monica427

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  1. Anyone else "only" going for LPN?

    I haven't really decided yet whether or not I would go past an LPN. I'm in my 30s and nursing would be a career change. I'm just doing things one step at a time. My immediate goals are to get my foot into nursing, start my career, and then begin a fa...
  2. LPN to BSN vs traditional BSN

    Thanks for the information Commuter! I've done a bit more research on programs in my state and it does seem like at least a couple of the programs allow students to test out of certain classes. My husband and I are trying to figure out what the best ...
  3. LPN to BSN vs traditional BSN

    I've noticed a few LPN to BSN programs in my state (Georgia), but there doesn't seem to be too much information out there about them from students. I'm wondering how they differ from traditional BSN programs aside from the obvious (having to be an LP...
  4. Spring 2015 Applicants

    I couldn't find another thread like this, so I thought I'd start one. Who else is applying for an LPN/LVN program for the Spring 2015 semester? Hopefully we can support each other through this nerve wracking process! I'm applying at Georgia Piedmont...
  5. Georgia Piedemont Technical College in Georgia!

    I'll be applying for the GPTC program starting in the Spring, so hopefully I can answer some of your questions. Technical college credits (from schools within the Technical College System of GA) will transfer to colleges within the University System ...
  6. What do people think about 'older' students?

    Please don't apologize! :) I don't think it's a silly question. I'm in my mid 30s and also pursuing nursing as a second degree/career. I can't say that the thought hasn't crossed my mind about how I'll be perceived being a non-traditionally aged stud...
  7. Hard Time Finding a Job (PCT/CNA)

    That makes sense! Is there any chance for using the Gwinnett Transit? I know it's super limited so it might not be an option. But keep at it! :) Good luck!
  8. Hard Time Finding a Job (PCT/CNA)

    You won't necessarily have to put a ton of miles on your car. I think it depends on the assignment. A lot of people I know in home health care have an assigned client that they work with regularly. You drive to your client's home like you would any o...
  9. Hard Time Finding a Job (PCT/CNA)

    Hi ChicagoCNA! I saw that your profile says you're in Duluth, so we're neighbors! I'm just east of Atlanta. My husband is a newer CNA here in Atlanta so I thought I might could help. Have you actually taken your certification test and passed? If not ...
  10. HELP! Need advice & info about nursing schools in Atlanta!

    Hi Jasmin, have you considered applying to schools that offer ADNs? That would expand your options significantly. GPC, Atlanta Tech, Gwinnett Tech, West GA Tech, Lanier Tech (and pretty sure some others too) offer ADNs. You can always do a bridge to ...
  11. I'm applying for the Spring semester. Jonahsmum, the program is one year (technically 11 months I suppose - start in January, graduate in December). Not sure this is helpful to the OP since I'm pretty sure she's already gotten in :) But I'll share i...
  12. West GA Technical

    That's so exciting! It'll be here before you know it :) Did they happen to talk about working while in the program? I'm really hoping that I can still hang on to my part-time evening job while I'm in school.
  13. West GA Technical

    How was your orientation, newLPNstudentGA?? There was an information session today for the GPTC program that I went to. Basically they reiterated a lot of the information from the website and went into detail about the selection process. It feels a ...
  14. I'm applying for the LPN program at Georgia Piedmont Tech for the spring semester. I'm also considering applying to West GA Tech as a backup. I already have student debt from my previous degrees so going the most economical route is what makes sense ...
  15. West GA Technical

    Thanks so much! That really does help. :)