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  1. How can I balance work and school to be successful??

    CNAAJ replied to mzsuccess's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    You can do it the entire time, I did. Graduated top of my class however it takes a great deal of dedication and a lot of missed sleep. Drink plenty water and eat as healthy as

  2. 12 hour shifts vs 8 hours.. Pros & Cons

    CNAAJ replied to Nursedee1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I worked 8's lasted one month after I first became a nurse and I found a job working 12's I just can't do the 8 hour shifts I felt a burn out coming on really

  3. LPN'S

    CNAAJ replied to DPalmieri's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm a LPN and #1 I don't play that bs and #2 it's hardly any RN's where I work in a state of the art rehabilitation center that works with all type of recovering orthopedic surgeries and CVA's my unit...

  4. What to study if no Kaplan or Uworld

    CNAAJ replied to canijustbeanRNplz's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I did not have the money but I charged uworld on my credit card and it was one of the best chances I ever took in my life. I purchased it less than a week before my exam and spent hours a day on it...

  5. Nursing Experience

    CNAAJ replied to nerdynurse7's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes you never want to seem as though you are being misleading when I was applying for jobs I said experience "in nursing field" and then Id specify what I actually did but in a answer where you are...

  6. Uworld percentage

    CNAAJ replied to randeepbrar93's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Uworld 61% did roughly 800 questions took nclex-pn passed with 85

  7. NCLEX review options

    CNAAJ replied to uberkat's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Uworld!

  8. LPN school and working fulltime

    CNAAJ replied to tasia17's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    It is very challenging but it can be done I did the exact same thing for about 7 months of my 12 month program for the same reason. Then I transferred to day shift 7am-7pm for the remainder because i...

  9. LPN Traning is it hard? Any tips

    CNAAJ replied to apreetyddhh's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Its not impossible however your must be very self motivated, adaptable, coachable and wise enough to learn from your

  10. How Do You Handle Mean Girls?

    CNAAJ replied to concreterose's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Alot of drama follows nursing school and I have had my share of it. At the end of the day you did not sign up for school for them and I highly doubt they are paying any on your tuition. I say this to...

  11. Do you have to enjoy being a cna to make it as a lpn!??

    CNAAJ replied to Mkelly's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Being a CNA is not for everyone. I respect you for trying and realizing that it wasnt for you instead of making the patients life miserable for them thinking that you just didnt like them...

  12. First lvn job... Not welcoming training nurse

    CNAAJ replied to NursemsG's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm sorry you are going through this I can only imagine how uncomfotable it has to be. I often see new nurses at my job paired up with the seasoned nurses and their either are really good or really...

  13. Ask an LPN (Questions about what we do and how to become one of us)

    CNAAJ replied to jadelpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    lol yeah ok good luck. By the way i made my response based on what you posted and if you were open to all opinions you would not be getting smart nor offened about what opinion you get and who you get...

  14. How is everyone doing 2016 Class

    CNAAJ replied to kwood1989's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Im still a it 4 months im super excited the light at the end of the tunnel is keeping me

  15. Brand new lvn- memory care facility

    CNAAJ replied to 619nurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Good luck there will be a memory care facility opeining around the time i graduate in March in my state. I plan on doing the same thing but my only fear for you is the fact that these are memory care...

  16. Ask an LPN (Questions about what we do and how to become one of us)

    CNAAJ replied to jadelpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Im almost finish with my LPN diploma, however it's no need to "make your position known" you need to build a relationship with the CNA's or they can and will make your life hell. You're going about it...

  17. Cost of LPN program?

    CNAAJ replied to jackhensy's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    That's a steal in Findlay Ohio the tuition is 23,000 for LPN and scrubs aren't

  18. LPN to RN pressure

    CNAAJ replied to Rosina's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    It's easier said than done but pay them no mind I am in a LPN program now and a clerk at my job asked "so when are you going to go to real nursing school? like to get your RN" lol i simply smiled and...

  19. Stethoscope help

    CNAAJ replied to TitanChrissy's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I ordered my stethoscope from all heart however your local uniform store should supply blood pressure cuffs. I know here in Michigan a lot if the uniform stores only carry the dual tube stethoscope...

  20. Mid-Nursing School Crisis

    CNAAJ replied to bryony1988's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I don't feel scared I just feel uneasy that im not really good with my medications. I also have held very high grades throughout my program but man am I afraid to take that NCLEX when im done. I do...

  21. Hardest part of LPN school and prerequisites?

    CNAAJ replied to YoungMaleCNA's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I did not have to take pre reqs for my program its all kind of combined which I like I guess, however I had been to college prevoiulsy so I do have previous education in relation to science and...

  22. Shoes and watches for school

    CNAAJ replied to Molly12's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I ware champion mesh shoes that I purchased from payless. Those nursing shoes have to be broken in and I have yet to find a pair that I can stand more than 3 hours without wanting to scream. Don't...

  23. how to pass time while waiting to be accepted

    CNAAJ replied to Shemika12's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Idk what area you're in but I would apply to other schools or I'd pick up hours at work, browse for places you think you'd want to work once you finish

  24. How is everyone doing 2016 Class

    CNAAJ replied to kwood1989's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Im more tired than anything. Im in a 12 month program I have about 6 months left my body is really tired of the early morning school/clinical days and the late night work hours but I wont give up ive...

  25. I passed!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

    Congratulations girl!! Iv'e watched you speak of your journey on her occasionally. Ill be done in 6 months and I absolutely cannot wait to experience the weight you have lifted off your