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Open Question: So if LPN and associate degree nurses are both being phased out, what's left?

People have been telling me both LPN and ADN (associate degree nureses) are being phased out so I dont know what else to do. I have a bachelor's in psychology and people tell me I should do the accelerated program but the only one I know where I lived (in NW oregon) is at OHSU which is like $40,000 and I don't know how I would pay for it. Would maybe a 2 year medical lab tech degree be the best route or...?I wanted to work with kids, but I went to one interview and the kids were kicking and cursing and I got scared and left crying, and pretty much never looked back. Anyways, the pay was like $10 an hour. I make like $14 now at my current non-degree related job. more

Resolved Question: I have a bachelors but would like to become an LPN any accredited online programs available?

I have a bachelors in general business from an accredited college. I currently work in the assisted living industry, have a passion for it, and would like to pursue an LPN or RN license simply to provide nursing care to assisted living residents (I would not like to work within a hospital setting). The current community colleges in my area have 2-year waiting lists and I would like to begin a program now. Are there any accredited programs online that provide a LPN degree or RN degree? Thanks. more

Resolved Question: What is a smarter route to take, should I get my LPN to RN or go straight for my RN degree?

My ending goal is to be a L&D nurse. I'm 25 have 2 kids and I'm 5 months prego with my third (I know I might sound ambitious but this is a long term goal~ :) I'm hoping to get some advice on what RT I should take. Do I need my associates degree before I even start a RN program...I've looked up some info already but just looking for a better breakdown... of what to do~ Any advice is very appreciated :) thanksI haven't had any further schooling since I graduated high school in 2003. I was a C student (AKA I was lazy in high school) And I've always been very interested in the medical field but I've always have doubted myself. But I know that this is def what I want to do and feel that now is a great time to start working toward this life choice. more

Resolved Question: LVN/LPN TO RN BRIDGE?

Hi im trying to figure out the best way to go about my degree, i just started college and want to be a nurse, there are a,lot of pre reqs to get into the nursing program and i am trying to get done with school to get my life started. Is it a good idea to get my LVN/LPN degree and start working and then go back while im working to get my rn or bsn? if so whats the best way to do it and is it excepted in bakersfield CA more

Voting Question: Should I feel this way about not getting into the Practical Nursing program?

I started college in November.I really wanted to get into the LPN program but i failed the admission test.( I'm really bad at math) I passed the admissions testing for medical assisting though. Since Nov I have been going towards my degree in health sciences with a major in medical assisting. The thing is I really want to be in the LPN program! Im secretly jealous of the LPN students which I know is completely childish and selfish. Is it okay to feel this way? Or should I feel grateful I'm even being given the chance to go to school for health care- whether in be practical nursing or medical assisting? Should I really be even going for this degree this if it's not what I want to do in the long run? Sorry this has just been bugging me for some time thx! more

Resolved Question: What colleges have a program Nursing Progarm?

i have a 2.0 GPA. and i want to get a bachlors degree or masters in nursing. what colleges offer that that i will be able to get into? ...because i can go to community college but the only offer LPN. i want to be RN. sooo idk. what do you think? more

Resolved Question: PTA, LPN TO AN RN OR BSN?

Hi all, I'm trying to make a huge decision. I'm 28, have a 19 month old, currenly working at a job that I hate, making $12.64 per hour. So this is why I am back in school. I have my AA degree, and originially I was thinking of going in the PTA program, have a few prereqs left.. (4 to be exact), although I'm reading and for Orlando, FL, I was finding that PTA's aren't making a whole lot of money unless you are working in a nursing home or in someone's home. I don't want that. Then I thought of going to school to be an LPN (would have to take 4 classes to get into that program), then going through thath program for 1 year, then get into the RN program career track. Which is only 1 year, but then on top of that, that is 7 MORE prereqs I would need to get into the RN. Then I thought of getting my AS as an RN. Which would be 7 prereq classes, then the 2 years of the program. The issues I am facing which might turn me completely off are dealing with is that I cannot handle changing diapers of a 90 year old man, or anything gross like vomit. I have a terrible gag reflux. I have Barretts Esophogas, I'm not sure if it's related, but I haven't always been this way. Needles don't bother me. I don't want to miss a whole lot of time with my son, but at the same time, I am trying to better our lives. Any advice at all would be GREATLY appreciated! Thanks for listening :) more

Resolved Question: Degrees/certificates available? HELP! Military wife!?

