FarainFlorida

Interesting the responses to this thread from a director's perspective. It is true that only about 20% of LPNs work in hospitals but prefer to do their clinicals there. The geriatric, long term patient needs quality care as well. To the learn the processes of where the LPN is likely to be employed seems to be the most efficient use of program time. After all, these 20% who will work in hospitals will have programs available to them after graduation, what about the other 80% who will find themselves in long term care or home health?

Thanks for your input, I am collecting data from around the country because I run a PN program in Florida. All insight is appreciated and helpful. Fara

why do you hate it? what state are you in?

did you do any OB or Peds (hospital setting?) how long in each? Thanks for your response. Fara

what is an OB practice? simulator? clinic? thanks for your input. Fara

Can anyone answer this for me? I have a student who needs to carry some each day and there is no access to a fridge. Any links that would help to legitimze the answer of cool insulin.

There are many variables associated with vent settings. How long have they been vent assisted, what is their neuro status, their body size, age, underlying diagnosis....These settings are always determined by the MD and managed many times by the RT. Sorry not much help. Vent alarms are probably more important to know.... Fara

Did you do the majority of your clinicals in the hospital? If so, what portion? Do you find that the hospital setting prepared you for your current position? Would you have spent clinical time elsewhere if you knew then what you know now? Keeping it real, Fara:specs:

Hey, Where are you starting? Sounds like you are a committed person, making for a committed nurse. Congrats! Do you really have 7 kids? Fara

Hey, I am taking an IT class now at the graduate level for healthcare. You are in a wonderful position to influence a growing market: electronic record keeping. Believe it or not healthcare is lagging behind other industries, leaving the market fresh and open to change. Becoming an RN (ADN) would show you how to take care of patients and how IT processes need to support this complex task. Without any beside experience I would think it would be difficult, but not impossible, to streamline IT issues toward efficient bedside care. An interesting specialty for sure.....wireless medicine, virtual realtime patient support, computerized records, legislation changes...endless possibilities. But I must ask?? how are you with the site of blood and other bodily fluids? ha Fara:mad:

I would think you could reference the nurse practice act for your state or the department of education website for your state to see some cirriculum frameworks. Also, other institutions in your area may have policies to read. Fara

Hello, I am a coordinator of a vocational school in Florida with some challanges before me. The programs I oversee have been up and running for a long time, some 30 years (PN). However, looking at the policies (I have been here 4 weeks) some things do not make sense. That is for another thread.... I have been an RN for 10 years and an educator for 4. I am also a MS (Administration) major about halfway finished. I have 2 lovely daughters and I am a single mom, much more relieved since my ex is gone. I enjoy this site because of the access to large groups of nurses and the responsiveness to the posts. Staff are always helpful and enlightening. Look forward to many problem solving and fun discussions! Fara:roll :roll :roll :roll