[color=#ff8c00]after reading several of our postings, many times i am wondering if we are in the programs by our own choice or if it were because we couldn't make it to one program or another. if you did choose the lpn program, what made you decide to start here vs. the adn or jumping right into the bsn? i see on several posts they have lpn to adn to bsn. each of ours is an entirely different program. however there are bridges or 2+2 programs for links to the other.
[color=#ff8c00]in my area the lpn is handled (only) at a technical school and not at the universities. i see on some of the postings that many of us have an option to take the lpn boards after our first year (if i read that right) is this in most areas, or just selective states?? that would be great to take the lpn boards and be a "nurse" before becoming an actual rn. i find it interesting as i read to find out how each program is so different yet somewhat similar. the courses seem so entirely different, right down to even the pre-reqs.
[color=#ff8c00]for my nursing program the pre-reqs were basic chemistry, basic biology, writing i and/or writing ii and algebra. after taking those, along with your nln test score (and of course the gpa) you could apply to the adn program. submitting with your application an essay of "why i want to be a nurse."
[color=#ff8c00]also, i find it amazing at the added fees we have. we are responsible for our own costs. my books are going to range from 600-758 dollars for the first term, what about yours? we have a liablity insurance to purchase, uniforms (one at 70.00) lab coat, steth, bp cuff, scissors omgoodness the list goes on. i guess before i got my packet i basically was "dreaming" this would all be included into my tuition?? :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: the honor of becoming a nurse!!!! is worth it though, doncha think?
[color=#ff8c00]i was just curious to finding out what all of your "what if's" and how many things each of us had in common or different.
