My Daughter is Interested in Nursing

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This is really an, off the LPN to RN nursing student, topic. I am currently a LPN to RN student and I FINALLY got one of my children to cross over and become interested in nursing. I fare pretty well when it comes to "tutoring" my daughter in her Mathematics, English, and Science courses but I have no idea where to begin to "introduce" her to nursing concepts. How much is too much when it comes to teaching nursing concepts? Should I keep it simple (ie basic medical terminology, simple A&P and microbiology concepts, and a little Fundamentals of Nursing)? Or should I go all the way (ie pretty much turn her into a professional nursing student before she enters high school)??

Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.

OP, you said "I FINALLY got one of my children to cross over and become interested in nursing." That is probably why people are reading your post as pressuring your children, because that is how it sounds when you put it that way.

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Specializes in Intensive Care.
Not at all surprised that your children are home schooled. But I did answer your question. Leave her alone. Don't do anything related to nursing. If she actually wants it she will ask you questions or seek the information out herself. You shouldn't "keep it simple and introduce her to basics" or "turn her into a professional nursing student." None of the above.

There is nothing wrong with home education. From what I hear about public educational institutions, my children are much better off. Don't judge something you don't understand. I asked for advice, you gave me your opinion. I'll take your "opinion" into consideration, and do as I see fit.

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OP, you said "I FINALLY got one of my children to cross over and become interested in nursing." That is probably why people are reading your post as pressuring your children, because that is how it sounds when you put it that way.

As I said, based off the "attacks" I probably should have chosen better words.

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There is nothing wrong with home education. From what I hear about public educational institutions, my children are much better off. Don't judge something you don't understand. I asked for advice, you gave me your opinion. I'll take your "opinion" into consideration, and do as I see fit.

....I'm confused about in what world advice does not equal opinions. Any time you ask anyone for advice they are going to be giving their opinion. The dictionary definition of advice literally says "an opinion or recommendation." And I don't doubt that home school is beneficial for many children. But I say I am not surprised because it fits perfectly with your apparent need to control every aspect of your children's lives.

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.
I'll take your "opinion" into consideration, and do as I see fit.

That is pretty much how life works. ;) Out of curiosity, do parents have to meet some basic requirements to homeschool their children? Are there regulatory requirements? I have a young infant and it's not relevant now, but down the road I might want to consider it. Any good websites with info?

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There is nothing wrong with home education. From what I hear about public educational institutions, my children are much better off. Don't judge something you don't understand. I asked for advice, you gave me your opinion. I'll take your "opinion" into consideration, and do as I see fit.

You tell people not to judge home education and then judge public education. Don't be a hypocrite. Advice is an opinion. When you asking for advice you are literally asking for others opinions. You don't ask people for their advice on your situation and then complain when you don't like it.

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Between my four children and their online home education courses, and studying for Excelsior College's CPNE; I don't even have the time. Yes, I said it! Online home education courses, instructed by certified teachers with Masters degrees (go figure)!!! My husband is the individual who suggested that I "teach" my daughter what I know since she wants to be a nurse. He said, "The best way to retain the knowledge is to teach it". So I thought, why not ask other nursing professionals what they think is too much to "introduce" her too? I had no idea my question was going to be a verbal attack on my parenting skills. Serves me right for asking a question on one of these open forums.

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The regulatory requirements for home education depends on the state you live in. I have been using Connexus/Florida Virtual School for about 4 years. I can't post the link here. Try searching "Connexus" 😉

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The regulatory requirements for home education depends on the state you live in. I have been using Connexus/Florida Virtual School for about 4 years. I can't post the link here. Try searching "Connexus"

Thank you for the info. I am an Excelsior grad, by the way. It's worth it. Good luck!

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....I'm confused about in what world advice does not equal opinions. Any time you ask anyone for advice they are going to be giving their opinion. The dictionary definition of advice literally says "an opinion or recommendation." And I don't doubt that home school is beneficial for many children. But I say I am not surprised because it fits perfectly with your apparent need to control every aspect of your children's lives.

Wow! You really think you know me based off a misinterpreted post? Because I home educate my children, I have a need to control every aspect of their lives? No, it's a need to protect my children (I know my children would fall victim to bullying). My children are taking online education courses instructed by certified teachers who have Masters degrees. No different from the education being given by the teachers in the public school institutions. My husband is the one who "suggested" I teach my daughter what I know about being a nurse, because she is interested in the nursing field. And not because I WANT her to be a nurse, because SHE WANTS to be a nurse. So I thought to myself, why not ask other nursing professionals how much is to much? I didn't think I was opening a forum to verbally attack my parenting skills (which if you ACTUALLY knew me or have met my children, you would know my parenting skills are on point :yes:

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You're welcome Pixie RN! And yes, Excelsior's program is definitely worth it. Had it not been for your in-depth post on the CPNE I probably would have ran in the other direction :yes:

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if you ACTUALLY knew me or have met my children, you would know my parenting skills are on point :yes:

I can't tell if this is humor or not, but I think so?

Anyway, I wish you luck. I'm sure your daughter will let you know how much she wants to learn and tell you (whether in words or action) if its to much. So I wouldn't worry too much about getting the right "amount", because it will get figured out as you go. I wish I could have done online schooling when I was a kid.

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