I'm Crystal, I'm 21 years old, married & have two daughters. I start LPN school in December '11! I will be graduating in February 2013 & will be taking the NCLEX-PN shortly after. I would like to work in maternity, pediatrics or oncology.
What is the specific scope of practice of a LPN in NH? I know that IV meds require additional certification, but beyond that, Im not sure. Someone mentioned that in her state, LPNs are not allowed to work L&D, just post partum and the nursery. Is...
Thank you so much! I really appreciate you commenting back. I noticed it says your specialty is OB...do you have LPNs on the maternity floor? That is where I really want to be :)
I will begin LPN school in December & I can't wait. It's my goal to continue on & get my RN in the future. Lately I've been hearing some derogatory things about Practical / Vocational nursing... Some say that LPN's arent "real" nurses...what'...
lillysmomma replied to omoore23's topic in New Hampshire
Congrats! I'm at GBCC working on pre-reqs still. If you ladies wouldn't mind me asking, what were your grades, etc. to get in? I just have this awful feeling I'm never going to get in. I know it's competitive, but how competitive? What were your NLN ...
lillysmomma replied to lillysmomma's topic in Pre-Nursing
Ohhh ok. Thank you! I just looked it up, here's what it says for A&P I: "This course is designed to give a student of any health or medical science a thorough background in anatomy and physiology. Current in-depth information is presented on the ...
lillysmomma replied to nursingstudent221's topic in Pre-Nursing
Could be the same in your school. For my school, A & P is different than Human Body. Human Body is a great overview of the body systems and is for criminal justice majors and such. A & P is for massage therapy and nursing students. :)
Quick question for you ladies who have taken both A&P's. I start A & P I today and I'm curious as to what the difference is in these A&P classes. Is A &P II more involved?? Thanks!
lillysmomma replied to SeeTheMoon's topic in Pre-Nursing
I don't think you're ever too old to learn something new! My friend and doula mentor Jan is in her 40's and a nursing student. My suggestion? Go to a community college---much friendly and down to earth to all their students!
lillysmomma replied to WVlpn2b's topic in Pre-Nursing
For those of you looking for those books, maybe try amazon, you might be able to find them used? Amazon.com: Used and New: Review Guide for RN Pre-Entrance Exam