Getting a head start on the LPN program?

[JJdude24]

Hello guys, I'm new here. I'm currently 20 years old and took time off after high school to work and now decided to be a nurse, I got into a 12 month LPN program and I start in september so I have quite a few months before it starts. I plan to go to a bridge to RN or BSN program after. I wasn't the most disciplined or motivated student in HS and I hear the program is rough and I'd have to take in quite a bit of information in a short amount of time. But I'm ready to buckle down so I get on with my career instead of making minimum wage.

Anyway, I'm working full time until September in which then I will leave my job and dedicate full time to the program but I wanted to know what I should start learning/memorizing/researching in order to get a head start that way I'd be more prepared to tackle this.

The curriculum is 4 levels and I was wondering what stuff most students have trouble with so I can start internalizing it. Anyway thanks for your time =]

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

Hi, there. . .

Here are some free online lessons on nursing fundamentals, care of the surgical patient, injections, scrubbing and gowning, and obstetric care. The curriculum was developed by the U.S. Army to train practical nurses at Fort Sam Houston. Click on the links below if you are interested.

http://www.brooksidepress.org/Products/Nursing_Fundamentals_1/Index.htm

http://www.brooksidepress.org/Products/Nursing_Fundamentals_II/Index.htm

http://www.brooksidepress.org/Products/Nursing_Care_of_the_Surgical_Patient/Index.htm

http://www.brooksidepress.org/Products/Administer_IM_SQ_and_ID_Injections/Index.htm

http://www.brooksidepress.org/Products/Scrub_Gown_and_Glove_Procedures/Index.htm

http://www.brooksidepress.org/Products/Obstetric_and_Newborn_Care_1/Index.htm

http://www.brooksidepress.org/Products/Obstetric_and_Newborn_Care_II/Index.htm

[JJdude24]

Hey thanks I appreciate it! I'll be sure to look over everything. I just found my course curriculum and everything looks interesting. If anyone could point me in the right direction of where to find more info on any of the following subjects I'd be grateful.

Level 1-

A&P

Fundamentals of Nursing 1

Math for Meds

Personal/vocational

relationships I

level 2-

Concepts of mental health/illness

fundamentals of nursing II

Medical/surgical Nursing1

Basic Nutrition

lvl 3-

Medical/Surgical Nursing II

Obstetrical Nursing

Pediatric Nursing

lvl 4-

Advanced Medical/Surgical Nursing

Gerontological Nursing

Personal/vocation relationships II

Psychiatric and Mnetal Retardation Nursing

[Nikki0727]

This is a VERY good post! i can look at these sites on my days off before july :) Thank you jjdude for posting it

And as usual..The Commuter has ALL the best information ive seen! :)