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  1. No test reviews in my program... Anyone else ?

    luixbeauty replied to Angela0120's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Not always, if we request it then the instructor will go over the tests...more so in first semester tho. Also our instructor adjusts tests/quizzes because there are many variations in our

  2. How Many students have dropped out of your LVN program?

    luixbeauty replied to Iiamlilly's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I think it depends on the school as well. The drop rate if any is very low at my college and most classes have 100% pass rate when taking the nclex the first time

  3. How long do you go to clinicals?

    luixbeauty replied to lorarami's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    My program is a year long (3 semesters) The first semester we have clinical's for 6 weeks, I'm not sure about the other two

  4. I'm a lot less scared of clinicals now...

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

    Ugh that's too bad. I had a great job at a hospital then relocated to a rural area for the nursing program and the only work I could find as a CNA was in a nursing home (which i was fine with) anyway...

  5. I'm a lot less scared of clinicals now...

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

    I can't wait for clinical's. I have been a CNA for years and worked on an acute care unit in a hospital. Clinical's should be somewhat easy for me, thank goodness because I'll be busting my tail with...

  6. Just started LPN program Wednesday!

    luixbeauty replied to iamkimberly's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Awesome! I start lvn schooling on Monday. I'm nervous.....There will be a lot thrown at us very quickly. I am not the greatest with math that makes me the most nervous of all.. I don't have a problem...

  7. Panicking

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

    I went to a bath house today and had a few mineral bath and sauna sessions came home and breezed through some chapters....I feel better however I am avoiding my nurse math meds book. I have looked at...

  8. Panicking

    luixbeauty posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I start the lvn program next Monday. My instructor emailed the class giving us the first 2 weeks reading assignments...I opened my math book for the class and started going over the basics, started...

  9. Panicking

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

    Thanks!

  10. Panicking

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

    abit thanks... I know this will be my largest challenge to date so hopefully it all works out in the

  11. Any web sites to purchase instead of rent e-textbooks?

    luixbeauty replied to LCinTraining's topic in General Students

    I got all my books (beside the huge bundle) from Amazon and Ebay. For example my college bookstore wanted $30 for an lpn clinical pocket guide....I got it brand new on Ebay for $8..The college...

  12. Do LPNs work in LTAC?

    luixbeauty replied to BrandonLPN's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    Hello, I worked at Northern California Rehabilitation Hospital. I worked on the LTAC floor. Yes they do hire LVN's. Here in Ca an LVN is a nurse. You have your own patients usually 4-6 like the RN's....

  13. Any Fall 2012 COS LVN Students?

    luixbeauty posted a topic in California Nursing

    Curious if there are any College of the Siskiyous Fall 2012 LVN students

  14. shoes for clinicals?

    luixbeauty replied to jaycee15's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Danskos! They are leather. Spendy but I worked 12 hour shifts as a CNA and they saved my feet. I'm willing to pay to not be

  15. Backpack on wheels..Is this really necessary?

    luixbeauty posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I know that I have many many.....MANY books to take to class....All I've heard/seen is backpack on wheels....really? Do I need all my books everyday? Opinions? What do you put your books/supplies

  16. Question ;)

    luixbeauty replied to Amylovesnursing's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I don't even want to think about the RN. It will be a miracle getting threw the lvn... good grades don't come easily to me so I will have to study like I've never studied. But then again, anatomy was...

  17. Backpack on wheels..Is this really necessary?

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

    I have 15 books ..... I figured I'll just take a backpack with the days books and leave the rest in my car since the parking lot is in very close proximity with the

  18. Question ;)

    luixbeauty replied to Amylovesnursing's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    as i stated in another post.... you need to do what is right for you in your personal life, simple as that. i have been going back and forth between lvn or rn for a few years, i flip flopped every...

  19. Pharmacology

    luixbeauty replied to Nurse Rodriguez's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am enrolled in an LVN

  20. how many hours do you work while in nursing school

    luixbeauty replied to Ashley123555's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    My class in Mon 8-5 Tue 6-230 Wed 1-920 Thur 9-11, 12-230 skills lab. Fri 8-11, 12-230 skills lab. When am I supposed to study and work!? Yikes, I suppose Th/Fri will be good study days. I'll have an...

  21. Pharmacology

    luixbeauty replied to Nurse Rodriguez's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I have heard the pearson NCLEX is very good. Also I think you can go on their website and do some practice test, there is a

  22. Know it alls....

    luixbeauty replied to CatheterCathy's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I can't stand those types of personalities. I had one in my Anatomy class ( a male). He thought because he was an EMT he knew all. I'm surprised the instructors don't knock him off his cloud. When I...

  23. Whew! First full week of classes done!

    luixbeauty replied to micronurse2b12's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Sounds about right from what I have heard.... Are the tests based off of chapters you read for homework or material covered in class? I start the LVN program next month and I am nervous about all the...

  24. California to require all nurses to get BSN?

    luixbeauty posted a topic in California Nursing

    I have been hearing loads of rumors for years now about California trying to require all nursing levels (LVN/ADN) to upgrade to a BSN? So in other words get your BSN or you will not be a nurse in...

  25. California to require all nurses to get BSN?

    luixbeauty replied to luixbeauty's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks