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Message: Hello, Check out this listing I found at http://www.mapleheightspress.com/classifieds/classified/16711219 . RN's/LPN's Hattie Larlham is now hiring FT and PT RN's & LPN's for 3rd shift Our facility presents nursing opportunities for ...

Mail classified to a friend - Maple Heights Press

Laura Stahl Sorenson bubbles with joy when she talks about how good 2008 has been to her. In May, she gave birth to a little girl, Hannah Jade. On Friday, she will be among the first graduates of the Montana State University Billings College of ...

New mom among COT's first class of RN grads - Billings Gazette

Barb Holtberg has been hired as an RN Case Manager. She most recently worked at the Golden Living Center for the past three years. She received her nursing diploma from Lutheran Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing and also has gerontological ...

Johnson, Holtberg join Lakeland Hospice - Fergus Falls Daily Journal

Morgan Community College will hold a health occupations information session on Wednesday, Dec. 17, at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held in Spruce 319, located in the north wing of the campus. According to Student Success Advisor Gwen Steffen, these ...

MCC plans health occupations info session - Fort Morgan Times

North Metro Technical College has been approved by the Georgia Health Partnership to train Certified Nurse Assistants. Students who enroll in the college's Health Care Assistant (HCA) Technical Certificate of Credit are eligible to take the CNA ...

NMTC approved to train Certified Nurse Assistants - Daily Tribune News

North East Kingdom Community Action will hold a Board of Directors meeting on Wednesday, December 10, at 5:30 p.m., at the Lyndon Public Safety Building. Barton Public Library will present the film It’s A Wonderful Life in its Classic Theater on ...

NEKCA MEETING IN LYNDON - Barton Chronicle

Charges against two adults and four juveniles have been filed in Freeborn County District Court in the case of alleged abuse at Good Samaritan Society of Albert Lea. The charges, filed Monday, range from mandated failure to report suspected abuse to ...

Charges filed in Good Sam case - Albert Lea Tribune

Open 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

Voting Question: LPN vs RN? I don't know what to do with the rest of my life. Please help!?

I'm looking at getting my LPN license and then going on for my RN. Is it hard to become an RN after LPN? Can LPN's work in clinics and hospitals or just nursing homes? What do you think I should do? more

Resolved Question: I would like to be an actress and have nursing as a backup plan?

I hate math. Not particularly interested in science either. Acting is my passion. Then writing. I am almost done with my first semester in college as a communications major. I only picked this major because I want write fiction; however, a degree in creative writng just doesnt seem as credible as communications. It would be cool to be a public speaker, but I dont want anything to do with journalism or reporting. I have to have a career that is hands on. But like I said, acting is my first passion and the whole waiting tables thing just isnt going to work out for me. I have expenses to be paid and I want to get my own apartment and be independent. Right now I live with my parents. I want a career as a night shift lpn then rn so I can pursue my other interests, any advice??? I also dont want to be in school for the next eight years. I have no idea what the hell I want to do with a communications degree that I cant do without it. Nursing is specific and pays well. Plus there are job oppurtunities out the ying yang! I am a passionate and friendly person so I have confidence that I can truely help people. Which I like the idea of helping people rather than catering (like at restaurants) to them anyday! more

Resolved Question: Becoming an LPN. Your insight please. ?

My whole life it has been my dream to become a nurse. I have little to no money for school however. My plan is to go to school to become an LPN and work a few years doing this to gain experience and save more money to then get my associates to become an RN. I would love to be able to help people and my dream is to work in the medical field. Can anyone give me any insight on an LPNs job and responsibilites and if its something they gain satisfaction from. I just want to make sure Im not wasting my time with the LPN thing. Thanks. more

Voting Question: How do I become a nurse? ?

I am wanting to become an RN but in the least amount of time possible. I work full-time as does my husband. He is currently attending school full-time also. We also have a 2 year-old daughter. I am wanting to become and RN but don't know what is the best way to go about it. Can you do it online or do you have to take the classes on campus? Should I become an LPN then take the RN exam? Get an associates in nursing? Get a bachelor's in nursing? I don't know the difference between all these degrees or which one would be best for me. more

Resolved Question: HOW can I get a medical transcription job? I'm an LPN, graduated in May. Several weeks before graduation, I ?

