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Thanks for the input! I was wondering if you would respond! J I'm a spouse. I was in the military for 4 years, but decided to get out because my husband decided to join the Army. Dual military seemed difficult on a marriage, especially after 9/11. So I decided to go to school. Problem is it's difficult to get in to an RN program (even if I have a B.A.), but even harder when you know that you move every 2-3 years. So now, I am currently in a student in a LPN program in GA, (December I'll get my license). I was hoping just to enter an RN program and work part time as an LPN when I get to Ft Polk. Ft Polk is my husband's next duty assignment for 2-3 years. That was an interesting review on the local hospitals. I'm looking at CPOL to see if there are positions at BJACH (army hospital). I already have an application to NSU. The hour drive (each way) seems like murder, but I just might have to do it. Once again thanks for the info!

Thank you Bebop 1 for responding!:) It's hard for me to get information about that area. Military folk just tell me that FT Polk has nothing to offer (but they are the ones who go out there for training for JRTC and are not stationed there). I have been very worried about getting into an RN program while in Ft Polk. Is Northwestern State University difficult to get in to? Do you think that they have a waiting list? Or do you feel that I should just stay in Georgia to do my RN? Is there jobs for LPNs in that area?

Hello Everyone, I am currently a LVN student in Georgia. I have a B.A. and have all the pre-requisites for an RN program (A&P, Microbio., Chem. & Statistics). My family is moving to the Ft Polk region and we will in that area for 2-3 years. I would like to continue my studies to become an RN. Does anyone know what schools are in the area? I am looking for any school that has either an bridge RN program, Accelerated RN or traditional program (transfer students accepted) So far I found NSU at Leesville, but that’s about it… Thank you in advance for responding.

I start the LVN program on Jan. 09! It took me 3 years to get in to a nursing program. While searching for a school to accept me, I received my A.A.S and my B.A. It's always difficult when you move state to state and the requirements change (Military Family). In one school I attended, you need to be a CNA in order to apply. In a different one they had a two year wait list. Good luck to all of you that were accepted into a program! :)