I am obsessed

flwannaB · Aug 2, 2005

I have considered quitting my job and working as a CNA until I can get into my LPN school just to get into the field. Problem is, I hold the insurance and when I get into school I will quit completely. That's a year plus without insurance for a teenager and a 5 year old. I guess I have just try to be patient.

I feel the same way. I completed one semester of the LPN program and then took a break while I had my baby. In the meantime I was accepted into a BSN program and I am obsessed with weather I should finish the LPN or do the BSN. I know I can't afford the BSN. I only have the first year paid for then my loan money runs out. If I finish the LPN I think I can get the WIA county to pay for it. So I have been asking people what do they think I should do. I think about it all the time. The LPN school was rather crowded a lot of students. The private BSN school is rather small. I think I will like that better. I am quitting my full time job in order to concentrate more on school and to get some day care assistance. I just don't know what to do. School starts in like 3 weeks. The LPN school for me would start in Jan.
I am hoping to find a nursing assistant job, so that I can get tuition reimbursement. Sorry to ramble on but that is how much I think about it too.

bmw804 · Aug 3, 2005

I have considered quitting my job and working as a CNA until I can get into my LPN school just to get into the field. Problem is, I hold the insurance and when I get into school I will quit completely. That's a year plus without insurance for a teenager and a 5 year old. I guess I have just try to be patient.

I hold the insurance also. My children are 5, 2, and 3 months. Since I will no longer be working,I am going to rely on healthy start which will cover my children. I hope to find a part time nursing assistant job.

mchanrice · Aug 4, 2005

This might be a really dumb question but how are you able to get in a BSN program without already being a nurse? Once you finish the BSN program are you a RN? What schools offer this?

mchanrice · Aug 4, 2005

I have considered quitting my job and working as a CNA until I can get into my LPN school just to get into the field. Problem is, I hold the insurance and when I get into school I will quit completely. That's a year plus without insurance for a teenager and a 5 year old. I guess I have just try to be patient.

Have you heard anything from the school? Did you already take the CNA course?

NicInNC, CNA · Aug 4, 2005

This might be a really dumb question but how are you able to get in a BSN program without already being a nurse? Once you finish the BSN program are you a RN? What schools offer this?

A BSN program lasts 4 years rather than the 2 years. If I don't get into the LPN program next fall (which I SHOULD since I'll have a good amount of points and all classes out of the way), then my hubby and I have decided that I may as well just apply at a University and go for the 4 year program since I'd have to wait another year (they only do LPN admittance once a year). I'm so sick of waiting around, so I may as well just dive into a BSN program.

flwannaB · Aug 4, 2005

I am still waiting to hear. I guess I should look into CNA class for now. Doesn't look as though I will make it to the October class.

Have you heard anything from the school? Did you already take the CNA course?

FAIRYTALES · Aug 30, 2005

When I found out that they didn't pull my name and put me on the wait list, I cried for 3 days. It's not like me to be so negative and I knew there was I chance I wouldn't get picked. I was just so disapointed. I finally called the administrator at the school and when she told me that 22 isn't too far on the list, I had some hope. Odd to feel this passionate about something. That is why I know for sure that this is what I am suppose to do. I am 38 and have never been so determined. Every day I can't wait to see if there is a message on my answering machine. I feel like I am stalking this message board. I enjoy reading all of your posts. It gives me something to look forward to evey day.

"stalking this message board" now that made me laugh,because I feel the same way.I struggled with the community college for a while before going to check out a techincal school,and I am starting my LPN program in Oct. I am on this web site almost everyday, and LOVE it!!! There are some great people here who I have been taking notes from on how to survive nursing school.Hang in there, and remember a little faith will take you a long way!! GOOD-LUCK TO YOU

misschelei · Aug 30, 2005

My hubby did wanted a career change into nursing after he came upon a car accident 3 years ago. It was a carload of teenagers all injured he effectively began triaging while awaiting the EMT's. He was hooked the moment he realized that he instictively knew what to do. He did all his prereqs and started applying. We were 3 years happy and settled in a suburb of Colorado when we came to the realization that he was never going to get into a program there. 3 year waiting lists only to compete with scores of others. We packed it in and moved back to Chicago. He had to take another semester of prereqs setting him back a year then he didn't make the RN program. Finally after all this moving, lifestyle changes, birth of a child, and illiness he landed a spot in an LPN program at 35. Started last week. The moral of the story here is making things happen for you depends on how far you are willing to go to get it. Hang in there. :

**RosesrReder, BSN, MSN, RN** · Aug 30, 2005

I really congratulate you for your huge will. I have no patience and can't imagine waiting, but if I have to I guess I would or look elsewhere. You are an inspiration to me. Good luck :)

flwannaB · Sep 1, 2005

Thank you for those words of encouragement. You are always so positive and uplifting. I bet you are an excellent nurse. :)

I really congratulate you for your huge will. I have no patience and can't imagine waiting, but if I have to I guess I would or look elsewhere. You are an inspiration to me. Good luck :)