Can an lpn use wia?

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Hello all, I am new to this site and would love it if you guys could be of assistance. I want to know if an lpn can use wia for an Rn bridge program? Thanks

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Specializes in Acute Care Cardiac, Education, Prof Practice.

WIA?

Tait

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

For those of you who might not know, WIA = Workforce Investment Act

http://www.doleta.gov/usworkforce/wia/act.cfm

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A quick glance at the plain English version on the site had the phrase "no eligibility requirements", so it would be worth a question at the local employment development department office. Also saw a phrase that if funds are limited, preference will be given to those on public assistance or low income. I would look into it if I were looking for a way to fund my education. All they can do is say no.

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Specializes in Critical Care.

Just an FYI, I was *almost* excluded from WIA as a dental assistant. Dental assisting was an "in demand" job, so they wanted to help me find a new dental assisting job. I had to prove unemployment due to negative income. The cost of child care exceeded my dental assisting wages. After appealing my rejection, I was awarded WIA. They might look at your profession similarly. Good luck!

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Ok, thanks. Another thing that I am thinking of is, once I finish the lpn class I will apply for WIA for my rn class. I won't have my license yet and will not be an lpn. Just hoping I can't be turned due to having the training in an "in demand job" but not becoming licensed.

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Specializes in LTC, home care.

I used WIA as a bridge program from my LPN to RN. WIA paid for all of my RN program, but I had to take my LPN boards and pass first. :) I know lots about that program so if you need info let me know.

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Specializes in LTC, AL, Corrections, Home health.

I think that some of the specifics vary by state, but working as an LPN I did not financially qualify though going back to school forced me to decrease my hours they look at the six months of pay prior to the time you are doing your application during which time I was working full time and making descent money. You should be sure to contact a local rep for more details.

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where is the plain english version of WIA? all I found was the link version with 200 pgs or so.

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