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LPN...after 10yrs going back...where do I take classes etc.?



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Oct 15, 2007 12:26 AM

LPN...after 10yrs going back...where do I take classes etc.?


I have not worked in 10yrs and prior to leaving nursing, I only worked about a yr or 2. I worked this past wknd as a private nurse and loved it. Realized...this is where I need to be and where my passion is. I have 3 Bachelor degrees and am in the process of entering a bridge program. Where can I go to refresh/update not only my education but my clinicals? Any suggestion are greatly appreciated!! TY in advance....

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No. 1
from Fiona59
Old Oct 17, 2007, 02:40 PM

Default Re: LPN...after 10yrs going back...where do I take classes etc.?
Just a couple of things. Contact the local PN training school to see if they offer refreshers for those who haven't worked for a while. I know my college does a re-entry programme.

Can I ask how you kept a license if you haven't worked in 10 years? We have to work 1000 hours every three years to be eligible to retain a license?
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from Love2BSmart
Old Oct 31, 2007, 10:43 AM

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I am in Orlando FL. We have to do our CEU's every 2yrs but no hours. Thank you for the suggestion. I will call the school where I originally received my LPN and see what they offer. I am in January taking classes for my RN. I have 3 other degrees but my heart is still in nursing. Where are you located?
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from frodo
Old Nov 02, 2007, 04:34 PM

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I went back after being out 20 years, i had kept my license, no ceu's no working, i ws darn lucky. Knew i would want to go back eventually. I was mentored by several nurses and took iv course and did fine. It was scary tho for me. been back 5 years now. wouldn't change it for anything, i enjoy nursing, most of the time!!
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from Fiona59
Old Nov 03, 2007, 02:01 AM

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How do you accumulate 35 years of experience when you were "out" for 20 and are 53yo???
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from frodo
Old Nov 03, 2007, 10:44 AM
Updated Nov 04, 2007 at 03:25 PM by frodo

Default Re: LPN...after 10yrs going back...where do I take classes etc.?
well, I graduated at 18from LPN schooling. I had done home care (off and on) during the time i was out, which i didn't mention.(as it was for family and friends mostly hospice type )), I meant i have retained my license for that many years,sorry, didn't mean to mislead. i removed this and will stop posting, just wanted to try and help someone. happy thanksgiving to all.
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