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  1. Worth Being A LPN

    Lmomma replied to shermainenevels's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    This is what I want to do when I graduate as an LPN (5 weeks!). But I am worried about being the only nurse available as a new nurse. HOw much experience as a nurse did you have before doing HH...

  2. How can I improve my reputation?

    Lmomma replied to Gummibear_stare's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If you truly feel this badly about your career choice, maybe try home care? It's a different set of social expectations. Before I would give up a career I worked so hard to attain I would look at...

  3. LPN...not good enough??

    Lmomma replied to em1025's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    THANK YOU! I feel this exact same way. I will be graduating in less than 8 weeks from my LPN program and do not have any desire to be an RN. I don't know why everyone assumes that I am just...

  4. how do you feel about last few weeks of school

    Lmomma replied to smmctowelie69's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    To me I am feeling the same as you. I graduate in 8 weeks and even though I have finals and one more class to contend with, I feel my stress level is SO much lower than it had been. I feel like I...

  5. Worth Being A LPN

    Lmomma replied to shermainenevels's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The best way to figure this out for your area is to check out the job market. I am 8 weeks from graduating my LPN program. I checked out the job market in my area, there are tons of LPN jobs...

  6. LTC nurses, what does your day look like?

    Lmomma posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hello nurses! I am 3 months away from graduation from my LPN program. I am thinking of working in LTC when I graduate. What does a typical day look like as a LTC nurse? Thanks in

  7. ATI FOR PN

    Lmomma replied to mlk3792's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Awesome! Congrats :) I am graduating in 2 months, so this is good info to know :) How much did the ATI course cost? I want to take my NCLEX asap when I

  8. What does an LPN do in a physician's office?

    Lmomma posted a topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Hello I am currently in school for LPN, and I'm looking at different options for jobs when I graduate. What specifically does an LPN do in a doctor's office, besides taking vitals? I think I'd like to...

  9. LPN school so far

    Lmomma replied to missycrowell's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    WOW! You are an inspiration to me, great job momma! You will cherish your license so much because of how you worked so hard to achieve it. God bless you and keep up the good

  10. Why are we in LPN school?

    Lmomma replied to Creedyfbaby's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Umm. she is in nursing school? She's in school to be an LPN. Licensed Practical Nurse. did you not see

  11. Why are we in LPN school?

    Lmomma replied to Creedyfbaby's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    35,000 is on the very low end for a full time LPN. I am doing it because I want to make a living that can support myself and my children. My dh's career is in a dying field, he is no longer able to...

  12. Stress Management

    Lmomma replied to Newnurse65's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    HUGS I know just how you are feeling.I started my LPN program in August with NO CNA background at all. I felt like a fish out of water when we began going to clinicals. I can tell you that it DOES get...

  13. 2015 Current LPN Pay

    Lmomma replied to ipraz4him's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    That's so awesome. Maybe I'll move to california (hahaha, not

  14. 2015 Current LPN Pay

    Lmomma replied to ipraz4him's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    That's so awesome. What state do you live in?? I would love to work in a

  15. Career Change

    Lmomma replied to Usmcwife925's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am 40 years old and in LPN school. I had previously worked in an elementary as an aide for special needs kids. Loved it,loved them, but the pay was not enough. I think you are smart to pick nursing,...

  16. Are men not as neat as women nurses?

    Lmomma replied to LVN_Soon2Be's topic in Men in Nursing

    I am an LPN student, and I can tell you that the men in my program are anything but! I think that was a rude

  17. 2015 Current LPN Pay

    Lmomma replied to ipraz4him's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Wow, in my state LPNs cannot be school nurses. Are you the only nurse in the

  18. LTC nurses, what does your day look like?

    Lmomma replied to Lmomma's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Wow that sounds crazy busy! Does it pay

  19. First Week Complete!

    Lmomma replied to PeachBum's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Wow, how exciting! I am 7 months into my 10 month program and I have a love/hate relationship with nursing school, lol. I am finding this semester MUCH harder than the first one. My biggest advice to...

  20. Pre-Lvn Class?

    Lmomma replied to strings85's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I dont' know anything about the program but I would suggest a few things: Always be early, at the very least on time. Study study study, get the very top grades you can get. Ask tons of questions,...

  21. feeling stupid

    Lmomma replied to Amcz's topic in LPN to RN

    I have no experience in this but I know many people who do. It often times takes YEARS to get into an RN program. How many programs have you applied at? Dont be discouraged, it may just take some time...

  22. LTC nurses, what does your day look like?

    Lmomma replied to Lmomma's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Anyone? Please

  23. I wish RN schools would quit teaching the RN students LPN's can't do anything!

    Lmomma replied to Wannabeeinscrubs's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    That was a pretty mean way to get your point across. I do agree that RNs license and education is above an LPNs and their scope of practice is and should be larger, but your wording was very insulting...

  24. I wish RN schools would quit teaching the RN students LPN's can't do anything!

    Lmomma replied to Wannabeeinscrubs's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In my state an LPN cannot hang blood, or do IV push meds. I am still just an LPN student, so what actually happens in practice I cannot say. I do know at the LTAC facility I did clinical at they...

  25. What is a Nurses Calling?

    Lmomma replied to hopepedersen87's topic in General Nursing

    Have you considered doing CNA work instead? If the only reason is t get the medical experience you could do that much more quickly. But MA sounds like fun too, so if it appeals to you then go for