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Jun 22, 2009 12:07 AM

Career Change


Hello All!
I am wanting to become a nurse and was thinking about Apollo. But I have been reading the LPN's are being phased out. Is this where I should start? My goal is to become an RN. I have no previous nursing experience. I have a certificate in Accounting and am currently working as a preschool sports coach.
I just want to be successful and hopefully get finished quickly. I have 3 kids to support!...
Thanks for your input!
Steph

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from sandypalma
Old Jun 22, 2009, 08:45 PM

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well currently i am in chicago doing my lpn and supporting 3 kids as well..Ill i can tell u is to go for it!!!i would start with an lpn and see if you like it..thats what im doing and in dec i finish the program an then ill get to bridge over to the rn..so yea try it and see it its for you...good luck..
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from vkubiak
Old Jun 25, 2009, 12:47 PM

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Although some acute care facilities are reducing their numbers of PNs, long term care facilities continue to employee PNs - I do not believe that will change substantially.

The roles may change over time, but there are certainly positions for both PNs and RNs in health care!
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from slindsey1230
Old Jun 28, 2009, 09:35 PM

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Thank you for the replys!
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