lpntobe2009

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1. Excelsior in unrecognized state?

   lpntobe2009 replied to lpntobe2009's topic in Online Learning

   I already know IL doesn't accept it..but as of right now, they do allow you to endorse in after 2 years of RN experience elsewhere. In the VA, you can have a state license from any state(I live pretty close to IN anyway). Lunah-your advice is what I...

2. Excelsior in unrecognized state?

   lpntobe2009 replied to lpntobe2009's topic in Online Learning

   Yeah, this would be an option that I would consider only AFTER an offer is made(had interview 2 days ago). Just thinking out my options. It's either this or Indiana State as I cannot sit in the classroom another year(or more) and work. As far as t...

3. Excelsior in unrecognized state?

   lpntobe2009 posted a topic in Online Learning

   I have a question. I live in IL and have a possible job opportunity to work for the VA as an LPN. Do you think it would be worth it to finish my RN via Excelsior even though IL wouldn't recognize the license (assuming that I loved working at the VA...

4. ISU LPN-BSN course info

   lpntobe2009 replied to lpntobe2009's topic in Online Learning

   No, they give you a list of places in your area and then you call and request clinical hours. I've heard from several people in the area that's it's actually pretty area and the list of hospitals are pretty decent.

5. ISU LPN-BSN course info

   lpntobe2009 replied to lpntobe2009's topic in Online Learning

   Thanks. I figured they wouldn't. Just bummed that this program is going to take sooooo long when I have no other courses to take!

6. ISU LPN-BSN course info

   lpntobe2009 posted a topic in Online Learning

   I applied to ISU and planned on applying for admission for the lpn-bsn by the Nov 1st deadline. I am so disappointed to learn that you can only take 2 nursing courses at a time!! I spoke to 2 different people at the university who confirmed this. ...

7. Lets get a current salary thread going for 09/10

   lpntobe2009 replied to Finallydidit's topic in LPN/LVN

   New LPN, no experience. LTC, western Chicago suburbs. $22/hour.

8. College of Dupage LPN Program

   lpntobe2009 replied to rj3mom's topic in Illinois

   Don't listen to anyone about not doing an LPN program...yeah, we all know hospitals aren't hiring LPN's..but there are PLENTY of opportunities and it is NOT a waste of money. I just graduated and took my NCLEX-PN and within a WEEK, had 3 job offers(...

9. Just took NCLEX with LOTS of calculations/select all that apply

   lpntobe2009 replied to adjya18's topic in NCLEX

   This is very untrue. I wish people who actually KNOW what they are talking about before posting...I had a teacher that used to write NCLEX questions. SATA ARE higher level questions..when you are doing well, you get more of them. Math calculations...

10. Will RNs soon become mandatory over LPNs?

    lpntobe2009 replied to 1lollipop's topic in New York

    Ummm...LPN's ARE nurses so the whole "More LPN's than NURSES" is an odd statement. Lpn's aren't going anywhere. LTC facilities are giving preference to LPN's because they are cheaper than RN's. I know of many facilities that are cutting RN's overti...

11. NCLEX PN Stopped at 85.

    lpntobe2009 replied to A.Vllnv53's topic in NCLEX

    Were the questions very difficult at the end? Like a lot of "select all that apply"? I was told that if you have reached these difficult questions, it means you have answered a lot correct.

12. NCLEX PN in one week!

    lpntobe2009 replied to 1uvakindmom's topic in NCLEX

    Good luck! I will be there next month probably and am already freaking out!

13. Starting LVN program in 2 weeks!!! Advice???

    lpntobe2009 replied to shenshine's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    I just finished my program and I would just say try to stay as focused as possible. Just ignore whatever else is going on and focus on the prize(like someone else mentioned). It wouldn't hurt to start some NCLEX study questions as soon as possible!...

14. Fail with 85 questions on nclex PN?

    lpntobe2009 replied to zolushkalvn's topic in NCLEX

    I have heard that with only 85 questions it either means that the computer determined you did really well or really bad!

15. Finally finished my PN program

    lpntobe2009 replied to Peachez8207's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    I just finished my program as well and am trying to get into NCLEX study mode! I am planning on just going to Borders and trying to use a different book each night and study section by section. I too am very worried about pharm. When are you plann...