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Oh wow. Ya after I posted that I started searching for other people's views and .. Most people said the same thing/ had similiar experiences. That is too bad!! Hopefully someday more local schools will do the bridge online ! Thank you for your input!

Hello. I am a new nurse. Graduated may 2011 and have been working in out patient pediatric/ family practice care since July. I am in the process of testing for NLN and other clep courses for my lpn to rn bridge. I originally have been looking into a local private school. Known to be great but it's expensive. I have heard a few friends look into the college network . I am from NH and my state allows LPNs get their ASN with their Program. So from what I have heard about this college network .. You go at your own pace, test out of each course and then take a one weekend clinical at the end. You also can test from home now w/ a webcam. Has anyone done their LPN to RN through collge network? What are your thoughts .. Opinions .. Advise? Thank you!

Hello. I am in the process of getting my application process done for the LPN to RN bridge program at Rivier in Nashua, NH. Has anyone gone through this? My biggest question is about Clepping out of courses -- I have to take the NLN, and Clep out of One Nursing course and my A&P.. Has anyone gone through this and does anyone have any suggestions/tips. Thank you!

After you take the nclex.. how long does it take for your status to change from "pending" and if you fail does it change to something else or continue to stay pending until you do pass an exam. Also, if i did not pass the nclex.. do i have to wait 45 days before even attempting to sign up for another test ? Thanks for your input!

How can this work if you state doesnt allow quick results.. Like New Hampshire. and on the NH board of nursing website they state "you can reapply to take the test with pearson 45 days from test". That sounds like the trick wouldnt work for NH test takers becase they dont allow you re-apply for 45 days. Am i looking into this too much??

Curious, I did the same thing.. I didnt over stress about time -- Just took the test to my ability and at my normal pace. It was just funny -- this women knows im taking a stressful test and says "WOW that was fast". Of course she probably ment well by it but still. Hah.

What was your time frame for completing the exma. Or when it shut off. I realize numbers of questions you get does not matter. But it took me a little over an hour. And when I completed the women who was monitoring the place.. she says "wow you are a quick test taker" HAH thannnnnkkkksss. I think its just me and how i take tests. But im curious, how long did you take?

I've been searching under "affects of nursing approach" "nursing personalities" I look under that theory too thank you.

Im searching for some information on the affects of nursing approach on patients. How a nurses harsh or nuturing approach can actually change how the patients status may worsen or improve. I've been searching for an article or something talking about this with no luck. Thanks !

I have not everything.. but so far; Really bad cdiff mad me gag (good thing i had a mask on and didnt make any noise) and trach suction is just.. EW. Teeth falling out bothers me.. And Dont even get me started with maggots. IF/when i ever experience a situation with maggots, i might loose it. yikes! Kuddos to everyone for experiencing/dealing with there "heeby geebies"

They will take prior credits. Just have your transcripts, it has to be within a certain amount of time too ( 5 years) that you have taken those course that you wanted credit for.

you make a good point. I often will see people in scrubs at the grocery store.. and i think its "ehh". I mean what if they just got off a shift.. and really, they do daily stuff in their scrubs after patient care, the general sick atmosphere they work in?

I do everytime. Whether I work a 4hr, 8hr, or 12hr shift.. I get home; leave my shoes at the door and take a shower.

Im going into the senior year for LPN. Its a good school, small, which allows you to quickly get comfortable with the teachers and get to know everyone. Good Luck!!

Once you complete the first semester, with a passing grade. You are eligiable for your LNA. All you have to do is have the school send your grade over to the state and then you get your license. thats what I did. And believe LNA experience will be good to have while being in school.