skighler

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   Flashcard App

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

   I tried using a flash card app but my problem is that actually writing out the flash cards manually, although time consuming, actually helps me remember the
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   New LVN student... please Help!!!

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

   Hello!! An LVN/LPN program being "worth it" is different for different people. For me a lot of people said your dumb why wouldnt you just go right for your RN. Well, I was accepted into my program in...
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   How much was your LPN/LVN school?

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

   Hello! I just started my LPN program in December 2012 and I just want to start off by saying I absolutely love it and cannot get enough! Anyway, my program cost $10,500 and I had to put in about...
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   Where are your clinicals?

   skighler replied to peppapig123's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   We do ours at the city
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   Goodbye, LPN student forum!

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

   Congratulations! I cannot wait to hold that diploma in my hand and forget about all those things you mentioned. Especially the "select all that apply"
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   Nursing Diagnosis?

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

   Thank you for clearing that up because I was confused
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   Nervous about finishing!

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

   Thank you very much! I really like that quote, made me feel better. I have a lot riding on it as well. I also work 30 hours a week and have a 2 month old at home soooo its just a bit overwhelming but...
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   Nervous about finishing!

   skighler posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

   Hello! I am now 3 weeks into a 15 month ( summer off ) LPN program in my area. There are 50 students in the class and usually only about 30-35 people will graduate. For some reason this makes me very...
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   Nursing Diagnosis?

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

   Correct me if Im wrong, don't all nursing diagnoses have to be from the NANDA
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    Nursing Diagnosis?

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

    My instructor specifically told us DO NOT buy a care plan book because you will not be writing them as an LPN. You need to understand them absolutely, but you are not permitted to write them. At least...
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    20 Examples of Cardiac and Pulmonary Auscultation

    skighler replied to Yummy Chocolate's topic in General Students

    Thank you! My nursing skills instructor had told me I can find respiratory auscultation samples online and I searched and searched and could not find any from a reputable source. I had a question...
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    Completed 1st semester

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

    I'm sure you put in a lot of time and effort and did the absolute best you could. I'm only in 2 weeks and I already found out for myself that nursing school is not easy at all, but nothing worth...
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    Scared, this week is cruicial.

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

    I just started my program 2 weeks ago and we have a class called PVR ( practical and vocational relationships I believe it stands for ). The class teaches you test taking skills, study habits, as well...
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    What is the difference between medical assistants and Lpn's?

    skighler posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hello fellow students! I am currently enrolled in an LPN program in my area. I also work at a school ( It is called Penn Foster if you've heard of it ) and we offer a medical assistant program. I was...
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    Work while in School

    skighler replied to LadyLeo75's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am currently attending a one year practical nursing program and I work part time ( 30 hours a week ) and also have a 6 week old baby boy at home. If you are really serious about becoming a nurse Im...