WOOO PIG SOOIE ARKANSAS Introductions!!

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Hi everyone! I just thought I'd start the new State forums off with an introduction thread. Please feel free to reply to this thread if you wish. Otherwise, feel free to start a new topic if you wish to discuss other topics that are local or state related. Enjoy!

Hello you guys!!!! Im in the Northeasten part of the state and i am currently getting ready to take the NET test and the ASSET test so that i can apply to the LPN program here in my town. I would like to know some of my fellow arkansans' experiences with these 2 tests and i would also like to know how much and LPN can make in Arkansas. Any feedback will be greatly appreciated!!!

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Specializes in Geriatrics.

Hi all! I am currently an LPN in New York State. Will be moving to your lovely state in August. What is the average hrly wage or salary for an LPN in your state in an LTC setting? Thanks for any input.:D

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I am a graduaute RN from Upstate NY considering moving to MArion AR. My husband has a job opportunity in Memphis.

What hospitals are closest to Marion?? Would I be better off looking in Memphis to work??

I have a 2yr & 4yr old, and would like to stay out of the inner city.

My father in law lives in Tuckerman AR, and thinks we are better off movin to AR than TN.

Any info would be helpful

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Hi, all! I'm an accelerated, 2nd-degree BSN student in Arkansas. Nice to meet everyone!

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Specializes in NICU.

Hey everybody! My name is Julie, I just graduated from the LPN prgram at Baptist and will start back to the LPN to RN on Jan. 5, 09. I work at AR Children's in the NICU and LOVE it!! I worked at Baptist for five months before starting school in Orthopedics/Med-surg, it was fun but not for me! Lot's of learning experiences though! I go to school 5 days a week and work weekend nights! UGH!! AND I have two wonderful boys and an awesome hubby to take care of!! Busy busy! Anyway I look forward to meeting some new people on here! Good luck to all, in the new year and life!!

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Hello,

Just curious how it's going for you and the stress of family, work and full-time school. I went to Baptist for LPN with no job and I couldn't give much time to my kids then. Now I have an additional child who is 2 yrs old and have to go back to work. I want to fast-track also. I still have 4 sciences and an english class to complete first. I've heard that Baptist has changed their program somewhat and is it true you can now get an associate degree along with pell grant there now? Also the LPN program used to be about 2-3 days a week the first 5-6 months and then the last 6-7 months 5 days a week due to all the clinicals. Has that changed?

Thanks

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Hi! I live in western Arkansas, and am just starting nursing school @ UAFS. Am so GLAD to see this Arkansas forum! I would really appreciate any & all advice you all can give me about the nursing profession - from school to jobs, experience, etc. I'm 45 & starting a new career, so I'm not sure how many years I can afford to spend in school. But I do feel I have a little 'experience' in the nursing field: for the past 18+ yrs, I've been primary caregiver to my multi-handicapped son, who has a severe seizure disorder, among other things. Also, my husband was dx'd almost 3 yrs. ago with Cirrhosis and has had 2 strokes, along with high blood pressure and Rheumatoid Arthritis, and I take care of him.

I do have questions, because at my age, I don't want to spend a lot of $$ and years in school, only to find that I've chosen the wrong career path. At the moment, nursing seems to be a natural choice for me, and sounds like a perfect fit.

1. Is there a nursing shortage in our state? (and if so, does that include all types of nurses - CNAs, LPNs, RNs, etc.)

2. How long did it take you to get jobs after graduation?

3. Is it possible for a new ADN grad to get a job in a hospital or clinic? (without knowing someone)

I look forward to hearing your answers, comments & your own experiences. Thanks!

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Specializes in Hemodialysis.

Can you tell me about the rn-bsn program? I am applying there in the spring and I was just wondering what its like.

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I'm starting in January 2013, RN fast-track. I understand it to be 4 days a week. When that is completed you can continue through UALR's BSN completer program, of which I understand most to be online. Unfortunately, I will have to take chemistry at the start of the program and can't do it this fall. I'm sure you can complete BSN through ASU or other places also.

I graduated LPN through Baptist so the familiarity of the system is helpful. Baptist School provides alot of clinical practice which you will find helpful.

Are you starting at the beginning of becoming an RN or are you a LPN applying for the fast-track (1 yr)?

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hi brian its hinta i have just move to texas and has started with the evaluation process but i am planning to give my nclex

in june can anyone help....

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Hey everybody. Jonathan here. I'm a CNA and a nursing student. Well, pre-nursing. I'm attending SAU in Magnolia. I have a year of pre-reqs left and will be doing my best to get accepted into the BSN program for Fall 2013. I'm currently looking for employment and waiting to take my state test for my CNA license. I just wanted to check in, say hi to all the Arkansas nurses, and introduce myself. So hi everybody!!!

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Hi Jonathon and hang in there!

Stacie

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