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Hi. I'm starting my LPN program in January and trying to get some financial aid. One of the requirements is that I interview several people and answer the following questions. So if you wouldn't mind, could you answer the following questions for me? Thanks!!

Name:

Position:

Formal Education Required:

Dress Code:

Physical Demands:

Entry Wage:

Health Benefits:

Job Description:

Kind of weird questions huh? But anyhow, thanks again. I really appreciate it.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

name: anonymous, and would like to remain that way

position: lpn/lvn

formal education required: diploma of vocational nursing from approved school

dress code: scrubs of any color; solids or patterns are okay

physical demands: plenty of standing, occasional lifting, transferring, and turning of patients

entry wage: this depends on the city and state in which you work

health benefits: medical, dental, vision; eligibility after 90 days of employment

job description: lvn charge nurse at a ltc/snf; administers meds and treatments, performs wound care, supervises cnas, reports changes in condition.

e.o.m.
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E.O.M.

Thanks so much!! I appreciate it!!

Anyone else?

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Specializes in L&D, Orthopedics & Public Health.
hi. i'm starting my lpn program in january and trying to get some financial aid. one of the requirements is that i interview several people and answer the following questions. so if you wouldn't mind, could you answer the following questions for me? thanks!!

name: s.t

position: lpn

formal education required: vocational certificate from accredited program

dress code: scrubs

physical demands: ability to work 12 hour shifts, lift set amount of weight...

entry wage: $15.00

health benefits: none at the moment

job description:to assist patients with postpartum care needs.

kind of weird questions huh? but anyhow, thanks again. i really appreciate it.

hope this helps.:rolleyes:

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Hope this helps.:rolleyes:

Thank you soooo soooo much!!!

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Specializes in hospice, LTC.

Name: Peter B.

Position: Hospice LPN

Formal Education Required: graduation from accredited LPN program

Dress Code: scrubs and/or street clothes (with the exception of denim)

Physical Demands: move/reposition patients; transfer patients

Entry Wage: $9.00-$15.00/hr depending on geographic area

Health Benefits: excellent health, dental, and vision insurance

Job Description: Continuous Care nursing: caring for patients at very end of life or during crisis (usually pain medication evaluation/adjustment) working 12-hour shifts in patient's home, nursing home, assisted living facility, or hospital. Visit Nurse: making home visits to assess patient needs and/or administer treatments; educating primary caregiver/family. Inpatient Care Unit: caring for inpatients in hospice facility.

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Name: AF

Position: LVN

Formal Education Required: LVN, II

Dress Code: Scrubs

Physical Demands: Lots of walking to and from emergencies as they arise.

Entry Wage: Varies

Health Benefits: none

Job Description: On call nurse for public ceremonies, sporting events.

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