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Scholarships Available for Tri-Town Seniors - South Coast Today

Graduating high school seniors from the Tri-Town area are urged to apply for a several scholarships now available through the Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts (CFSEMA). For the following scholarship, applications can be downloaded ...

Scholarships Available for Fairhaven High School Seniors - South Coast Today

Fairhaven High School graduating seniors are urged to apply for a number of scholarships now available through the Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts (CFSEMA). Full information and applications for most of these scholarships are ...

Tag: Class of 2010 recruits - Tucson Citizen

UA recruit Daniel Bejarano, in the middle of celerating North fans, yells toward the roof at Wells Fargo Arena (Photo by Michael Chow, Arizona Repulic) Phoenix North guard Daniel Bejarano played his last high school basketball game Wednesday night ...

Open Question: temporary new graduate nursing license....?

I'm graduating from nursing school this summer (LPN) and am wondering how the temporary license works. From what I understand you can apply for a temporary license until taking the NCLEX? Is there a website where I can find more information about this? I'm wondering how I would go about applying for this, how long it is good for, what the limitations are on the license and what the fees associated are. If anyone has any information it would be greatly appreciated, thanks! ps- i'm from pennsylvania more

Open Question: Does any RN or LPN know the requirements to work in a state jail or prison?

I would love to work in a jail, prison, correction center while i go to school for my RN. I am currently an LPN..what are the requirements? and any advice would be helpful!!! thank you. more

Open Question: opening an LPN school?

How do I go about opening up an LPN school in NJ? what are the forms and letters I need to submit? and to who? more

Resolved Question: Physical Therapist Assistant?

There are many careers in the medical field you can get into with less than 4 years of schooling. PTA is one of them, and one I have been interested in. I have a few questions & concerns though. Unlike becoming a LPN or Rad Tech you can't advance your career & go into another branch of work in the medical field, soo... 1.)Do PTA's get "burnt out" after 7-10 years and want a job somewhere else? 2.)What is the pay like? (for tennessee) 3.)Is there a lot of "nasty" work, like LPN's might do? Such as toiletry mess & such. 4.)Are you constantly under supervision by the Physical Therapist? 5.)Is there a lot of physical demand? Such as picking up very heavy people by yourself? ....if there is any other info you can give me it would be helpful, like a typical day as a PTA, if there are any out there that read this!? I want to go into the medical field, but I don't know if I can handle all the mess LPN/RN's deal with And I hear the radiology tech field is over saturated, & I've always been interested in physical therapy so it's another option I'm looking into, I'm just trying to make sure I'm making the right choice!! more

Open Question: How difficult is LPN School Compared to Rn School?

Right now I, as well as, the majority of my class are failing our clinical. The class average is like a 81 and on our grading scale an 80 is passing. I have studied my butt off for each test but have failed everyone of them. I am in RN school and am having a very difficult time. I plan on withdrawing and entering a LPN program, but am curious if it is a difficult as the RN Progam. I feel as if our grading scale is very difficult. I know people in different schools where a 70 and above is passing. If this were the case, then I would have been passing. I am also frustrated bc our professors are not teaching us. For example, our we were given our dosage calc. books but have had to learn all of this on our own and this has contributed to just about every one flunking. Do you think LPN school would be easier and not as difficult? Thanks more

Voting Question: Becoming a Nurse, then working my way up to something better?

Hi, I tried asking my school councilor but she didn't give me any useful answer but " You have to go to college." I'm a Freshman, and I plan on going to a college. I want to know a few things first... What classes should I take while in high school? I heard Biology, Math, Chemistry, Psychology, Anatomy, pharmacology, sociology, english geometry, ect. Why is english and geometry important? How does it help? How should I go about taking all these extra classes? What's a good gpa to have? I have a 4.0 is that good? Is volunteering at a hospital a good idea? I would love to do that. How old do I need to be to get a CNA? What's the difference between LPN, RN, CNA? What are things I could do being a high school student to become a nurse? Also, once I'm a nurse. Can I work my way up? Like being a surgeon, anesthetist, specialties like that? Then Latter on in my career can I own and manage a Hospital? I'm looking for advice, and ideas, and story's. I want to become very successful, and I would love to work in a hospital and make it a place for people to feel better even when they are in a negative situation. I want to make hospitals better than they are! I've been in hospitals in and out of my life, and I've lost family members due to hospital neglect and Doctor mistakes.Thank you very much guys! I really do appreciate it. I was so confused! more

Open Question: Not sure what to do!?

