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Voting Question: what credits in high school is needed to be an LPN or RN?

Is there credits in high school that are needed? Or do you just need a high school diploma? If it don't NEED any special credits or electives what credits should i take to prepare? I do American home school and i just want to see what classes i should take. more

Resolved Question: I need to complete my 120 hours for nursing license (KY) time is running out what should I do?

I have my diploma, passed boards in December but no job yet my provisional will soon expire. I need to complete my hours for LPN more

Resolved Question: Im from another country and im considering to get a fake high school diploma. HELP!!!?

Hi, I'm from the Philippines, and I didn't finished my high school because of money problems, we were poor and even public school has a tuition fee in our country. Now I worked hard to get here in the United states, I passed the test to become a CNA, but I really wanted to go to college so I can study for an LVN/LPN but I don't have the time and guts to take the GED test. Now, my question is, would they know if i'm going to fake my high school diploma from the Philippines, I figured, since the Philippines is too far from here, would they even still call my previous school from the Philippines just so they know that I really graduated there? Please help me, I would really wanted to be a nurse so I can save money and petition my mom, she's sick and im doing my best to save more money so I can get her fast so she can stay here with me, so I can look after her. more

Resolved Question: I would like to attend job corps i already have a high school diploma do i have to take an entrance exam?

because i want to do the LPN program more

Voting Question: LPN and going to college at the same time?

I plan on going to community college my freshman year, so I give save money. I wanted to get my LPN diploma also while taking college level classes. I was wondering if I Can do this? more

Resolved Question: What can I do with a B.S.W., a certificate in paralegal studies, and a prospective LPN degree?

I have a B.S.W. in social work, a certificate in paralegal studies, and will eventually get a diploma as a LPN. How can I combine all these professions with an emphasis on the legal field? I would like to be a paralegal nurse consultant but for this I have to be a RN. more

Voting Question: Should I pursue a BSN if I have a BHA already?

I am currently pursing my Bachelor's Degree in Health Care Administration. I am also pursing a diploma in Medical Assisting. I have a one-year technical certificate and a AAS in Office Systems. Considering the love I have for Medical Assisting, I would like to go to Nursing school to get my LPN or RN. Considering the Education that I have should I get a BSN or will my BHA work just as wel more

Resolved Question: Can you still become a LPN (practical nurse) with just a BSN?

I was just wondering if I can still become a LPN with a BSN and no LPN certificate/diploma. Or do I have to have a LPN certificate to become a LPN? And what kind of job oppurtunites are there when you have your BSN? more

Resolved Question: I need a HUGE favor from anyone... Please Help me?

I need to know how many pages this paper is. My Microsoft word is not working, so I am typing it in my email. It needs to be double spaced, font size 12, times, Thank you!! When researching or updating your knowledge on the profession of nursing, The Office of Profession website is a helpful guide. The website updates you with the latest rules, laws, and guidelines in nursing. It can also be useful to view the license requirements, costs, and the necessary applications and forms. The website can be very helpful to registered nurses, practical nurses, and nursing students. As a Licensed Practical Nurse you have many requirements. The Office of Professions provides practical nurses with up to date requirements. As a practical nurse you are required to be at least 17 years old. Education is one of the main requirements for a practical nurse. A practical nurse is expected to either have a high school diploma or GED and have attended at least a 9 month program before getting their license. They are also mandated to take a New York State test on infection control and barrier precautions before licensed. Along with the education requirements an LPN, licensed practical nurse, is required to meet all examination requirements. To meet the examination requirements you must take the NCLEX test and pass. All nurses must represent themselves and their employer with good moral character. As a practical nurse you must meet all requirements. The Office of Professions website provides an LPN with alerts and guidelines. In April 2009, the website alerted nurses about the swine flu. The swine influenza (H1N1) virus causes an illness primarily characterized by fever and upper respiratory symptoms similar to the seasonal flu (http://www.op.nysed.gov/nurse-swineflu2009.htm). In April 28 students in Queens NY were infected with the virus. New York State activated it's health emergency preparedness plan and the State was put on high alert. The article strongly stresses good hygiene and hand washing. Another alert that was posted on the website was about patient abandonment. It was a frequently asked questions article. Patient abandonment is basically when a nurse leaves their facility, operating room, home, or nursing home without reassigning their patients. Refusal to work added hours and refusal to accept an assignment is not patient abandonment. The article shows many examples of what is and what isn't patient abandonment. The alerts and guidelines on The Office of Professions website is not only helpful but reassuring for any nurse. The Office of Professions is designed to help student, employee's and employer aware of the necessary information for their occupation. It has endless amount of information on requirements, regulations, testing, and more. It can be helpful to anyone, a nurse looking to refresh her memory, or a nursing student looking over the requirements. In general, The Office of Professions website clarifies rules, laws, and guidelines. more

Resolved Question: Is being a Licensed Practical Nurse fun(LPN)?

