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1. Any must-have resources for new LPNs?

   committedtonursing replied to committedtonursing's topic in Career Support

   advanceforlpns.com actually, I just tried signing up for their free subscription, and it wanted my phone number and stuff (and I don't give that out to things like that); anyway, I'm checking into buying a book called "The Long-Term Care Nursing Desk...

2. Any must-have resources for new LPNs?

   committedtonursing replied to committedtonursing's topic in Career Support

   Thank you :) Actually, I was researching online, and managed to find a book-The Long-Term Care Nursing Desk Reference 2007; I'm going to check it out this weekend at the bookstore and see if it is worth purchasing ($150); the book is geared toward v...

3. Any must-have resources for new LPNs?

   committedtonursing posted a topic in Career Support

   I'm a new LPN (just started orienting at a LTC this weekend) and am just wondering if anyone has any advice on reference/resource materials that would be really helpful as a new nurse. I know I should have a drug-reference guide with me, but would l...

4. LPN to RN...need Minnesota advice

   committedtonursing replied to SWTE67's topic in Minnesota

   I just took and passed the NCLEX-PN and am looking at going on for my RN; my prerequisites span from 1998 to 2005 (3 different schools, two different states). My husband and I are planning on eventually moving back home to MN (we're in Colorado righ...

5. Regis University CHOICE BSN program

   committedtonursing replied to committedtonursing's topic in School Programs

   Melina, Thank you for your response. I have not attended an information session yet; I probably will within the next few months. I'm still trying to decide between University of Phoenix and Regis; please keep me posted on how school goes. As far a...

6. Regis University CHOICE BSN program

   committedtonursing posted a topic in School Programs

   Is anyone attending or know anyone who is attending the CHOICE BSN program at Regis University? Couldn't find anywhere on their website what the actual class schedule is like (said it's 1-2 nights per week with clinicals on the weekend), but how man...

7. University of Phoenix in CO, LPN to BSN

   committedtonursing replied to committedtonursing's topic in School Programs

   Thank you for replying; it is nice to hear from someone who is currently in the program, as I am now looking further into UOP since I have graduated (graduated Concorde May 2007). I've met with an enrollment counselor and she has given me a lot more...

8. working as GN (GPN) before taking exam?

   committedtonursing posted a topic in Colorado

   I just spoke with someone from my place of employment and she thought that I might be able to work as a GN (or GPN, whatever the title is) before I take my NCLEX-PN; while I am waiting to hear back from her to confirm if my facility would allow me to...

9. Getting into Nursing school/Job until then

   committedtonursing replied to sara5jane's topic in Colorado

   Welcome to Colorado (I just moved here from Minnesota about two years ago). I suggest looking into getting your CNA certification if you don't have any medical experience. Since I got my CNA in MN, I can't say what the programs are like here in CO,...

10. University of Phoenix in CO, LPN to BSN

    committedtonursing posted a topic in School Programs

    I'm waiting to hear from University of Phoenix. Does anybody know anything about the school? Specifically, LPN to BSN program: cost of tuition # of credits I can transfer in FT/PT etc. options Reputation length of program I know University of Phoen...

11. Trying to plan pregnancy around school

    committedtonursing posted a topic in General Students

    For all who have experienced pregnancy, I have a question: I graduate 5/18/2007 and am thinking about trying to conceive a few months before I graduate. I have clinicals up until then, and don't want a pregnancy to interfere with clinicals or taking...