found out I'm pregnant (unexpectedly) and due in March. I only went to LPN school to be able to bridge into RN school. It is difficult to get into RN school here in Georgia, and that was the best way for me. My Hus is an RN, but we can't live on ONLY what he makes. He can't get a day job in our area right now, so I can't work nights with our soon-to-be two kids. We've tried to sell our house and move, but the market is SO bad here. Anyway, LPNs are not in demand here. I got a job a week after graduation (very few in my class even HAVE a job), but they are cutting my hours in half because one of the doctors are leaving. Long story short, I need to use my transcription training I did before nursing school and stay home for about a year, but everyone wants 2-3 years experience. How do I get a job? I can't believe I'm trained to do two different jobs and can't even get an interview. I don't want to do any WAH jobs, except transcription. I don't have money to invest in anything else. I CAN'T get a job as an LPN. For one, I'm EXTREMELY pregnant and for two, "good" money for an LPN here is $15 an hour. I would be LOSING money with 2 in daycare. Relatives are hundreds of miles away and can't help. Once my son goes to Kindergarten, I will be able to afford to work away from home again. My job doesn't give paid maternity leave. I'm not going to be able to pay my house payment the month I give birth. If I could get a job in a hospital (which I can't and I have connections through my Hus) the pay would be $12.25 an hour. How am I starting a whole new career? I have only worked as an LPN for 10 weeks. more

Resolved Question: I want to be an lpn or rn but how do I do that when I can't afford to not work full time while going to school?

I am 25 years old right now & i've been working in business collections since I was 17. I currently make 34k a year but I'm sooo bored. I'm a people person & sitting at a computer all day on the phones has just gotten so dull. I'm really interested in Nursing , it seems exciting to me I love watching shows like Trauma and True stories of the ER and I very much want to go into nursing. My problem is how to do it, should I become an LPN 1st or go right into RN my huge obstacle is work I need to have a job while I am going thru the schooling my fiance & I are about to buy our 1st home and for us to be financially stable I need to be working WHAT DO I DO! how should i go about this? more

Resolved Question: Which nursing degree do I need if I already have a BA?

I am thinking about going back to school to be a RN. I currently have a BA in Communications. So, what degree would I have to get? LPN, BSN??? Whats the big differences, and with either of these, can I take the RN test? more

Resolved Question: Nursing- CNA, LPN, RN?

So I've decided that I want to become a nurse. The thing is there's so many different types of nurses! I think I want to become an RN, but I'm not for sure set on that. My aunt says I should become an LPN first and then do a bridge type program to become an RN. My friends mom told me that I should become a CNA first so that way I could get hands on experience and see if I like it. From what I've heard to become a CNA takes like 6 weeks. LPN- 1 year RN- 2 years Any suggestions? Im really stuck on this one. more

Resolved Question: Accelerated second degree in nursing (BSN) - what are the best schools for that in Michigan?

I'm about to graduate with a bachelor of science in health care administration. I've always been interested in nursing, though. If anyone knows about associates degrees in nursing that would be great too. As long as it's a program that allows you to be a RN, not a LPN, and has a reputation for 95%+ success rates on the NCLEX-RN. more

Resolved Question: A few nurse questions.?

What is the difference between a LPN nurse, RN nurse, BSN nurse besides how long you have to take for it. And what does it take to become a nurse? Like what classes you take? more

Resolved Question: Any RNs and/or LPNs around here?

I need help from any RN or LPN who can help me. I am doing a research paper on nurses. Really i'm doing it on the difference between RNs and LPNs like salary, jobs, etc. Well I need a interview with a RN or LPN whoever would like to help. My professor said that we can do a interview online like thorough e-mail or im's. Since i don't know anyone who is in this field i was hopin anyone can help me pls! My paper is due DEC 3. I have done the research already but we are required 1 interview. Its a lil hard doing this since i work full-time and school part-time. So any help will be appreciated. By the way my major is right now pre-nursing eventually RN. thank you more

Resolved Question: Real College or Job Training?

I want to attend a community college for their Nursing program to become a RN. I'm wondering if there would be any need for me to travel off to a "real college" when I could just take job training for the same thing. It seems like I can start community college and become an LPN and then take their bridge program to become an RN. But I'm confused as to weather there is some degree or something I have to receive in college that would make it official. Or weather i can just start working right out of community college. more

Resolved Question: how much does an lpn or an rn make in new jersey?

I want to go to school for nursing but im not sure which one to do first.i want to go for lpn then work my way up to rn.but this girl i know says that lpn don't make enough money for the work they have to do.and that i should just go straight for the rn.but which is better?and wat is the salary between the 2 if your just starting and live in new jersey???and which school is a good school for nursing out here? more

Resolved Question: I am a military spouse and need help finding the right school to become a nurse, what program do I need?

