Idiosyncratic

Idiosyncratic BSN, RN

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  1. Feeling Uneasy - Did I Pick the Right Program?

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

    I have three children and we were rendered homeless in our previous state. I couldn't come up with a solution quickly enough to stay there without sleeping in my car, and that would have gotten my...

  2. Feeling Uneasy - Did I Pick the Right Program?

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

    I didn't move here by

  3. 2015 Roll Call

    Idiosyncratic replied to msbossb's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm going on week 4, and good grief! It's definitely hard and keeps me on my toes! Most my class is failing, but I'm keeping my head above water. We start clinicals in 2 weeks, but things are moving...

  4. 1st Semester=Passed!!!!

    Idiosyncratic replied to shan409's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Yay! Congrats!

  5. Hopeful LPN student.

    Idiosyncratic replied to CNC_1989's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    This definitely. Read ahead. Get ahead. Being ahead is more like being on time.

  6. Need some help deciding on which route to take...

    Idiosyncratic replied to Sdongoske's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I did the LVN/LPN route because it cuts time off the RN bridge. Also, it surpasses the wait list that normal students have to endure after getting their pre requisites finished. Anywhere from 3-5...

  7. Stethoscope?

    Idiosyncratic posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    So my school provided us with a low grade stethoscope. I hate it. So much. I have a hard time hearing the proper sounds and it's just not a good one. It's not horrible, but it's just not easy. I've...

  8. Stethoscope?

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

    I got a littmann classic 2 and it works

  9. How to pay for school?

    Idiosyncratic replied to nickimarie93's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    A lot of us do that because the cheaper alternatives are more impacted and difficult to get into. I'm incurring 17k in loans, of a 29k program in order to achieve my time

  10. Stethoscope?

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

    Haha I guess we all have our own preferences! I loved my last littman, but I have no idea where it went after we moved. This one is just too

  11. Stethoscope?

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

    That's what I bought! :) I figured it'll be good enough and if I need more I'll worry later

  12. Stethoscope?

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

    Well, I sat here today and analyzed(with the help of my husband) why I hated this one so much and it had so many issues. It has double tubing, that rub together when you're trying to auscultate...

  13. How to pay for school?

    Idiosyncratic replied to nickimarie93's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    This.

  14. Orientation/First day of school experience?

    Idiosyncratic replied to nickimarie93's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Our orientation day, we picked our seats with our folders, name badge lanyards, and pen on it. All the staff at the school told us a bit about themselves and what they do. The last person we saw was...

  15. Interview questions for final acceptance

    Idiosyncratic replied to PennyMT's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Here were the questions that I was asked: What is your long term(like your end result) goal, and what measures are you taking to get there? Are you prepared for the level of studying? Are you prepared...

  16. Trade school or?

    Idiosyncratic posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Just wondering, are you going to a trade school for your LVN, or a community college? There's no community college offering LVN out here, and I want to step into an ASN instead of jump straight in....

  17. Accepted into the LPN program in NJ

    Idiosyncratic replied to PennyMT's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    It was seriously the easiest thing ever! She asked me some basic questions, what's my long term goal, what do I want to do with my license, do I understand the time commitment, what prior knowledge do...

  18. Accepted into the LPN program in NJ

    Idiosyncratic replied to PennyMT's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Well, I spent all night writing out my answers. Good grief! I had questions like what do I think a vocational nurse does, how do I handle interpersonal conflict, and what would 3-4 people say about me...

  19. Accepted into the LPN program in NJ

    Idiosyncratic replied to PennyMT's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congrats!!! I'm starting my program 3/9, and am nervous as all heck! Lol. We have mandatory orientation on 3/4 and it's just going to be a lot! I actually have my interview with the director of the...

  20. LVN Schools - Mostly trade schools?

    Idiosyncratic posted a topic in California Nursing

    Hi there! I just relocated to California and realized that because of the differences of states I'll have to redo my anatomy classes. Sadly, I'm in dire need to bump myself up, and have decided to...

  21. Why are we in LPN school?

    Idiosyncratic replied to Creedyfbaby's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Honestly, I did it for a handful of reasons. Sure, 35K isn't a lot, but it's enough to take care of yourself. Not necessarily comfortably, but you can definitely survive off of it. I'm mostly doing it...

  22. Northwest vs American Career College

    Idiosyncratic replied to cabo2341's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I don't have any experience, but I've found a lot of reviews online for most of the programs. You could always try looking up reviews on them, and seeing what other students say. :) Also, if they have...

  23. Trade school or?

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

    Yeah I wish there was somewhere nearby, but the closest program at a CC is 1.5 hours away. I can't afford that commute, so I'm shelling out the cost for the trade

  24. Trade school or?

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

    Well, I got accepted! I took their wonderlic test, and got 100% in the required sections. So, I'm officially enrolled! :) Classes start

  25. Starting LVN next month

    Idiosyncratic replied to Ness90's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I wish I knew but good luck! I'm applying for a program that also starts March 9th!