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Oh I see, thx Thecommuter.

Thx nursel56

Snowy bee, did you pass your lpn class? Was it was easier than the RN program ?

Nurses will be phased out with pcts, that's what my instructor used to tell me. If companies are looking for perfection then robots might be the solution among imperfect mortals.

Iculinda's choice of words were poorly thought out and insensitive, her contribution to my post was off topic. I'm no longer feeding the trolls and the cyber bullies in this site.

As a former (ASN) nursing student, there were a few CNA skills I had to learn. I think it would make sense to have the skills overlap b/w RN, LPN,C.N.A. How can you be a good nurse if you don't know basic nursing skills???

Why would I be trolling this site, there are way more fun places to go to then here...

You're working in a women dominated field, lots of cattiness goes on. Meow!!

I never said lpn aren't nurses. I just wanted to know what type of skills are taught in the lpn program.

What type of skills are taught in the LPN program? Are the skills similar to what a CNA do?

Assisted living or hospice

I withdrew from NS 4 years ago. Recently, I completed a CNA program and I'm preparing for the state exam; haven't set a date yet.

Iculinda....you provide an excellent example of horizontal violence. If the healthcare system is made up of mean people like you, I have no quarrels of leaving. FYI...alot of average/below average students have passed the RN program despite being eff ups in H.S and not knowing much about things in general. They know how to study and retain information well or they have a passion for nursing which I don't think I do. Healthcare is made up different specialities and I'm just trying to find which area I fit in the most. Thanks for your unproductive post

It seems that most clinical instructors act like drill sergeants to their students. If a student shows a slight hint of uncertainty, the instructor will think the student is not a good fit for the profession and try to fail him/her. Do you think other health related programs (Physical Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Dentistry, Mammography ect.) have the same mentality as nursing instructors?

Maybe the classmate wanted the instructor's approval before doing the task or she was scared the pt might fall and she would be blamed for it.