AZ_LPN_8_26_13

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  1. Older Student/Over 60 years old

    AZ_LPN_8_26_13 replied to forestlover's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was sort of brought up the "old school way" - I was always taught by my parents that it was impolite to ask people how old they are. Maybe if you are little kids OK, but I wouldn't dream of doing it...

  2. Older Student/Over 60 years old

    AZ_LPN_8_26_13 replied to forestlover's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've already run into quite a bit of ageism starting at day one of nursing prerequisites five years ago plus the place where I work full time at a hospital as an aide. So I've learned how to deal with...

  3. Older Student/Over 60 years old

    AZ_LPN_8_26_13 replied to forestlover's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Getting an MSN at 60 or over isn't a big deal in my book. Both of my parents were schoolteachers who had to go back to school and get their master's degrees in education when they were in their 30's...

  4. Older Student/Over 60 years old

    AZ_LPN_8_26_13 replied to forestlover's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A lifetime of experience will do that for you - make you realize that there's a lot you don't know, and ask good questions. Most of us in that age bracket aren't doing it solely for economic reasons -...

  5. Older Student/Over 60 years old

    AZ_LPN_8_26_13 replied to forestlover's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If all goes well best case scenario and all that jazz, I should be done in about 16 months. I have already taken nursing school prerequisite classes like anatomy & physiology (2 semesters),...

  6. Older Student/Over 60 years old

    AZ_LPN_8_26_13 replied to forestlover's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just turned 60 in April 2013. I just got my LPN license in August of 2013 after passing the NCLEX-PN on the first attempt. I have been a nurse's aide in a busy metro trauma level one hospital for...

  7. Operating Room Nurse: Roles

    AZ_LPN_8_26_13 replied to BethCNOR's topic in Operating Room

    I have flagged and have been watching this thread since '09 - my thanks to the OP for posting this. My eventual plan is to gain exposure and experience as a surgical nurse somewhere (the hospital...

  8. Could Obamacare cause a shortage in nursing again

    AZ_LPN_8_26_13 replied to RescueNinja123's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Absolutely nothing this government does is open to public debate. Nothing. Just remember that. If it weren't for a large group of average folks saying in effect "Hey hold on here a minute" we would...

  9. Should I Carry Nursing Malpractice (Liability) Insurance?

    AZ_LPN_8_26_13 replied to sirI's topic in Nursing Career

    I want to protect myself - doesn't mean I buy into a culture of fear. If you are a homeowner you buy homeowners insurance - you don't live in fear or someone suing you or your house being burglarized....

  10. Should I Carry Nursing Malpractice (Liability) Insurance?

    AZ_LPN_8_26_13 replied to sirI's topic in Nursing Career

    I just got my LPN license, and I've been shopping around online comparing different rates, coverages, etc. This country is so sue-happy, especially with health issues, that I feel that I need some...

  11. Why we don't hate nursing?

    AZ_LPN_8_26_13 replied to The_Optimist's topic in General Nursing

    Just to amplify a bit on the specific things I do like about nursing - I've always had an interest in science since I was a young boy in grade school (including the biological sciences) so this...

  12. Travel nurse or Missionary nurse??

    AZ_LPN_8_26_13 replied to epowetata's topic in Nursing Career

    I've looked into Doctors Without Borders and yes I think they pay you a small stipend - you would still have to save up some money. And you are correct - you have to have a specialty that they happen...

  13. Just took my NCLEX-PN today

    AZ_LPN_8_26_13 replied to AZ_LPN_8_26_13's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    By "drag and drop" I am assuming you mean the ones where you have to take a list of things on the left and put them in the correct order on the right, either in order of seriousness or maybe the order...

  14. Why we don't hate nursing?

    AZ_LPN_8_26_13 replied to The_Optimist's topic in General Nursing

    It's like a lot of things in life. Yes there are days and instances when I hate it, but I don't really hate the profession itself. It's actually overall a wonderful and noble line of work to be in and...

  15. Travel nurse or Missionary nurse??

    AZ_LPN_8_26_13 replied to epowetata's topic in Nursing Career

    Also, traveling nurses (there have been some where I work) seem to be well versed in all categories. Missionary and disaster nursing overseas, from what I've read, the big demand is for nurses with...

  16. Travel nurse or Missionary nurse??

    AZ_LPN_8_26_13 replied to epowetata's topic in Nursing Career

    I have not done any of this, but have researched it and prayerfully considered it. It is my understanding that you basically have to "pay your own way" if you decide to do missionary nursing

  17. Why do Nurses tell students to go BSN??

    AZ_LPN_8_26_13 replied to besaangel's topic in General Students

    To the OP: In the end, you have to do what is best for you, and what is the best fit for your individual circumstances. Some people due to their own individual life situations (family, kids, finances,...

  18. Why do Nurses tell students to go BSN??

    AZ_LPN_8_26_13 replied to besaangel's topic in General Students

    For me there is little point on going for an ADN as I am older, and it would just add to the time - many places where I live want RNs with BSNs or they may hire you with the understanding that you...

  19. First Post- Not a nurse yet... advice for an old guy?

    AZ_LPN_8_26_13 replied to thecadman99's topic in Men in Nursing

    To the OP: I am an older guy and I don't know if you could really call me a "motherly type" LOL I do believe that Christians are called to help heal the sick and that is one of my motivations....

  20. Pearson Vue Trick and Official Results.

    AZ_LPN_8_26_13 replied to sunshinee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I feel the same way you do. I was NO WAY going to pay a dime more just to get "early results". I figure I had to shell out so much money just to register with the state board of nursing, have my...

  21. First Post- Not a nurse yet... advice for an old guy?

    AZ_LPN_8_26_13 replied to thecadman99's topic in Men in Nursing

    I just got my license to be an LPN. I am planning on taking a program to go the LPN to BSN route. I am male and just turned 60 in April. Although I got a bachelor's degree a while back it wasn't in...

  22. Man = muscle, being taken advantage of

    AZ_LPN_8_26_13 replied to DrkCocoMurse215's topic in Men in Nursing

    That's one reason why even though I'm a big strong healthy male, you will never see me be a psych nurse. A lot of those patients are not rational and cannot think logically - they probably would take...

  23. Man = muscle, being taken advantage of

    AZ_LPN_8_26_13 replied to DrkCocoMurse215's topic in Men in Nursing

    I am an aide in a busy hospital plus a newly minted LPN who just got my nursing license. I am frequently asked to help lift, turn, and reposition patients because I am male and perceived to be big and...

  24. Just took my NCLEX-PN today

    AZ_LPN_8_26_13 replied to AZ_LPN_8_26_13's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks and congrats! Just to update here - I've been busy at work for the past several days now so haven't been able to get back to allnurses till now, but I found out through my state board of...

  25. Could Obamacare cause a shortage in nursing again

    AZ_LPN_8_26_13 replied to RescueNinja123's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Not really too many. Just too many in the "wrong" places. The demand will still be there, but the demographics will shift and already are. Someday most nurses will be employed outside of a hospital -...