My husband is going to be restationed out of state soon. I already have an associates and many pre-nursing classes finished. We could be stationed in a specific state anywhere from 2-4 years...I ideally am looking to get into at least an LPN program, but being that nursing programs have such long waiting lists, I was wondering the following: What job certificates or degrees are commonly available at many schools and supply you with the following?: -a decent wage (I know not much compares with RN unless you want YEARS of school) -preferrably a 2-year or LESS program -a waitlist that won't take forever -the ability to transfer through several different states (We'll be restationed again at some point!) -the possibility for a somewhat flexible schedule later (I do eventually want children and being able to move to part-time and back for a few years would be wonderful) ANY Job meeting these requirenments I am more than interested in hearing about! It doesn't necessarily need to be in the healthcare field, though it can be. If you have a job meeting said requirements please let me know all the info! Thanks so very much! more

Resolved Question: lpn to rn nurse bridge program?

so if I become an lpn nurse (since degree is only 10 months and i need to move out of my parent's house) and i do the lpn to rn bridge program, will i get an actual rn degree? i'll choose a best answer! (any jerks, i'll report you. k thanks)are you in a hospital getting trained while still going to school for some classes or what? what is the actually program like? i have no idea! more

Resolved Question: what is the general difference between an LPN and an RN?

I graduated college with an associates degree in ocupational studies in Medical Assisting. I want to go to nursing school because I hate medical assisting. I am much more interested in the clinical aspect of the medical feild. So what is the difference between an LPN and an RN?? I already took the test and passed to get into the LPN program thats a few minutes away from my house. Any info is appreciated!! Thanks!!!! more

Resolved Question: Associate Degree in Liberal arts to LPN or RN?

I am now in community college going for an associates degree in liberal arts (2yr) If I wanted to do an LPN program or even an RN program, how many courses/months will it take for me to complete these classes? Ive taken all the math, science and english prerequisites, so ill just need to take the nursing portion. Can I still do this at my community college (They offer a nursing program) more

Resolved Question: working on my future~~?

I have been working towards getting my LPN degree, but im second guessing myself. Im worried that i won't like the career choice and i will regret it later in life. does anyone have any advice about how to go about choosing a career field? i have tried the programs that the college has offered but everything keeps telling me broad fields like: medical...or education. thanks for the help more

Resolved Question: Best way to earn an LPN degree?

I graduated a few years ago with a bachelors of science and decided not to apply for graduate school and start working in my field (well, not really my field. But working nonetheless!). My husband recently joined the Navy as an officer which means we'll be moving around the US every few years. I've decided to make a career change and am having trouble finding some information. I know two year nursing (R.N) programs are VERY competitive- I thought it may be better for me to earn an LPN degree first and then work on my R.N. Can someone explain where I can do this program- besides just a community college? Are there technical schools? How do I get in? And what's a break down of the admission process. I plan on doing my pre-requisites over because it's been three years since my advanced chem/bio/math courses. And also doing volunteer work and earning the CNA certification. Thanks Thanks for the helpthanks emily- but if I want an RN I'm going to have to re-do because they'll be 4-5 years old at that point. Most RN programs like current pre-req's. more

Resolved Question: Transitioning to nursing career?

Hello, I am an engineering school graduate with a bachelor's degree in aeronautical engineering. After not finding a good job, I am considering to go for nursing. I have heard that nursing admission has become a headache these days and it's hard to even get into a community college ADN program. I am coming from a non biology or non chemistry background. how much time and money should I expect to invest in next two years? What could be the best way for me to approach this field of studies? Can I go for LPN first? Shall I have to get in a waiting list for a community college ADN program? How to pass PAX or NET exam? more

Resolved Question: How do I move on from being a nanny to a professional career?

Ok, so I'm 28. Grew up and (still) live with my big Italian family on Long Island, NY. I received an associates degree in Liberal Arts/Sciences from a SUNY school, then transferred to sell my soul for tuition at a private school for a year until I came to realize that I was digging myself a financial hole with an annual $32,000 loan and never registered again after. So with that, while I was in school I became a nanny, a live out nanny. Ive been a nanny for 6 years now. I've always wanted to have a real career (hence my college endeavors) however, the money and freedom that came with the occupation of a nanny was far too good to walk away from. I make $1000 off the books per week (Monday-Friday 8am-6pm with 2-5hour breaks in between depending on the day and about 5 or 6 weeks of paid vacation a year- yes I know, it really is a great job). The problem is, the youngest child under my care will be attending kindergarten full-time this coming September and I will no longer be needed. I have always networked myself in the town and have met lots of families that have been trying to steal me away from the family I have been with all these years. However, I don't want to be a professional nanny anymore! I want a real job! A career. I always have. So now, all these years have passed me by and I have no bachelor degree and no experience. Although I'm a fast learner, very smart, witty, educated and have great work ethic, all that doesn't add up to much on a resume. So my question is... what are my options? I have been making strides towards finishing a bachelor degree at a community college, but Ive only been taking 1 class per semester so it seems like a world away. Also, I'm kind of over the idea of school. To be honest, I would just like to do some job training and land something that way. Is this possible? I'm really open to pretty much anything, although I am mostly interested in sales, because I'm a people person. I understand that finding any kind of employment is difficult in these trying times, especially with my current salary, but I am eager to work and am willing to start out at the bottom and work my way up wherever. I have tossed around the idea of a trade school or something like an LPN program or something related but I think I'm more of a business-minded person; but like I said... I'm really open to just about anything. Any suggestions? more

Resolved Question: Do medical people get upset when nurses want to become doctors?

