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Hi everyone. I am taking my CNA state test this Saturday (January 25). I was wondering if any of you took the state exam in Northern Virginia area and maybe you can share some tips and specific details about it. I heard that over here the examiners a...

This thread is for those who is about to start LPN program. It will be great if we keep each other posted on our excited journey, share the experience and maybe answer questions that others will have about the program. So, i guess i start. On July ...

I just found out today that I Passed NCLEX PN (on the second attempt with 180+ questions).

I got my book bundle today. They were all boxed in the same box. when i picked it up i almost tipped over :) The box weighs about 40 lb. I am defenetly buying the backpack that rolls

Hello everyone. So I took my TEAS yesterday and my score was pretty low:( (58.7:((((i called my school today and i was told that i still have a chance. My first question is does anyone got into the LPN program with low TEAS score? My school will noti...

Thank you. Good luck to all of us. This journey is not going to be easy but I am so ready to do this:)

Yes. I did get accepted!!!youhoo. Starting next week

7000. (Everything included)

Commonly prescribed medications. These are must knows. For those who will start soon and who wants to be ahead of the game:) Acetaminophen(Tylenol)-pain and fever Aspirin - pain and prevention of blood clots Atenolol - for hypertension and HBP Ativa...

They gave us couple Of pages with common abbreviations and terminology which we are going to be quizzed on. Besides that is always good to know vital signs.( what is normal blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration should be. You will need to m...

So those who is about to start their program is there anything that you do in order to be prepared for school? They gave us couple

So I had my mandatory orientation and to say it was overwhelming is not to say anything. As we were promised, we got our first homework with bunch of tests(on Quia.com) that we have to turn in before the official beginning of the class. We met with o...

First shift you get people up in the morning, give showers, bed baths, dental care, dress the residents, help passing treys in the dining room, feeding(breakfas, lunch), changing linen, soiled dipers, putting (some) residents to bed for the pm nap. S...

YouTube channel "R Mayer" helped me a lot

I live in WV and it takes me 35 min to get to work? I don't know how far are you from Loudoun County, but check out the assisted living facilities around Leesburg area. They often hire with no experience and they are flexible. The job is actually eas...

Where in VA are you? I am in northern VA and I found my job at the assisted living place few days before I took my state exam.

You know that 50s is new 30s? I honestly believe that! My aunt is 57 and she Rocks! She takes care of herself, she eats right, she has an energy of a 25 year old. I wish i had that energy. She has her own business and she got a office job that has no...

So I had my pre-entrance panel interview for the LPN program and I wanted to share some of the questions that I was asked. The who.e interview lasted about 15 minutes. I sat in front of the 5 people and I had to show them that I am a perfect fit for ...

Thats awesome! u must be super excited. i will have my pre-entrance interview this coming Thursday. if everything goes well i should be starting in July. Good luck to you on your journey!

It does take time to remember everybody's routine. Everybody go trough that. It took me a while to remember who to get up in the morning. Keep a little notebook. Ask a nurse or a fellow cna if you are not sure if the resident needs to get up. Communi...

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My lpn program pre-entrance interview is in 2 weeks. I understand that it is not a guarantee of acceptance. I am wondering about the whole interview process. What should I expect? What kind of questions do they ask besides why do I want to become a ...

You can't drink water in the computer lab. I had a nasty cold. Coughing like crazy (everybody were probably cursing at me in their mind:) I had a water bottle but I couldnt drink it until the b/r break. You can take a break in between the sessions (...

When i took the test paper and pencils were provided. We weren't allowed to bring the water

I took my test two months ago and you tube videos were huge help because u can visualize how skills must be done. My favorite channel was R Mayer. Just type "2013 cna skills". About the bed bath I believe is 3 washcloth: 1 for the face (no soap), 1 f...