Need help making a wise decision

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Hello everyone. All of my life I've wanted to be a nurse. I have decided to go after my dream but I am a little concerned about the best way to get to it. I have three children, which is why I had to wait a while, and a husband. I am in the process of taking the TABE and the TEAS exams. I wanted to know if anyone knows if McFatter Tech is any good? It's the sister school to Sheridan Tech and Atlantic Tech. I know that they'll allow credits to transfer over to Broward College but I just want to know if I'm making a good choice. Sheridan doesn't have any openings until next year but McFatter has openings this year. Can someone please give me advice??? Also, will I be able to work as a lpn while going for my rn degree?

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Congratulations on your decision. It appears that you have already detemined all of the pre-requisites for the schools you have selected. Make sure you don't overload yourself during this process. It is not possible to maintain everything when you are a nursing student. Hey - I gave up cooking every night, laundry, bed-making and weekly floor mopping - AND - the world did not come to an end. LOL!! My hubby actually kept laundry & grocery shopping after I finished school... turned out he actually liked it.

Keep in mind that job opportunities for LPNs may be very limited in many areas of the country. If you end up working in LTC, tuition reimbursement or support for continuing your education may be very low or non-existent.

I would advise you just to set your sights on an RN program instead. It may be a slower process, but probably less frustrating in the long run. Also - avoid commercial (for profit) schools. There is no need to pay ten times more for the same degree you would obtain in a traditional school. Best of Luck - you're going to be a wondeful role model for your children.

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Wow thanks for the encouragement. So, you think it would be better if I just go straight for my RN instead? I live here in Miami, FL and if I don't land a job in a hospital I could always to home health or something. Just until I finish getting my RN degree of course. I had heard that it's easier to do the LPN to RN transition because they is usually less of a wait. I've also heard that it was an advantage because you'll already have an idea as to what your doing. I don't know but I want to make sure I choose the best option which is why I'm asking for advice.

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