DaniLPN2RN

I would just casually text her and tell you are concerned ... you looked her up on the local County Police Mug Shots and you couldn't find her picture, but she told you she was "pscyh"o. LOL:roflmao: Some people just don't have boundaries or know when they crossed the line. Maybe she feels safer having a BSN at her play group in case one of the kids needs first aid. You never know! LOL

I am currently pursuing my RN. For me it a combination of wanting to increase my earning potential and open more career opportunities. While I currently love my job, my company is changing the job requirements and all nurses hired after me are RNs. That will mean that I'll be stuck in my current position without the opportunity to advance unless I have an RN. I also want to do it for myself as it's what I've always wanted and life happened which took me down a different road; now it's my turn!

Don't be too hard on yourself. Just remember, things always work out the way they are supposed too. Whether we see it now or not, there is a reason you weren't meant to go to that interview that day. If you are meant to interview for that position, they will call you. If not, just know that the right opportunity is out there and when it's time ... you'll find it! In the meantime, please be careful driving when your tired. Being a nurse is tiring work, but be safe on the road!

I concur with the other posts. It depends on how much time you are willing (and able) to devote to it. If you are in high school, going to college immediately following would most likely be the easiest for you without the other responsibilities and obligations that come up as older students go back to school. Nursing school is time extensive and as Been There Done That pointed out, you will be spending about 50+ hours per week between classes and studying if going to school full time. If you have the ability to move forward with a nursing program right out of high school, and it's want you want for your career move; I say go for it. Also, if you are already taking college level courses in high school you will likely be able to decrease your amount of time and pre-reqs needed for nursing school. The level of difficulty is subjective. Not everyone goes into nursing for the love of the field. Those that love the medical field and nursing do not find nursing school as difficult as those who are going into the field for other reasons. Good luck to you!

There are work from home opportunities, but you often have to have so much time on the job before they will set you up at home (ie. after 90 days you may be able to work from home). Check out insurance companies and Utilization Management opportunities, they are often work from home depending on your area. Just keep in mind, they may require you to be able to have full access for the time you are scheduled to work. With these opportunites you will need to be on the phone without any background noise. I have known somene who worked from home who was no longer able to work from home because the company heard dogs barking in the background. Calls are monitored. Ever heard the phrase "this call may be recorded for quality and training purposes"?

Congratulations on passing NCLEX! It's an exciting time. In the state of FL, I have ACLS as an LPN. If you work for a hospital that offers the certifications, they will most likely require that your job function permits the necessity. If you don't work with Peds, they may not allow you to get the PALS certification. If you are trying to get them on your own, as long as you meet criteria to sit for the exam, you should be able to get the certification. Just make sure it's worth your time and energy to obtain first. Some certifications require a bit of experience before you can get the certification as well, but each state is different as jadelpn mentioned.

Thanks for the tips guys. It seems to be a common theme that one thinks they failed and did well on these exams. I hope to feel the same ... well, not that I "want" to feel like I failed, but hope that I do as well as everyone else seems to be doing. I'm very excited for the opportunity to get these exams taken. I'd like to have everything done in 2 years, but not sure how long to study for each exam. I'm trying to devise a plan, but will have to get an exam or two under my belt first. The Transitions exam doesn't seem like it will be too bad, just a boring read. I welcome any and all tips, tricks, and suggestions to studying. I'm am really excited for this program!!

Thank you for the suggestion. I have taken ANP in the past, but it was too old. I'm leaning toward taking it first because it may mostly be review. I have not taken micro so it would be entirely new content. I will take your advise and read over the study materials to get a better idea. Thank you again!

I only have 2 pre-reqs that I need to take before I can start the nursing exams. Would you recommend ANP or Micro first?? Will one help with the other? I know most colleges require ANP prior to Micro. Any advise and/or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. This will be my first exam with EC and I'm a bit nervous for the first one!

