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1. Too late to become an LPN?

   MLPN replied to pdon's topic in LPN/LVN

   You are never too old to become a nurse. Although, I am not from Florida, I became a nurse at 40. I had a classmate who was 48 and another 46 yrs old. The 46 year old became an RN. If you have a calling to become a nurse, follow your heart. You ...

2. New Nurse at 63 - Too Old?

   MLPN replied to aimee32907's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Aimee, I congratulate you in your decision on becoming a nurse! IMO, we need more great nurses. You have been a CNA for 12 years and you DO know exactly what you're getting into. You say you can run circles around classmates in their 30's and 40's...

3. Wanted to go back for RN

   MLPN replied to MLPN's topic in LPN/LVN

   I'm just revisiting this post and noticed that, didi768 and BSNbeDONE posted about A &P with labs, with labs being so harsh. I did hear that A&P with labs are harsh from other nurses that I have gone to PN school with, who are now RNs. I do...

4. LPN - I really think I hate being a nurse

   MLPN replied to beejay0829's topic in LPN/LVN

   Don't just give up on nursing altogether. In the beginning, we seem to question ourselves and become very overwhelmed. Six months isn't very long. It takes practice to be comfortable working in whatever area we choose. The more you do something,...

5. Am I too old to be a nurse?.

   MLPN replied to KLARISSA's topic in LPN/LVN

   I sure hope you're not. I was 40 when I became a nurse and I love it. Good luck to you! Good luck to Lovemysugar too! Happy Halloween!

6. Anyone else decide to not to go on to RN and stay an LPN?

   MLPN replied to juzme's topic in LPN/LVN

   I totally know how you feel. I've been an lpn for 5 yrs and keep on revisiting the thought about becoming an RN. I've taken a few prerequisites myself. I decided that I'm happy where I'm at. Who knows if I'll change my mind again. However, I am ...

7. normal to still be nervous

   MLPN replied to Joann9915's topic in General Nursing

   Hi Joann 9915. I just wanted to let you know, that it takes a while to feel comfortable with an new job in nursing. Once you get to know your patients well, and it usually takes a little time, you should be feeling less nervous. Besides caring for...

8. Wanted to go back for RN

   MLPN replied to MLPN's topic in LPN/LVN

   :up::up::up:Thanks

9. Wanted to go back for RN

   MLPN replied to MLPN's topic in LPN/LVN

   Lovemysugar, this is your time now and you're going to do great!

10. *Tear Jerker*

    MLPN replied to Lev's topic in General Nursing

    That was so beautiful ! Wow! I will never forget this post. Thank you for sharing that.

11. I messed up today.

    MLPN replied to Crorns's topic in General Nursing

    You shouldn't be so hard on yourself. You noticed it, whenever and however you noticed. Thank God it wasn't a very big issue. These are the issues when realized, that will end up making a good nurse, a great nurse! Good luck to you!

12. Wanted to go back for RN

    MLPN replied to MLPN's topic in LPN/LVN

    Lovemysugar, I'm happy to hear that you will be starting lvn school soon. I just want to wish you the best of luck in lvn school!

13. 10 year old died after I performed CPR

    MLPN replied to MjHudd's topic in General Nursing

    My heart goes out to you! You did your very best, your best is all you can do. I feel for you and the child's family. You helped them, when help was needed the most. The family may get in touch with you. It maybe best to leave it at that. What ...

14. Wanted to go back for RN

    MLPN replied to MLPN's topic in LPN/LVN

    :):yes:thanks

15. Did she really just ask me to do that!

    MLPN replied to mrsfoster601's topic in School

    Oh boy!!!! This sounds very similar to my home care client's. Take care and remember to always CYA! Lol:yes: