Kikikins

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1. my first quizes for my semester....

   Kikikins replied to juana_lpn_soon_2bBSN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   I use Study Blue, Quizlet, also the ATI books (if your program uses them) are invaluable. See if your textbooks have practice exams online. Mine do and the questions are very similar to the ones in...

2. what did you do before that you miss now?

   Kikikins replied to countrygirl0905's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   I miss gardening and taking care of my barnyard friends. I can't wait for spring maybe I can take an hour or two on clinical days to spend time out in the fields, digging my hands in the soil. I had...

3. Upset Failed outnof LPN school

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

   If you have a copy of the syllabus from your program, go through it, read the book, take notes as if you were still in and if you are inclined do drug cards. There are a plethora of posted syllabi and...

4. Supplies/Tips for LPN School

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

   Get the digital books if you are tech savvy. I love strolling into class with just my kindle or being able to read textbooks on my iPhone no matter where I am. Plus making study reviews is a snap when...

5. Anyone else find nursing school not as tough?

   Kikikins replied to FLNurse2015's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   You are not alone! I am in month 5 of 10 and my average is a 96 without much effort or sacrifice on the home front. I am thinking about picking up a job to get my foot in the door at a local hospital...

6. Goodbye, LPN student forum!

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

   Congratulations! I hope to be in that other forum by

7. What was your first semester like?

   Kikikins replied to AlyseB's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   Get your books early. Read read read. I can't stress this enough. Get on Khan Academy and brush up on your mathematics (the have a great video on nursing calculations). If you start now you can get...

8. Any one in/has been in a 10 month LPN program? few questions

   Kikikins replied to countrygirl1234's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   I am in month 4 of a 10 month program. After sticking it out without working for the first phase I am going to seek employment after the holidays because it is just not as hard as I was told. About...

9. Dosage question ;)

   Kikikins replied to Kkccsr's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   PookyP - there's a great video for drug dosages from Khan Academy, they don't have much yet but it's a solid start....

10. Dosage question ;)

    Kikikins replied to Kkccsr's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    This is the way I did it... I just passed my Pharmacology Mathematics exam last week 100%. Atropine is a gr 1 = 60mg (the 64.8 standard has been phased out it seems and gr 1 = 65mg only applies to...

11. White uniform

    Kikikins replied to ArieElizabeth's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I wear undershirts under my whites so there's no undergarments visible -and- extends the life of your whites. Now if only I could keep my clogs

12. School starts Tuesday!

    Kikikins replied to mom2many2012's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I cannot agree with the OP enough! I take a few hours every Sunday to make meals ahead for the week for the household. I find soups are great for packed adult lunches so I make two batches of soup...

13. How my first day went...

    Kikikins replied to I♥Scrubs's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Friday was my first day and it was not overwhelming at all. My instructor is very keen on combating the perception that nurses 'eat their young' which is really inspiring IMHO. We had photos taken,...

14. How my first day went...

    Kikikins replied to I♥Scrubs's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    This was so unlike my experience. My BOCES orientation was pretty much going over the handbook, signing paperwork, turning in our homework, and the same material that was covered in the information...

15. Finally...School starts in the morning!

    Kikikins replied to LeeLeeTheGPN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I start tomorrow too! I haven't been able to sleep for days. I am pretty sure I will not be sleeping tonight either. Today I went in to make sure all my ducks were in a row -- talk about being...