StephAltman

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1. Nurses who are short and petite

   StephAltman replied to hanamiku's topic in LPN/LVN

   I'm 4'11", 115. You can do it. :). I even worked as an aid for about 6 months. People are always willing to help if you need it.

2. Starting class Monday!

   StephAltman replied to StephAltman's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Well, I have survived the first two days. Lol. A LOT of information, but I feel like I've got a handle on it all. I've gotten all of the syllabi, outlines, quiz schedules, etc organized and loaded into my calendar. I'm current or ahead on all the rea...

3. New on this page

   StephAltman replied to jmatafka's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I am in Texas. I will be going to Vernon College in Wichita Falls. How about you?

4. New on this page

   StephAltman replied to jmatafka's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I'm so glad to find some fellow newbies. :). Hopefully we can support each other this year.

5. Starting lpn school

   StephAltman replied to adrienne18's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Hey pnkgrl25....I hear ya! I start Monday as well. I am a planner and I hate not knowing what to expect. Let me know how your day goes and good luck!

6. Starting class Monday!

   StephAltman replied to StephAltman's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Hi NurseGuyBri! Thanks for the advice! :). I am so excited to finally start. Between having children and following my husband around every couple of years, this is the first chance I've had to do what want. I definitely plan to give it my all. :)....

7. CNA State Exam

   StephAltman replied to ph94's topic in CNA/MA

   I did my CNA test about a year ago. The skills I had to test on were: range of motion, cleaning dentures, hand washing, communication skills, and BPR. It is the hands on stuff you learned during clinicals. Good luck!

8. Starting class Monday!

   StephAltman replied to StephAltman's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I plan to continue on to RN as well. I'm doing the LVN program because we are military, and will only be here long enough for me to finish a one year program. I will have to start looking for bridge programs once I find out where we are going next. I...

9. Starting class Monday!

   StephAltman replied to StephAltman's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Vernon College in Wichita Falls, TX. You?

10. Starting class Monday!

    StephAltman posted a topic in LPN/LVN Students

    Starting my LVN program on Monday! Nervous and excited. I worked as a CNA for a bit, so I'm hoping that will help out some. (At least as far as comfort level in dealing with patients.) Any advice for this newbie? :)