all American??

Tzu · Jun 12, 2002

Originally posted by amber munchkin
Tzu,
If you tel me what LPN stands for, I may be able to help you!!!!

Hi amber,

LPN stands for licenced practice nurse I think, in America. They do a shorter course than the RN's, but I was reading a site the other day about what they do, and was rather alarmed, there must be a lot of studying involved. Sounds similar to what the RN's did years ago. And I gather RN's today study even more than they did years ago with it being a degree course now.

I am keen to do some studying with training in nursing, but not the very deep stuff, I'm in my forties now, getting old LOL. Can you tell me about the NVQ's here in care. What sort of level do they take you up to?

donmurray · Jun 12, 2002

Hi Tzu, LPN most nearly equates with the now abandoned SEN... State Enrolled Nurse. That was a 2 year course, as against the 3 year RN . existing SEN's are encouraged to convertbut are few and far between now. I think National Vocational Qualification level 3 is about the same educational level but I'm sure someone will correct me. Minimum RN now is Diploma.

fergus51 · Jun 13, 2002

Hey British nurses, while you're here... Can anyone tell me what the weather is like there in Oct-Nov? I know it won't be warm, but is it really bad? I am thinking of vacationing in Scotland or Ireland or England at that time....

Tzu · Jun 13, 2002

Originally posted by fergus51
Hey British nurses, while you're here... Can anyone tell me what the weather is like there in Oct-Nov? I know it won't be warm, but is it really bad? I am thinking of vacationing in Scotland or Ireland or England at that time....

I've only been here for 14 months, so not too clued up. I found last July to be the hottest month where I am. I'm about one hour north of London. Aug, Sept, Oct were still lovely. December 20th my mom had arrived and the cold seemed to have set in. The weather must vary quite a bit from one part to another.

Dec Jan Feb = winter, Mar Apr May = spring, June July Aug = summer, Sept Oct Nov= autum. I think!