What LPN cert. program can i get into now?

I went to the site below for more information but i think that it is too far from where i live. The programs they offer seem to be more for pending high school grads.

http://www.bluehills.org/Vocational/...ccupations.htm


Thanks for the help.

Hey Swtooth,

I lived in Goffstown, NH many moons ago, it's quite but nice. I currently reside north of boston, right next to Newton/Waltham.

Your correct regarding the fact that many hospitals will not hire LPN's but i "want to get my feet wet" first. I think going that route will save me time. If at the end of the day i find out that this isn't for me, then i can move on without having wasted alot of time, but i'm sure i'll be happy being a LPN.



I initially wanted to go with the RN program but after speaking with my wife (she knows that i have a short attention span) recommended i take it easy. Starting slow and gaining momentum seems to suit me. I'm hoping that with the LPN cert. that i can use those credits that i earn to someday roll into a RN program. Like i said though, it all depends on me feeling contentment in my career.


I actually have another window open researching vocational/private schools with LPN programs nearby but no luck so far.

The current colleges/cert programs that i have been researching are.....

1. Quincy College-LPN Cert.-Fall 2007 (yay)

2. Medical Professional Institute- State board is pending approval of LPN cert. program.

3. Roxbury Comm. college-LPN Cert. Fall 2008. The 2007 class is full but i really don't want to just wait a year before i even begin

4. Soldier's Home in Mass.-LPN Cert. Fall 2008.

5. Massbay Wellesley Campus- LPN Cert. Fall 2007(yay) but part-time evening only. I would graduate spring 2009.

All programs are full-time unless otherwise stated.





Thanks for all the help . Please let me know what you guys and gals think of my list so far and what advice you might have?

Hello TheCommuter,

Your right about going the vocational school route. I think it would be less intimidating for me but i am ready for whatever may come. The only thing is i'm having a hard time finding the private LPN schools nearby.


Thanks,

oneclipse

Just an update... It seems that whatever i will eventually have a degree/cert. it will be at Massbay. The first time that me and my wife went there we were treated nicely and Robin answered all of our questions(we went there on graduation day ). The wife and i did attend an information session today and that also made the picture a little clearer with respect to how the whole process works. I have been out of school for awhile so it feels comfortable to begin my journey with MBCC.

The healthcare courses are offered at their Framingham campus but that shouldn't be too much of a problem with the commute, by way of car or bus/train it should take approximately 25-35 minutes to get there from Watertown.

Up to this point i did want to take the LPN or RN programs but after much consideration i have decided to "jump in" with a Surg. Tech. certification. I know it will not be easy but i'm ready for it. The LPN is pretty much off my plate for now because if i do finally decide to be a nurse then the route i would take would be straight to the RN program. Oh...and the LPN cert. will NOT save me any time to complete a RN degree, i found that out today.

BTW, i'll be taking my GED classes starting June 26....yessssss!

I'm really looking forward to joining you all out there in the healthcare field. I can hardly wait to get started .