Entrance Essay Question

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Ok Im new to this site, but looking over everything Im sure someone can help me. The school I have applied to wants me to write an entrance essay on not only job responsibilities and employment opportunities of a lpn, but also the role an lpn plays in the workforce. Im brain dead and am stuck on the role they play. Everything else is so easy. Please dont laugh!! LOL Any suggestions??? Thanks

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Sounds like you need to do some more research. If you don't know this already, how can you be sure that this is the job for you?

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Specializes in Geriatrics.

I would google LPN jobs and start from there....there is tons of info...specifically type something like "what does an LPN do?" You'll have more information than you can use. A stop by a local clinic might help too...most nurses are willing to share their "burdens" with you.

Good luck and kudos for you for going after something that will make your life and the lives of others better!:yeah:

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Specializes in Hospital Education Coordinator.

I would encourage you to write an outline first, to be sure you cover the main points. They are probably wanting to see if you understand what you are getting in to as well as how articulate you can be. Being able to communicate is essential in nursing (verbal and written).

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Specializes in Transgender Medicine.

Here is a link from the Occupational Outlook Handbook from the U.S. Dept of Labor.

http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos102.htm

It has all sorts of info on where they work, what the training is, what the earnings are, etc. Hope this jumpstarts your research. :typing

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Specializes in ICU, children's.

yeah, even google has a few barebones articles

you could also go to a local hospital and try to find a few lpn's who aren't busy to give you their take, but good luck finding one on a "lunch break"...

ah, I see alyx already gave this advice...oh well, great minds, etc :)

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Ok I re-read my essay and its all there. I was just second guessing myself. I have wanted to go back to school for so long, but had to put it off until my children got a little older. I'm just trying so hard to make sure I get into class I think I may be over thinking EVERYTHING!! I feel silly, but this is so important to me. Thanks to everyone. The posts helped me relax since I know I was on the write track. :up:

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