I currently work full time and have 3 children under the age of 14. I'm thinking of going back to school for nursing because I love to help people and take care of them. I can work part time and go to LPN school part time, but I'm looking into whether the local community college offers night classes for the RN degree since I already have my associates degree. I've been wanting to do nursing for over 6 years now. Should I take the chance and go with my heart or stay in the job that I hate because it's stable? more

Open Question: Is MTI college credits for care-aide good to continue education to be an LPN?

I found MTI to be a school that has evening classes so Im thrilled. Thing is its being covered by a B.C. government grant so they need to know. Is MTI community college credits worthy enough so that I can continue on to take some extra classes to be an LPN. Dont tell me to just go and do the LPN. I cant do full time right now. I need to keep my job. more

Resolved Question: Is it really impossible to get into nursing school in Washington State?

I have my bachelor of science degree in psychology from Portland State University in Portland, OR. My gpa there was 3.98 and I am of asian/Hispanic descent. Now I want to get mt AA in nursing. My friend is telling me I'm never going to get in, much less be able to work for a hospital once I get my degree since I have no experience. He said that the waiting list is like 2 years and believes I am wasting my time, and that I should try to become an LPN like he is. But I dont want to waste my time with that, I just want to save my money and resources to become an RN. Is it an impossible dream after all? more

Voting Question: Should I become a Medical Diagnostic Sonographer?

I am having a bit of a dilemma here. I originally wanted to become an LPN and I can't pass the entrance exam, And I don't want to waste anytime because it is not like I am getting younger. I went to school for Medical Assistant but that is not what I particulary care for because the pay is not what i expected. After doing some research, the Medical Diagnostic Sonographer program looks like something I would be more interested in because I don't have to deal with blood and the salary is better. I looked at the BLS website and it said the field of MDS is growing faster than average and is favorable. Does that mean I will be able to find a job or does it mean that the job prospects aren't so good? Do you think I should go for it because at this point? What should I do or look into? I am really confused. Any suggestions or tips relating to this topic will greatly be appreciated. more

Resolved Question: My husband wants to quit his job, what do I do?

I will try to make a long story short but I must give you certain information. Over the past year my husband's pay has gone down by nearly half. There is a small chance that it will go back up a tiny bit. In that 1 year time span we have almost had to move out of our house (that we rent) but because I was able to get a new account (I have my own cleaning business-small time-) I was able to keep us from having to move out. Well now I have lost that account due to economy. We are moving out. We are moving in with relatives. which brings me to the problem in question. I have decided to go to school for LPN while continuing to clean the business I have and also get my CNA. I have a plan. My husband wants to quit his job without a notice, a job that he has been at for 6 years. He has no idea what he wants to go to school for and he also does not have another job lined up that I am aware of. He sees this as a chance to start over. He HATES his job. He has to drive 45 minutes to start working (ie. the company is in Mobile and he has to drive to p-cola to work). they have taken so much money away from him and sometimes it looks like things will get better, but then they get worse. I don't know what I am supposed to do. support him or be angry and tell him to suck it up. Please note we have 4 kids ages 8 and under. Please help!! Thank You.I'm getting my CNA so I can help make and save even more money. more

Resolved Question: For all the LPN's out there?

How much after I graduate will I make nursing home v. hospital? I currently live in chicago and will be looking for a job in a hospital. The current hospital I work for does not hire LPN's. Also, how difficult is the entrance exam into LPN school? What will I be able to do as an LPN? I am currently working as a CNA making 11.70 p/hr and I feel that I should be paid more money for what I do. Do LPN's make a significant amount of money? Thanksthanks for everyone that responded. I am eventually going to bridge over to the RN but right now, I need a job that pays more, so doing the LPN would be better for me than to wait two years to become a RN. more

Resolved Question: Is a LPN a good job to get into to?

I'm at a college for the time being. But i hate the fact that it takes 4 years to finish . And on top of that i don't think ill be able to pass some of the class which will put me and more behind. However a friend of mine told me about going to a Technical school to become a LPN . It only take about a year and they make good money and then if i wanted to later down the road go and be an rn. So Should i become an LPN ? 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

Resolved Question: Would you tell your young adult to pay rent?

