BeverlynBama

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1. Questions for Veteran LPN's..

   BeverlynBama replied to PfromFL's topic in LPN/LVN

   I work as an LPN in the largest clinic in the region where I live outside hospitals. LPNs are the supervisors where I work and when needed do patient care. I love my job and what it entails. I am older went to college after my kids were grown so LPN...

2. Nobody in this county will hire an LPN.

   BeverlynBama replied to gwene's topic in LPN/LVN

   It must be related to where you are in the country. Here in the south LPNs are very high in demand. Yes, they hire MAs here but MAs cannot give out controlled substance medications. Where I work the majority are LPNs.

3. Is it true LPN's are being phased out?

   BeverlynBama replied to mew718's topic in LPN/LVN

   When I was in school the rumor was going around too. Some of our instructors said the rumor was rampant when they were in nursing school over 20 years ago. Yes hospitals don't hire as many LPNs although one of our biggest hospitals here do team nursi...

4. what kind of shoes should I get for nursing school???

   BeverlynBama replied to Cadnac22's topic in Uniform/Gear

   shoes really depend on what shape foot you have....Merrells are great shoes but they do not do well on my feet...I prefer New Balance but my very favorite are Birkenstocks...they make a great nursing shoe

5. Stethoscopes for Clinicals

   BeverlynBama replied to JumpingIn's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I found out that stethoscopes really do make a difference. At first I bought one at the college bookstore and couldn't hear anything. I thought it was my hearing until one day at clinicals our instructor asked me if I was able to auscultate bowel and...

6. For those of you who started Aug. 25

   BeverlynBama replied to LPN_thts_M3's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I started the 25th and we have not tested yet. We have our first clinical check off next Friday. It will be hand washing, PPE, putting on TED stockings, doing slip knots for restraints, taking our sutures and staples, applying ace bandages, and apply...

7. Did you find A&P for LPN easier than the A&Ps for RN

   BeverlynBama replied to GaMBA's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   The A&P classes where I am college are the same for LPN and RN. They are difficult classes but doable.

8. Calhoun Community College LPN Program

   BeverlynBama replied to Hanekins's topic in Alabama

   They said the cut off this year was 151 points for the RN program.

9. Calhoun LPN Reading?

   BeverlynBama replied to Hanekins's topic in Alabama

   Jamie, Thank you so much for information. It is a bit overwhelming at the moment. I would love to have your email addy please. I have some questions already. LOL

10. Calhoun LPN Reading?

    BeverlynBama replied to Hanekins's topic in Alabama

    I hope you have started your reading. It was quite a big assignment. Not only was reading assigned but we had to register at ERI and do the coaching material for Reach for an A. With the coaching material we have to write out notes. They cannot be ty...

11. Tomorrow's the big day

    BeverlynBama replied to LPN_thts_M3's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    Tomorrow is the big day for me too. I am so excited, scared, and nervous. I want to take today and chill but need to do so much to organize. I want everything ready when I wake up in the morning.

12. help with school supplies, did u have???....

    BeverlynBama replied to VM85's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    The rolling backpack is wonderful. I purchased mine at Marshall's. It is a Jansport and it was under $30.

13. Anyone on the same boat?

    BeverlynBama replied to kalidude's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    I am in the same boat but older. I a 52 and have NO medical background other than raising two kids. I plan on spending the next two weeks organizing my study area and enjoying life. I firmly believe that our age will be a great asset to us in nursin...

14. I need help for class PLEASE HELP!!!

    BeverlynBama replied to armynavygirl86's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    The Clift notes site is one I have used a lot in my A&P classes. It is a huge help in getting the whole picture in understandable terms.

15. A Final Already!!

    BeverlynBama replied to acorvette's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    Thank you for the sharing. Congrats on the test grade!