I registered for the class today and it was $445. There was a tuition increase sometime in June or July that increased the cost of the course a bit. There is a technology fee that is added to the course as well.

I am starting the EC process and have to take A&P and Micro. I plan to take both through EC. Does anyone have any suggestions on which is best to take first? This will be my first exam with EC and I am anxious to get started. Just wondering if one will assist with the knowledge of the other. Thank you.

I am just starting my EC journey. I only have A&P and Micro to take prior to starting the nursing classes. Since many of you have been in the same position recently, do you recommend Micro or A&P first?

I'm an LPN and work in critical care. I have ACLS. It's a difficult course, but passable. The experience will come from actually doing it, as with much of nursing. It's definitely looks great on your resume.

What function does the DNS serve at your facility? Some LTC facilities have Unit Managers, maybe the DNS is in lieu of Unit Managers which oversees all nursing staff. Just a thought. I'm curious though.

i have 3 boys ... 10, 7, and 4. we've had the "talk" with the 10 year old as we didn't want him to get mis-information at school or on the bus. amazingly, he took it very well. apparently, he'd had other questions and discussing where babies come from, answered those as well. and we've always told him he can talk to us if he has any questions or hears something as school. though, i imagine those questions will be directed more towards daddy ... which is more than fine by me!! lol fast forward several months (which was just last week) ... while at the zoo watching the orangutans. the female lying lazily on her side chewing on a leaf. the male, walks over, grabs her feet and *censored* (you get the idea). as my husband and i try frantically not to raise questions for the 7 and 4 year old ... my 10 year old opens his mouth (probably as wide as it could be) and says "oh, oh, oh oh" ... as he dances around ... "oh, they're reproducing!" (he said in a very drawn out, shocked tone of voice). luckily the younger two boys didn't catch on and we were able to walk away with minimal damage to their innocence.

I know it's frustrating, but I agree you should wait the three months. A lot can happen in three months. One of the recently hired nurses may not stay, opening a slot for you. Just relax ... finish your program ... study for NCLEX ... by then there may be an opening where you are currently working. If not, make the decision then, at least you have a job while looking for work if that's what needs to happen.

In Florida a lot of SNFs offer 16 hour shifts on the weekend. I believe you are not permitted to work more than 16 consecutive hours - but I'm not sure.

I graduated 3/9/09 from a FL school. Received my ATT on 3/23/09 and took the test 3/27/09. Received my results on Mon March 30. I don't recommend taking the test on a Friday. That was the longest weekend of my life!! Good luck to you!!!

Does anyone know if the waitlist for the Advance Track (LPN-RN) is as long as the one mentioned above? I have a few more pre-reqs to finish up but am hoping to transition in without too long of a wait. I don't mind a short wait, but don't want to wait over a year!

Depending on how much they call you, it is possible you will be able to provide for your family. PRN usually pays more than full time. Be cautious, but always see what options are out there. You never know what may come your way. Are you working now? Maybe you can take the PRN position while you continue your search for a full-time job. Good luck to you whatever you choose!

Don't be picky where you apply. Sometimes smaller hospitals are willing to hire new grads too. Just keep searching, you will find you're break! It's tough to get in the door sometimes; but once you do, options are endless. Good luck!

Tampa, FL LTC $17.50 base ($1 w/e, $2 night shift diff) Hospital $15.45 ($1.25 w/e shift diff)

I agree with agldragonRN. I also took the Arnett exit exam prior to graduation from LPN school. It was more difficult than the actual NCLEX-PN. I studied the Saunders NCLEX review as well. I found the Saunders study guide to be very similar to the NCLEX exam in the question formats. Good Luck! Congratulations on being nearly finished with your program.

I, too, transitioned from LTC to the hospital setting. While I found it to be an easy transition for me, it is very very different. Keep in mind, most agencies will not allow you to work in a hospital without prior hospital experience. You will want to talk with the agency to determine their requirements for nurse placement.

I have heard good things about the VCC program. Has anyone heard anything negative?