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  1. Passed first semester, but still nervous in clinicals

    dumb_ posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Is this normal? This semester was like entering a different world for me. I felt unsure of myself the whole way, and I'm still lacking confidence. We practiced various skills in the lab--but the only...

  2. Just completed my first semester, feel like I don't know a damn thing. Is this normal?

    dumb_ posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I entered the program with no experience whatsoever. Looking back, I've learned so much--of course I have! In fact, it's almost overwhelming to rethink everything I've learned. However, I still don't...

  3. Passed my vital signs skill no problem... but now I can't take a BP in clinicals

    dumb_ posted a topic in General Students

    BPs were the easiest skill for me to pass. I practiced on my family and classmates, and never once had a problem. My instructor said I performed the skill perfectly. But ever since beginning...

  4. Clinicals; Feeling afraid and unsure of myself

    dumb_ posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Tomorrow will be my fifth day of clinicals in my LPN program, and I still feel lost. I can meet my patient and complete the physical assessment, but after that, I don't know what to do. I still...

  5. Clinicals; Feeling afraid and unsure of myself

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

    That's such a heartwarming and thoughtful comment. I really appreciate you sharing your story with me. It helps me put things in perspective. The residents really do make my day, even if I may be...

  6. Clinicals; Feeling afraid and unsure of myself

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

    (oops, commented in the wrong

  7. (Manual BP) Can't find systolic through palpation. What am I doing wrong?

    dumb_ posted a topic in General Students

    I'm getting tested on vital signs this week, and I'm having trouble with blood pressures. I have no problem finding pressure rates through auscultation alone. But my instructor requires that we...

  8. Terrified of clinicals

    dumb_ posted a topic in General Students

    I'm starting the LPN program next month. I have no clinical experience--in fact, I have no job experience whatsoever. I'm a pretty shy person, not very confident, so I worry that I will perform...

  9. Am I ready for nursing school?

    dumb_ posted a topic in General Students

    I'm 20, still living at home, socially awkward, depressed, and morbidly obese. I lack self-confidence and social skills even when doing basic everyday tasks. When given instructions, I often freeze up...

  10. Is it possible to get an entry-level health care position with no prior work experience?

    dumb_ posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi all, I'm a 20-year-old in my first year of college, aiming to apply for the LPN program next year. Because this semester is coming to a close, I've starting applying for work--but my issue is that...

  11. Am I ready for nursing school?

    dumb_ replied to dumb_'s topic in General Students

    Thanks for the kind words. Becoming a CNA is a really good idea, and I was already considering it beforehand. Your advice is