SNmurse

SNmurse has 1 years experience and specializes in Geriatrics/LTC.

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1. MO LPN - EMT/Paramedic Volunteering?

   SNmurse posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   I am a practicing LPN in the good ole state of Missouri, and I'm currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Health Sciences (End goal is to get accepted to Medical School). I know that exposure in Health Care as an LPN is great experience, but current...

2. I'm taking my NCLEX PN tomorrow can't sleep

   SNmurse replied to Jasminelfue's topic in NCLEX

   I'm with you on this, I take my NCLEX tomorrow and the anxiety is killing me.!

3. Nursing philosophy..?

   SNmurse replied to Juju102's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I believe you are simply over thinking it (which can be a no no!), your Nursing Philosophy is what you believe in, my philosphy is; To always be compassionate and caring, to care for the over all being of my patient (physical and emotional needs) as ...

4. Are you a nurse with "alternative" spiritual beliefs?

   SNmurse replied to GadgetRN71's topic in Spirituality

   I believe in a higher power and hold life and nature in high regard (not like the hippies would ), I hold life as sacred but am not defined or devoted to any one religion, just kind of my own path! With that being said, I respect and observe other pe...

5. My life as an LPN Student

   SNmurse replied to Curiously_Inspired's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Awesome! I wish I would've kept a journal of mine, but I was attacked by care plans 99% of the time!

6. Fun answers you can use for the dumb questions we get...

   SNmurse replied to tenjuna's topic in Men

   With lab coat on Q. Doctor? A. Nope, I escaped from the mental ward upstairs and they haven't found me yet!

7. Guys: what made you want to go into nursing?

   SNmurse replied to Canadian eh?'s topic in Men

   I came in through an odd way...My Mom is a Nurse (LPN) and works at a local Nursing Home, at the time I didn't have a job and my mom said I could get on at her facility as a CNA, reluctantly, I did. I had NO idea what I was getting myself into, but i...

8. Doctors disrespect Male nurses.

   SNmurse replied to Jimmyjuice's topic in Men

   I was actually treated with high regard from Doctors as a Student Nurse, whenever they would perform a bedside procedure, I'd be the only student to observe. I know it isn't fair to the female students, but I took it as an excellent learning experien...

9. How long do you go to clinicals?

   SNmurse replied to lorarami's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Ours were Geriatric - 6x6h Med/Surg 1 - 2x12h, 2x6h Med/Surg 2 - 2x12h, 2x6h ER - 2x12h, 2x6h ICU - 2x12h, 2x6h Surgery - 2x12h, 2x6h Surgical - 2x12h, 2x6h Mental Health - 4x6h OB - 2x12h, 2x6h Public health - 4x6h Home Health - 4x6h Team Leading - ...

10. How Many students have dropped out of your LVN program?

    SNmurse replied to Iiamlilly's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    Our LPN program started with 30 or 31 (can't remember), we graduated with 22 students. Looking through the history of the drop rates, it's usually 3-5 people/school year

11. I'm done!!! :)

    SNmurse replied to garnetgirl29's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    :) Congrats! It's the start of your life long career! I'm done with clinicals/classes and graduate Thursday! I know what you mean about too much "spare time", I've actually been napping a lot (have to get back all the sleep I've missed!) haha...I wis...

12. Ladies and Gentlemen, Thank You!

    SNmurse replied to SNmurse's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    Thanks guys! I'm actually kind of emotional to have reached this milestone in life! And you guys who are just starting school; it can be tough, but keep your head up, stay positive, and the year just flies by! It feels like yesterday, I had stepped i...

13. Ladies and Gentlemen, Thank You!

    SNmurse posted a topic in LPN/LVN Students

    This week is the VERY last week of being a SPN, my Graduation comes this Thursday and I am nothing but smiles! Our program is 52 weeks and I've had various hardships come up (Oh, life, how you smack us in the face sometimes), but I've done it! I've o...

14. What Now???

    SNmurse replied to Taylorbug's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    Calm down! Deep breath! I found my job a few weeks ago and I don't graduate until August! As far as working as a GPN, I can't answer 100% because it depends on your state's legislature, but in Missouri, graduate nurses (Whether LPN/RN) can work up to...

15. LPN school supplies

    SNmurse replied to AmyinNC05's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    As far as supplies go, most (if not all) of ours were covered by our tuition and provided by the school, but I'm sure this will differ per program policy. You have the basic stuff, stethoscope, bandage scissors, WATCH (I say that in caps because I've...