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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...

  16. Panic Panic Panic Time!!!!

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

    You're more than welcome! We BOCES people need to help each other out! Also, assess the content of each book required and the likelihood you'll need them while you prep for the boards. That's why I...

  17. Panic Panic Panic Time!!!!

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

    Use CourseSmart. I got some of my books rented through them. A lot of online textbook vendors feature a 7day e-book access while you wait for your books to arrive. If you do use CourseSmart be advised...

  18. How do you study?

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

    Some of my study aids: - I have a bundle of colored highlighters, I use different colors for different things (blue for exam, yellow for important, pink for 'needs clarification', olive for...

  19. What to study next?

    Kikikins replied to I ❤️ Nursing's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I wish I had my coursework calendar i would have started already! One more

  20. What to study next?

    Kikikins replied to I ❤️ Nursing's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Also, work on your flash cards! I would get Pharm, Med-Surg & A&P down now and casually work on memorization throughout the day. The more time you have with the material the better

  21. How long do you go to clinicals?

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

    My 10 month LPN program starts clinicals week 5 1x a week then bumps up to 2x a week for 8+hrs each

  22. Questioning my decision on LPN program...

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

    What NathifaLR said could not be more correct -- take a deep cleansing breath. There will always be things that break, money that needs spending and other crises that ran down upon our lives,...

  23. Feel like a hippocrit when doing health teaching

    Kikikins replied to desire1684's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    At the time of this post I am still in the obese range. I have found that working on how I see myself is just as important as eating better and moving more. I work on my self-image like it's another...

  24. Smoking and the Nursing Student

    Kikikins replied to RainbowDash's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am a lifetime non-smoker and I can tell when a patient smokes. It is excreted out of your pores, you exhale traces out for days after you've had a smoke -- it really is pervasive. My DF was a two...

  25. Low demand for LVNs? How true?

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

    From what I have seen as an EMT in NY, PA & NJ LPN are in medium to high demand. Most NYC hospitals still hire LPNs ($25/hr) and if you have the right skills LTC in NJ pays quite well. Good