nurse630

Hey everyone! I'm a first semester LPN student in Illinois. I am currently taking A&P on the full-time track. During second semester, full-time students take Pharmacology and Fundamentals together. My school informed us right away that for Pharmacology there is about 11 chapters to read between each class (meets 1 day a week). Fundamentals meets 3 days a week for lab, lecture, and clinicals. I've read through this site and searched for some helpful tips, but wa unable to find anything other than that Fundamentals is relatively easy, but a lot of information. I have also heard from advisors at my school that a lot of people start out taking Pharm and Funds together and drop within 2 weeks. There is rumor that only 3 or ago people have been able to completely both with awesome grades while working. 80% is our C and a 79% is fail. My question: I'm currently going through a move, but after the move I plan to get a CNA job. I hope to be able to find something 2 days a week and maybe +PRN. I also live on my own with my boyfriend, so I have "household duties" since no one can mop like a woman! Or so he makes me think, ha! Is taking Pharm and Funds at the same time really as difficult as they are saying? I am a great student and take this very seriously dedicating time to studying, but I'm worried after everything I've heard if I could take both, work, and get A's. What are your thoughts or experiences? Thanks!!

My school sells the uniforms on campus because they are embroidered with the school name, so I can't help there. I would definitely call and xhexk as stated above. You don't want the extra hassle of purchasing the wrong thing. I got my shoes from Zappos and I ordered my watch from Amazon. I've also seem a good amount of inexpensive watches at Kohl's though. Makes sure you get a waterproof one so it's easier to wash your hands quick! I got walking/running type shoes. For shoes, I got Adidas Samoas.. they were the best I could find in all white with good reviews for being comfortable with all those hours on your feet running around. If you happen to go with those, make sure you order a half size smaller than what you normally wear!! Good luck :)

Congratulations on making the decision and good luck!

I've been looking for some of these! Im not very satisfied with the few blank ones I've found. Do you have the link for where you found yours?