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I will hopefully be starting in September . Presently I'm brushing up on my math skills for the entrance exam on May 19th and I'm very nervous. I hope I make it in.

I am so gld to hjear this. I know there's a world of difference between the CNAs and LPNs where I work. One of the reasons I want to go for it is the respect they get. One of the least desirable aspects of the job seems to be the extra paperwork involved, do you ever get to go home on time ?

Thanks for your input. You managed with 2 small babies ? At least I only have myself to worry about. It's interesting that you say it's an RN course crammed into 15 months. I just read on another forum that they may be doing away with the LPN license due to the fact an LPN is "only a glorified CNA". That is worrisome. At my age I won't likely go on to further my education.

Hi everyone. What a wonderful forum, so full of help and information ! I am having a mid life dilemma . I live in the southern tier of NY and became certified as a CNA last May. I will be taking my entrance test for Boces LPN school on May 19th. I have many questions. First and foremost, I am a 'mature' student and wonder if I can handle full time school ( after all these years, I finished high school in '72) and full time work at the same time ? What do the courses consist of ? How difficult are the final exams ? I really want to work in oncology, but is an RN degree necessary to do that ? Thanks in advance for any help.