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Thank you rob, I have had trouble with Internet Explorer in the past, I use Chrome most most of the time.

Thank you Flames, I will check out PERRLA and Grammarly. Using Microsft word Is a great suggestion.

Hello everyone, I have enjoyed reading all your posts. I have decided to enter the GCU RN to BSN program, I see some of you have mentioned instructors to stay away from and ones that were excellent. But I don't see any names listed. Can someone please message me a list of recommended instructors and ones I should avoid. Also what would be helpful to do to prepare for the program. I know I will need to brush up on my APA formatting. I will use the recommended sites you have mentioned. But any other suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you.

Yes I did have all my pre req's before I applied. You have to have a minimum GPA of 2.0 to get in. Checkout there nursing homepage it will explain everything. Good luck!!

I just saw a new article that OHSU is hiring again, here in Portland, OR. I also know Providence is as well. With your experience, I dont think you will have a hard time, finding something!! Good Luck!!

Thanks Pat for all those great tips. I will keep your email as a reminder for when I start. I hope my background will help me out as well, I was a CNA for ten years and obtained my LPN license last year. I have been working as a Charge nurse in a Intermediate Dementia care facility. I sure have learned alot this last year and I am so looking forward to obtaining my RN and greater knowledge base it will bring me. I love being a nurse and know that I am in the best profession. Thanks again!!

Dont give up!! I currently work with a new grad RN with a BSN from U of P and she is working as a med aid, because she is in the same boat is you. Just find something in the mean time, while you are still applying, so you have an income, maybe try home health. Keep sending in those applications, something eventually will turn up. I know the RN I work with told me she had an interview in Idaho, a week ago. You may try looking to other states if you are able to relocate for awhile until things pickup. I congratulate you on finishing nursing school with a BSN, what an accomplishment you have made!! GOOD LUCK on your search!!

YEAH, I GOT IN!! :yeah:I am so excited, I cant believe the wait is finally over! I was so nervous , couldnt stop thinking about it.:heartbeat

I just found out I have been accepted for the Fall 2010 class. If you have attended this program, I would love to hear of your experiences. Also any tips you have would be wonderful. Thanks

Well I sent in my application and transcripts. Now all I can do is wait. I am asking anyone who reads this to pray for me, send well wishes my way, any good vibes I can get. These next few weeks until I find out are going to be stressfull!!! If you are interested in were I applied, its Lower Columbia College In Longview, WA. Their campused based LPN to RN program.

Most of us LPNs are working in the long term setting due to demand and pay. I see more and more clinics going for CMAs because they can pay them less for the same work. Rarely do you see a clinic need someone for IV care or something that only a nurse can do. I worked at OHSU for over eight years and was hoping to get on there when I got my LPN, but they were starting there hiring freeze at that time and have laid off 1500 people. The other hospitals are in the same belt as well. I have never tried the VA, but good luck with your application and congratulations for gettting accepted into the RN program!!

:yeah:Man amj1903 your story sounds just like mine, I was calm until the computer shut off and I had 86 questions. I had to only wait until this morning to find out thank god. I couldnt imagine having to wait weeks like some people on this website. I passed to! Conratulations to you!! :ancong!:

YEAH, I forgot to about that, I do need to change my name.

:yeah:I JUST FOUND OUT THIS MORNING, I PASSED!! I had 86 questions and I have been so stressed out thinking that I could have failed, until this morning I found LPN next to my name on the Oregon State Board of Nursing website! I am so relieved and ready to start my new career! I want to say thankyou to everyone here on allnurses.com, you all have been so helpfull, supportived and have helped me in so many ways. THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!!!!!!:heartbeat:clpty::prdnrs: