LateBloomingRN2B

In Florida we can take the LPN exam after "equivalent education in the RN program" (which is three semesters at our school). Call your Board of Nursing to find out for sure. :) Good luck! By the way... you're not going BACKWARDS -- you're going sideways, don't sweat it, you're doing the best you can do for now. Stay positive.

According to VCC, they do not accept applications from anyone who is not a citizen of the US. For more info check out their website at www.valenciacc.edu/nursing. I am unsure of the policy at SCC or BCC, but I'm sure you can google for their websites. :) As for VCC's NET, they require a 65% on reading and a 65% on math to apply, as well as a 2.5 overall gpa and a "C" on all pre-reqs.

Hi. The VCC program requires a 65% reading/math on the NET, 2.5 gpa on everything and at least a "C" on nursing pre-reqs (8 in all), in order to apply. If you have everything on the checklist completed (see website), you then get to enter the next accepting class. At this point they are still accepting for Fall 2008. For more info go to their website at www.valenciacc.edu/nursing. VCC admits 130 in the fall and 130 in the spring each year and 60-70 in the summer. Seminole Community College (SCC) and Brevard Community College (BCC) also have RN programs in the Orlando area, however, they don't admit as many students as VCC and it's based on the point system, etc. However, SCC does offer a night program. I hope this helps. :)

Hi. though not a nurse YET... I have had a couple D & C's in my time and know these things. First, a D & C is a blind procedure meaning that the doctor cannot actually "see" into the uterus and therefore it isn't done a lot like it used to be. Secondly, today's OB/Gyn's do something called a hysteroscopy to look into the uterus instead of a D & C. This allows them to actually put a scope into the uterus and view it, then insert instruments to snare polyps, currette the lining, or cauterize bleeding, they can even insert a camera and give you a good look inside! Hope this helps. :)

Greetings. I have been a stay at home mom while going to school, evenings. My youngest is 3 and I'm going to work evenings or weekends (so my hubby has him) until he goes to kindergarten. :) Think about other shifts, and join a play group or take them to the park during the day, lots of moms and kids meet there and they get to know their kids and you can have them over to play as well. Also, you meet other moms and can trade daycare / babysitting for each other. Follow your heart and you'll never go wrong. Just my 2 cents.

In Florida, when I was licensed in 2000 we had to have 500 hours and six months, plus pass the NCBTMB exam. For info on each state's regulations you can go to www.ncbtmb.org (It's the National Board for Massage Therapy). I think Texas is 1000 hours, but won't swear to it. Some states do not regulate massage therapy, you can hang your shingle and be open for business with little regulation. States such as California specifically are governed broadly and each city regulates the practice even further. However, this may have changed I haven't looked into these things in a couple years. ABMP (Associated Bodywork/Massage Professionals) keeps a running tally of who, what, when and how much on its website, which is very informative as well at: www.abmp.com Also, there is a Nurse Massage Therapist organization at www.nanmt.org Hope this helps. :)