Okay I have tried to search this on my own since before I even graduated but none of it makes since, I want to eventually become a Registered nurse, not an LPN but don't really know how to start. What exactly do I need to be looking for all the colleges I have looked at online don't really explain what I need to do to become an RN. I graduated from high school in May of 08' I also graduated from a vocational school in May of 08' and now have my CNA in Missouri as well as South Carolina, but my husband is active duty navy and we are being moved sometime next year to Washington. I want to start my schooling so I can have a career by the time we are able to go home which is in Missouri, but also if I am able to get my RN in Washington would it transfer over to Missouri or how does it all work. Everything I look at just confuses me more and more please help and please don't leave any mean comments. thanks. more

Resolved Question: CNA????............................................?

I am 18 years old and im a Certified Nurse Assistant. I know its alot of Rn's and LPN/LVN'S that did CNA work b4 becoming a Nurse. So my question is can I get hired at a crazy house (not saying it in a bad way) and if you worked there b4, how was it for you? Also, let me know whats was your highest salary a year (if personal dont answer) because my mother said her job is paying cna's 45,000 a year. Give me your advice thanks, more

Resolved Question: Am I mentally prepared for nursing school?

I started the RN program several years ago and had to drop because I had to work full time to support myself. I am financially able to go back to school and only work a few days a week. I plan to start LPN school in May. I have been to school so I know what all this entails. I have already began reviewing my A&P. I know how mentally stressful it can be. more

Resolved Question: personal trainer through nursing?

i want to be a personal trainer. i currently dont have money to to obtain the certificates. i was looking at some job listings and some of the good places to work require a bachelors degree in something related to personal training. like kinesiology or exercise phys. i was wondering if i were to go to school for lpn, rn...would that qualify as a four year degree relating to personal training? more

Resolved Question: Question for nurses or nursing students?

Okay my situation is like this Im 26 years old I have two small children and a two family income. I was in and out of college since last year working towards my nursing degree (Rn) I have finished all my pre requisites. The reason why I dropped out of school was because there was no way I could get into the nursing program and not be able to work. I want to become a nurse I was a CNA for many years and liked the field only thing is I no longer has my certificate because I moved out of state and my certificate lapsed. I Was looking into a Lpn program thats for 11 months my question is Are they any ways to go through nursing and still have a job or if not a job different ideas of how I can go to school yet still support my family The reason I want to go for my LPN is I figured I could get a job in a hospital then while Im working do a bridge program from LPN to RN then later down the road try for my bsn more

Resolved Question: okay; please help.. high schools? ?

well i am in 8th grade and there is 5 high school opportunities i have 1.Appoqunimink 2.delcastle vo tech 3.hodgson vo-tech 4.st.georges vo tech 5.howard vo tech i want to be a LPN (nurse practicniar/medical assistant) and i wanted to go to delcastle for tht because thts the only school out of the vo tchs that offer practial nursing... the rest all offer nursing technology. if i go to delcastle for practial nursing and get my LPN.. is that a good thing to have? and if i go to hodgson, st georges, or howard i will get my CNR when i am in collage i want to shoot for my RN which you have to go to a good college to get . i want to try to go to the U of DE. or the U of FL. the only problem is that my brother had told me that going to delcastle is a bad choice or any vo tech because colleges dont like that(hes in college) and another thing is his girlfriend went to some vo tech absed high school in maryland and she was in advanced math all 4 years and had honor roll all 4 years but applied for the U of D and they said no, because she went to a vo tech ..any help you can give me is perfect. and should i go to a regular highschool .... or delcastle vo tech high school? and y? more

Voting Question: How many years to become a NICU nurse?

I'm a freshman in high school and I have a class next semester called "Intro to Healthcare" It's a nursing class, and my teacher told us if we take it all four years, when we graduate we will have a degree from the local college to be a LPN. How many years would I have to attend college to become an Neonatal Intensive Care nurse, which I'm assuming I would just have to get a degree to be a RN?? Thanks! more

Resolved Question: How many years does it take to become a nurse?

How long does it take to get your degree to be and LPN and how long does it take to get an RN? Also do you need to get a bachelor's degree to be a nurse or is a community college fine? more

Resolved Question: LPN/RN question! HELP?

