older lpn going to be RN

[lpnma]

is anyone from the south shore area of boston attending a college bridge program?

i have started taking my prerequistes and have two courses left{yahoo}

it is a long haul but..no matter how long it takes, i will complete this.

after being an lpn since 1979, i had the opportunities every rn had, but not now.

mostly the jobs are in nursing homes or home health care.

i would like more diversity in where i will work for the next 14 years.

anyone else from the south shore doing this as well?

i would love to hear from you.

[Lexxie, LPN]

I'm not from the South Shore, but I too am embarqing on the RN route, starting in 10 days! I am hoping to finish in 2 years, but with 3 kids, not sure how feasible that is. I'm going to carry a full course load this first semester & if it works out ok, I'll continue. Otherwise, I'll have to drop down to part-time classes.

In my area, the jobs for LPNs are limited to LTC, hospice or doctor offices. I hate being limited in what I can do.

[Jules A, MSN]

I'm not there either but wanted to wish you well! I finished my RN in my 40s and plan to continue on for my Psychiatric NP even though I will probably be 100 years old, lol.

[Lexxie, LPN]

I'm not there either but wanted to wish you well! I finished my RN in my 40s and plan to continue on for my Psychiatric NP even though I will probably be 100 years old, lol.

If all goes as I hope it does, I'll be 40 when I graduate with my ASN... then a few years experience and my hubby & I will hit the road traveling:yeah: When I'm too tired & burnt out to handle those 12-hour shifts, I think I want to get into teaching.. which will mean more schooling.. sigh! Anywho......

Good luck LPNMA & Jules!

[dreamerlpn]

Were are you going to go to school? I am on the South Shore.

[lpnma]

Massasoit.How about you?

[dreamerlpn]

Right down the street at BHSN