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Hey thanks! I go to Wallace- Hanceville. I originally had planned on going RN first, and sometimes still wish I would've, but when I started nursing school, I was still taking a few basic classes and I thought it'd be best to do LPN first and then when I finished that while waiting for mobility, I'd get the other basics out of the way. And also, I'm pretty anxious to get out there and start working, and I've always heard that being an LPN first helped you gain confidence and experience. I think both are great options (lpn to rn, or straight rn) I think it really just depends on the person, you know? But thanks for all your info! Good luck and I hope you get in! If you have any questions or anything or need any advice about starting LPN school, feel free to ask!

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Hey everyone! I graduate lpn school in August and Ive just been thinking about where to work. I'd specifically like to know what the starting hourly rate for lpn's is at Brookwood, St. Vincents or UAB. Also, if you know the rate for rn's that'd be great too because I plan on going back through mobility asap. Lastly, any advice for a soon to be grad would be greatly appreciated, I'm only 19 so I'm terrified! Thanks in advance :)

We are taught to use several different formulas including ratio/proportion and dimensional analysis (which was my choice.) Here is the syllabus she gave us, sorry, I couldn't find a link for an attachment, but this will do hopefully! Department of Nursing Education I. NUR 104 - Introduction to Pharmacology 1 Credit Hour 0 Theory credit hours 1 Lab Credit hour 0 Clinical Credit Hours 3 Contact Hours II INSTRUCTOR &CONTACT INFORMATION, OFFICE HOURS posted in reception area Glynda Hardin, RN, MSN, ([email protected]) Office 19, NB 256.352.8202 Stephanie Turner, RN, MSN, F. N. P. ([email protected]) Office 21, NB 256-352-8201 Diane Wilhite, RN, MSN ([email protected]) Office 24, NB 256-352-8200 CLASS /LAB MEETING DATES/TIMES/LOCATION 3 hours/week according to schedule (Testing Monday 8-10 & class days as necessary) Block 1 A: Theory/Lab Thurs 12:00-3:00 NB 209 Block 1 B: Theory/Lab Friday 8:00-11:00 NB 209 Block 1 C: Theory/Lab Wednesday 8:00-11:00 NB 209 Block 1 D: Theory/Lab Wednesday 12:00-3:00 NB 209 Block 1 E: Theory/Lab Thursday 8:00-11:00 NB 209 COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course provides opportunities to develop competencies necessary to meet the needs of individuals throughout the lifespan in a safe, legal, and ethical manner using the nursing process. This course introduces students to basic principles of pharmacology and the knowledge necessary to safely administer medication. Course content includes legal implications, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, calculations of drug dosages, medication administration, and an overview of drug classifications. Students will be able to calculate and administer medications. V. PREREQUISITE(S)/CO-REQUISITE(S) Prerequisites: BIO 103 - Principles of Biology I (or satisfactory performance on the Alabama College System approved placement exam) NOTE: Only required if student is taking BIO 201 and 202 sequences. Co-requisites: NUR 102 - Fundamentals of Nursing NUR 103 - Health Assessment BIO 201 - Anatomy and Physiology or NUR 101 - Body Structure and Function (if selected by PN students) MTH 116 - Mathematical Applications (or higher level) PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES/OBJECTIVES Explain foundational concepts associated with pharmacology. Use mathematical operations and formulas to calculate dosages. Administer medications. Calculate dosages for pediatric clients. Calculate intravenous infusion rates. Administer medication through tubes. Explain classification of drugs. TEXTBOOK(S) AND OTHER LEARNING RESOURCES Abrams, A. Clinical Drug Therapy, Rationales for Nursing Process. 8th Ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott 2007 Kirkpatrick, Mary. Study Guide to Accompany Abrams' clinical Drug Therapy Rationales for Nursing Practice 8th Ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott 2007 Smith, Pamela. Lippincott's Atlas of Medication Administration 2nd Ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott 2005 Morris, D. Calculate with Confidence. 4th Ed. St. Louis: Elsevier 2006. Deglin, J. & Vallerand, A. Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses' Tenth Ed. Philadelphia: F. A. Davis 2007 Or other Drug Guide of choice. VIII. OUTLINE OF MODULES MODULE A - Introduction to Pharmacology MODULE B - Basic Math for Pharmacology MODULE C - Administering Medication MODULE D - Calculating Pediatric Dosages MODULE E - Intravenous Calculation MODULE F - Administering Medications Through Tubes MODULE G - Introduction to Classification of Drugs EVALUATION AND ASSESSMENT Evaluation Blueprint 1. 3 Unit Exam Grades 75% 2. 