SNmurse

SNmurse

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  1. MO LPN - EMT/Paramedic Volunteering?

    SNmurse posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am a practicing LPN in the good ole state of Missouri, and I'm currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Health Sciences (End goal is to get accepted to Medical School). I know that exposure in...

  2. I'm taking my NCLEX PN tomorrow can't sleep

    SNmurse replied to Jasminelfue's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm with you on this, I take my NCLEX tomorrow and the anxiety is killing

  3. Nursing philosophy..?

    SNmurse replied to Juju102's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I believe you are simply over thinking it (which can be a no no!), your Nursing Philosophy is what you believe in, my philosphy is; To always be compassionate and caring, to care for the over all...

  4. Are you a nurse with "alternative" spiritual beliefs?

    SNmurse replied to GadgetRN71's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I believe in a higher power and hold life and nature in high regard (not like the hippies would ), I hold life as sacred but am not defined or devoted to any one religion, just kind of my own path!...

  5. My life as an LPN Student

    SNmurse replied to Curiously_Inspired's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Awesome! I wish I would've kept a journal of mine, but I was attacked by care plans 99% of the

  6. Fun answers you can use for the dumb questions we get...

    SNmurse replied to tenjuna's topic in Men in Nursing

    With lab coat on Q. Doctor? A. Nope, I escaped from the mental ward upstairs and they haven't found me

  7. Guys: what made you want to go into nursing?

    SNmurse replied to Canadian eh?'s topic in Men in Nursing

    I came in through an odd way...My Mom is a Nurse (LPN) and works at a local Nursing Home, at the time I didn't have a job and my mom said I could get on at her facility as a CNA, reluctantly, I did. I...

  8. Doctors disrespect Male nurses.

    SNmurse replied to Jimmyjuice's topic in Men in Nursing

    I was actually treated with high regard from Doctors as a Student Nurse, whenever they would perform a bedside procedure, I'd be the only student to observe. I know it isn't fair to the female...

  9. How long do you go to clinicals?

    SNmurse replied to lorarami's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Ours were Geriatric - 6x6h Med/Surg 1 - 2x12h, 2x6h Med/Surg 2 - 2x12h, 2x6h ER - 2x12h, 2x6h ICU - 2x12h, 2x6h Surgery - 2x12h, 2x6h Surgical - 2x12h, 2x6h Mental Health - 4x6h OB - 2x12h, 2x6h...

  10. How Many students have dropped out of your LVN program?

    SNmurse replied to Iiamlilly's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Our LPN program started with 30 or 31 (can't remember), we graduated with 22 students. Looking through the history of the drop rates, it's usually 3-5 people/school

  11. I'm done!!! :)

    SNmurse replied to garnetgirl29's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    :) Congrats! It's the start of your life long career! I'm done with clinicals/classes and graduate Thursday! I know what you mean about too much "spare time", I've actually been napping a lot (have to...

  12. Ladies and Gentlemen, Thank You!

    SNmurse posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    This week is the VERY last week of being a SPN, my Graduation comes this Thursday and I am nothing but smiles! Our program is 52 weeks and I've had various hardships come up (Oh, life, how you smack...

  13. Ladies and Gentlemen, Thank You!

    SNmurse replied to SNmurse's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Thanks guys! I'm actually kind of emotional to have reached this milestone in life! And you guys who are just starting school; it can be tough, but keep your head up, stay positive, and the year just...

  14. What Now???

    SNmurse replied to Taylorbug's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Calm down! Deep breath! I found my job a few weeks ago and I don't graduate until August! As far as working as a GPN, I can't answer 100% because it depends on your state's legislature, but in...

  15. LPN school supplies

    SNmurse replied to AmyinNC05's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    As far as supplies go, most (if not all) of ours were covered by our tuition and provided by the school, but I'm sure this will differ per program policy. You have the basic stuff, stethoscope,...

  16. When should I start looking for a job?

    SNmurse replied to hell0nurse's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    As the others said, it depends on the job market, but I can offer this. I'm an SPN about to graduate in August, and I applied for at a Nursing home a few weeks ago and got hired on the spot (though, I...