Do you need college or can you just have a high school diploma? If so, how many years of college would I need? Do you work long night shifts? more

Voting Question: im joing the army and want to know what kind of things I should have in my contract if i want to b a r. nurse?

im going down for my physical in a week and to be possibly sworn in (that is if there is any slot i want). Im looking to be have the 68w combat medic mos or if they still offer the 68w m6 (lpn) initial enlistment option still available? One recruiter said they no longer offer it for new recruits and that its only available for reenlistment and another told me they just have vary few opens ever for the m6 identifier so i wasn't sure... I was also curious if any additional bonuses are offered for this mos im not sure how all of it works... I ended up getting my ged instead of my diploma but have finished 38 credit hours in community college and was wondering if that would make me enlist as a higher rank automatically or if i need to make sure its put in my contract... My main reason for joining is for the experience i need in health care and the GI bill also is very appealing just want to make sure that i don't go down to the physical and end up getting talked into a contract im going to regret or overlooking something i could use in the future.. any help would be greatly appreciated thank you more

Voting Question: im 22 16 weeks pregnant considering joining airforce or staying home going to nursing school which one to pick?

im 22 years old,high school and vocational school grad(2005),(i went to school for pharmacy technician got my diploma no jobs plus i want to interact more with patients and not be behind the scences)im due feb 14 the airforce told me i could join but i have to wait six months after i give birth to join and i would have to be married and i dont want to marry my childs father,i thought of turning custody over to my parents,my mother suggested i stay here and go to school fulltime to be a LPN it is 15 months so when i graduate it will be in november 2010 which isnt bad at all either way it went in the military i would of persued nursing also.anyway she suggest i stay home rent free,go to school fulltime and become a lpn,then take the rn bridge program and then if i wanted to join the airforce go in as a officer?i really need some advice which should i do? more

Resolved Question: 24,married female with 3 kids (7,6,2) with an H.S.diploma wants to enlist in the military but what branch ?

very interested in the health field ,currently a cna taking a lpn program starting january but really need money for school and reliable health care insurance.... is this the right way to go by the entire situation? i really want to make a difference with my family to invest in our future...( i know you're probably wondering why i'm enlisting and not my husband?...well he has an felony and cant but supports me ) should i go threw the lpn classes and then enlist? what scores do i really need to have so i wont get stuck with a job that i really don't like?.. and my husband don't want me to go to iraq is that an option?... is this a reliable and GOOD paying decision?,., HELP VERY CONFUSED BUT WANTS TO GET OUT OF THIS WHOLE GENERATION CURSE OF NOT AMOUNTING TO BE ANYTHING...7,6,2- all girls more

Resolved Question: do you need your high school diploma or GED in order to enroll in a LPN, ADN, or BSN program?

Voting Question: I've recieved my LPN diploma on friday. I have not yet taken the board.?

I heard that you could work as a graduate practical nurse ( of course with lower pay than a licensed nurse) until you have taken the state boards. does anyone know how to go about doing this? I know that hospitals aren't hiring LPNs but what about the nursing homes. should i call them and ask if they hire GPN's? i live in Long Island NY more

Voting Question: Im 20 pregnant looking for shelters in nj?

im afraid to even ask for help on here because people are so judgmental. im 20 yrs and pregnant not planned i thought about abortion but couldn't go through with it because im scared how it will affect me later on in life and i love this child already. (im 12 weeks pregnant) i was currently in college and close to receiving my diploma as an lpn but im currently in a position where i am not allowed to stayed where im living due to my pregnancy..no i cant stay with the father hes very supportive and looking for a job im willing to live in a pregnant shelter till i finish i only have 5 more classes until i am finished im scared and depressed and worried how this will affect my child.im in northern nj plz any help is very well appreciated..no negativity plz im not asking for a handout just just a little help..... thank you in advance more

Resolved Question: What is the demand for licensed practical nurses in Canada.?

