Blue Robin

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1. Caught in a jam in deciding between LVN and completing Bachelors program

   Blue Robin replied to Blue Robin's topic in General Students

   Not many have LVN community college programs in my area.

2. Caught in a jam in deciding between LVN and completing Bachelors program

   Blue Robin replied to Blue Robin's topic in General Students

   Political Science/Cybersecurity however I need to pay for certifications to be employable. CNA program in my area is also expensive, they have an industry of CNA schools where they charge 13,000 in tuition.

3. Caught in a jam in deciding between LVN and completing Bachelors program

   Blue Robin replied to Blue Robin's topic in General Students

   LVN program is private, not many community colleges carry LVN's in my area.

4. Caught in a jam in deciding between LVN and completing Bachelors program

   Blue Robin posted a topic in General Students

   I was recently accepted in an LVN program while concurrently completing my Bachelors degree. I did not graduate yet I am 30 credits shy and can hold off graduation for another year. My dream/goal the last couple of years was to always be a nurse. I...

5. Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant

   Blue Robin posted a topic in General Nursing

   I have a friend who is OR Tech contemplating wanting to become a Registered Nurse and Physician Assistant. He is interested in both forms of healthcare. He already has his Bachelors Degree but he is now choosing which path he wants to take. He does ...

6. Is $28,000 worth it becoming a Surgical Tec

   Blue Robin posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am highly interested in becoming a RN nurse but I don't have the luxury to be on waiting lists and I don't want to go to a private school and pay that much money for nursing school. In the mean time I am looking at short programs like Surigcal Tech...

7. Is Beckford Health Services 1 day Phelobotomy class legit

   Blue Robin posted a topic in General Students

   I am currently taking a Pheleobotomy course that runs through out the summer. A relatively decent price but way to long for someone who wants to start working right away. I was browsing online looking at summer healthcare work when I saw a 1 day all...

8. Home Health Aide or Phelebotomy

   Blue Robin posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

   I am a pre-nursing student hoping to get started in the Fall or Spring but instead of sitting around the house and doing nothing. I want to take any healthcare courses during the summer, I am torn between doing the Home Health Aide Program, Pheleboto...

9. LPN to RN bridge choice, good or not?

   Blue Robin replied to RBFNurse2b's topic in LPN-RN

   The reason why people say that is due to economic educational costs. Some people think it is not worth getting your LPN when the main goal is to become an RN. Most LPN eventually do become RN. You can get your RN out the way withing 2-3 years dependi...

10. From night shift nursing to Fitness Model

    Blue Robin replied to laurendrainfit's topic in General Nursing

    I have been trying to set my priorities straight cause I am a pre-nursing student and at the same time want to become an athlete. I feel that being an athlete will help improve my endurance and stamina during clinicals. I have been trying to get myse...

11. Civilian Vs. Military nursing

    Blue Robin replied to RN_CP's topic in Government

    I am looking to join the military once I have my BSN but let me tell you the difference.Military health care facilities must follow all the same regulatory guidelines that civilian hospitals do. The only difference is that military hospitals are fast...

12. Choosing The Right Nursing School

    Blue Robin replied to Auberry72's topic in Pennsylvania

    Anytime you have been accepted into a nursing school, take it. There are a lot of students who would love to be in your place, now in terms the right nursing school. CCP is not a bad choice, it is a cheaper option but you will work in the same hospit...

13. New Grad ADN vs BSN w/No Experience

    Blue Robin replied to Maverickm808's topic in ADN/BSN

    Hospitals and their hiring process are becoming real pain. There is really no difference, in reality the best education is the diploma nurse and they are getting rid of diploma programs who's schooling is at a hospital. ADN nurses have more clinical ...

14. Nursing student wanting to join military.

    Blue Robin replied to Cheymo21's topic in Government

    Due to downsize of military, they have become very selective. It often takes time until they select you .If you want to become an active duty nurse finish nursing school, I suggest that you stay in school. Don't enlist cause you will have to serve ri...

15. What is the best way to commission into the Air Force as a nurse?

    Blue Robin replied to anga7692's topic in Government

    Hey Carolina! If your goal is to become a nurse I would go through the ROTC route, if it is able to reach your dreams and goals quicker, then do it. ROTC is good benefit cause you are able to live your life as a civilian student while getting paid t...