Has anyone been denied LPN training by NJ unemployment

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Hi,

Has anyone been either denied or approved by NJ unemployment to attend LPN training? I am 52 years old, studied up on the algebra, and was thrilled that I had been accepted into a program at a vocational school....just received my acceptance letter last week, only to be told this week by NJ Unemployment that I can't attend because now the LPN programs in NJ are 15 months instead of 12 (which is due to the fact that NJ has cut so many teachers). They said my option is to attend MA training. My desire is to work in hospice, so I'm not sure that MA training is the route to go.

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Specializes in Critical Care.

LPN is definitely the way to go. it's a difference of 3 months?

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LPN is a nurse. An ma is just a medical assistant. That doesn't even compare to me. No, I would say def Lpn! Hmm a nurse making $18 or so an hour or a secretary who takes bps for $8 hr. lol

I would ask for further details and info.

Good luck!

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PedsNurse,

I would have to agree that LPN is the way to go. It is a few months longer, but double the money. I do not know what part of NJ you are in, but I know that Camden County has a program. Hope this helps!

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Theres exceptions to everything. I would plea my case that it is your desire to be a nurse not a MA. Speak to someone higher in the office.

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