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Thank you, thank you, thank you! That's exactly what I was hoping to hear. Hopefully, things will be similar for my classmates and me. Thanks again!

Thank you so much. I appreciate that.

Hello. I visit this site all the time and read post after post after post.... but this is the first time I've ever started a new thread (I think). I hope I'm doing it correctly. heheheh I have a quick question. I just graduated RN school here in Georgia and have mailed my application to take NCLEX to the BON. I was just wondering if anyone else in this situation has any idea whatsoever about the time frame it's taking to receive an Authorization to Test. I understand that the BON is very busy, and I've looked at their website, but can't really find the information I was looking for. No big deal, I was just curious. I'd like to get that exam over and done with as soon as possible! Thanks so much!

The one I worked at was in Gainesville, so that might be a littler farther away than you were wanting. And I'm not sure if they have any positions open right now or not. But maybe some of the other member's suggestions will work out well for you. :)

YES!!! For me, it was totally worth going to LPN school. You can always do an LPN-RN bridge program later on, if you want to.

Hello. I think it would be a great idea for you to go ahead and start looking for work as a PCT now. Not all hospitals require you to have your CNA certification or even a PCT class before working as a nursing assistant. I worked as a PCT in a hospital before going to nursing school and it was great experience! This is just my opinion, and I hope I'm understanding your question correctly. But I say go for it! Good luck with whatever you decide.:)

Sorry, I forgot about the work part. I did work while I was in the program, however, during the last half, I did switch to part time. A lot of the people in my class worked full time all the way through, though, and did just fine. I'm totally anal about my grades, though, and I was fortunate enough to be able to go part time at the end. But, if you do have to work, I know it's possible to do both. Just use whatever time you do have very wisely.

I attended the main campus in Oakwood. Our class was really small, only 20 students. And our classroom instructors were our clinical instructors as well. So they got to know us on a personal level, and we them. I really liked that. Also, they will go out of their way to help any student who seems to be having trouble.

I graduated from Lanier Tech in Oakwood and I'm doing the NGCSU LPN-RN bridge program right now. I did my core classes at Gainesville State College, and NGCSU accepted them as transfer credits. I'm at the GSC campus for the bridge program, too. They still have the Lanier Tech-Forsyth campus, but they also offer Oakwood. Just in case that's closer for you.

I don't know if your questions have been answered yet or not, but I graduated from Lanier Tech a few years ago. I don't remember what I made on the NLN, but it was a 90-something. 93, maybe? I must say that it was one of the best decisions I've ever made. Lanier Tech's LPN program is fantastic! The instructors are wonderful! It's hard work, with TONS of time reading and studying, but I swear, the experience is invaluable. I'm in an LPN-RN bridge program now, and let me just say that I'm glad I did LPN first. It will seem like your whole life is nothing but nursing school. If we weren't in class, we were in clinical. And it seemed like any time other than that was spent studying. You will get so freaking tired of writing care plans, but it will get easier, and you will suddenly realize that you're learning sooooo much from your care plans. I did not have any problems finding a job after I graduated. I worked as a tech at a nearby hospital while I was in school, and then transitioned from tech to nurse after I passed boards. I really hope you get into their program. I don't think you will regret it at all!

I HIGHLY recommend you finish your core classes, especially A&P and Micro, before starting the nursing classes. If you do the bridge program, that means before the summer that you take the transitional class and nutrition. Second year nursing classes are EXTREMELY time consuming and while it is possible to complete core classes along with them, it is not recommended. There's just too much at stake. These are only my opinions, though. Have you tried calling their office? The secretaries are very very sweet and helpful. Good luck on your TEAS!

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I, too, am afraid I missed something.

NGCSU has an LPN-RN Bridge program. I don't know about a waiting list, though. Their website has a lot of information, though. http://www.ngcsu.edu

Lanier Tech. They have a fantastic program!! The instructors are incredible.