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I got the CPNE information and wanted to thank you soooo much!!! It means alot that you have taken the time to do this!

I have done a lot of research and I think the pricing at Excelsior is fair compared to traditional schools. Plus, they don't tack on alot of additional courses that you won't need like some nursing schools will. Also, think of the money you will save on gas, food, etc. not having to travel to school. Good luck!

I have never done Home Health, but I have heard other nurses say they have to go into neighborhoods that aren't safe (in Memphis). Does anyone have any information about North Mississippi and personal safety.

I hope everything works out for you. I thought I would not be able to pay for childcare either, but when they told me I could use my financial aid to help offset childcare costs I was able to do it. I also agree with the others, take pre-reqs especially if you can take some online classes like English, etc. and get them out of the way. Save the sciences for later as their is a time limit on transfers of sciences courses alot of times. GOOD LUCK!!

Thank you so much for your input. Because of the holidays last week I decided to postpone serious job hunting until this week. I will do some research in my area to see if there are some teaching facilities like you stated. That would be great! Thanks again!

Would love to get all the information you can provide. Thanks so much!!!!

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I am an LPN who has been out for a few years and and most of my experience was in a primary care office. I just finished refresher courses to get my license up to date. It is amazing how much comes back to you. YOU CAN DO IT!! I am also applying to Excelsior right away to get my RN and am looking for a PRN position as well where I can get IV and other experience that might help. Also, I have heard that Saunders Comprehensive Review for NCLEX-RN is a great tool for RN students!

Are there any Mississippi students out there enrolled in Excelsior. I am an LPN seriously considering it since I live in North Mississippi and the only RN/ADN program is 40 minutes away and is only offered during the day. It also has a long waiting list.

I have been asking myself the same thing. I am 34 and life has thrown me a few curves. I became an LPN right out of high school after two years of college. I had one child and was going to school a little at night. I really wanted to get my BSN. Well, I had another child and could not find reliable child care so I decided to stay home and care for my children full-time. I missed nursing, but with my husbands schedule I could not work nights or weekends. I never found a Mon-Fri job so I decided to take an office job. I have been here 5 1/2 years and hate it!!!! I want to go back to nursing, but will need to take a refresher course. I also want to get my BSN still. During the time I was at home I considered being a teacher as well and took some education courses and did a little student teaching. It just wasn't in me. Helping others is where my heart is at. I know it would be like starting over, but nursing is the only job I enjoyed every day! An education is never wasted. Many people get degrees and work for years hating their jobs or wind up changing careers many times after thousands in student loans. Who cares if you are still in school, at least you are not afraid to try! I don't want to be one of those people who wonder "what if."