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  1. Newbie hoping to become an LPN

    maddiesmommy posted a topic in LPN to RN

    Hi everyone, I just registered here yesterday. I just love this site. It's so informative. I'm a stay at home mom to 3 children and want to start school soon, while my youngest (age 1) is still at...

  2. Took NCLEX today....

    maddiesmommy replied to nananurse2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm keeping you both in my thoughts! I am sure you both did fine. I can't wait to be in your shoes someday. Please keep us posted on your results.

  3. Share your 1st week of LPN school experience

    maddiesmommy posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I can't wait to start LPN school, but I must admit, since I'm so shy, I am very intimidated and nervous about going back to school. I'd love to hear everyone's experiences when you started LPN school....

  4. Hearrrr I Come!!!!!!!!!

    maddiesmommy replied to josinda421's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Good Luck to you!! I hope to be where you are in a few years!

  5. Got the job as Unit Secretary!

    maddiesmommy replied to jlhalloween's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congrats!! What will your job duties be? Do you know yet?

  6. Getting Intimidated

    maddiesmommy posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I want to be an LPN someday. I have to admit that hearing the stories about so many short staffed facilities, and having 1 nurse tend to a lot of pts really scares me a bit. Please tell me that this...

  7. Seeking Advice

    maddiesmommy posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi everyone. I wanted to get some opinions on what I'm thinking about doing. I eventually want to go to LPN school and become an LPN. I can't do that right now though, not until my youngest starts...

  8. Seeking Advice

    maddiesmommy replied to maddiesmommy's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thanks so much! I appreciate your opinions greatly.

  9. My age....

    maddiesmommy posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Now before I start to vent, I have to say, that my family (as in, my mom & dad) are very supportive of me becoming an LPN. The only thing that is bugging me is since I won't be able to start the...

  10. Advice On Becoming A Nurse in my Forties!

    maddiesmommy replied to southflorida2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm 32, and have been a SAHM for about 6 yrs. I currently have an 18-month old and am planning to go to LPN school when she starts kindergarten in about 3 1/2 years. That will put me at 35 years old,...

  11. Newbie hoping to become an LPN

    maddiesmommy replied to maddiesmommy's topic in LPN to RN

    pink2blue1, Thank you for sharing your story. It's very inspirational. I have called a technical school near me and went for the orientation. Right now, I am going to have to put my dream on hold,...

  12. LPN's in Assisted Living

    maddiesmommy posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi, does anyone here work as an LPN in an assisted living facility? I think I'd love to work in one eventually. My mom works in an ALF as a receptionist. Their LPN's do not wear scrubs, as to not make...

  13. LPN's in Assisted Living

    maddiesmommy replied to maddiesmommy's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    LegginMF, The ALF that my mom works at is exactly like the one you work at too. She is a receptionist in the regular building, and the Alz/Dem is right next door. It's a very nice facility, and the...

  14. Putting my dream on hold

    maddiesmommy posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Well, I called the tech school today, and they are sending me information about the LPN program, but I'm kind of bummed, because they said it's only a full-time program that runs M-F 8am-3:45pm. Right...

  15. Putting my dream on hold

    maddiesmommy replied to maddiesmommy's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thanks everyone! :) I was wondering if anyone knows of any accredited online LPN programs? I think I'd rather do classroom learning, but I'd like to look into the online programs too. Thanks in...

  16. change of working conditions at LTC...

    maddiesmommy replied to linzz's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yikes, that does sound scary for you and for the residents. I am not an LPN yet, in fact, I'm just thinking of going to school, but situations like yours really scares me. I wonder why LTC facilities...

  17. Share your 1st week of LPN school experience

    maddiesmommy replied to maddiesmommy's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Thanks everyone for your responses! :) crazy4him~ I am praying when I do go back to school, that my experience is just like yours. It sounds so wonderful, and thank you for sharing your

  18. Got the LPN program information today

    maddiesmommy replied to maddiesmommy's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Thank you so much!

  19. Got the LPN program information today

    maddiesmommy posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Today I got the LPN program information from the technical school near me. They are accredited. According to the brochure, it will cost a little over $2000 for the entire program ($1050/per semester...

  20. Got the LPN program information today

    maddiesmommy replied to maddiesmommy's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Nevermind, I found it.

  21. Got the LPN program information today

    maddiesmommy replied to maddiesmommy's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    pnhopeful, Thanks for responding! :) Can you give me the web address for the board of nursing? I'd like to do the same thing and check into any programs that might offer p/t.

  22. anybody went through 12-month evening LPN program?

    maddiesmommy replied to mmr2's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I wish there was an LPN program with those evening hours around here. The only one I can find is during the day, full-time, and because of that, I'm having to wait 3 yrs before I can even begin,...

  23. Got the LPN program information today

    maddiesmommy replied to maddiesmommy's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    tntech1~ Oh I wish I could! But I currently have an 18 month old, and babysit my 2 nieces during the weekdays, so right now is not the right time for me. I plan to start schooling once my youngest is...

  24. Putting my dream on hold

    maddiesmommy replied to maddiesmommy's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Today I got the LPN program information from the technical school. It will cost a little over $2000 for the entire program ($1050/per semester-there are two... not including books) ...which sounds...

  25. Putting my dream on hold

    maddiesmommy replied to maddiesmommy's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thanks everyone for all of your wonderful thoughts! I appreciate them so much. Scallywags~ Thank you so much for sharing that with me. That makes me feel better, since especially my last semester...