I was about to embark on a large amount of academic upgrading in order to apply myself to one school's Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. It would be about 1/2 a year (maybe more) of upgrading to get accepted to that program and then another 1/2 a year waiting for my intake. I found another route which makes a bit more sense to me. I could attend a community college and take a two year diploma course to achieve my LPN status. From there, I would have to work in that position for a year in order to apply to a different school to take my bachelor's in Nursing from there. This would be another 2 1/2 years. My only concern is the employability of licensed practical nurses. If I get out with my LPN and then there are no jobs available, I will not be able to continue onto my RN program. Where do LPN's usually find work? Is the pay rewarding? I like option 2 better because this way I would have a year or so in between in which to make money and develop other aspects of my life. Also, As it stands, I do not have to do several thousands of dollars of upgrading to get into the LPN program; I have all of the requesites that I need for that program. more

Voting Question: How long does it take to become an LPN? I already have my high school diploma and CNA.?

Voting Question: If i get a diploma for lpn is that good?

i want to know if i get a diploma is better than anything else and later study rn more

Resolved Question: What is a good career ??????????????????????

Im 20 yrs old i work in a office but its a part time job and i have bills to pay and im looking to get a second job or a full time good job. So what would be a good career i was looking into going to school for a LPN but im not to sure if it would be a good idea. I am going to school for my GED and probably wont be done with that for a few more months so i was thinking since most jobs you need a GED or HD i have to wait till im done with school but i don't have that kind of time. I was going to do the CNA classes witch you do not need a high school diploma or GED but the shyt is about 550$ and i am living from pay check to pay check. I need something now but i also need to no what would be a good career to get into once i finish school. So would you help and give your opinion on what you think would be good? THanks OH and im not doing porn so please don't suggest that. THANK YOU!!!!!!! more

Resolved Question: Does this sound like a good plan for the situation I'm in regarding going to nursing school?

Ok.First I'm married with 2 kids.My husband had a good job and I stayed home with the kids(they're both in elementary school).When winter approached and the economy slowed down my husband's work did too.I only have a high school diploma and it doesn't seem to mean much these days as far as me finding work.I'm currently taking the CNA class and if I pass my state test and get licensed I plan on putting in job applications so I can work because we need the money.There is a LPN program that will be taking applications in May and if I get accepted there I can start in September '09.I want to be an RN and one school I checked with who has a RN program won't take applications till August and if I get in (after completing the prerequisites) the classes won't start till I think like fall of 2010.I don't want to wait that long before starting nursing school.So I figure if I become a CNA so I can work.Then if I get accepted to the LPN program (and we can make it on my husband's income )I can become a LPN and go to work and then transition later to a RN.The other school I mentioned also has a LPN transition to RN program.Does this sound like a decent plan?Ideally I wish I could just get into a RN program and finish in 2yrs but we need more income so I may have to rotate work and school till I get where I want to be.Also my husband may change careers and I'll need to have a decent job for us to make it for him to be able to go to school.Please no Tom Bosworth answers or anything like that.I know the plan isn't perfect but I need to work to help us financially.It may take me longer than most to get to be an RN but I can't help that right now.I just figure I could take the LPN course(if I get in)sooner(and get a better paying job) rather than wait longer for the RN program. more

Resolved Question: specifically to nurses n to those who might know about nurse !?

from what i know, there are many types of nurse such as, CNA's, LPN or LVN's, RN's, Nurse Practitioners, and nurses who are in specialty fields. but i dint know what is the meaning of : 1. CNA 2. LPN 3. LVN 4. RN 5. Nurse Practitioner and i dont know what these type of nurse do ? which type of nurse is paid higher ? after getting my diploma in nursing, can i choose which type of nurse i want to be ? can i be RICH for being a nurse ? more

Resolved Question: I recently recieved my Diploma as an LPN and was thinking of go back for A.S in Paralegal is this wise?

LPNs are becoming obsolete. They are no longer being hired in Hospitals, which crushed my dreams of working in Pediatrics. I am as far into the Health Field as I would like to go, so do I continues education in nursing or follow in heart into Paralegal? Is this profession worth risking my children's financial security? Or should I just suck it up and continue as an RN, for guaranteed job and financial security? Desperately Looking for Guidance???????? more

Resolved Question: only serious opinons only please G.E.D. or hsd??

