rubyred13

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1. LPN v. RN? What's the diff?

   rubyred13 replied to zannie's topic in General Students

   Well, good luck to ya. I had 3 young children while in LPN school, and a husband who liked to run around late at night, so I was overwhelmed, but I made it. You may even consider working as a nurse extern like a few students I know. It is good you ha...

2. LPN v. RN? What's the diff?

   rubyred13 replied to zannie's topic in General Students

   Yes, I remember LPN school. I graduated in 2000. Boy, brings back memories. Ours was 11 months, 5 days a week and 8 hours a day also. It was extremely hard. We had soooo many subjects and so many tests throughout the week whereas the most we have in ...

3. LPN v. RN? What's the diff?

   rubyred13 replied to zannie's topic in General Students

   You are right about that too. I would never do an IV push as an lpn unless under the doctors supervision in an emergency. And you are right about the scope of practice and hospital policy. If something does go wrong and it isn't in your scope of prac...

4. LPN v. RN? What's the diff?

   rubyred13 replied to zannie's topic in General Students

   True. Lpn's can do assessments. I have worked in OB many years, in the delivery room when the newborn is delivered, give apgar score, give narcan and/or bag and /or chest compressions if necessary. Take the newborn to the nursery and complete my asse...

5. LPN v. RN? What's the diff?

   rubyred13 replied to zannie's topic in General Students

   Yes they can start IV's in Missouri with IV certification.