Technician

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to sharonp30's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Both are great careers however, there are more LPN jobs available verses Surgical Technician and also, Surgical Technicians only work in the OR and surgery settings and LPN's can work in some...
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    No jobs for newly licensed LPNs?

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to aniram's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I know a few people who graduated from Lincoln Tech in Phila as LPN's and they have jobs already, one of my girlfriends work for an agency, it might not be the best place to start out HOWEVER, you...
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    Yes! I've been accepted into Nursing School!

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to Manofstone's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congrats hun :). Yes nursing school will be intensed, hectic, stressful, tiresome, etc BUT, it will all be worth it in the end when you are doing what you love as well as making that money good lucdk...
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    nursing program with 2 little ones. realistic?

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to bbsunshine's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It is very possible I myself have 2 children as well (one 7yrs old and the other 10 months) and so far I am doing excellent in my nursing program but I also don't work. You just have to put the two...
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    HESI EXIT for LPNs

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to cathyvl02's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    I heard that the Hesi is just like the NCLEX if I were you, I would study more so med surg, peds, Pharm, and nursing fundamentals. GOod luck
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    Completed 1st semester

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to CatLee128's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I know exactly how you feel I hate B's and strive for A's last sememster I got all A's and 1 B (89) so close to an A but I took it and ran. I understand that you work so hard and would like an A BUT,...