real1143

Haven't been on here in a while...but happy to hear from everyone...nursing student with 67 days left....

Oh wow! So that made it about 8 months...Now Excelsior has sent me information but they wanted me to call them a lil closer to graduation. WHat I need to know is...if I do take my pre-req's at a local community college...how do I know what classes will transfer over...how do you do it....If I ask will they tell me or advise me not to do it....

What is the shortest length of time it took to complete the Rn Program....

My advice to you...is to apply to many nursing programs the ones that have accelerated RN degrees...and a lot of schools offer them...even online....and see where that takes you....talk to advisors...see how long the wait will be...and what you have to do...if the process is longer than expected then try the LPN route...but that is really a step backwards that should be your last option....try even...Associte Programs before trying LPN...just because you already have a degree....

Hey guys...its me again... I am currently in the LPN Program at Stone...and I totally agree with what everyone is saying ...it is very expensive at this school...5 times more than state LPN program...and the same as some RN Programs....I would have done anything to become a nurse at whatever level...I am very proud of the decision I made..with 2 1/2 more months to go...A lot of RN Programs, don't just take you as easy as everyone says, after qualifying you have to make sure you get financial aid, among other things. I have other circumstances and reasons: I needed a quick program to be able to soley provide for my child...I didn't have time to wait...St V's wanted me to take pre reqs then I wouldn't start nursing classes til 09 to long it would be 2010 til I seen licensure....I couldn't do that...but you know to each his own....and I only needed to take 3 general classes, because I pretty much took everything else...it was a wait i couldn't afford...but if all works out I plan on finding a job that will pay for my RN...that way I only end up spending 20k for LPN and Rn...and I can still work and get paid in the mean time....It didn't care how much the program cost it wasn't about that for me....You do what fits your life, and what puts you at ease...either way it's a great field to be in...:balloons:

is this the one in Stratford, CT?

oh thats so nice...congrads....is that the one in stratford...?

what school did you get accepted into?

OK...I went to New England Tech.. evenings...I passed mod I but for certain reasons i had to leave school...Now I go to Stone Academy... days . I will tell you this NETI was $6k more than SA, but I guess it is worth it. NETI was very structured, where SA is trying to get there but they are not there yet. However, I can say that I am learning. All the girls from the first LPN class passed there boards, and where saying how well prepared they were. SA just became accredited and there program is about 2/3 years old. Good thing with SA is that they are affiliated with Goodwin College, so if you play your cards right you may get some money to go to RN school. But like every nursing school, it is a struggle to keep teachers. So if you feel you learn better with a lot of structure then you need to go to NETI. But I would try for both, tour each school and see which one you like. But hey to get into a nursing school, it doesn't matter which one, as long as you get in. And at the end of the day you can get that license. Lucky, your getting in there before the criteria to get in is hardier. But Good luck....

Thank you RXCT, I heard the pay is well at Masonicare, but around my school they say that Masonicare will overexhaust you.

SmokeyOaks...I seen your other posting..I was wondering what town you work in?

I am trying to see what LTC units in what areas pay the most for new graduates. I just met someone who graduated and said she is starting off with $19/ hour in Waterbury. I know you can make a lot of money with the state. BUt besides that what LTCs have good starting pay rates?

Smokeyoaks-What are do you work in CT? I am in LPN school right now, and I just met a grad who makes $19. hour, while that is great, I made close to that before I begin nursing school. So I was trying to find the areas that pay the most for new grad LPNS. Thank you.

thank you. i was just so horrified by the whole situation. that i just buried myself in my books. i am just hoping things will be better when i become a nurse. thank you for the enlightment.

I heard that the facility is not a good one to work for... very unorganized...and always short staffed....and they have a state auditor on site... you should try 3030 park