HELP HELP! Any LPN Grad HELP!

scarlet · Nov 4, 2007

A. 1 yr. pre. reqs., 1yr lvn program., HSD w/ 36 prev. credits.

B. Chg. Nurse LTC x 2 yrs., Staff Nurse x 8 mo. Med- Surg., Staff Development x 6 mo. LTC., ADON LTC x 2 mo.

C. It is important to remain professional, however sometimes your patient will need to believe / see you really care, espically with the family of a terminally ill pt.

D. Do not get caught up in any gossip, be honest, dependable, do not accept a assignment of you are not sure you can handle it, allways ask if you are not sure. Be on time!!!

E. You can never study enough. Use a NCLEX - PN study guide along with your theory nursing classes.

Good Luck!!

NC Girl BSN · Nov 5, 2007

a) How many years did you spend in school and what kind of educational experience did you have?

I am 35 and I have a 4 year degree in Recreation therapy(143 hours)

I have Certificate in Business Administration/Human Resource Management(33 hours)

General Education at CC(22hours)

LPN degree(33 hours)

Currently enrolled in excelsior on Nursing test #3

b) What different roles have you worked in health care?

I was a CNA for 14 years

Recreational Therapist on a Adult Psy. Unit (5 years)

Activities Director in Nursing Home(4 years)

LPN in a Nursing Home (2months)

c) How is professionalism incorporated in your role as a nurse?

I feel that I am wiser and see things so differently. I take my job seriously, I am dependable and I feel like I am making a difference in my patients lives. I'm taking it upon myself to eat better and live better(stress wise) to be a model for my patients.

d) What advise would you offer the person just beginning the nursing profession?

Make sure your heart is in it and your not doing it for the money. I was in school with some people who view nursing as a way to just make good money. It does provide a steady paycheck and good benefits but do it because you well you can make a difference in a persons life.

e) What advise would you give me, the nursing student, as I work toward my degree.

Work hard, study a lot, listen to your teachers, practice a lot in your labs and clinical. Also try to experience as much as you can when you go to clinical s.Don't get caught up in all the gossip and back biting that goes on in the typical nursing classroom.