Ok i know you guys are all thinking " umm duh choose the high school diploma chick!" lol but hear me out and you'll see why this is a serious desicion for me..Ok well right now i do not go to school, i dropped out well not really i enrolled as homeschooled n just never did it when i was 15 bcuz i was getting in to trouble, now im fixing to be 17 and i decided to enroll into homeschooling becuz i moved to my sister (i was living with my aunt when i was 13-15) but anyways cut to the chase lol but i wanted to catch up my schooling becuz im worried about my furture i want to be an CNA cuz u dont need ur high school diploma to do that n it fast class u pay round 300 or so n it fast schooling n u graduate n then u strt wrking n its good pay then after that i wanted to try to get a scholarship and work my way up into LPN and for that all you need is GED so i wanted to do that and my home schooling is all online but im fixing to move again and when i move im going to be working alot to help my dad because thats where im moving in with to orlando (i live in FL) and im going to be working alot just to help him out and my brother who will be living with him too, and im trying to help my brother in school cuz he almost going to graduate so im helping him out alot..anyways!! i get sidetracked sorry guyz but basically it will be alot easier and less stressful on me if i just get my GED but then again I dont want to risk my future but right now it is soo hard to do my classes as right now as is im constantly at risk of getting dropped out bcuz i dont submit enough assingments as needed and im soo stressed soo basically im askinng you guys what do you guys think? what should I do? and put urself n my shoes just dont say high school diploma bcuz its right put ur self n my shoes n plus my online schooling im doing doesnt graduate you ill have to enroll into school the last year and do a full year of that n graduate there...so what do you guys think honestly cuz im seriously considering my ged... thanks everyone for your opinions..i really appreciate it! =] more

Resolved Question: GED or high school diploma? I have to make a tough choice and i really need serious opinons please!!!?

Resolved Question: how much work is involved for one to get a LPN diploma?

I am a CNA and have a college degree in something completely unrelated. I want to get an LPN diploma but not sure if I can commit to more than a couple of years of schooling. more

Resolved Question: My aunt is no supporting my dreams of a career in healthcare, telling me college is a waste?

So in my family, only one of my aunts and my g-mother graduated from college and have careers everyone else are lazy bums. My oldest sis (28) has no job, no intention of getting one. my brother (21) is in jail and there's me (19) in college, planning on getting my LPN because in orer to apply to Physician assistant school, u need healthcare experience. I told NO ONE I want to become a PA mainly because they will laugh, and seriously say I won't make it anywhere in life. My aunt tells me I'm wasting my time in college, (mind u she's a college graduate making 70k a year) says I should drop out and do a MEdical ASsistant course(BTW they only make 30k a year), or go to Job Corps. I keep telling her I plan on doing something with my life, why won't she just support me? this has been going on since I was 17, when she told me I would never make it out of high school. ( I graduated with a Regents Diploma) what to do? *sorry for the bad typing, I'm at my mother's house and her keyboard sucks! it's really sticky* more

Resolved Question: I want to become a temporary LPN then apply for PA school but my aunt is not supporting me! Ignore or keep on?

So in my family, only one f my aunts and my g-mother graduated from college and have careers everyone else are lazy bums. My oldest sis (28) has no job, no intention of getting one. my brother (21) is in jail and there's me (19) in college, planning on getting my LPN because in orer to apply to Physician assistant school, u need healthcare experience. I told NO ONE I want to become a PA mainly because they will laugh, and seriously say I won't make it anywhere in life. My aunt tells me I'm wasting my time in college, I should drop out and do a MEdical ASsistant course, or go to Job Corps. I keep telling her I plan on doing something with my life, why won't she just support me? this has been going on since I was 17, when she told me I would never make it out of high school. ( I graduated with a Regents Diploma) what to do? *sorry for the bad typing, I'm at my mother's house and her keyboard sucks! it's really sticky* more

Resolved Question: Can I become an LPN by going to a vocational school?

I have a H.S. diploma and no college. I have kids and I want to get my LPN so that i can get a better job. Can I do it at a vocational (or trade) school with no other education? I hear it takes about a year, but I don't know if I have to get some kind of other education as well.. I just want this to happen fast so I can move forward. Any advice would be helpful. Thanks! :)Yeah I work in a nursing home now and I wanted to get my LPN so I could at least get a raise. I plan to go for the RN but I have plenty of time for that. My kids are really young so I have limited time and money. For now I have to just get my foot in the door. Eventually (if I play my cards right) I would like to work in an E.R./Trauma Unit. WIsh me luck! more

Resolved Question: medical assistant schooling costs..how much is too much?

