Leonardsmom,LPN

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  1. What's the best electronic device for Nursing School?

    Leonardsmom,LPN replied to Sbrewer777's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have an iPad 2 that I have been using and really have liked so far. I used it this past summer in my anatomy class to take notes with during class, using a keyboard that goes with it. In my...

  2. I need someone's help

    Leonardsmom,LPN replied to jacquisosa's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As others have suggested I would definitely check the job market in your area to see if LPNs are being hired and what type of facilities are hiring them. If the job market is not there you would be...

  3. GRADES ARE IN!!

    Leonardsmom,LPN replied to FutureNurseK's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Took anatomy this summer, first college class that I had taken in 7 years ended with a 4.0 in the class. The instructor is one of the most difficult instructors for the class, spent an average of 40...

  4. Do RT's ever help you with bedside nursing?

    Leonardsmom,LPN replied to Nursetobe25's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When I was working with vent patients, I had a couple of RTs that where good about helping on simple things, boosting a patient up in the bed, or helping with a transfer. One that I worked with was...

  5. Nernst equation -physiology

    Leonardsmom,LPN posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Was wondering if anyone could direct me to a good resource in understanding the Nernst equation for equilibrium potentials better. I have the equation and examples, but having a difficult time in...

  6. Surprise!!!!

    Leonardsmom,LPN replied to mmc51264's topic in General Students

    Congrats

  7. Is this bad time management?

    Leonardsmom,LPN replied to 5ummer's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    To me it sounds like this schedule is very doable. Make sure that you plan time for studying your math and time for reading and any projects that are assigned for human growth and development ....

  8. Should I just give up?

    Leonardsmom,LPN replied to lynnj00's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    hi Lynn, I agree with what others have posted this is something that you can only decide for yourself. Some advice though... You mentioned that you had been depressed, did you or are you seeking help...

  9. A&P classes

    Leonardsmom,LPN replied to Schoolrat's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The question I think you need to ask yourself is what are your goals? Are you just planning on getting your ADN and stopping there, or do you plan on getting your BSN. If you are planning on getting...

  10. Anatomy

    Leonardsmom,LPN replied to Amber27's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Great tips above, and like RyfutureRn, I spent so much time studying anatomy that I was dreaming about the different systems, good but somewhat annoying when one of the few nights that you end up...

  11. How to pay for Nursing school: Student Nursing Scholarship + Financial Aid Links

    Leonardsmom,LPN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Students

    Still a bit confused about the exact situation, the money that is owed to the university when you were a teenager, is that money that was loaned and is now being paid back or money that is owed...

  12. appealing financial aid decision?

    Leonardsmom,LPN replied to Danilu14's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just had to go through the appeal process at my school because I had reached the maximum time frame on completing my program with the fact that over the past 16 years I had changed my major a couple...

  13. Who's taking summer courses?

    Leonardsmom,LPN replied to kwilson251's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good luck everyone with the finish of summer semester. After tonight my last exam gets posted and I have until Sunday to get it finished and turned in. So looking forward to the few week break...

  14. Who's taking summer courses?

    Leonardsmom,LPN replied to kwilson251's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In the final week of my summer semester and I should be finishing my anatomy class up with a 4.0, which I am elated about. The class average on the exams has been in the low 70's and I will be...

  15. A&P 1

    Leonardsmom,LPN replied to Amylovesnursing's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am just finishing up my summer anatomy class this week, some of the things that I found to be helpful are... Understand what your style of learning is, this is one of the main key factors. Are you...

  16. Who's taking summer courses?

    Leonardsmom,LPN replied to kwilson251's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Half way through my anatomy class and the last exam was a killer, the bones, joints and muscular system. Waiting to get the results back on that one still. Luckily the instructor drops one exam from...

  17. please help me..im confused.

    Leonardsmom,LPN replied to Lizzly's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I too would check on taking the ACT, from my understanding the test is for high school seniors. Also talk with an advisor about the classes that you have taken, I was under the impression that...

  18. Should this new grad decline this job offer?

    Leonardsmom,LPN replied to BambiBelle07's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I definitely believe that it would be appropriate to ask the traveling job that you got an offer from additional questions. You want to be able to make an informed decision. As for the job that...

  19. Do you think it will be beneficial?

    Leonardsmom,LPN replied to carys's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As others have said with getting a NCLEX review book now it will at least start getting you familiar with the types of questions that you will see on the NCLEX and through nursing school. The way of...

  20. Is anyone worried?

    Leonardsmom,LPN replied to ksw1978's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Fortunately I am fairly certain that I will have a job waiting for me when I finally get my RN. I am working as a CNA and have a fairly guaranteed position with the company. By the time I graduate...

  21. cna + drug testing

    Leonardsmom,LPN replied to Jashawn2011's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am not sure if the said person would lose their license, it has never been a concern for me to worry about since I do not use drugs. If they are tested and test positive can be pretty sure they...

  22. Lcc roll call applying for 2014

    Leonardsmom,LPN replied to Aryn626's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Congrats to those who got in this year, planning on applying next Spring for the

  23. Rent or Buy A&P Texts?

    Leonardsmom,LPN replied to hmowry's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If your school has the information available on their website about what book is needed, check and see if you can get it online. I was able to get my book for my anatomy class for $15, which worked...

  24. How long did it take you to do your prerequisites?

    Leonardsmom,LPN replied to carys's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Like tnicnat I have also changed my mind so many times, along with starting and stopping, so my first completed pre-reqs are from 1998. I have a total of 3 semesters left and will be applying for my...

  25. Should I apply for this hospital position?

    Leonardsmom,LPN replied to PrettyNerd's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I believe what I had come across last year when I was working on mine was 1 to 2 pages. When I did my resume I tailored it to the job that I was applying for, focusing and highlighting the skills and...