I've always been interested in nursing. I am married with 3 sons, and youngest is 17. Now, I am interested in pursuing a nursing career.:heartbeat I'm hoping someone could help me with some questions I have, please...
I'm thinking I could probably save some money by going to a Community College...am I correct in thinking this way? Any ideas about timetables as far as applying and being admitted? Also, since I am anxious to get working ASAP, would going for an RN there get me to work faster? And, given that I haven't seen a classroom in awhile, could someone recommend a class I might take before applying to nursing school?
I'm back at it again...taking a CNA class now (Love'n it!) Scheduled to take Anatomy and Physiology this school year...so far so good. Hope to get a part time CNA position this Fall also. People who know me tell me they think I'll be a "great" nurse one day. So, I am encouraged to stumble on!
However, I'm re-thinking the ADN degree...maybe going for an LPN first would be better for me. I could probably scrape up the money to go to a private school for it so that I don't have to wait for the CC to take me...Reason being, I've heard alot on here about how long the waits are, and I really would like to start working before it's time to retire!!! (lol) Also, working in the field would probably give me a better sense of what else I'd like to do and save time in the long run also. The LPN may be exactly where I want to stay, too! How does this sound to you more experienced Nurses?
On that note, does anyone have experience with any private LPN programs in the Cary/Raleigh area/Durham areas? I hear "WATTS" mentioned... and "ECPI" and there's probably others, too. Any other suggestions or thoughts will be very appreciated! Thanks again! Cycler
Any ideas about timetables as far as applying and being admitted? Also, since I am anxious to get working ASAP, would going for an RN there get me to work faster? And, given that I haven't seen a classroom in awhile, could someone recommend a class I might take before applying to nursing school? 
cycler
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Hi,
I'm back at it again...taking a CNA class now (Love'n it!) Scheduled to take Anatomy and Physiology this school year...so far so good. Hope to get a part time CNA position this Fall also. People who know me tell me they think I'll be a "great" nurse one day. So, I am encouraged to stumble on!
However, I'm re-thinking the ADN degree...maybe going for an LPN first would be better for me. I could probably scrape up the money to go to a private school for it so that I don't have to wait for the CC to take me...Reason being, I've heard alot on here about how long the waits are, and I really would like to start working before it's time to retire!!! (lol) Also, working in the field would probably give me a better sense of what else I'd like to do and save time in the long run also. The LPN may be exactly where I want to stay, too! How does this sound to you more experienced Nurses?
On that note, does anyone have experience with any private LPN programs in the Cary/Raleigh area/Durham areas? I hear "WATTS" mentioned... and "ECPI" and there's probably others, too. Any other suggestions or thoughts will be very appreciated! Thanks again! Cycler