Just got the news that I have been accepted

[vicky2200]

Assuming I get everything in on time, I will be accepted into the LPN to RN program this Fall. I have mixed feelings about it but overall I think this is the best thing for my career.

I graduated from the LPN program in 2011 and I have been unable to find work, so I am out of practice. I was told the LPN program was very hard, but I didn't find it to be that bad. I am hoping I will feel the same about the RN program. That being said, how should I prepare? I am taking my last prerequisite right now, but I feel like I should do something to help the program be less stressful. Any sites that offer review for free or any other ideas?

My main concern really is my lack of transportation. I have no clue how this is going to workout because I need a way to get to and from school and clinical and I have no money. I am hoping I can get enough loans and scholarships to make it work. Any advice on this?

[HippyDippyLPN]

Well I would land any job you can so you can get a point a to point b car . Or use student loans to buy yourself a cheap car. Sorry you couldn't find a job, I know for my bridge program they are very adamant about not going over LPN skills you should already know (like caths, g tubes, etc) so it if your school has a lab with a medical dummy I would practice. I know I will and I have been working since 2009. If your program is like mine then it's accelerated and they do not slow down to demonstrate simply nursing tasks. Good luck!

[vicky2200]

We will have some time for review, but not a ton. I have been looking for a job, any job, for 2 years without luck. So that option for a car isn't possible. I'm not sure if I will be able to get any student loans, let alone enough for a car. I hope this all works out.