Hi David, deciding to attend nursing school, whether it be RN or an LPN school is certainly a big move that requires a lot of dedication and time. Your being a CNA first is a good step, because this...
IdahoGirl replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in LPN to RN
I am due to graduate this May from an ADN program. I have worked as an LPN for a long time. Only a few of the LPNs that I have worked with are supportive of this. They come up with all kinds of...
IdahoGirl replied to nursesaideBen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner
I would try to get into an RN program right away after graduation if I were you. I would consider your PN training a valuable tool to gain entrance into an RN program and nothing more sad to say. They...
I think every nurse I have talked to said they felt sick after taking the boards, and they were sure they had failed, myself included. It is that fealing of the unknown that does it to you. Indeed we...
I think that being an LPN first can most certainly help with your clinicals. It has given me alot of confidence that way. Just be prepared to just become another student and be treated as though you...
IdahoGirl replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in LPN to RN
Hi! I am an LPN currently in an RN bridge program, I am due to graduate in May. I entered into this program with 4 other LPNs that are close friends of mine, this has made the road much smoother....
I did work full time while in my LPN program. I chose a non-traditional LPN program, part time. It was not easy that is for sure, but it did work. I worked NOC shift at a long term care center 10p-6a....
IdahoGirl replied to Nursingangel's topic in LPN, LVN Corner
Congrats on passing the boards! My advice would be to quickly do a bridge program to become an RN. I have been an LPN for quite awhile and finally went back to school for my RN. I am to graduate in...
IdahoGirl replied to brown eyed girl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner
Hi! I am new to this site. I am an LPN who is currently in an ADN program. I am due to graduate in May, and hopefully take my boards by the first part of June. I have worked with many RNs throughout...