I am a nursing student at a 4 years university. And honestly, it took less than a week of clinical for me to see that I want to be a doctor. I was really put off by my first semester of actual nursing school being nothing but "rah-rah nursing" classes, which consisted of instructors toting their advanced degrees and requiring students to call them doctor, if they had a PHD. They would proclaim the glory of having a 4 year BSN and how all other RN's were inferior, be they ASN's, 2 year RN's, LPN's etc. My professors would constantly repeat to either us or themselves that they are happy as nurses and would never dream of ever wanting to become a doctor. I was told that more education was the key to success on one hand and that we should all aspire to be advanced nurse practitioners and CRNA's no mention is ever made to continuing to become an MD. One day we had a nursing panel where different specialists told us how excellent their jobs were. One of these stuck with me, a CRNA claimed that there was almost no difference between a CRNA and an anesthesiologist. I thought this completely disregarded their earlier teachings that more education was superior. When I asked how a 10+ year training program for doc’s was equal to a 6 year training program for nurses in a following class period, outside of the panel, I was asked to leave and received no credit for the day. At first I went along with it, until I spoke with one of my oldest friends who has been a nurse longer than I’ve been alive. She pointed out that many nurses marry doctors and that they will often pull down others who want to "switch teams" and go to medical school. Stating that they would have to quit their jobs, loose all seniority, and would not be allowed to pursue further nursing training should their endeavor into medicine not be successful. I didn’t believe this until I came home and did a little internet research on my professors. At least 45% (of the ones I found) of them were married to some type of doctor! I don't know if I believe all of this. Honestly, I don’t know what to believe. I know I want to help people to the best of my abilities. Nursing school is not a challenge at all to me. I have taken over 20 hours a semester since I came to school and maintained a 3.3 GPA with nearly no effort. I feel unchallenged academically. I know I can handle medical school if I put my mind to it. I guess my question to YOU is; how much back stabbing have you seen among nurses who want to go to medical school? And to MD’s how should I go about this? I simply do not have the time to polish my grades to a sheen and add all of the pre-required classes required by schools. (I am in the military and have only 4 years to graduate. I think I will have to go to medical school when I retire at age 29) Is there some type of post-bach program to get me the requirements and make my GPA look as sexy as it needs to? I have the life experience portions wrapped up TIGHT. Its only school that stands in my way. Is it common for older people to go to medical school? Any thing is good to know. more

Resolved Question: What is the best track to becoming an RN for a nursing student?

I was accepted into a State University of New York certificate program for Practical Nursing, but with classes beginning on January 25th, I was just notified that I will lose my financial aid if I continue to pursue the program due to having attempted too many credits. I have been a Liberal Arts major while completing the pre-requisites, and intend on graduating with an Associates Degree in Liberal Arts in the Spring, and therefore have completed 65 credits towards that degree while also having completed the pre-req's for the Nursing Program. My intention was to complete the LPN program, work for a year or so, then continue my education towards becoming a Registered Nurse (BS). My financial aid advisor advised me to pursue a different major, although I've spent the past couple couple years attempting to get into a nursing program, which means changing majors at this point would have made the past couple years worthless. Options I am considering right now are as follows: 1) Continuing to pursue the LPN certificate until I graduate in the Fall of '10, and graduating from Liberal Arts in the Spring without my financial aid. In this case, I'd need to take out approximately a $10K loan per semester, which would be for this Spring, the Summer, then the Fall. After working for a year or so, I could then eventually apply to the few schools that offer an LPN to Bachelor's RN accelerated program, which I'd be able to continue Financial Aid for (since it's a higher degree) with also the assistance of loans. OR MY OTHER OPTION 2) Fore-go the Practical Nursing program, and complete my Liberal Arts degree in the Spring while maintaining my Financial Aid, since I can still attempt more credits for Liberal Arts since it's an Associates Degree. Once I achieve that degree, I will look into transferring and applying to a Bachelor's RN program for the Fall. I am trying to decide which options would be the most cost efficient and less difficult as far as the stress of being accepted and denied in the future, since competition is so high for Nursing Programs right now. I've already purchased my uniform for clinicals for the LPN program, and became certified in CPR/AED for Healthcare Providers, as the program had called for, so I've already invested in the program. My uncertainty right now is revolving around the worthwhile of taking out loans for a degree for a career in which I wasn't intending on continuing for long. My intention was always to become a Registered Nurse, so is taking out a loan of approximately $30K for a certificate in Practical Nursing worthwhile considering I was planning on returning to school to receive a Bachelor's Degree for Registered Nursing? more

Voting Question: Working full time and getting a degree?

can somebody please help me to start this..i really wanted to get an LVN/LPN program but im working full time, as in 6 times a week. please help me what to do.. more

Resolved Question: im still living at home at age 24yr old with my mother, im ashamed and feel bad?