I have been looking for another job for over a year. I have applied to over 50 jobs multiple times. I have gotten called back 3 times last year and 2.5 times this year. I work at grocery store and I've been there since September 2008. My job is in another state NW Philly. I live in Camden, NJ. I spend most of my cash on transportation and my cell phone bill. I usually get to keep $20-30 to myself. I am in school, too and the only time I have free flowing cash is during the winter and I bought winter clothes like boots and coats. I only had summer clothes. I don't ask for nothing but to sleep on her floor and eat make some cereal or juice. I even gave the household my discount card. All I am trying to do is move back to Philly after getting a job. Then she gets mad that I go and buy food for me. Then she ask me for $60. She says I can spare it. She is the one who makes $18 an hour and has to option of working over 40 hrs a week as an LPN. I don't. Sorry for ranting but I need some opinions on this.I make $95 a week! I spend $153 on transportation. I don't ask for money unless I need to and I know I am going to pay it back. I am in school. I want to pay my own bills and be independent. I cry every night. I am at the point where I am about to give up on trying to make my life better. I don't wanna be another hood chick. more

Voting Question: LVN/LPN schooling in Texas can I get my licence in California?

So I'm going to school to become an LVN in texas i'll be done by late August but I plan on moving back to California when im done, can I just graduste from here and then just take the NCLEX-PN(nursing exam) in california and work in california? more

Resolved Question: Which route should I take?

Hi Everyone! I would like some help and would appreciate your input. I have been trying to get into the Lpn program at this school Called Atlantic Technical in Broward County, Florida. It is a public school and the tuition is approximately four thousand dollar, which is great compared to one of those private schools (15- 20 thousand) I've been trying for about a year to get into the program.. so I finally finished my entry packet for August of 2010 and they are now telling me that all 48 spots have been filled.. I was devastated. I am a single mom of two kids and this is something I really want to do. I was planning on getting my lpn certificate then continuing to get my BSN and see how far I can climb the ladder. I really dont want to wait for the next term because I feel like I am wasting time. We are in February and I need to be productive. I'm going to be 29 in April and want to be able to provide for my kids especially before they get to be teenagers(they are 3 & 6) Can somebody please lead me to the right direction. What should I do? Should I just go to o ne of those private school and just get an associate in nursing which will take 2 years or should I just try something different that is just as good? I am open to any suggestions. Thank you so much for reading my post.Have a blessed day!! Winnie more

Voting Question: I'm an LPN studying for my RN, anyone try online learning?

It's so hard to get to school while working full time and raising a family. I have a friend who is doing on LPN to RN online program, but I was hoping for feedback other then just hers. more

Voting Question: should i do the LPN nursing program in my high school?

Okay so I'm a sophmore in high school and there is a two year program that will allow me to become an LPN after i graduate from school. But im not sure if i should do it or not. Ill only be able to take four classes in school and leave after fourth period. So I wont get a chance to take the classes i want (which are electives by the way). I see at as a very good opportunity though its not my dream to become a nurse I want to do because i will be able to earn more money and pay for college. Also i see it as a backup plan in case college isnt for me.....at least ill already have a good job. But I cant stop thinking about all the stuff ill miss out on Please tell me your opinion... Do you think i should go for it or not? more

Voting Question: Can I attend Cyber school and take lpn classes at the same time?

i have half a year left of high school but i cant wait until i graduate to start my l.p.n training courses because i need to start making an income or its going to be really hard to get by. So do u think that the training course will let me attend if im still in school? more

Resolved Question: Why do most CNA's usually become a RN instead of a LPN?

I am currently a NA but i am confused on what i want to do next go to LPN school because it's only a year or RN school. Before i became a NA i told myself i was going to go up the latter one step at a time but now im thinking is it worth it. A lot of people tell me to go straight to RN school. What should i do. HELP!!!!!!!!! more

Resolved Question: How much can I borrow with a federal direct loan?

I am currently an LPN and am going to return to school for my RN. I have 60 or 70 credit hours at this time and am independent status. How much can I borrow? The table on the website is a bit confusing... I am not exactly a second year undergraduate. more

Voting Question: Can someone help me with Educational Credits etc. on my Income Taxes ?