Okay, well i'm currently attending college for nursing. For my LPN degree it would take about a year and a half, but for RN around 4 years. I'm at a point in my life where I want to move out of my parents house, get a new car, and start a life of my own. But the only problem is I can't do all that while being in school for 4+ years, so I was thinking about getting my LPN degree, make sure that's what I really want to do with my life, and then go back for my RN later. I realize that LPNs aren't really common in hospitals anymore, but I don't want to work in a hospital, my goal is to work in a pediatrics office. My parents on the other hand don't think this is a good idea and think that I should go for my RN right away. Any advice? I am at a community college and it says its a 2 year degree but really it turns out to be 4 because they require a lot of pre-reqs that are pointless such as a bunch of electives,gym,speech,2 english classes,2 math classes,3 levels of anatomy,psych,abnormal psych,sociology more

Resolved Question: nursing home scholarship?

ok so the nursing home near my house is sending me to cna training and they are paying for it =] of course i have to work for them a set amount of time but my question is, if i wanted to be a lpn or rn or medical assistant, will they provide scholarships or send me to school for this while i am working for them..i want to be a nurse and starting out as a cna will help me get a feel of what it is like to work in healthcare..only serious answers please..i can find this out tomorrow but i just want to know if any of you have had this done or is it even possible for a nursing home to help with this more

Resolved Question: nursing ques- whats the diff bet Nurse, Rn, Lpn- in terms of education (yrs), salary- and how high up u can go?

plus, what schools in NY/NYC would you recommend? more

Resolved Question: Can you get into a university w/o 2 foreign language credits and an art credit?

I started high school with the plan of attending the local vocational school to become an lpn. I am now in my senior year and I see things differently. I want to attend a university and major in nursing and become an rn. From my understanding you have to have 2 foreign language credits and an art credit. Being I don't have the credits does this mean I wont be able to attend a University. more

Resolved Question: Which is better? LPN, RN, or BSN?

Which one are you and why do you think so? I'm having a little trouble deciding what kind of nursing I'd like to go into...is there any advice you could offer? Thanks! more

Resolved Question: home health aides for children (reworded question)?

when i first asked this question-i couldn't remember the right termanology! family not eligible for SSI (income probably twice the limit) is eligible fro medicaid currently paying a care provider privately--who they have trained to meet the childrens needs (self care including medication) they do not need nursing care (RN, LPN)-- they basically need PCAs/ home health aides.. are children on medicaid (or even good private insurance) eligible for services from a PCA / home health aide--- or are parents just expected to provide that care as they would normally be providing that to any child. i work with many children that get nursing care(RNs)--but none have ever had home health aides or PCAs the current caretaker would be willing to be formally trained by an agency to provide services if the family could use the new rules tro choose a care provider (assuming they are eligible to have one) from what i remember--they are on lists for 'respite care' subsidies---which may give them 20 hours a month at a reduced rate---- but they really need help most afternoons--about 20 hours a week--not a month they are registered with DDD--but DDD hasn't been able to find what they need--i have met the DDD caseworker--and he seems great---but most respite workers aren't willing to provide the high level of physical care the kids need--they can't even sit up on their own its more than child care--mom is home most of the time--but with 2 children with major physical needs--she can't do it all- as i said the caregiver they hired privately is essentially providing home health aid services--- its better to answer in general-as i can't give full details here... are children eligible for home health aid services at all? or are children generally just given nursing (RN) services if they have medical needs like ventilators, feeding tubes, severe seizures.... so--are children (in general-not necessarily these children) possibly eligible for PCAs/home health aides..or is this never/almost never a possibility more

Voting Question: Are there any colleges in Miami where I can get LPN or RN degree in less then 4 yrs.?

I'm going to be moving to Miami in 4 months, I am wanting to go to a school that offers a Nursing License in a two year degree program, like a technical institute college. Are there ANY schools were I can become an LPN or RN after 2 yrs. 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

Voting Question: To get a Masters or Become an LPN/RN?

Here's the story I started my undergrad degree as a pre-nursing student for a BSN program. I was placed on a waiting list and got discouraged and changed my major to Health Science. I graduated with the Health Science degree with no jobs available. Now I am trying to decide if I should go back to Nursing at the local technical school or get my Masters in Education were I got my Bachelor Degree? I do not know why my heart is telling me to go back and try nursing but then I am afraid of it not working out and wishing I had of went back for my Masters. What would you do if you had prenursing classes done although they are about 4-5 years old but would be accepted at the local schools for nursing? Would you get into a nursing program using those classes or take the classes over and do nursing or would you move on and get a Masters in something else like Education? Thanks for responding everyone. I am basically afraid that my pre-nursing courses like a&p1/2, micro, etc from 4 years ago is not as fresh in my mind today as it was 4 years ago. Therefore, I am conflicted with trying to try nursing again or just move on with a masters in teaching. more

Resolved Question: To get a Masters in Education or Become a LPN/RN?

