fionaFL

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1. Undecided LPN/RN?

   fionaFL replied to CASM's topic in General Nursing

   I have been going thru this exact same issue, however I am not 24 years, old but 51, nearly 52 so this is a life changing career change for me. But to be honest as much as I would love to do the RN course, my first year would be all pre-reqs and no...

2. LPN to RN School in Tampa Fl

   fionaFL replied to Chloe Narcisse's topic in LPN-RN

   That's one of the schools I am thinking of going to.. I have been accepted and was supposed to start in September but had problems getting my High School Info from England (34 years ago)... so I couldn't start till Jan. I am also considering RN cour...

3. tired RN venting

   fionaFL replied to AndieWoke's topic in General Nursing

   I am not an RN and won't be for 2 years, I haven't even started Nursing School yet, But I have to say, you find these kind of people (the day nurse *turd* Love that!!!) in every industry.... not just Nursing. Unfortunately these are people who for w...

4. Starting Nursing at 52 and Nervous

   fionaFL replied to eyeball's topic in New Nurse

   Thanks very much..

5. What does a LPN & RN make their first year?

   fionaFL replied to scott.andrew's topic in LPN-RN

   Makes sense, learn more, earn more.... you could say alot of people do similar jobs and get paid more or less, that's just life... but thanks for all this it helps alot, even though I am not really concerned about how much I personally will earn, ...

6. Starting Nursing at 52 and Nervous

   fionaFL replied to eyeball's topic in New Nurse

   I just can't wait till January so am trying to get all my paperwork together so I can start the LPN course in 10 days, I have been interviewed and everything, just getting HS documents from England is not easy as people here just don't get that you d...

7. Starting Nursing at 52 and Nervous

   fionaFL replied to eyeball's topic in New Nurse

   I will be 52 in November and was going to start an LPN course, but then decided if I was changing careers, I may as well do it right and do the RN 2 year course, I have no previous college experience. But I am excited and looking forward to January ...

8. Everest or not? Alternative options! Help PLEASE!!!

   fionaFL replied to amasdclr's topic in Florida

   I just met with the Keiser University rep this morning and I really like it.. it's only 30 mins from my house, and instead of doing an LPN course I think I really should do the RN one there. I am just over 50 so don't have the time to wait for a sp...

9. Going to Nursing School at an Older Age

   fionaFL replied to AmaurosisFugax's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I just took my entrance exam yesterday to go to Nursing School as an LPN (to start), I will be 52 in November! Total change of career for me but I am excited! I got 95% on the exam and haven't studied or gone to school in over 30 years.. so I felt p...

10. New Nursing School In Tampa FL

    fionaFL replied to Sincere24's topic in Florida

    I don't have to quit my job nor work more than one day a week at it so that is not a problem. And I don't mind if I don't get a job right away either. I just want to do it and they are realllt close to where I live. Just want some input on whethe...

11. nursing schools in tampa

    fionaFL replied to vanni02's topic in Florida

    Which school was not good? Galen or the Brandon one?

12. New Nursing School In Tampa FL

    fionaFL replied to Sincere24's topic in Florida

    I am looking at going the end of September to their LPN program.. I went this morning to visit and was very impressed by all the technology etc and that classes were FULL.... but should i go apply at other schools... I am doing a major career change ...

13. LPN to RN School in Tampa Fl

    fionaFL replied to Chloe Narcisse's topic in LPN-RN

    I am planning to go to nursing school in the fall, and am 51 and doing a total career change. can't quite believe it actually.. Was thinking of LPN due to my age and the fact that it only takes a year.. but I am now worried about doing that since Ch...