Any Philly LPNs here?

May 09, 2008 10:56 PM

by ImASuckyCMA87

As you can see from the name, I'm a CMA, and I plan on returning to school to become an RN. I'm thinking about stopping along the LPN road first. Shopping around for a few good schools to consider. I've heard good things about 1199C, but thats about it. I live in Philly and I'm looking for a little feedback from my Philadelphia region nurses. Any suggestions?

LPN_in_the_making83 · Jul 31, 2008, 03:06 PM

Re: Any Philly LPNs here?

hey CMA are you still looking for a school in philadelphia? word of advice: DO NOT GO WITH 1199C!

philanurse74 · Aug 01, 2008, 11:27 AM

Re: Any Philly LPNs here?

I, too have heard bad things about that school. Did you look into Eastern? It is hard to find a school now in Philadelphia...But some hospitals are still hiring. I would MUCH rather work in a hospital than LTC. 4-5 patients or 30-40? No contest.

LPN_in_the_making83 · Aug 01, 2008, 11:36 AM

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Philanurse wat school in Philly u went to? oh and Eastern are ok but they are very money hungry! wat LPN school do you know that want you deposit 1350$ 4 weeks before school starts?

i had a call back back from them for the interview but after learning about that price, i had to fall back! now i will be going to Center for Arts and Technology, in Coatesville and so far, i heard great things about them.

philanurse74 · Aug 01, 2008, 11:53 AM

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There you go, sounds like a plan. My school is now closed...BESt of luck to you , study hard and enjoy your schooling, it will go by in a blink!

LPN_in_the_making83 · Aug 01, 2008, 12:32 PM

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tanx. i know it will be a hard road but i am ready for the challenge! so how much can a new LPN makes in Philly?

soon2btesttaker · Aug 01, 2008, 04:43 PM

Re: Any Philly LPNs here?

What's Wrong With 1199c?

philanurse74 · Aug 02, 2008, 09:19 PM

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Not having gone there, perhaps I should not have badmouthed it. But I guess someone has something bad to say about every school, right?

soon2btesttaker · Aug 03, 2008, 09:44 AM

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yeah you are right because I say things all the time about the school I attended. Really I just wanted to hear what you had to say about the school, I personally know of someone who went to 1199C and she had nothing good to say about that school.........

philanurse74 · Aug 07, 2008, 09:38 PM

Re: Any Philly LPNs here?

where did you go? maybe we can exchange horror stories...haha!

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Any Philly LPNs here?

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