My wife went back to LPN Nursing School last year. We were " self pay " and we paid $11,366. in Tuition for her Nursing Schooling in 2009. We received a 1098-T Tuition Statement Form from her Nursing School for 2009. We also paid $1,863. approx. in books ( $863 ) and other school related expenses ( such as binders, paper and stationary supplies, and also uniforms for her Clinical Rotations at the Hospitals etc. etc. Here's my questions / comments: 1. How does one specifically calculate or itemize these expenses and what forms etc. do I use to " write these expenses off " so to speak on our Income Taxes ? 2. I have NEVER done this before ( for Educational Expenses ) so if you can be specific as possible of where / or what line do I put this information on that would help me greatly. 3. We file as Married, filing jointly 4. Our total GROSS income is less than $43,000 ( combined family income for 2009 ) 5. I was laid off and on unemployment for 9 months last year. Can anyone help me guide me thru this educational expenses area ? Thanks kindly! My e-mail address is poohandhunnypot@verizon.net David more

Resolved Question: skills to become an LPN?

im writing a cold letter for class, and you need to say what skills u need to have that would help you the career you chose but i cant find any of the info on the internet :/ - and what schooling do you need? more

Resolved Question: What is the most economical/ affordable, not overly difficult to get LPN certified around Albany, NY?

I live in Catskill, NY and am looking to get my LPN. What trade schools or colleges are nearby that are affordable in the area? Either towards Kingston or the Albany area? Thanks for any suggestions. more

Voting Question: where are some lpn schools in Norfolk, va.?

Voting Question: How can I become a LPN M-IV in Ohio?

I am currently in nursing school to become a LPN in Ohio. At the moment, I am looking at job listings to see where the jobs are being offered and what kinds of jobs are out there for an LPN. I notice a lot of them list that they need the LPN to be able to prepare medication and that the LPN needs his or her IV certification. I am going to ask my school on Monday about this, but I am curious to know if schools are usually certified to teach the IV course and medicine course. I know that we do have an IV lab and we also have a pharmacology class. I don't see the accreditation listed online for the school and the course descriptions for the two classes don't mention them as courses to prepare a student to become certified in IVs or medication administration. So basically, would the schools prepare me to become a LPN M-IV or just a LPN? Those are different license classes. (See: http://www.lpnao.org/ohio-nurses) If a school doesn't, then what schools or places would offer it? How long does it take? Would I have to become licensed before I take the classes to get the medicine and IV certification or can I take the courses and then become licensed? Do I have to graduate first before starting the certifications courses? more

Resolved Question: What courses should i take to become a LPN?

Here is the school im wanting to go to get my LPN, i'm working on my CNA now ( im a jr in HS) i'm wanting to go to the Kansas Campus http://www.netech.edu/mod/resource/view.php?id=6756ive also taken med term, med procedures, and i plan on taking anatomy, ab psych, and pathology next year ( senior year) more

Resolved Question: I need to know the secrets of HOW TO STAY AWAKE!?

Im a high school student and at the same time goes to a vocational school to be an LPN. In my typical day, I don't get to study or do homework till late at night. But when I do it at night I tend to fall asleep fast and I get lazy. I need tips on how to stay up while studying. . . Help? 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: Pursuing a nursing career. I need a more stable concrete plan or feedback on the one I already made..?

This is my current career track, I made it on my own.I am starting with a CNA -NT - LPN or get an associate RN. after that my plans kind of fizzle. I chose this field because I am a caring patient compassionate person and taking care of others is more of a personal responsibility to me than a job and I had that one great AP teacher who helped me to grasp how your body works. I have attended a tech school for my CNA while working in elder home care. Now that I am almost finish my CNA courses, I was told a few area hospitals will hire and train me as a Nurse Tech. So while working in that I am considering an associate RN or LPN and from their I am kind of unsure. I have considered trying the ultrasounds and MRI type jobs they go through less school, take care of less patients it is not as demanding and it has a good future forecast it will also offer me the same ability to care for patient. I have spoken to people in the field, worked, and offered long term bedside care for a few friends & family members and I checked out Occupation Outlook Guide. I am interested in nursing for my near future (10-20 years) but I want the freedom to opt out in my later years (45 years old and beyond). I am also interested in teaching and I know that is possible with a BA. I am not really interested in going all the way up the normal nursing career ladder because I am not a very competitive person. I could see myself as a teacher, councilor maybe even a program director. I thrive in areas where I am free and able to be creative in a more relaxed regime and if it counts I still hate math. My greatest concern is going through school and still having my options boxed into one job (and a truly demanding one at that). Also the school to benefit factor plays a strong role I want each educational pursuit to bring a greater return than the last. Since the medical field is a specific field I wonder if I will be able to move around in different fields (not conclusive to nursing). I do not want my career to be a student, I need a career where I can get in get out then work and eventually retire comfortably with time to explore my zany interest (such as running my own summer camp maybe even a boarding school for teen moms and their babies or even just a private preschool) . I am a wife and mother so I am working around a family and my career choices have to revolve around the ability to work while learning and raising a family. ADVISE,ADVISE ADVISE..... My goal is to get a realistic grasp of how to pursue my interest and get a *fluid* career path that embraces my needs, personality and interest even if that means going back to square one ( I need a ABC instructions plain simple and to the point to stay on track)When I said teaching I meant at a University in the Allied Health classes as an next step from nursing. more

