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thanks Smitty, i have been talking about doing this since i graduated lpn school i 2007....now it's time. i actually have been accepted by ec already, i just have to DO IT!!1 thanks for the info!!! deb

Hey ec grads....wondering how long it took from lpn to rn via excelsior, and did you already have gen ed credits other than what you got through lpn program??? planning my furture and want to be realistic!!! thanks

Thanks so much! The day I tured in my resignation (Friday), I was so sure of myself. Today, it almost seems like I was panic stricken. I am normally pretty confident, but got some outside (unsolicited) opinions about my choices and kind of got myself worked up and questioning my abilities and choices. So... I am going to pray, work hard, and learn a new type of healthcare...and then... when I achieve my goals (RN) the sky is the limit!!!! It is nice to have a place to communicate with other nurses who "get it" and have been there. Thanks again!!!

any ec students out there??? lpn of 2 yrs on tele floor ...resigned to find part time agenc home care to allow more flex sched to focus on school. need 22 gen ed 33 nurs courses for rn... was full of optimism...enrolled, have interview fri w/ agency now scared, never did home health before...worked in hosp all my life...any input???? ,

EBT 67 I would highly recommend going for LPN. I am also in my 40's and tomorrow will be enrolling in EC to obtain my RN license. A few advantages of LPN vs MA....when a pt. is in pain, has a change in condition,or you notice something new.... you as a LPN can DO SOMETHING about it!!!! I work in a hospital and MA's work as cp's, (clinical partner). A cp can info a nurse of conditions or pain etc.....and then hope that pt.s nurse follows through. In my experience...(2yr LPN experience...hosp employee 29 yrs.) far too many "I am not bothering a doc for THAT" or "when I get time" etc...///an LPN has authority to administer prescribed meds, call doctor, review chart, etc. MA can not. pay is better, same amt of school and prob close to same cost of school, but to advance career from MA start over.... LPN opens door to bridge....re: schools...ALL have issues... as an older adult student schooling needs, attitude, etc. are much different than that of young ones that are able to focus on school as their top priority and biggest responsibility!!!!Do what is best for you. get your education and focus on THAT not the issues of the school!!!! I missed the part about SCCC from you, but I can assure you that their grads have a very good rep in the working world, and I would check facts on pass rates...someone gave incorrect info..GOOD LUCK

I am a LPN practicing for one year. I work on a bury telemetry floor. 5 patient average. I rarely get out on time. It seems i am always behind schedule. I like my coworkers but I became a nurse to make a difference in the life of the patients I take care of. My coworkers best advice is quit talking to the patients. Get your work done and if you have time talk to them. I am sorry.... in my opinion that IS my job. I have learned very valuable information talking to my patients...and if I spend five minutes letting someone talk and just holding their hand or assuring them. No doubt in my mind my patients feel truly cared for. I have so much to learn and time management skills, but I can't walk away when I think my 5 minutes will actually help them. I even had one person tell me that it just makes it harder for the people behind me... they'll be expected to do the same. I am so upset ... It makes me want to go back to being a tech because nobody complained then if I rubbed someones back or ran for a magazine for a lonely bored patient... now they feel i don't have my priorities straight. am i crazy???

i have been an lpn for 7 years in missouri.... can i "challenge" the rn boards and if so... would that be an insult to rn's everywhere?????????? ps cardiac tele nurse

how many patients do you take care of on your tele unit??????

Hello nurses. Has anyone gone through the college network to go from empt or lpn to rn??? trying to decide between college network and excelsior... any advice?? thanks

I am a tech in the ED. We do all of the above. I can honestly say that I am treated like an appreciated partner. I am very lucky. I work with people that love to "teach". There is a bond with everyone from the docs to the housekeeping staff, security , nurses, medics and anyone else (RT) XRAY that shares in the chaos.

Hi! I work at DePaul also. Curious to talk to you. Are you working this weekend???