Any inactive LPN's?

I have been inactive for more than two years now, and I pray I never have to be active ever again! I work as an Epic Analyst, and could not be happier! I just wished I had not spent 27 years in nursing before getting out!

For the first 10 years, I LOVED nursing, but too much has changed. I started out going for my RN, but it just was not in me to continue. I wanted something different, and I found it!!! I THANK GOD daily!

anyone have any suggestions on an online site that offer a "refreshers course" or any online course from your local college or university?

http://www.nurseleaders.org/LPNonlineform.htm :

Order all modules CD-ROM 150Order all modules printed $225Post-Test (after the completion of all 9 modules) $75Clinical Placement Services *(Southwest Idaho Only) $100LPN Equivalency Module #1 and Exam This option is available only to Idaho residents. It is often used by RN students wishing to qualify to take the NCLEX-LPN while completing their RN studies. This product consists of Module #1 and an exam covering the module. $50

http://learn.sdstate.edu/nursing/LPN.html :




COST AND COMPLETION TIMEFRAME
The cost of the Independent Study Refresher Course for LPN/LVNs is $400.00. This fee includes:
1. course study guide (online workbook),
2. supervision and coordination of the course
3. correction of exams
4. certificate of completion
5. record keeping
6. consultation with course participants and clinical supervisor as needed.
Please Note: You will need to purchase the textbook by contacting Cheryl Havrevold at the University Bookstore at (800) 985-8771 or via e-mail at Cheryl_Havrevold@sdstate.edu. It is called “Textbook of Basic Nursing” (eighth edition) by Caroline Bunker Rosdahl. This is an additional cost of $78.95 plus $7.50 for shipping and handling.


http://www.delta.edu/businesssolutio...Refresher.aspx :

This course is set up in a blended format with the following components:

• 20 hours of Simulated labs
• 60 hours clinical practice
• Independent on-line study
• Textbook readings and exercises
• On-line peer discussion boards
• Multiple tests including Pre/Post testing

25 Continuing Education Units, including 1 pain management CE

Prerequisites
Students must go through Admission to Delta College to access the course management software.

Textbooks
Textbooks are required for this course. Check with the Delta Bookstore.
Cost: $895

I am presently a NY graduate PN waiting on an immigration snafu to clear before I am to receive my LPN license. It has been 1.5 years since passing the State Boards. I tried to study from my NCLEX-PN preparation diskettes but prefer to seek assistance via an online refresher course.

I recently posted (3) that are reputable. You can try contacting them or calling your local state boards or Dept of Education practical nursing programs or local vocational PN schools for additional information.

I plan to take the theory modules from nurseleaders and to arrange for a private clinical RN preceptor from Brooklyn, NY.

For clinicals, all you need is month in a hospital and one in a LTC facility is ideal for a refresher course.

Here are the (3) I have found so far:
Re: Any inactive LPN's?
http://www.nurseleaders.org/LPNonlineform.htm :

Order all modules CD-ROM 150Order all modules printed $225Post-Test (after the completion of all 9 modules) $75Clinical Placement Services *(Southwest Idaho Only) $100 LPN Equivalency Module #1 and Exam This option is available only to Idaho residents. It is often used by RN students wishing to qualify to take the NCLEX-LPN while completing their RN studies. This product consists of Module #1 and an exam covering the module. $50

http://learn.sdstate.edu/nursing/LPN.html :

COST AND COMPLETION TIMEFRAME
The cost of the Independent Study Refresher Course for LPN/LVNs is $400.00. This fee includes:
1. course study guide (online workbook),
2. supervision and coordination of the course
3. correction of exams
4. certificate of completion
5. record keeping
6. consultation with course participants and clinical supervisor as needed.
Please Note: You will need to purchase the textbook by contacting Cheryl Havrevold at the University Bookstore at (800) 985-8771 or via e-mail at Cheryl_Havrevold@sdstate.edu. It is called “Textbook of Basic Nursing” (eighth edition) by Caroline Bunker Rosdahl. This is an additional cost of $78.95 plus $7.50 for shipping and handling.


http://www.delta.edu/businesssolutio...Refresher.aspx :

This course is set up in a blended format with the following components:

• 20 hours of Simulated labs
• 60 hours clinical practice
• Independent on-line study
• Textbook readings and exercises
• On-line peer discussion boards
• Multiple tests including Pre/Post testing

25 Continuing Education Units, including 1 pain management CE

Prerequisites
Students must go through Admission to Delta College to access the course management software.

Textbooks
Textbooks are required for this course. Check with the Delta Bookstore.
Cost: $895

rock on Louisiana girl>> since you are in louisiana can anyone help me out here::

so after the refresher course are you required to retake the boards (im sure you are but just checking still)

also>> what happens if written notification of retirement or change in licensure to RN is not given to the Boards?

I am facing the same challenge. I am in Florida, passed my board and worked as an LPN for approximately 15 years the left the profession. I have recently realiazed I want to reenter the nursing profession. I did not renew my license. Any suggestions on what is needed to activate LPN license.
Please help.

I'm inactive and have been out of nursing for a long time 20+ years. At one time I had licenses in Oregon, Colorado, Ohio and Georgia. I worked for 10 years in everything from Clinics, Hospitals, ER, ICU and LTC. I currently live in GA and in this state they will not allow you to take a refresher course if you've been out for more than 7 years, going back to school for a year is not an option...I don't have a significant other to support me. I've now been unemployed for almost 16 months.

So I've started looking at other states to attend Texas and Colorado seem to have the most flexible programs and I'm leaning towards Colorado because I plan on staying at least a year to get some recent experience under my belt and no offence to all you TX nurses, I'd rather live back in CO with that nice cool dry air .

Since I left nursing, I see that LPN's have been relegated to LTC's for the most part but at 59 years of age I don't feel I can be too picky.

So everyone keep their fingers crossed that I can sell my land and get out of here.

well i guess you can say i am officially out of retirement, i recently reactivated my new york lpn and took a refresher course with clinicals included applied for my fl lpn and today i checked the web site and saw i was issued a fl lpn license i am so excited and it was def worth the work. although nursing has changed since i was nursing 20+ years ago i look foward to the challenges that await me. i still plan on taking a few more classes to make me more marketable i truly believe i can and will make a difference. good luck to everyone out there trying to reenter the nursing field they really need us older nurses out there in the work force!!!!!!!! together we all can make a difference.