michelle2369

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1. LPN or RN?

   michelle2369 replied to Prairie's topic in General Nursing

   It also depends on what you really want to do. I'm in pennsylvania and a lot of hospitals don't hire LPNs anymore. They're mostly hired in LTC facilities. I also always hear..."LPN's don't make any money!" In my area I know LPN wages are very compara...

2. LPN or RN?

   michelle2369 replied to Prairie's topic in General Nursing

   I just made that decision recently. I've been on the RN program waiting list at my school for over 2 years and I can't wait any longer so I am going into the LPN program. The ADN program at our school is 2 years (4 semesters) and the LPN program is 1...

3. Balancing Nursing School and a Boyfriend

   michelle2369 replied to averie123's topic in General Nursing

   I have kind of been in your boyfriend's shoes. I was with my boyfriend for over a year and we were inseperable...and then he decided to go back to school to become a PA. I saw him once a week for a few hours if I was lucky. It almost broke us up beca...

4. Anyone attend RACC's (Reading Area Community College) RN program....help!!

   michelle2369 replied to michelle2369's topic in Pennsylvania

   did you flunk out of the program? what was it like?? are you being a bit over critical? i know it's going to be tough...as any program is...but really that bad? i really dont have any other options...i've taken out so many loans on a previous pursuit...

5. HEY CNA'S THIS IS FOR YOU ONLY...Sorry everybody else

   michelle2369 replied to Mr. Evans's topic in General Nursing

   I'm taking a CNA class in a few weeks and I would like to know too.....specifically in Pennsylvania...Allentown/Reading area. Thanksss

6. Question about scrubs

   michelle2369 replied to michelle2369's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for the help everyone! And also the well wishes! I really appreciate it. I didn't really think about it but i'm more nervous about my bottoms being see through. haha I will definitely look for those can's see through me ones! Thanks again

7. Question about scrubs

   michelle2369 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I'm taking a CNA course in a few weeks and they require us to purchase all white scrubs (eeeek)! Is it okay to wear a tank top or cami under my top for some extra coverage? ** i don't really have any nude colored bras to wear under a white top...anyo...

8. Help with deciding LVN-RN?!

   michelle2369 replied to tracey87's topic in General Nursing

   I've been going back and forth on the same decision for months and it really depends on your situation. My decision was based on time and money (I want to get moving with a career and can only afford to not work for a year). If I had no post high s...

9. LPN outlook

   michelle2369 replied to loved84's topic in LPN/LVN

   I know exactly how you feel! I've recently decided to go into an LPN program over RN just because the waiting list to get into the program is insanely long. I really just want to get the ball rolling already. I do plan to go back into an RN program a...

10. LPN vs RN, anyone pursue a Bachelors in non related field and change their mind

    michelle2369 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm trying to decide which route to go. I would hate to do the LPN program and when finished wish I would have just done RN. let me tell you a little bit about my situation. I am 25 years old and I was originally in school for psychology. I went to a...

11. Berks County, Lehigh Valley Pa Salaries, advice on lpn vs rn

    michelle2369 posted a topic in Pennsylvania

    I'm trying to decide which route to go. I would hate to do the LPN program and when finished wish I would have just done RN. let me tell you a little bit about my situation. I am 25 years old and I was originally in school for psychology. I went to a...

12. Anyone attend RACC's (Reading Area Community College) RN program....help!!

    michelle2369 replied to michelle2369's topic in Pennsylvania

    Thank you so much for such a good response. It's finally given me a good idea what to expect!!

13. Anyone attend RACC's (Reading Area Community College) RN program....help!!

    michelle2369 replied to michelle2369's topic in Pennsylvania

    Another question....after the first semester of clinicals are you able to work as a cna?

14. Anyone attend RACC's (Reading Area Community College) RN program....help!!

    michelle2369 replied to michelle2369's topic in Pennsylvania

    Thank you so much for replying with that. It seems like everyone in my classes are going for Lab Tech or Respiratory Care so I've had little association with any nursing students. I've been kind of clueless on what to expect. We have a meeting next w...

15. Anyone attend RACC's (Reading Area Community College) RN program....help!!

    michelle2369 posted a topic in Pennsylvania

    I've been on their waiting list for over a year and hopefully will finally start the clinicals this coming fall. In the mean time I've been taking care of my sciences....Anatomy and Micro which I've done pretty well in. I'll be finished all other cla...