i am a 24yr old female soon to be 25 yrs old who still live at home with my mother. Im not married, i have no children, and no job. i have been in school, and by the end of 2010 i'd have a associate degree of arts. in 2011 i would love to get into the lpn program so that i can become a Nurse. I feel bad depending on my mother who is 50yrs old, who is always stressed. She told me i should be lucky because it is alot of women my age who is homeless, or got children that they are struggling to take care of and is in a abusive relationship....she always say i should be grateful. she says i should finish school and until things get better.......before u make fun of me, my mother also depends on me to help her, i dont mind at all, she has a problem with walking and needs my help. i feel depressed and stressed, because i feel like my life is going by. the area that i am in is Rural everything is a state away....1 hour away. The vehicle that i have im always afraid that it is going to break down or somthing, the people who have repaired my vehicle in the past has always ripped me off........what would u do in a situation like this? more

Voting Question: i need advice on what to do in college. i have an outline. i just need some opinions?

so. i've been thinking. i'm starting college next year. and i've been thinking about doing a training program to become an LPN. and once i get my license i'll get a job and save so i can pay for the rest of my degrees. i would like to get a psychology degree. but i want to be a elementary school teacher. i also enjoy cosmetology, but that's at the end of the list, it's just something extra i'd like to do. maybe a summer job if i become a teacher. does my outline make sense? is there anything i'm missing? i know i have many years ahead of me, but i know with these degrees, even if i change my mind, having these 3 things can really make me successful. so if there is any advice i would majorly appreciate it. more

Resolved Question: LPN TO RN QUESTIONS (POINTS?

I have an associates degree in science and I graduate a lpn program in may. i really don't understand the process. I see alot of schools offering the lpn to RN program but this doesn't come with a bachelors. Then I would have to go back to school in a RN to BSN program. but a BSN is just a associates in science and a associates in nursing right? so what happens if i already have one part (associate in science) and a LPN license. what steps would i have to take from there? and how long would it take for me get my BSN? does having an associates in science and an LPN license give me an associates in nursing? (ADN) and if so would i qualify to sit for the NCLEX-RN? thanks more

Voting Question: I have a chemistry degree, what is the easiest way to be a LPN and/or RN? Is there no easy way?

I'm from Northern NJ and work full time but I'm looking to go back to school to become a nurse. Learned the difference between LPN and RN and looking into the most convenient way to become a nurse. I already have a BS in chemistry and am seeking what options I have to become a nurse with my situation. Or maybe there is no option just start from scratch. Please share if you have any information and/or if you know of any good programs related or unrelated to my situation. Thank you very much for your thoughts :) more

Voting Question: Should I go to school to become a LPN or an Ultrasound Technician?

I've spent a lot of my time pursuing a Nursing Career and have been to Nursing School before. I couldn't finish my last few semesters towards my RN due to my sons father moving away, and therefore having no help caring for my son in order to complete my courses. So as of now, I'm no longer enrolled in anything. Recently I found out about a free program for LPN but it is rather competitive. I'm unsure if I should attempt to apply for that Program and complete it and then work as an LPN while completing my Ultrasound degree, or should I just go straight towards working for the Ultrasound Degree in itself? Thanks for your help!! more

Resolved Question: Nursing program: LPN to RN?

I've been accepted into a nursing school that requires an LPN first before entering their RN program, so I planned on taking their LPN program which is about 1 year. How long would it take to go from LPN to RN? I already completed all my prereqs and have an associates degree separate from nursing. Would that make a difference? more

Resolved Question: What does an License Practical Nurse do? Do you enjoy it?

I just spent (more like WASTED) 18 months of my life at a private college ( please dont ever do!) for an AAS degree in Dental Assisting. During my externships I realized how awful the dentists were in private practices. They were all money hungry and thought they were God. In one office the dentist would ring a bell from his desk and the assistants would come running to his office. I felt as if I was the only one who thought there was something seriously rediculous about being treated that way. My husband just got out of the army and now I have an open slate to start over. I would like to go to school for hygiene but the wait list is VERY long and you need to be an assistant for at least 6 months first, and be certified in Expanded Functions which I would still have to do. I am not sure what to do. I stay awake everynight thinking about what direction I should take. I do NOT want to do dental assisting anymore. I want a career where I can help others. I am thinking about taking the LPN program. I have always been interested in it as well, but how do I know if it the right career for me? more

Resolved Question: Has anyone gone back to college in something else after graduating but couldn't find a job?

I am thinking about going back to school for a year in nursing. It is only an LPN program and they tend to make good money. I have a 4 year degree already, but there are very few jobs I can choose from at the moment, and no one has called me back for an interview. Seeing that nursing is in demand, and I do like helping people ( I just don't care for blood, but I can deal with it I guess). I went to school for psychology, and already owe a fortune in student loans. I need a really good job to pay all that back and I am running out of money. So this is one of the few options I have at the moment. more

Resolved Question: online lpn-rn programs (Online Nursing Degree )?

recently became an LPN. I was told of a program called Excelsior which will let me get my Associates in Nursing online. I have heard very good things about it, but i can't find a direct website. would you know anything about this program? a website? or maybe just give your advice on the program itself. I know that going to a community college for my Associates is the best bet. But all the colleges in my are for either 2-4 year degrees have extremely long waiting lists. Thanks ahead of time for your help. more

Voting Question: Nursing school help, many questions.?