Resolved Question: CNA>NT>LPN>RN> ......? How realistic is my plan? Any ideas to refine my plan to make it flow?

This is my current career track, I made it on my own. I chose this field because I am a caring patient compassionate person and taking care of others is more of a personal responsibility to me than a job and I had that one great AP teacher who helped me to grasp how your body works. I have attended a tech school for my CNA while working in elder home care. Now that I am almost finish my CNA courses, I was told a few area hospitals will hire and train me as a Nurse Tech. So while working in that I am considering an associate RN or LPN and from their I am kind of unsure. I have considered trying the ultrasounds and MRI type jobs they go through less school, take care of less patients it is not as demanding and it has a good future forecast it will also offer me the same ability to care for patient. I have spoken to people in the field, worked, and offered long term bedside care for a few friends & family members and I checked out Occupation Outlook Guide. I am interested in nursing for my near future (10-20 years) but I want the freedom to opt out in my later years (45 years old and beyond). I am also interested in teaching and I know that is possible with a BA. I am not really interested in going all the way up the normal nursing career ladder because I am not a very competitive person. I could see myself as a teacher, councilor maybe even a program director. I thrive in areas where I am free and able to be creative in a more relaxed regime and if it counts I still hate math. My greatest concern is going through school and still having my options boxed into one job (and a truly demanding one at that). Also the school to benefit factor plays a strong role I want each educational pursuit to bring a greater return than the last. Since the medical field is a specific field I wonder if I will be able to move around in different fields (not conclusive to nursing). I do not want my career to be a student, I need a career where I can get in get out then work and eventually retire comfortably with time to explore my zany interest (such as running my own summer camp maybe even a boarding school for teen moms and their babies or even just a private preschool) . I am a wife and mother so I am working around a family and my career choices have to revolve around the ability to work while learning and raising a family. ADVISE,ADVISE ADVISE..... My goal is to get a realistic grasp of how to pursue my interest and get a *fluid* career path that embraces my needs, personality and interest even if that means going back to square one ( I need a ABC instructions plain simple and to the point to stay on track) 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

Voting Question: Help I Just started my first lpn job at a nursing home?

I have been in er as a emt for 7 years. I have 34 patients at the nursing home. It that normal? I hate it. It is extremely overwhelming. I am thinking about quiting lpn job and I go back to rn school in summer. What shall I do? I paid 29 thousand to be a lpn and hate it. Well I hate having 34 pts and no break,. more

Resolved Question: Do you need school to take LPN PA Boards?

I did work in the auto industry till my dealership closed. I am now thinking of health care for a profession. Would I need to take classes in order to take the boards, or can I just sign up? more

Resolved Question: How do i choose between an LPN vs. RN career?

I'm currently in my second year (4th semester) at a local community college in my area. I went to college directly after high school. I didn't do all that well in high school, my accumulative gpa was a 2.5. I never studied & had no plans of attending a university. After I graduated, my dad bascially told me that i'm going to college. I didn't have a choice. I always knew I wanted to be in a profession that I could constantly interact and care for people, so that's why I just decided to go into nursing. I'm doing fairly well in college. I have a 3.0 gpa. However, I struggle in anatomy & chemistry. I withdrawled from Anatomy I my first semester and retook it and got a C. I got a C in into to anatomy too. I'm currently in organic, general, & biological chemistry I, which I also withdrew from once before & i'm really struggling with it. I also am taking my LAST psych 121 class & my teacher is rediculously hard. None of my other psychology's were near as difficult. I'm constantly under pressure because i'm on financial aid and i have to be full time. I just can't deal with this stress anymore. I found out that I won't be able to enter a nursing program till 2011 which takes three years to complete. I'm two years in, so it's going to take me two years longer to attain my BSN. I'm thinking now that I should just go to LPN school. I think i'm way in over my head and I never really learned how to study properly from the begging, and the classes are just going to get harder from here. So what do you think, should I go with my gut and go to LPN school? Or should i fight through it and be completely miserable for 4 more years till i graduate. =/ more

Resolved Question: School help please and thanks?