The school i'm looking into is career institute of florida, they are nationally accredited, offer everything from bookeeping to phlebotomy. part time, it will take me 16 months to complete, front office and back office procedures. the cost is 13,000$ i know it's alot, i don't want to go to a community college because i don't have the time or the capability of all the pre reqs. been there, done that. there is job placement at the end of the course, and the tuition includes everything, books...etc. except scrubs and shoes. Help! I really want this education, and i do not want to be an rn or an lpn, i am also hearing that the job is in high demand, and the pay can vary from 15 hrly and up. i am in florida, i've been a part of healthcare for 10 years, but these days to get a job, people want to see a diploma. i have a 16 mth old son, i want to have something to fall back on always. more

Resolved Question: Compass Score - oh yes?

Well I had to retake the Compass exam because im going from Diploma level to Associate Degree level (LPN Student - Diploma level) but I want to take Anatomy & Physiology I & II but they are on Associate Degree. ..So I took the test today and made the highest score you can make in writing: 99. Reading was 80 (would have been better but lost total interest in the passage essay story. Pre-Algebra: 50 and a bummed put in the Algebra by 10points. Sucks..buut guess ill take the LS-MAT 098 class to bring that up. Im still an LPN student enrolled in the program but it dosent begin til fall. No answer for a non-existant question but opinions are welcomed. In any nature. more

Resolved Question: what branch of medicine to go into?

ok so I just finished my patient care tech diploma, and im about to finish my EMT as well. Im also working on getting into LPN school and im just trying to pass my last entrance exam. My question is that i have been looking at a few different program besides LPN such as Paramedic, and histotechnologist, and clinical lab tech. Im Having a problem deciding what to choose. The main thing I like about medicine is diagnostic procedures, the challenge of trying to figure out whats wrong, working with people, and trying to fix the problem to make it better. the fields that interest me most are surgery, OB/GYN, emergency medicine, allergy/immunology, and everything else is pretty intrertesting. the things I absolutely have no interest in are geriatrics, physical/occupational therapy, rehab, and orthopedics.Any suggestions on what I might enjoy the most besides being an RN because that is not an option for me right now. more

Resolved Question: GED OR DIPLOMA IF I WANNA BE LPN NURSING CERTIFIED?

im an a/b honors student, got a lot of stuff going on at home... dont wanna go to a university just wanna start working... do you think it would hurt me to get outta hs and just get my ged im a senior in hs i need 2 classes to grad but they got me in 7 and half of them r useless freshman classes i dont need and they wont let me get out of them?? more

Resolved Question: Become a paramedic then an RN or just go for the ADN?

i am really confused about this whole getting into nursing school thing. i really want to be an RN, and eventually a CRNA or NP. but the whole waiting around on a list doesn't really sound to great for me, i was thinking of just getting a occupational certificate to be a EMT, then wait around for nursing school but i feel like i have downgraded my self before i have even had the chance to start, and the school has closed the LPN/LVN program for spring 09 already and it got can celled for the summer....i don't know what to do...please help p.s. i am a male, and there are no diploma programs in houston more

Resolved Question: Nurses..please help...I'm thinking about becoming a nurse!?

i'm thinking of a career change. I've been in the beauty industry for a long time now and been thinking about becoming a nurse, but don't know how to start. i have no high school diploma, and no college credits or been to any college but except for beauty college( but that doesn't expand your knowlege about anything) I want to be a better person and that is why i'm thinking about being a nurse. what are the steps that i have to take? do you become a LPN first? and then go for your RN? is it better to go to a community college? how long does that take? do you have to take 2 year basic first also? I just want to be more then what I am and help people also, but just don't know where to start. Thanks to anyone who can help me!! more

Resolved Question: Getting into an LPN program...?

If an LPN programs' pre-reqs say that you have to be at least 18yrs old, with a high school diploma. What if you turn 18 at the beginning of your senior year and since the LPN program lasts a yr. Could you start the LPN program and by the time you finish you'll have a high school diploma and they'll give you your LPN license?Would you think an employer would pay more if the LPN has I.V therapy certification? more

Resolved Question: If i'm wanting to be an RN? ?