I have recently graduated with an associates degree in health care administration, however I would like to become a registered nurse. Can some one help me with where I would start to achieve this goal, do I have to be a LPN first? Is there a program or school where you would start from the bottom? I have registered at Florida Hospital College of science, but I can not get anyone there to help me with my questions. more

Voting Question: LPN OR RN which career choice is better?

I am planning to go back to school after 12 years. A local vo-tec school does a one year lpn program and the associates degree program in a local college will take 2-4 years. I am looking for advice, which would you choose if it were you? I checked the salary for both jobs and lpn's in my area make roughly 29k per year and rn's in my area make roughly 45k. help?? more

Resolved Question: i wanna become a nurse, i just got out of high school?

im a little confused because at the university where i wanna go (george mason) they list all these options to choose, but i dont understand what they mean, im so confused, please helppp Nursing, Accelerated Second Degree Pathway, BSN College of Health and Human Services Nursing, Clinical Nurse Leader Concentration, MSN College of Health and Human Services Nursing, LPN to BSN Pathway, BSN College of Health and Human Services Nursing, Nurse Educator Concentration, MSN College of Health and Human Services Nursing, Nurse Practitioner Concentration, CNP to NP Program, MSN College of Health and Human Services Nursing, Nursing Administration Concentration, MSN College of Health and Human Services Nursing, RN to MSN Pathway, MSN more

Resolved Question: how can i become an rn after becoming an lpn? Is there specific steps to follow or diffenrent programs?

I am working toward becoming an CRNA. I have 43 credits at my community college toward my degree as an RN, but my school only accepts 29 ppl at a time. I am looking for a school to tranfer my credits to. I was staring to look into lpn programs so that i can work wile going to school. What direction should i be going in? I am kind of confused. I live in raleigh, nc and i have only found that there is one school that offers lpn programs Any info will help more

Resolved Question: Should i transfer from my Medical Assistant degree to an LPN program?

I have one year left before i graduated with my degree in Medical assistant. My true dream is to become a nurse and I want to transfer to a community college to start my career in Lpn , it is a 49 credit certificate THE DILEMMA if I transfer and take the pre clinical and pass the pn entrance exam but i don't get accepted into the program, then i have wasted one year in pre clinical and have to go back to other school to finish degree Please help thank you more

Resolved Question: What is better to do LPN or RN?

So ever since i was young i wanted to be in the medical field. And ever since my cousins passed away which would be this week i finally decided i wanted to be a nurse. I want to start college early since I'm only 15 and graduating hopefully by the end of this year or next year because i take online classes and i guess you could say I'm smart. I've been looking up to become a CRNA. But i wanted to take some classes close to home before i leave for USC or a better college. So i would be attending MCC. The Programs they offer are Allied Health Nursing - 2 year ADN and the outcome would be i would have my degree in RN. But if i took Allied Health Nursing - 1 year would result in becoming a LPN. which sounds better to do. I really want to become a CRNA which degree would give me more potential in becoming a CRNA. Thanks for everything ! more

Resolved Question: The LPN is the four year program for nursing, right? What would be the first step to getting there?

I start classes at a community college in January. I have no licenses or degrees to be a nurse. So I found that the LPN is the first thing I need to get in order to become a nurse. I'm guessing I can't go right in to a pediatric nurse program. So I have to find out if my college offers LPN, right? more

Resolved Question: Steps on becoming a nurse?

What are the steps on becoming a nurse? Some people say that you have to go to a community/junior college first and enter in a program to have your LVN/LPN, then continue in a State University (if you want to). But can't you just go straight to a State University and have everything you need done there? I'm still confused because I ask different people but have different answers. What is the best way? because I want to go to a State University and have a bachelor's degree in nursing. Suggestions? more

Voting Question: I have a question about nursing involving traveling?

Ok, so i am just beginning my college career. Im a 19 yr old male who is very interested in nursing, and more so traveling nurses. I have been researching and looking at stuff for some time and i could see myself making it work for me. I am not sure where i should go, should i get an RN degree or just get and LPN certificate and try to get into a traveling program and progress into an RN while i work or with time off. I would like to get school done and start working as soon as i can, but if its really better to go 4 to 5 yrs for an RN degree i would do that. more

Voting Question: LPN or RN???? need opinion from someone who has been in same position as i am now.?

I am not too sure if i want to be a nurse but i have decided that i should at least try it. I am not sure if i should start with an LPN or just go straight for an RN because i have a feeling that i somehow may regret wasting 2 years going for LPN? My concern is that when i become an LPN (which there is a college close to me that i can complete program in 2 yrs) will it be hard to go for RN?. Would i have to get a bachelors degree to become an RN? more

Voting Question: Am I being selfish by leaving?