Resolved Question: Anyone a nurse in New Jersey?

I am asking about local hospitals, Kennedy Health System, Virtua Hospital, Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center, etc. Do you work there, or do you know anyone who works there? How much do these employers pay? Their websites tell you to come in for an interview, I just want to know up front. CNA's LPN's and RN's positions please. Thanks! more

Resolved Question: Any LPN/RN students in New Jersey?

I am stressed out about picking schedules for next semester. I am Pre-Nursing. I am currently in Biology and thought that Microbiology 1 would be the natural transition, but I could also take Anatomy & Physiology 1. I do not want to take both at the same time. So the choices are Anatomy & Physiology 1 or Microbiology 1. Which ever one I don't take must be taken during the summer 4-5 week course. Any ideas on what you have done/what I should do? Does anyone out there have any experience with these courses, and making a schedule with them? Thanks! more

Resolved Question: I'm sad because I'm told getting my LPN isnt worth it? ?

I was so excited to be going to nursing school next year to get my LPN but now have been told it isnt worth it. People are telling me I will only make 9$ or so an hour. I'm also upset because I am told if I want to become an RN it will take another 4 years? I thought it would be shorter since I would already be an LPN. I guess what I am asking for is any advice from current LPNS or nurses. I dont mind being an LPN, but I want to be needed and appreciated too. more

Resolved Question: Anyone been through the CNA program?

I am starting the CNA program soon...does anyone know if I will be required to purchase anything other than nursing scrubs, shoes, for example, do we need stethoscopes. I heard some nursing classes require you to get a "nursing kit" which has stethoscopes, blood pressure cuffs, etc. Or is that only for LPN/RN programs? more

Resolved Question: What Comes First In Nursing?

Ok i'm getting my GED, and going to learn a trade in nursing. When I learned the trade am I a LPN or just a plane old nurse. Because I want to be a RN someday. Is there a chain of command in nursing???? like CNA or something. or as soon as i learn that trade i'm a LPN???, also what is after a RN???? more

Resolved Question: Whats the difference with all the nursing degrees? aka nursing aide, LPN, RN, BSN, and getting your masters?

how much education does it require and whats the average pay per hour for somewhere urban like new york city/ california? more

Resolved Question: LPN? RN? Currently in school working on my pre reqs for A.A.S. Nursing?

Hi, Im writing because I am currently working on my first semester in college. Taking Math, Biology, Socology and English... all beginners courses, I got my midterm grades today and Ive got B- in math, B- in sociology and a C+ in Biology and Im very dissappointed. Im busting my but and apparently im just not A student material. Anyhow; Ive been told by many that its very hard to get into the program if your not an A student so Im wondering if there is anyone out there whom took the LPN to RN route and how much longer does it take... Im still going for my RN but I figure if Im waiting a year or so I may as well go for LPN if its not much longer. Ive been told that they reserve spots for LPN's in the RN program... ADVICE PLEASE... preferably from people who have taken this route or maybe even teachers... I could really use the help! Thanks for the answers... Just a little more info, My bio teacher said Im doing well and if I keep up the work Im doing now it will bring my grade to a B. SO Im probably looking at just about all B's! Is this good being I dropped out in 9th grade 5 rs ago and just got my GED in June 08? Im still learning how o study and everything because I dont really have any experience with it! Im also waiting for my english grade to be posted but my professo said that Im doing very well today! ( Nursing is the only thing I want to do) Ive thought about other opps. more

Voting Question: Do you get used to being a nurse or do you have to have the stomach for it from the get-go?

I've been throwing around ideas of what I'd like to do, and because of the pay rate I've considered becoming an LPN or an RN. Do you get used to all of the blood or is it something that doesn't bother you from the beginning? Did you know you could do it from the beginning or were you taking it as it came? Is it worth the money you make? Is the pay rate between an LPN and an RN very different, as well as how long it takes to become each one? more

Resolved Question: When you are a nurse, how often does your nursing license have to be renewed? ?

