[gypsynurse]

Well, I am thrilled that this spot is here as well ! I am an RPN, in Canada, which for the most part, is LPN in U.S. we have some provinces that call it LPN also. I have also been an LPN, in Central Fl, was for 8yrs actively. Now Canada is home again, but both places always will be. Got my RPN, almost 20yrs ago as a mother of 4, the last was only two weeks old,when i started school.. and breastfed for months through school. Clinical's and all ! Talk about us determined Moms. Life skills teach a lot. I wanted my RN, almost immediately, but it wasn't in the "books" at the time. And the move to Florida encouraged it more, but stopped it from happening too. Now the kids are grown, and the calling is now "yelling" at me, and i am only trying to figure out how..should i say where.. ! the school that the bridging prog is available but to far distance wise, and makes me start all over again basically., I dont want to start all over, I deserve more respect for my skills and experience, between both countries, and all floors of three hosps, home health, peods office, and more..... but i had sort of given up on distance learning, (it is different when you live in Canada) and am going to try the U.S., for furthering education. Maybe an associates. Wont be able to work in Canada with it, but could work Buffalo. And that is close by.
If anyone knows of any assistance, or suggestions, they are always welcome.
Glad to have you all as support ..... and keep up the good work. GO LPNs, RPN,s ! without us, the "whole team has a hole in it" ........

[Ks mommy nurse]

Hello eneryone, I'm glad there are so many LPNs/LVNs deciding to pursue a higher education to become RNs. I am an LVN in Cali, graduated in 2002 and just now decided to strive to become an RN through TCN LVN to BSN. Hey I figure if I have all this time at work (home health-easy case) might as well as go through the torture to get a BSN. Well good luck to us all.... like to read updates on everyone success.

[Lolo37]

Hello to all. I have been a LPN for 12 years and finally decided to go back for my RN. I will start my classes next month. I am looking for a part time job so that I can support myself while in school. I am currently working for Red Cross and they will not work around your schedule to go to school.

[cheleb61]

I am an LPN in Florida (just moved here from NJ). I am currently enrolled in Excelsior College's LPN to RN program. I am almost finished I jsut have Micro and the CPNE (clinical) to finish.

[Lpn2GaRn]

HELLO LOVE THIS SITE ALREADY, SUCH ENCOURAGING WORDS LOOKING FORWARD TO BECOMING AN RN NEXT SUMMER 08 WITH GORDON COLLEGE IN GA, ANY WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT, ADVICE, OR WORDS OF LAUGHTER WOULD BE A GREAT HELP ANYONE ELSE OUT THERE TRYING THIS OR AT THIS SCHOOL LET ME KNOW JUST WANT TO MAKE SURE I NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH MY HEAD NOT SCREWED ON RIGHT . I HAVE BEEN A LPN FOR 9 YRS AND 40Y/O IN THE PRIME AND DECIDED ENOUGH WAS ENOUGH TIME TO MAKE SOME CHANGES. WELL LET ME KNOW.

[gt4everpn]

HI I'M A NEW GRAD LPN JUST PASSED MY TEST IN SEPT WILL START WORKING THIS SUMMER SO EXCITED, ANYWAY I AM PURSUING MY RN(BSN) AT A 4 YR SCHOOL CAN'T WAIT TO BE AN RN. I ASPIRE TO BE A CCRN, AND A CNS IN THE FUTURE, WISH ME LUCK THANX!

[gt4everpn]

Originally Posted by cheleb61

I am an LPN in Florida (just moved here from NJ). I am currently enrolled in Excelsior College's LPN to RN program. I am almost finished I jsut have Micro and the CPNE (clinical) to finish.

IS EXCELSIOR REALLY GOOD, IS THEIR PROGRAM BSN? THANX!

[nrsharx]

I'm 38, mother of 2 teenagers (God Help Me!) and LPN of 10 years. I currently am working at the Portland VA Medical center-working on my RN thru Excelsior.

[sam1978]

Just graduated LPN school last August and already starting RN school-what was I thinking?! I currently work as a treatment nurse at a nursing and rehab facilty, and surprisingly enjoy it! I think I'll try to specialize in this field when RN school is finished.

[darby249]

Hi all, I am a single mother of a beautiful 4 yr old and a Dec grad from LPN, working on my RN through excelsior and trying to stay motivated. Working for a nursing home here in West TN. Want to eventually get into critical care. Love this site and all the information. Hugs to all, Dawn