MrsCuoco

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  1. Nursing Games is taking its toll

    MrsCuoco replied to ImKosher's topic in General Students

    OUr class of 30 has lost 4 since the start of school August 20th. 2 of them didn't even make it til clinicals. It's really sad not just because of the enormous amount of work it took them to get...

  2. Does nursing school costs scare you?

    MrsCuoco replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    The cost of nursing school is scary, but the thought of being a waitress til I'm 70, having virtually nothing to retire on, never taking my dream vacation, and never being able to send my kiddos to...

  3. Clinicals

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

    I'm 5 weeks into my clinicals and I can tell you to just claim ANY opportunity you can to learn. Ask your precepting nurse and any other nurse, PA, CNA, or even doctors if you can watch/do/help, even...

  4. How do I avoid the drama and cliques?

    MrsCuoco replied to FaithGurl93's topic in General Students

    Hearing that stuff like this goes on surprises me because my class of 26 (we've had 4 people drop out so far) is so close to one another and I can't imagine it any other way. There are definitely...

  5. Accomplishment!

    MrsCuoco posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Today was our second clinical day and I gave my very first injection ever- a flu shot! I was so nervous but I nailed it (so to speak...) and I felt like a real live nurse for the first

  6. Opinions wanted!

    MrsCuoco replied to spoild2588's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Ummm, it's generally bad form and almost always not allowed for student nurses to pull a patient out of a meal or activity for anything. In fact, I got a dressing down just this morning for going...

  7. Starting clinicals tomorrow morning...

    MrsCuoco posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    ...and apparently we are to be prepared to give flu shots to the staff of the LTC facility and the residents the week after. We have practiced IM injections once. On hot dogs. S*** just got real....

  8. LPNs: Tell me what kind of physical exam you received prior to the nursing program

    MrsCuoco replied to freetobeme82's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    What she

  9. I just started LPN School today, I'm just sick to my stomach..

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

    Yep, lol...totally normal! It's a crapton to digest! Valuable tips that serve me WELL: I assume you are using some type of planner. Don't even bother with one smaller than the size of a standard...

  10. LPNs: Tell me what kind of physical exam you received prior to the nursing program

    MrsCuoco replied to freetobeme82's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I had even less. In addition to getting a titer drawn and a few shots, the doc listened to my heart and lungs, tested my reflexes, looked at my eyes and ears, and that was pretty much it. Now, when...

  11. Would you consider this cheating?

    MrsCuoco posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    My class just had our head to toe physical assessment skills check off yesterday. It was our fourth check off. Our class of 30 splits off into groups of 10 and we have 3 lab instructors that assess...

  12. Would you consider this cheating?

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

    We all scurried for our program handbooks and scoured it for any mention of talking about check-offs. Nothing. The syllabus contsins only assignment

  13. 10 question quizzes, I know...

    MrsCuoco replied to Kms210's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am one month into my LPN program and about half of my classmates wish they were getting C's on quizzes and exams. You're passing at least, but yes...do please consult with your instructors if you...

  14. Is this normal

    MrsCuoco replied to Shh..i'mstudying's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    We were talking about this just the other day. For a long time, the name of the game was getting ALL A's to increase your chances of getting into nursing school. I did. I got and kept a 4.0 and...

  15. Drug cards

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

    I have to disagree with Anne 36 and I'll tell you why...my fundamentals instructor explained it this way: we are NOT allowed to have preprinted drug cards or cut and paste from online and stick it to...

  16. working part time in nursing school?

    MrsCuoco replied to TamTam23's topic in General Students

    I know some people have no choice, but my instructors beat us over the heads all summer in emails and various orientations for parts of the program that you should. not. work while you are in nursing...

  17. NCLEX and Pearson Vue Trick

    MrsCuoco replied to cgates's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'll definitely be trying the "trick"...but how long is the wait for you to be officially notified of your results. Are they sent by

  18. just a vent!

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

    So don't worry about those people. Just travel your own path and let them sink or

  19. How long did it take for you to get accepted into your lpn program?

    MrsCuoco replied to 5ummer's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I did get accepted my first try, thank goodness. I don't think getting into ANY nursing program is easy. Aside from the prerequisites, there's the mountain of paperwork for the application. Then,...

  20. No CNA Experience

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

    Don't despair! In our orientation, they had several new grads from the year before come and talk to us about expectations and experiences, and they all got job offers within 3 months of passing...

  21. good inexpensive voice recorder for lectures

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

    Yes...do make sure you can record in class. None of my instructors had a problem with it though one did have anyone who wanted to record sign a waiver basically stating we wouldn't sue her for...

  22. good inexpensive voice recorder for lectures

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

    I found a great one at Radio Shack that has excellent range for about $39. You can upload your audio to your computer for storage, and it comes with a free trial to an online audio storage service....

  23. If you say you aren't, then you WON'T be!

    MrsCuoco posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hello to everyone starting LPN school this week! I started Monday and my head is spinning, but I'm feeling very good about everything. My instructors are great and I've made a lot of friends...

  24. Wet Hair Don't Care?

    MrsCuoco replied to 2BRN123's topic in General Students

    You can always use a blow-dryer with a diffuser attachment. They're kind of made for curly

  25. Study Groups: Help or Nuisance?

    MrsCuoco posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hey fellow LPN nursing students! I've been accepted to an LPN program and start classes August 20th. In orientation I heard a lot about how important it will be to have a study group. While I'm not...