Nursing is skairing me now!

[nursing 101]

Hi Everyone,

I was soo happy I found this site until I started reading the post. I'm a 28 years, married and have a 2 year old son. I have been going to college on and off not knowing what to do and some times getting burned off by other issues along the way... Results here I am just relocated to Florida from NYC with no college degree ( I got about 70 credits) as to say no profession. I've worked in the travel industry for many years but didn't find any rewards as when I worked as an HHA. So I decided to take all the testing for the LPN and got accepted, I start in June.

I have been reading most of the posts and didn't know alot of things. Such as the cut throat situation between LPN's and RN's and BSN's. Now don't get me wrong I always taught that they were different levels of nursing like in most areas of profession in our society. But guys you are skairing me... Is it really that bad ?... I'm choosing the LPN route because first and foremost I want to get a good feel about what nusring is all about and probably decide after a year of experience if it's for me. If yes then I'll just try to go for my BSN (since I have all the pre-req's already... I'm missing Chemistry though). I love this site don't get me wrong but I'm really having cold feet from reading the posts. I think I'm a little skaired because you guys are talking about the day to day (reality) of being a nurse and the complexe issues that I might have to face. Needless to say I'm also happy knowing these issues upon entering the program. If anyone is from Miami, FL can they advise the pay scale for an LPN... (Just need to know... since I never really looked into it)...

Keep up the good work!

[SteveB]

Hello there fellow Floridian,

Yes, I'm in nursing and I graduate May 11th. Thank God. I didn't have to pay anything out of pocket as their financial aid dept. is very good about getting you the scholarships and loans you need to cover everything. I actually had about 1500 left over every semester. And, if you want to work at baptist they will pay you 8000 bucks while you are in school as a scholarship for only a one year commitment. This is on top of your financial aid from school and can help you make ends meet. Many of my classmates took this route. If you could finish all the pre reqs you could also do the one or 1 1/2 year accelerated option. However, be warned that this is a brutal load. I chose the basic option and did my 4 1/2 years and it has worked out well. I just took a job in Broward county that starts in june at 19.40 hour base plus 3.20 night diff and another 3.00 weekend diff. So, it is worth it once you finish. Good luck! My email is [email protected].

[SteveB]

Sorry,

Not to scare you, the 4 1/2 years is total school. i.e. 2 1/2 years at Broward CC and 2 years at Barry. I could have finished at Barry in 1 year if I had gone the accelerated route.

Secondly, if you want to go to Barry, email me and I will give you my full name and you will not have to pay the application fee and they might even refund the one you paid before! Ask for the alumni waiver!

Stephen

[nursing 101]

Hi Steve B,

Is it possible for you to e-mail me @[email protected]. I really need to talk to you regarding Barry. I have a big dillemma on my hands now they just told me they are no longer accepting full credits from your LPN classes. Thus it will be a wasted year... Please e-mail me and I will give you my phone#. I know you are busy with Graduation and all, by the way congrats...

Nursing 101