nursemax

That is what I just did. I have been working with patients, and residents since my 3rd week of school. You do half of your training on the job. Most places even pay you while you get your hours. I test on the 30th. Wish me luck. I start my LPN in March. I think it will help you feel more comfortable right off the bat and not have to worry about how to learn vitals, and other things in nursing schools. :nurse: Best of luck to you.

It is not required but will be here in Missouri. It really gets your feet wet for what health care is really about once you start on the floor somewhere. I think it may also look good on your LPN application:) Maxine

That is what I am doing. I just completed a 3 week classroom course at a local Tech School that also has an LPN program. The other 3 weeks is working at a facility to gain 100 hours of on the floor work. The place I found to work is called Carriage Square here in Saint Jo, MO. I complete my hours while getting paid at the same time. They also have the ability to give you your state board exam at this facility by computer once you have gotten your hours. I just had my orientation Monday and worked 3 full days during the day as that is when you learn the most. I did everything in the book my first day. LOL Shaving, Bathing, Feeding, Turning, Moving, Taking them to activities. Making Beds, on and on. I start graveyards this weekend from 7pm to 7am. Sat-Sun night. I will complete my 100 very quickly at this rate. While I decided like you, what the heck to take this course while waiting to get into my LPN program in March I found out that very soon the state of Missouri will require becoming a CNA first before being able to apply for LPN/LVN school. So you may as well. Working as a CNA is hard work. It will definately let you learn if you really have what it takes to be a nurse. Best of luck to you as I know you will be wonderful.:Melody: Maxine