If I become an LPN, how long is my license good for? If I become an RN, how long is my license good for? How often do they need to be renewed, is there a specific time frame? I could not find the answer via the Board of Nursing website. more

Voting Question: What are the duties of a Registered Nurse? ?

I want to become a Registered Nurse and I was curious about what the general duties are. I've read that LPN (Licensed Practical Nurses) give enemas...do RN's have to do that too? more

Resolved Question: I am pre-nursing, is it a good idea to take Chemistry and Microbiology at the same time?

I am pre-nursing, I was told that since I never took Chemistry in high school, that I need to take prep for chemistry first. (I am in college). I was thinking about taking Prep for Chemistry and Microbiology in the same semester. Obviously I have heard that both are diffucult, but it is unrealistic to take both in the same semetser? I am also taking a CNA class so I can become an LPN while waiting on a long waiting list for RN school. I have heard from different people that Prep for Chemistry is not as hard as General Chemistry 1, others say Microbiology is extremely difficult. Any advise from other nursing students or others who have taken Chem and Micro please! more

Resolved Question: Nurses or people in nursing school - what is it like?

I'm thinking about going to school for nursing. I've had a lot of college, but not anything useful. I want to have a stable job with insurance. I think I have all of the pre-requisites done already, so I'd only have to take the nursing classes. The school I'm looking at offers an A.S. in Nursing. I'm not sure exactly what nurses do... would this make me an RN or an LPN (whatever that is)? I'm not squeamish around blood or needles, but I do gag if I see or smell poop or vomit. Please share your experiences and tell me if you think I should go to nursing school? more

Resolved Question: Any LPN's out there that can tell me what your nursing classes were like?

I hear RN nursing school is VERY demanding, they try to break you down, you spend from 8am-7pm everyday in class, clinicals and you feel like you want to give up because its so challenging. However, I am on a long waiting list for RN school, so I have enrolled myself in LPN school in the meantime. Can anyone advise what a day in my life as an LPN student will be like? For example, my first semester I am taking a class that is 2 credits called "Practical Nursing Concepts", although its only 2 credits I was wondering if anyone has taken the equivelant of it at your LPN school and can tell me what to expect. Also, will I learn phlebotomy in LPN school, how to take vital signs such as heartrate, temperature, etc.? I hear that LPN's sometimes have to dress and bathe their patients but I thought that's what CNA's do? Thanks! more

Resolved Question: why are LPN looked down at in the nursing profession?

I have been an LPN for over 10 years and have worked in a multitude of setting...I have had the pleasure of working with great RN's and the misfortune of working with ones well ya know. I have personally assessed patients for them created care plans recalculated doses and much more yet I dont get any respect it seems so unfair more

Resolved Question: Are there any college universities that have L.P.N to R.N. nursing programs in Florida?

If i have my LPN degree and want to become an RN, are there any schools that would take my credits from LPN and just let me do 2yrs of school to become an RN? more

Voting Question: Whats up with waiting lists to get into Nursing School (RN)?

I want to apply to nursing school next semester after I finish all necessary prerequisites, but I hear the waiting list to all local schools is atleast 2 years? Anyone else live in NJ/PA that can advise? I have a high GPA, and I wonder if I will be placed on a waiting list also? Everyone keeps giving conflicting answers. I was considering becoming an LPN in the meantime, and get experience. I figured even if I get into RN school in the next year, it still takes like 2 years of nursing school before I would become an RN? Any advise? Thanks!!! more

Voting Question: I'm going to a com. college to get my LPN. I went to an alternative school. Will I make it? I also want my RN.?

The reason I got sent to an alternative school was because my freshman year I thought getting high was cooler than going to class. I learned my lesson. My school didn't really teach me much. I did good things there. But I don't think I will do good on the ACT. And I will have to learn college level things when I don't know highschool things. If I guess the ones I don't know on the ACT what are the chances of me passing it with a somewhat good score? Should I try to do something else beside become a RN? I've read that nursing school is realllyy hard. I'm starting to doubt myself =( more

Resolved Question: I want to be an RN, but I am worried I may be on the wrong track!?

Okay first off, I am a 28 year old male living in Tampa, FL. I currently attend college for my BSN into Nursing and am attending training classes for my CNA - which also provide opportunities for several certificates. Now, the question is... by taking CNA training classes, then my CNA Test - would this be a better route for me instead of trying to challenge the LPN? In Florida where can I take or prep for the LPN Test or take the LPN Exam? I will have my CNA by January.... more