Me and my bf have been together for 5 years, have lived out of state for 2 years because he got a job promotion. Things have never really been great, lets just say that. He has done some really horrible crap to me, no cheating or anything, but just mean things... like being angry because I don't want him to do anal on me, and telling me to leave the room so he can masturbate to porn, calling me names when he gets angry... He does have good in him though. He makes sure that I am taken care of, he pays most of the bills, takes me out to eat... but the thing is that when we moved I started to feel isolated, and when we started to argue I felt like he had the upper hand and that he was taking advantage of how I was vulnerable. We have just hurt each other a lot... I have called names back, been violent to him, said hurtful things. I just got to thinking... Is this the guy that I want to be with forever? We have just said and done so much to each other that I have been worn down... to the point that I don't even want to try anymore. The thing is that I am a student, and I applied to the RN program here and didn't get accepted. I applied to the LPN program back home and did get in. It starts in January, and I told him I wanted to go for 22 months to get my degree. He got really upset about it. I told him that he got an opportunity here, and I supported him, now I have an opportunity and he should support me. He is getting used to the idea now. It is just that I do love him, but I also want to go and live a single life... he is only my second boyfriend and I am 23 now have been with him since I was 18 and he was 23. I have tried to forgive him, but the thing is that we have never really talked anything out, so there are a ton of unresolved feelings... I try to tell him this thinking he might feel the same, but he doesn't want to discuss anything and gets angry at times when I try to talk to him about the situation. I want to go to school and live a life that I never got to live.... And the other thing is that I just don't feel like I am strong enough to live away from my family... I have a huge family and they are my support system. His family is small and has always lived far away from one another... I don't think I am ready to be away from them, but then I feel selfish for leaving him too! I just want some neutral advice... Am I being selfish for using school as an excuse? The other thing is that we both wanted to move back to Ohio since we got to Va, and he always said that when I got my RN we would go back... Here recently he has been saying that he wants to be at his job for another 5 years before we move. It only takes 2 years for a nursing degree... he knows how much I dislike it here and I have told him that I want to leave when I get my degree and he has said, "I guess we will be parting ways then"... so we want different things now and it is a conflict... UGH! more

Voting Question: Where can I go to apply for financial aid while attending nursing school?

I know that there must be many programs out there to help with those attending nursing school. I'm currently enrolled in an LVN/LPN program and plan to complete a bridge program to complete my Associate Degree in Nursing (RN) and then my Bachelor of Science in Nursing. The problem is that I've always worked while going to school and because of the fact that I've been able to pay most of my schooling without loans. BUT my income disqualifies me from almost all FAFSA assistance (my school only offered me $0 in aid this year). If I can't find somewhere to help me with loans, grants, or scholarships, I'll be forced to drop out of nursing school after the fall, which I definitely don't want to do. I've applied for the only local scholarship I could find which may help some, but I desperately need to find a back-up plan.... Any suggestions?? more

Voting Question: Why do I feel like I'm going "backwards" in my life? How do I feel more excited about it?

After high school, I went to a local community college. I had a plan: take nursing pre-req courses, be a nursing assistant/work, volunteer at a hospital, get my AA transfer degree and get into a bachelor's nursing program. I managed 5/6 - everything but gettin into nursing. I applied everywhere, over and over. Even gave up the "bachelor's" and went for RN & LPN programs the local community colleges and it wasn't working. At 22, (yes, i'm still young) I feel like my education should be finished by now but I haven't even started - I haven't even gotten or am anywhere near my major and I felt all that hard work from when I graduated HS was nothing. Everyone in my HS class have already graduated and are in their careers. I have to admitt, I'm envious b/c they're livin "their dream". My dream (out of high school) was to be this happy, independent, career woman...and at 22, I wish I was there now but I'm not. Very last minute, I made a risk and transfered to a private university and accepted me. Their advisors are wonderful and they really take care of me and my career goals - they have a plan set up for me w. all my classes I've taken thus far and others I still have to take (mostly university requirements; I've finished all my nursing pre-reqs). It's bitersweet b/c I've never felt "taken care of" during my college years prior. It's not guaranteed but I feel my goals are their goals and they want me to get into their nursing program as much as I do. (I hope) I'm going back to school in 2 weeks (after taking 1/2 the year off) and I feel so apprehensive and "old"...maybe it's the mentality? I don't know. I shouldn't but I feel like a loser that I'm goin back while everyone else is working and enjoying their careers. Why? And How do i get over this? more

Resolved Question: Why is it a bad idea to go through the LPN/RN program as your undergraduate degree when pursing a career as...?

as a doctor? more

Resolved Question: some nursing questions?!?!?!?

what is the difference between an LPN and an RN? Which is better? someone told me an LPN is lower and only takes 2 years and RN takes 4 but the school I plan to go to has a 2 year RN program??? my plan was to go ahead and get my 2 year RN degree then go back to school and get my bachelors, then get my masters... what would my job title be if I got my masters? What degree do I have to get to become a NP??? as you may be able to tell I'm a bit confused and lost so any extra info would be nice too!!! I live in Alabama if it matters! more

Voting Question: Would you rather waste time & save money or save time and waste money?