I am really doing a lot better in school this semester but I'm afraid that I'm going to start slacking off and I really want to keep my grades up for when collage approaches. I'm off to a good start with habits that could give me a 3.5 gpa. However I don't want to slack off either because I plan on taking the vocational tech nursing program then come out as a lpn go to collage become an rn. Then go into either the military or army (either one I go into I do not want to go on the field). Any tips to keep me from slacking off?Actually I do but I know I'll end up slacking off because of my friends and my parents getting on my nerves more

Resolved Question: Which college is better for the lpn course in NY?

I am planning to go to New york to do my lpn course. Which school do u think is best. La guardia cc, Hostos cc or Bronx cc??? La guardia and hostos seems to have a really great program but want to hear feedback from people. What do you think? more

Resolved Question: Is there anyone here who has taken a entrance exam for nursing? If so help please?

Ok ... This is kinda long sorry. Im 15.. and my high school offers a nursing program. In it we learn all the curriculum nurses should know and we even go to hospitals to practice. If we pass and know everything we should know, then after we grduate we get to take the state board test and if we pass, we get a license as a nurse (LPN/CNA). In April, I will be taking an entrance exam. Based on that, If I do bad, I will get kicked outta the nursing program. If I do ok, I get into CNA ( Certified Nurses Assistant) if I do really good i get into the LPN ( Licensed Practical Nurse) program. I want to get into the LPN program. So please tell me what to expect on ths test. I already have a book im using to study Its "ARCO - Master the Nursing & Allied Health Programs Entrance Exams" Please tell me what ot expect .. how long test is etc. I know that we cant use a calculator for the math part and that you gotta take the test on a comnputer ( So once you put in a anoswer you cant change it) Anything else .. and any tips? Study tips? Please tell me what ever you know about it.. And good study tips tooo =) Thanks to all. more

Resolved Question: I'm 21 and could be working as a Registered Nurse!?

I'm 21 and only in my first year of nursing school (RPN/LPN) I really want to become a RN but since I didn't get accepted in highschool I took a course that got me accepted for the LPN program. Now 21 I think back and see if I worked hard in high school I could of been accepted in the RN program and would be done this fall! Now I'll be 23 when I'm done the LPN course and 26 when I'm a RN is there anyway I become a RN sooner? more

Voting Question: how do i get out of the feelings i have? Every Valentine card makes me feel SICK!!(long but need help thnx?