1 Unit Combination Grade 25% Unit Grade Average = 100 Unit Combination Grade will be derived from: 5 Class Quizzes at 3 points or 15 % of the unit grade. (Six quizzes) will be given, but only five will be counted. Missed quizzes can not be made up. Students will be required to bring red ink pens to class for grading. Written-homework-assignments at 10 points or 10% of the unit grade. The student must submit a notebook of completed homework assignments on a designated date to receive the credit. Failure to complete the assignments will result in a 0 for the homework portion of the unit grade. (See packet for chapter assignments). Math Validation Exam Passing score is a grade of 90% or above (within two attempts). Failing score is any grade less than 90% (within two attempts). The student must prove proficiency in calculations, therefore, calculators will not be allowed in this course. The course grade will be determined by the Unit Exam Grade Average of 74.5 % or above and successfully mastering the Math Validation Exam at 90% within two attempts. The Math Validation Exam must be passed at 90% within two attempts. Failure to obtain the 90% will result in failure of the course regardless of the Unit Exam Grade average. The unit exam grade average must be at 74.5 % or above to qualify to take the Math Validation Exam. The student that has below a 74.5% unit grade average will fail NUR 104 and will not progress in the nursing program. The students having a 90% on the Unit Exams Average will be exempt from taking the Math Validation Exam. The student having less than 74.5% average on the unit exams will not be eligible to take the Math Validation Exam, or to progress in the Nursing program. Students with a unit grade average of less than 90% but greater than 74.5% must obtain a minimum of 90 % (within two attempts) on the Math Validation Exam to receive credit for successfully mastering the material in this course. Failure to receive a 90% on the Math Validation Exam within two attempts will result in failure of the course regardless of other unit exam average. After the Math Validation Exam has been successfully passed at 90 %, the final course grade will be determined. The final grade in the course will be based on the unit exam average and successfully mastering the Math Validation Exam. The Math Validation Exam grade will not calculate into the final grade in the course. ANY STUDENT WHO FAILS TO DEMONSTRATE PROFICIENCY ON THE MATH VALIDATION EXAM WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PROGRESS IN THE NURSING PROGRAM. Grading Standard A B 75-79 C 60-74 D Below 60 F ATTENDANCE Students are expected to attend all classes for which they are registered. Students who are unable to attend class regularly, regardless of the reason or circumstance, should withdraw from that class before poor attendance interferes with the student's ability to achieve the objectives required in the course. Withdrawal from class can affect eligibility for federal financial aid. Withdrawal from class can prohibit progression in nursing and allied health programs. Students are expected to attend all clinical rotations required for each course. Only excused absences will be considered for make up. However, due to limited clinical space and time, clinical make up days cannot be guaranteed. Failure to complete clinical rotations will prohibit progression in nursing and allied health programs. There are no clinical rotations in NUR 104. STATEMENT ON DISCRIMINATION/HARASSMENT The College and the Alabama Board of Education are committed to providing both employment and educational environments free of harassment or discrimination related to an individual's race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, or disability. Such harassment is a violation of State Board of Education policy. Any practice or behavior that constitutes harassment is a violation of State Board of Education policy. Any practice or behavior that constitutes harassment or discrimination will not be tolerated. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) and the American with Disabilities Act of 1990 state that qualified students with disabilities who meet the essential functions and academic requirements are entitled to reasonable accommodations. It is the student's responsibility to provide appropriate disability documentation to the College. Please contact the ADA representative, Lisa Harris at 256.352.8043 or [email protected]. COURSE CALENDAR (Please refer to WebCt NUR 104 or NUR 104 Packet). STUDENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM STUDENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM Please sign acknowledgement of all policies on form and submit to instructor on first day of class or when requested. A. I acknowledge receipt of the course syllabus for NUR 104--Pharmacology B. I agree to communicate with course faculty through the WebCT page established for the DNE and/or Nursing Course. C. I will abide by the Academic Integrity Pledge as published in the WSCC Catalog. D. I agree to have my grades posted via WebCT in a secure format. I will abide by the cell phone/electronic device policy as published in the WSCC Catalog and the Student Handbook. Student Signature________________________________________ Printed Name___________________________________________ Date __________________________________________________

I'll be 19 in September, I graduated high school in 2007. I am about to start LPN school in 2 weeks. I'll be finished with the LPN program in August of 2009 and I'll be almost 20 but most likely will be almost 21 by the time I have gone back and became an RN. :wink2:

I start August 20th and I'm terrified!