pattylpn54

pattylpn54 LPN

Psych/Substance Abuse & School Clinics

Member

  • Content

    141

  • Visitors

    7,099

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    1

All Content by pattylpn54

  1. Anyone else decide to not to go on to RN and stay an LPN?

    pattylpn54 replied to juzme's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I went to school for my LPN when I was 56 yrs old. Surprised myself by passing the boards(although I did bust my butt to EARN it!!). I wanted to go for RN, but am now 62 and just got over lung cancer...

  2. I'm gonna scream...

    pattylpn54 replied to Aneroo's topic in School

    how about a 10th grader that didn't know his own home phone number because he "just moved here 3 months ago & i never call

  3. What OTC meds do you keep in your clinic?

    pattylpn54 replied to cowgirlBSN's topic in School

    i am a clinic sub (lpn) and have worked in clinics full-time/full-year, so i've worked in all grade settings and we are not allowed to give any medications of any type (otc or other), unless brought...

  4. CEU Changes in Florida

    pattylpn54 replied to Tweety's topic in Florida Nursing

    thanks for info. i called & was told it's 24 ceu's q 2 yrs -- 1 per month. the 25th is for newbies (like me!) only -- the 1 hiv/aids prior to 1st renewal. as part of the 24 q 2 yr... 2 must be on...

  5. Job Search Ideas for LPNs

    pattylpn54 replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    commuter and caliotter, thank you very much for taking the time to give me some greatly appreciated advice. i intend to take all the advice i receive and use it as it's given to me. i do understand...

  6. Job Search Ideas for LPNs

    pattylpn54 replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    systole and zuzi, thank you so much for your helpful advice. i will take it and do as you've shared with me. i appreciate you very much. i was the oldest in my class (54 yrs) and the only one...

  7. Fake Illness

    pattylpn54 replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    i'm totally on board with "luvschoolnursing". i too work at a high school. 9 out of 10 only come to the clinic to inform you that they're going home and parent is on the way. the clinic is just...

  8. A little help from the school nurses??

    pattylpn54 replied to PICNICRN's topic in School

    a school nurse does not do this job for the money. where i'm at, we make far less than in any facility--hosp or otherwise. you do it for the love of the job/children or you do it because you enjoy...

  9. Pink Eye

    pattylpn54 replied to bandaider's topic in School

    if you're being too lax, then so am i, because i do pretty much the same. if you sent home every kid a teacher sends to you or "thinks the student has...", there would be no child at school. my...

  10. When do you refer?

    pattylpn54 replied to --S--'s topic in School

    Ours is the same as

  11. Waiting in the clinic...

    pattylpn54 replied to Aneroo's topic in School

    i'm in the clinic of a 1300 student body high school(me & i aide). we have them stacked on top of each other! we work the clinic, do any and all early dismissals(sick or not) -- guess there's no...

  12. Remedies for the disruptive cough??

    pattylpn54 replied to kidsnurse1969's topic in School

    i go to wal-mart & buy the bucket of soft mints(they also come in bags). they're larger than regular small mints, so there's less chance of choking & they're soft, almost like melt-aways. only...

  13. What is your ratio?

    pattylpn54 replied to Aneroo's topic in School

    1 high school -- 1300 students -- 1 nurse(me) & 1

  14. Wanna be a school nurse

    pattylpn54 replied to Rescuepuppies's topic in School

    Don't know where you're from, but here in Fl. you can work as a clinic sub with NO medical/healthcare experience at all..only requirement is a high school diploma!!! So if you have an RN or LPN behind...

  15. Teacher's.......Arghhhhh !

    pattylpn54 replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    all the time!!! and they send them to us, with a clinic pass, just to use the phone...to remind mom/dad to drop off their soccer shoes that they forgot to bring, etc...you know urgent things they...

  16. Just a vent

    pattylpn54 replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

    I've worked elementary, jr. high, & am currently in a high school. Try smiling thru the "know it all teens" who strut in & inform me that they texted mom(no cells allowed on in school!) &...

  17. For Anyone Interested In Volunteering During Hurricanes, Etc

    pattylpn54 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I noticed a thread asking about volunteer opportunities and thought some one may want a place to list or find places. This one is for medical people; nurses, drs, cna, anyone willing to help in...

  18. Trade School?

    pattylpn54 replied to Tim92's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I could be wrong, but I think 2 more years. Think you can go to the VoTech while in high school & become an LPN--thereby graduating from high school and LPN school at the same time, then doing 2...

  19. Breaking all the RULES

    pattylpn54 replied to Selene006's topic in First Year After Licensure

    you do what you know is right and do it the right way. always remember --- it's your license you want to protect and cya...document, document, document!!! good luck and god bless

  20. Licensed after 55?

    pattylpn54 replied to Nurse2BB's topic in General Nursing

    what an insult and crock of crap!!!!!!! i am a 54 year old that just got a license that i busted my butt for on 8/8/08. i am an lpn and proud of it. print & take this to the ignoramus who said...

  21. CNA Classes - Orange Park (Jacksonville)

    pattylpn54 replied to Acie29's topic in Florida Nursing

    You might want to check a Vo-Tech. I know Bradford VoTech in Starke has a CNA program. Not that far of a ride & would be cheaper than a private

  22. Need advice?

    pattylpn54 replied to sarah76wallace's topic in Nurses Recovery

    sarah, i have no experience to draw on concerning your situation, but i did want to let you know...you are certainly

  23. It's official

    pattylpn54 replied to Carebear77's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    :ancong!: :prdnrs: :grpwlcm: :clphnds: :rckn: :grad: :clpty: :w00t: :yelclap: :flowersfo

  24. How long does it take to become an RN if i'm an LPN

    pattylpn54 replied to texasboi's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Check with your BON to see if they accept TCN. TCN is NOT a

  25. LPN scope of practice

    pattylpn54 replied to KMKKJ's topic in Florida Nursing

    About the same for us here & no, it makes no sense to