I just transfered to a private university as my last option of becoming a nurse. (NURSING IS SUPER COMPETITIVE). Straight out of high school I've been working hard to do what I have to do. In the past 5 yrs, I've completed nursing pre-reqs, received my associate's/transfer degree, became a certfied nursing assistant w. 200+ hrs of experience, volunteered a world-famous hospital for almost 2 yrs at a cardiac unit, trained and employed w. geriatrics, special needs, and mental illness, patients, and am trained in medicaiton and am a pharmacy assistant. My original plan was to go straight to a university and get my bachelor's but it proved to be more work having to apply to general admissions and the diry politics behind this is universities tend to accept their own students and 2nd DEGREE MAJORS (ppl who have had other bachelor degrees prior to nursing) I've tried RN and LPN programs at comm college but they're even MORE competitive b/c the dirty politics behind that is they want the BEST everything - they don't want to waste time and money on inexperienced young kids. Fr. experience (1st qrt RN program, didn't make it) my teachers told me they WEED you out if they don't feel you're good enough to be a nurse. The demographics are mothers/fathers, unemployed or low income families, or 2nd degree older candidates. Now that I'm a university my concern is the MONEY....but they say once you're a nurse, you can pay it back....still expensive. But would you rather: 1. waste time and wait forever to get in a lottery pick school and save money (whenever that happens) OR 2. spend the money needed now and save your time. Once you're done, you can pay it back, no waiting.I'm 22....at this point, i NEED to take a loan and save my time. I don't want to wait until God knows how long it takes to get in...could be until I'm 30...how can i survive on my own. Can't live off of my parents forever and w. the way the economy is, nursing will be SUPER competitive. Ppl getting laid of will look at this opporunity and tak eit more

Voting Question: What type of college should I choose and in what order?

Ok...Im in a nursing program at my high school and when i graduate (and pass the program) I will be eligible to take state boards to become an LPN ( licensed practical nurse). Now....I can go to a community college in my city for about a year nd a half nd become eligible to take state boards to become an RN (associate-degree registered nurse)......... But...I really feel that I need to go away to college to get the whole University/ On my own experience.... I just dont know which road i want to take.... The community college will only cost $6,000 a year at the most nd there's a possibility that I will be able to work at a hospital while the school pays for my learning.... But i feel like im going to miss out on alot of "growing up" being so close to my family ( which is very controlling)..... PS> I have a 3.0 GPA (at the end of my JR year of HS) nd I got a 27 on my ACT so im university material... more

Resolved Question: How do I deal w. emotional abuse and guilt fr. my parents?

I wanted to be a news anchor and be on TV since I was in 8th grade. During high school, i was FORCED taking nursing for college. Coming fr. an asian family, parents want their kids in the med field b/c it means "success" (so stupid). They kept manipulating/persuading me that nursing was my best choice. I volunteered at a hospital and LUCKY FOR THEM, I enjoyed it. I went to a local community college. The plan: take nursing pre-req courses, be a nursing assistant/work, volunteer at a hospital, get my AA transfer degree and get into a bachelor's nursing program. I managed 5/6 - everything but gettin into nursing. I applied everywhere, over and over. Even gave up the "bachelor's" and went for RN & LPN programs the local community colleges and it wasn't working. At 22, I'm sick of applying to schools I know won't get into. I decided to take a risk and transfered to a private university and accepted me. Their advisors are wonderful and they really take care of me and my career goals. I inform of my mom the decisions I make but is LIVID b/c she has no control and is not getting her way. Now she's giving me guilt trip and contradicting her words. My parents already view me as the "loser child" b/c their oldest hasn't "finished their education". I need to do what I need to do b/c (tho cheaper) goin through community college applying over and over is going to get me nowhere and in 5 years, they'll still make me look like a loser child and i guarantee you, they'll be ashamed of me b/c I never had a degree. My mom is now playing the "martyr" in this - "oh poor me, my daughter has failed in everything and I have to be the one to fix this.", whereas i'm completely worried b/c i have to go through this whole thing again, of course I'm freaked out. There's money and classes riding on this and I know how big this is. I'm the one having to go through it ALL again - taking classes, applying, etc... how do i get through?i'm getting a loan to pay for all this. I need to - i don't want my parents being in control anymore. It sucks, i'm doing everything i can to fix this but they keep beating me w. this stick over and over. I get so emotional about it and everytime I go out and fix it, they have to keep beating me up again and again.now they want me to quit nursing altogether and "settle" for my career. Do what's easier so I can just have a career quicker. It hurts me b/c if it's anything I've personally learn, you never settle in life or you'll be miserable more

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Resolved Question: How do I deal with a controlling mother?