My husband just one night pushed me out of bed when i was sleeping and he was on facebook. I didnt know WTF was going on, this was just out of the blue no inications before. He wouldnt let me sleep on the couch and for the next 4 months I could only sleep in my daughters room. He wouldnt let me back in the bedroom. He had turned 40 and met all his old highschool people online and even went to go see them. He told me that I was going to leave and that he wasnt my husband anymore. I WAS totally shocked. HE has just started staying at home from his work, because of less travel, Because of this I was able to find a part time job, working for a respectable university, and had applied and been accepted into nursing school...SO everything was on track for what we both had planned when he started staying home more (me to go to work for my career and him spend more time with the kids) I kept standing up for myself and 4 children told him I was not leaving that it was my house not just his and i wasnt leaving my children either.. Finally one day he got so angry when i said no that he pushed my forehead and I called the cops. they arrested him. He was let back into the house because he works from home and has office there. The trial date wasnt untill 2 1/2 months later. We went through thanksgiving , christmas estranged in the same home but still off and on having sex. He would often say that he loved me but didnt like me. The arrest had traumatized him, Having to bend over naked so they could check for drugs. I didnt feel sorry for him at all. But told him I would never do it again...( I lied I did do it again, please keep reading) He couldnt threaten or touch me during the time he was allowed back in the home. After christmas he tried to get me to leave again by agreement. I said no, he ended up getting so mad again that he grabbed me and pushed me against the wall lightly grabbed my throat (he was restraining himself) and yelled at me that he Hated me.... and wanted me to leave. (Now...side note...I have never been unfaithful in 16 years...kept my body up....dont have any friends because didnt want to make him jealous wanted to put his mind at ease while he was away from home....have been a recluse at home because I wanted to wait for him to do things with the kids...LIke boyscouuts, or football, and church.. The only thing I did was go to school got a 2yr degree and now in LPN school; Also, I was an Executive secretary for a large famous Corporation when we were first married...so I would manage his work...even though his boss didnt know.. I did a lot of contract work, including finding contracts for him...so basically work from home for my husband Everything has been for my husband!) \ SO I said I would leave, packed my stuff, he fixed my car, bought some stuff for nursing school I needed, and gave me just a little$ and I went to me moms. I was going to be back on Sunday to pick up a check I needed for school. Well I came back on Saturday instead and called told him I was there and wanted to see the kids. He blessed me out and said I was never coming back that I had LEFT the home and we were getting a separation agreement next week! WELL he was in our house because that first arrest I had let him back in to work. I could have had him arrested for what he did to me that day I had left...So three days later (sunday) I had brusies on me where he had pushed me. I had him arrested...this time It was a felony because he violated the first order not to harrase me. By this time I was thinking it was probalbly best just to leave everything and not fight it anymore. He said I have family here and he doesnt, so I have a place to go. I was tetering back and forth "why sHould I have to give up everthing when He is the one that doesnt want our family together with me anymore.. his ass should be out!" and "I dont want to rock the boat for him, I have been home for 16 years and taking care of everything while helping him getting up to where he has a big $$ job now...all the shit I put up with him and the house and kids that he didnt recognize because he was traveling..Its His turn to take over EVERYHthing that I know exists and he doesnt understand in our home.... I can now have a time for me" SO I decided I didnt want to prosecute for the second time of arrest. because he was the only way our kids could keep their lifestyle and I could keep mine.....the only way to get out of it was to prove I have some kind of mental illness.... (i dont) But I went to a psych. and convinced them I was came out with MEDs and a diagnosis. When the 2nd trial day came up they dismissed after me convincing them i had a Mental break down and didnt know which end was up because I couldnt remember what happend. ALSI, I felt horrible because I know there are other cases that are much worse than mine and lots of them deserve to be in prison and convicted. But I wanted him to stop because the second time more

Resolved Question: SHould i be a medical assistant or a lpn?

so im going to dover business college which is in Nj its a very small school it's a year program or 2 year program school like everest! on tv so i was wondering which one is better. i also wanna have another job as a hair stylist so i think medical assis. cause they have less hours! more

Resolved Question: LVN, LPN courses (colleges) in or around the area of Schofield Barracks Hawaii?

I will be moving to Hawaii (Schofield Barracks) soon and I am really interested in going to Nursing school. I have been looking into LPN courses and I am wondering if there are any near Schofield Barracks. I have had no luck finding anything out there.. any info would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance!! more

Resolved Question: Where should I live/work as a nurse wanting to work with GLBTQ patients?

In the fall I will start LPN school and once that is over, I plan to further my education by obtaining an RN. I live in the southeast US, and since a lot of my family is here, I'd like to stay here until I get my RN, unless there's an offer I can't refuse. My office skills re. Excel and Word are pretty good; I can get along well in any setting. I just need the medical training. I really have a place of compassion in my heart for HIV/AIDS patients and transgendered patients. Does anyone have recommendations of places I should look? Is there any sort of opportunity for an LPN to be employed by a doctor that does GRS or at an HIV/AIDS clinic? Is there a list of such places? I couldn't find one.I'm sincerely considering something like Peace Corps to go to somewhere like Africa. :) Good suggestion. Also, for the person who suggested I am "excluding" patients for personal reasons: Is choosing to work in women's health or pediatrics also "excluding people"/bigotry? more

Voting Question: If im going to school to get my associates degree in nursing to become a Registered Nurse.....?

When i complete a certain amount of course work is there a test i can take to become a LPN (LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE)? more

Resolved Question: Should I go for nursing or culinary arts?

I'm currently a CNA at a nursing home and get paid a decent amount, but I'm going to a Community and Technical College. I applied for the LPN and RN programs at the tech school, but I really like culinary arts which is also a program at the tech school. I want to be smart in my decision so I feel like I should stick with nursing, but I would love to learn to cook and maybe start my own restaurant. I'm so unsure of what to do. Any opinions? 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: In August I will have my degree in MA. I want to go to LPN school will I have to take all the courses over?

Voting Question: Best nursing schools in Seattle?

What are some good nursing schools for LPN to RN in Seattle? I am hoping for something without long waiting lists.. any suggestions? more