I was just wondering. I'm going to be going to a Community College at first, then a 4 year college. I'm wondering what degree I should be taking in the 2 year college. They have no specific degree in becoming an RN, but they have one for LPN. They also don't have just a "nursing" program. I was wondering if I should go for the (diploma) Practical Nursing OR Associate Degree Nursing Completion- Associate of applied science degree. When I go to the 4 year I will be getting a degree in Midwifery, so i'm wanting to get the RN out of the way first.. more

Resolved Question: Which career program should I take? (LPN or ECE)?

At this point I am deciding between completing programs in either Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) or Early Childhood Educator (ECE). They are both about one year in length. I can try to be a Registered Nurse later on with the LPN diploma and I understand that LPNs get paid more in my region (west coast Canada). In regards to my educational background, I graduated from college with a 2 year diploma in arts, concentration in social sciences. I have already completed 3 years of university with a major in psychology and minor in business administration. I do not intend to finish this for personal reasons. I have a lot of volunteer experience with children. If you were in my shoes, would you choose the LPN or ECE program and why? more

Resolved Question: Difference Between PN and LPN?

What is the different between a PN and LPN? I know one just has a diploma and one has a license but..is the pay different or anything to that extent different? more

Resolved Question: Question about diploma and vocational schools.?

Okay long story but when i graduated when they handed me my diploma it was just a piece of paper stating it was being processed by the school board and it would be mailed to my parents address. That was in 2002 well my parents had moved and i moved also. I contacted the school board and they said i never took the Fcat/ hsct English part and i would have to do that first in order to receive it. after i graduated i moved to NC from FL and now im in pa. Does anyone know where i could go to obtain it? I read online you dont need a diploma to go to a community college. But i want to become a LPN. Will they accept me with no diploma? Can i do that online? Ive found a couple online.. But how do i go about taking the tests for acceptance online?! I just want to go back to school!! If i was to call a local community college what department would i speak to? Thanks ahead of time!! more

Resolved Question: I want to become a physician assistance.?

I graduated High School in June 2008. Should i have been a RN or an LPN to become a physician assistance? I only have a High School diploma will i still be able to take classes in college without having any medical training in the past. please help me and thank u for your time any advice or information is greatly appreciated. more

Resolved Question: Can you have a high school diploma to be a LPN?

I also did research on LPNs and so I read that you can have a high school diploma.. Do you thik that is my best bet then? more

Resolved Question: Nursing accreditation?

I am looking for a good LPN program in my area. There seem to be only two, one at Penn Institute of Tech, and DE County Tech School. Here are the links: DCTS: http://www.dciu.org/923201311081063/site/default.asp PIT: http://pit.edu/index.html The DCTS is accredited for the LPN program, PIT is accredited for the general certificates/diplomas/degrees. Is PIT ok, or should I just wait on DCTS? PIT has a new class starting every month - DCTS has a wait until 09/09. Thanks. more

Resolved Question: RN Diploma?

Hi, I'm a 20 yr old student who wants to switch my career path. I looked online and saw that HolyName School of Nursing is affiliated with the hospital and they offer a RN diploma program and a LPN diploma program. Now with the RN program. 57 credits can transfer over but the LPN cannot. I really have no idea on what to do. I don't want to start from stractch because I just finished my second year at a university and although I have missed registration for nursing school the upcomming academic year, I want to take the necessary courses so they will transfer over. Any advice out there?? Thnx!! more

Resolved Question: What is a hospital based training diploma program for nursing and how does it work? I can't find the info.

I'm looking for one of those programs where the hospital trains you and then you work for them when your training is done. I have not been able to find much information on this, unless I didn't realize I had the answer. Anyhow, if anyone has info on this it would be greatly appreciated. I have already done a good majority of classes needed for nursing (LPN/RN) at college already, getting tired of their timelines though. more

Voting Question: Curious...RN and LPN wage in the U.S./U.K./Australia/Europe/Japan etc.?

I'm in Canada. The wages vary, but in my province, LPNs make $24-$26 per hour (2 year Diploma) and RNs typically make $26-$32 per hour with a new wage increase leading to an annual wage of $80,000+ in the next few years. What do nurses make in other countries?I'm not so sure about RNs, but the lowest LPN wage range I've seen is $17-$19, and the highest was $31-$35.An LPN is sometimes called an LVN in the US... more

Resolved Question: Question for Nurses who are not "people" persons?....?