My mother is obsessed with plans and is a perfectionist about it. Everyone knows college and career isn't easy and the pathway you go through is NEVER perfect. After high school, my mom was OBSESSED in planning every aspect of my education - being young, I listened. After high school, I went to a local community college. The plan: take nursing pre-req courses, be a nursing assistant/work, volunteer at a hospital, get my AA transfer degree and get into a bachelor's nursing program. I managed 5/6 - everything but gettin into nursing. I applied everywhere, over and over. Even gave up the "bachelor's" and went for RN & LPN programs the local community colleges and it wasn't working. At 22, I'm sick of applying to schools I know won't get into. I decided to take a risk and transfered to a private university and accepted me. Their advisors are wonderful and they really take care of me and my career goals. I inform of my mom the decisions I make but is LIVID b/c she has no control and is not getting her way. Now she's giving me guilt trip and contradicting her words. In june, i was already thinkin about applying this university but she refused and wanted me to apply to a local program SHE was sure i would get into. I didn't make it and that's when I made my decision of confirming. She NOW is blaming me for not researching financial aid options THEN. What's crazy is that she already crossed the university off her list. At this point, I don't care what she says. I know she means well but I need to do what's best for me and my education. I know for a fact if I listen to her, I'll get nowhere and apply to RN programs over and over w/o success WHILE my parents are giving me crap about "not finishing school". I know this university is expensive but getting a loan for now is a sacrifice I'm willing to make when I have to pay it off after I graduate (hopefully). How do I deal?I'm getting loan bc I don't want my mom to pay - she shouldn't have to and also b/c the tuition is expensive I'm the loser child b/c at 22, i haven't "finished school" yet and am ashamed of me. They keep bringing up the past saying, "you could have been done by now...". It's annoying more

Resolved Question: How do you deal w. a controlling virgo?

My virgo mother is obsessed with plans and is a perfectionist about it. Everyone knows college and career isn't easy and the pathway you go through is NEVER perfect. After high school, my mom was OBSESSED in planning every aspect of my education - being young, I listened. After high school, I went to a local community college. The plan: take nursing pre-req courses, be a nursing assistant/work, volunteer at a hospital, get my AA transfer degree and get into a bachelor's nursing program. I managed 5/6 - everything but gettin into nursing. I applied everywhere, over and over. Even gave up the "bachelor's" and went for RN & LPN programs the local community colleges and it wasn't working. At 22, I'm sick of applying to schools I know won't get into. I decided to take a risk and transfered to a private university and accepted me. Their advisors are wonderful and they really take care of me and my career goals. I inform of my mom the decisions I make but is LIVID b/c she has no control and is not getting her way. Now she's giving me guilt trip and contradicting her words. In june, i was already thinkin about applying this university but she refused and wanted me to apply to a local program SHE was sure i would get into. I didn't make it and that's when I made my decision of confirming. She NOW is blaming me for not researching financial aid options THEN. What's crazy is that she already crossed the university off her list. At this point, I don't care what she says. I know she means well but I need to do what's best for me and my education. I know for a fact if I listen to her, I'll get nowhere and apply to RN programs over and over w/o success WHILE my parents are giving me crap about "not finishing school". I know this university is expensive but getting a loan for now is a sacrifice I'm willing to make when I have to pay it off after I graduate (hopefully). How do I deal? more

Voting Question: What's the difference between a university education vs. community college?

I went straight to community college after high school - my plan was to get a transfer degree and get into my intended nursing major. After 3 years, I finally received my AA but applying to nursing programs at the universities were much more competitive than I thought (also have to apply to general admissions). I also applied for local RN, LPN programs (esp ones at the community college) but they proved to be MORE competitive than the university nursing programs and much more mean. I spoke w. an advisor and she discouraged me b/c my "B's" were never good enough. (I was aware of what I needed at that point, i come from a family of nurses and friends who have graduated). The community college I went to (their nursing school) was the "best RN" program and had such high expectaitons. With my luck running out, I applied to a local, private university and got in. I was surprised at how much they knew and took care of me. If I were to call in admissions, they would recognize my first name and my major. They set me up w. a nursing advisor, have a "plan" of other classes to take, before applying (must take school required classes outside my major)....they're really on top of it and I feel that the "money" goin in to a university is money well spent if it means an education that will take care of your goals and help you get in (hopefull eventually) your major. I feel that at the community collge, you were on your own and there's not alot you can do. Sure, their science classes were cheaper but the I didn't feel taken care of and their nursing program had a "you're on your own attitude". I know it's not a definite guarantee, but are universities geared to guide you into getting into your major? (Is money really spent on really taking care of you VS. taking cheaper classes at a community college?)the university I applied to is a small, private one; therefore i feel so much more "interaction" with the dean and advisors. ALSO**** HELP! I started classes in 2 weeks! How do i PAY for my tuition?! I want to get a student loan and my mom will co-sign but I don't know how to get that started. FAFSA won't work b/c my sister is also goin to a university this year and we were already denied. DO I GO TO A BANK AND JUST SIGN UP? more