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Nov 27, 2007 03:07 AM

Lvn Program??is It Worth It?

by cee085

I recently applied for the nursing program.. and found that I did not get accepted! i am really dissapointed! I do not know much about vocational schools and would like to hear yallz input! im thinking about joining an lvn program at a vocational school and then applying at a different school for the bridge program (lvn-rn). Someone please i need advice! is this all worth it? will i still be able to get a job a hospital going thris route! ? im so confused

THE NEWBIE!


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from bmw804
Old Nov 27, 2007, 03:47 PM

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If its what you want to do, I think you should apply. I attended a 4 year University and I loved the school, but it was too expensive. I have one class left in the LPN program and then I am going back for the RN. You must make the best decison and if you get accepted into the LPN program consider it a start.
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Old Nov 27, 2007, 03:52 PM

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Be advised that hospital jobs for LVNs are diminishing in many areas.
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from Tweety
Old Nov 27, 2007, 05:48 PM

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That's an excellent way to get an RN, but what TheCommuter says is true. You might have to be flexible and do some time in a nursing home while getting your RN because new grad hospital jobs for LPNs are hard to get in some areas.

Good luck!!
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from cee085
Old Nov 29, 2007, 06:01 PM

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thanks for the info! i need to do more research on this vocational school. I just dont want to wait anymore if you guys know what i mean! Thank you again. Im glad I found this site!
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Old Nov 29, 2007, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by CEE085 View Post
thanks for the info! i need to do more research on this vocational school. I just dont want to wait anymore if you guys know what i mean! Thank you again. Im glad I found this site!
I attended an LVN program at a vocational school, completed it in 12 months with no prerequisites or waiting list, became licensed, and found work in a timely manner. Vocational schools tend to cost a whole lot more than traditional community colleges, but the convenience may be worth it.
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