Please don't take my question the wrong way! Or tell me that my choice of education is an "inappropriate" fit. I am a Pre-Med student who will be obtaining an LPN diploma in the next year so I can work a few shifts a week and still make enough money to pay for university and rent (LPNs in my province are more like diploma RNs and make $26/hr). My issue is, although I give excellent care to the Residents in my current job as a PN student, I know that I think more "like a doctor" and not a nurse. I have a pleasant bedside manner, but other than that, I could never see myself happy as an RN. I think in terms of facts, figures, pathology, data, diagnostics, etc. and have a hard time "making small talk" and providing that nurturing care that nurses often choose the profession for. I treat my Residents extremely well medically with kindness and a smile, but I don't have that "mothering urge". If you are more of a techinical/science person and not a people person...what advice to you have to someone like me in a similar situation? I find myself looking over test results and asking diagnostic questions over just spending time with the patient. For whatever reason, I just don't find the scope of nursing satisfying, but I want to work in healthcare until I can finish my MD and this is the only way I can afford to do it. Help please!P.S. I want to give the best care to my patients as possible, so please, no rude comments or judging if you disagree with my statements. If you saw me at work, you'd have no idea how I feel. I just have no idea how to keep this up and be happy for the next 2 years or so...Steve, thanks, but you seem to have missed that I DO provide reassurance and a friendly disposition to those in my care. I ALWAYS keep in mind that my voice may be the last they hear. I already am working in a nursing environment, and those I work with think I do a great job. My point is that I think I will get burnt out, because I want to help patients from more of a medical aspect than nursing care. I need advice on how to manage for the next couple of years until I (presumably) get into med school. Thanks.Thank you Harley for your advice. more

Resolved Question: do i have to have a high school diploma to become a LPN?

ok so im thinking about going back to school to be a lpn also known as a lvn but i dont have a high school diploma , i have a GED. more

Resolved Question: what to do before nursing school?

I'm 20 years old and have aspirations of being an RN. I have no medical experience or background. I'm currently in school getting my certificate in CNA and a diploma in LPN. While I'm waiting to get in LPN program, I wanted to work as a CNA. But now I'm having second thoughts. I don't know what I want to. Should I go with phlebotomy, Emt-B, or stay with CNA? I don't want to go into nursing blindly. I want to go in emergency or surgical nursing. more

Resolved Question: Is there too much confusion in current health care education?

Now there are programs where Medical assistants can get a certificate, but also programs where they can get an associate degree. LPN/LVNs also have the certificate/associate degree option. RNs can get a diploma, associate or BSN degree. PAs can currently get an associate, BS or master's degree. How can all of these programs be equal, and why are they all necessary. If an MA has an associate degree but the nurse running the office staff is an LPN with a certificate, how is less education criteria for supervision. Similarly, how can a PA with an associate degree give orders to an RN with a BSN. In hospitals often BSN RNs have ADN supervisors, though many hospitals are now making it necessary to have a BSN to be a supervisor. If it is necessary to have an associate degree to be an LPN how can you be an RN with the same education? Wouldn't it make more sense if there was a set entry for every level of practice, and each added degree moved the person to a new level.?Jill, I agree that having a degree does not make the nurse with a BSN necessarily better than the ADN with intuition. But logically, wouldn't that same RN who had the intuition be a better RN if they also had more education, and wouldn't the BSN be just as poor an RN if they had attended an ADN program. Infact haven't we all seen many excellent ADN and BSN nurses as well as both ADN and BSN nurses who should not be practicing? Diane, as far as the DNP, this is one change I do support. It is not a move to just add a credential. It is based on the realization by many NPs that the education program for mid-level providers of all types, in general does not have time to adequately prepare NPs for the current health care settings. This is just a method of adding a professional degree, just as the pharmacist, the dentist, and the Physical Therapist have found is becoming necessary. I think as the amount of information required to perform a task expands, the education must also.When I was a Pharmacy Tech in the '70s, there was less than 1/3rd of the medications which are now available to be prescribed. When I was a Nursing assistant in the 70s a cholecystectomy patient spent an average of 7 days in the hospital. The acuity of the health care setting has increased. The level of technology has increased tenfold. Yet RN programs continue to have the same 2 year curriculum they had in the 1960s. They have 10 times the information to impart, but they just try to cram it into the same time period. NPs have realized the need for more time to assimilate the amount of information, so they are testing the option of the DNP. Though I see it being a probability rather than a possibility. more