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Will having LPN experience get you a higher pay rate when you become an RN or do you get treated like a new RN grad without any previous nursing experience?

I agree with Justiceforjoy try job shadowing each field first. I guess it also depends on you and the area you live in. I live in AL right on Ga state line. LPN programs are generally 12 mos long....

Does anyone have any advice on websites or tips that I can use to be successful in pharmacology? Any information provided is greatly appreciated....Thanks!

I am not a nurse yet, so I inquired to my college's Exposure Control Officer. She advised me that you can not be discriminated against due to your conditions. However, you must be able to meet the...

Thank you all for your comments. I feel much more confident about my decision of pursing an LPN education first. I just had orientation and my first class starts this week. I know that I will be a...

Yes CVCC did lose their nursing accreditation from the NLNAC. Most students are going to complete the program. The school advised us that they have met and discussed this matter with local employers...

I am so tired of people downing me for going the LPN route first instead of straight to RN. What is wrong with being an LPN first? What is the big deal? I had an old instructor say to me, "you're too...

Yes, Sweetgeorgianurse I am referring to CVCC.

The school will not have the opportunity to regain their accreditation for 2 or more years. The school stated that their LPN program has never been NLNAC accredited. They have had the LPN program for...

Thanks Commuter, I feel more comfortable with accepting the LPN slot at this school. I was so afraid of not being hired in the future on that basis alone. Do you think it may affect RN students more?

I have been accepted to a school that just recently lost it's NLNAC accreditation for it's Associate's Degree RN program. I was accepted into the school's LPN program. The school has explained that...

After talking to a relative that lives in Macon the new grads will get anywhere from $11-$13 in the hospital. If you are looking for more you may want to try LTC..... $15 & up.

Does anyone know the average new grad salary for a LPN in the Opelika/Auburn area?

Sorry Ancy1 I should have mentioned I am not a nurse yet; so I dont have any special tips that might help you impress your DON. However, I know that you will be nervous but try to be confident! Make...

I can understand your frustration but try not to be discouraged. Go ahead and continue to look to for work as an LPN, don't give up! You did not go to college to become a LPN to not use the license ....

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I was recently accepted to a Lpn program about 30 miles from where I live. I accepted this route only because I have been wait listed for a local Rn program and I'm tired of waiting. However, I have...

Good suggestion Caliotter3, I may just do that. Thanks for your input!

Thanks for your input! I am so far down the waiting list that the nursing advisor was honest about my chances of getting in this go round. Im almost a sure in for next Aug 2010. The problem is, no I...

Thanks for your input! In regards to the wait period; I am #23 on a waiting list of 25 for a chance to get accepted into the RN program starting in Aug 09. They will only start accepting wait listers...

I recently received my acceptance letter for a Waiting list for a RN program I applied to. However, I was accepted to a LPN program further away. Should I accept the LPN slot or wait on the RN slot...

I recently received my acceptance letter for the waiting list for a RN program I applied to. However, I was accepted to a LPN program at another school further away. Should I accept that LPN slot and...

In our current economy, which nursing option would be the best choice LPN or RN? Which nursing options has the most job opportunities in the current economy? I've been hearing so much negative...

I need some honest advice. In out current economy, would it be better to go to school to be an LPN or RN? Which license will give you a better chance for jobs opportunities in the current economy?...

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