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agldragonRN

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  1. Help!!! Don't Know What to Do!!!

    agldragonRN replied to MAmom81's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    i am sorry about your situation. i thought you said in your previous post that you ar willing to wait?? i know 20k is so much compare to your community college. talk to your husband and analyze how...

  2. requirements on being a dialysis nurse

    agldragonRN replied to newbiern2000's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    in new jersey, atleast in my facility, they train new grad rns or any rns-no requirements or any certifications. congrats on passing the nclex. mabuhay(welcome).

  3. immature but true

    agldragonRN replied to Shooting4RN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    i think once you finished your first semester of nursing school you will be able to challenge the cna certification. but since you said you have not started nursing school yet, then cna experience...

  4. RN versus Dental Hygienist

    agldragonRN replied to agldragonRN's topic in General Nursing

    hehe

  5. ASN or BSN?

    agldragonRN replied to greygooseuria's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I would do the BSN for sure and ONLY for 10k more? BSN definitely!! You can pay your debt once you become an RN and you don't have to worry about getting the BSN later. I wish I had a bachelor's in...

  6. which is best to do???

    agldragonRN replied to Angel323's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    hi angel. well, if the waiting lists for the rn is soooo long then i would go for my lpn. then work for a year and have your employer pay for your rn schooling. research which avenue would be...

  7. RN versus Dental Hygienist

    agldragonRN replied to agldragonRN's topic in General Nursing

    i figured that...i considered the program in my community college two years ago when i was taking my pre-reqs for the rn because some of them are the same but didn't know anything about it so i waited...

  8. LPN or Dental Assistant

    agldragonRN replied to LiLi103's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    go for your lpn if that is what you want. more room for advancement, meaning you can be an rn later on if you wish and make big bucks. also, you can work anywhere...i don't know about dental...

  9. Jobs for LPN's....is it true???

    agldragonRN replied to heartaflame's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    good luck with nursing school heartaflame. there would always be jobs for nurses anywhere, be it lpn/rn.

  10. How hard is LPN school?

    agldragonRN replied to Glina's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    hi glina. i am now a senior in my 15-month lpn program. i did not have to take any pre-nursing classes for my program. what kind of classes are those? anyway, lpn program is hard but very doable if...

  11. Why do I always hear, why are you ONLY doing LPN?

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

    yes i feel you medicallpn. we just have to learn to deal with them. i guess it will be worst when i finish my program but i will deal with it when it comes. yeah i will do my rn as well hopefully...

  12. States that have some/full restrictions on Excelsior College - Can we get a sticky?

    agldragonRN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I found this from a website and based on my research they all look accurate to me but as a rule of thumb, always check with your BON if they have a problem with Excelsior College. Thank You, Angel...

  13. States that have some/full restrictions on Excelsior College - Can we get a sticky?

    agldragonRN replied to agldragonRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yup when I was researching which states don't accept Excelsior, I could not find any post that lists all the states. And yes unfortunately, CA does not accept Excelsior anymore after December 6, 2003....

  14. When and how to contact "The State"

    agldragonRN replied to Never say "QUIET&quot's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    you are very welcome. i applaud you for advocating for your patients. good luck and let us know what the board says.

  15. When and how to contact "The State"

    agldragonRN replied to Never say "QUIET&quot's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    i understand your frustrations. i would start by calling your state board of nursing. here it is: new york state board of nursing ny state education department office of the professions state...

  16. Which state do you take NCLEX when finished with excelsior?

    agldragonRN replied to Privateschoolcrazy's topic in Online Distance Learning

    hi lernernj. i am from new jersey too and i have been researching excelsior college for a couple of months now because i am really considering it when i finish my lpn program in january. anyhoo, yes...

  17. Are these feelings normal?

    agldragonRN replied to HopeJade's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    hello hopejade and welcome. what you are feeling is normal. i am now a senior lpn (15-month program) student and i can tell you that it is a very good feeling to make it this far. i will be done in...

  18. Can't find LPN program HELP

    agldragonRN replied to boyer79's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    wow i did not know they have the lpn program online. do you know the name of it suzanne? or the website for any info? maybe i could tell some of my friends at work to look into that. thank you.

  19. Anyone else on LVN wait list!!!

    agldragonRN replied to MAmom81's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Thanks Pagandeva. Yes about 400 people took it. The nursing coordinator told us that only those who pass are accepted. She said most people fail the math section. There are two parts, one where you...

  20. Anyone else on LVN wait list!!!

    agldragonRN replied to MAmom81's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    are you willing to wait that long??? that is pretty long wait for the LPN program. you could already do your RN program with that wait but i do not know how it is there in your area? what about trying...

  21. Question: IL BON / Execelsior

    agldragonRN replied to shirley88's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    okay i was right. i checked their website and yes you can endorse in il after two rn years experience. trauma is kinda right but there is a provision to it. here is the website and i will paste the...

  22. Question: IL BON / Execelsior

    agldragonRN replied to shirley88's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    based on this website (http://www.istudysmart.com/content.asp?cid=70) the excelsior rn degree will be accepted in il after two years of rn degree outside of il. here is the quote: "illinois all...

  23. Can't find LPN program HELP

    agldragonRN replied to boyer79's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    yes you are right antflip, there is no such thing as “online” lpn programs. mybaby123, please check my above post for lpns schools in new york. once you become an lpn, then you can do the lpn to...

  24. Can't find LPN program HELP

    agldragonRN replied to boyer79's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi Boyer. Check this website for LPNS school in new york http://www.cpnpnys.org/locator.html Also, you may want to check the NY board of nursing website for the accredited schools. Here it is:...

  25. Why do I always hear, why are you ONLY doing LPN?

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

    thank you leslie. you must have so much inner peace. and yes i am proud of my accomplishments and i will try not to be negative anymore when it comes to this topic. . thank