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  1. CLUVRN

    How many LPN's Don't Plan To Pursue the RN Title?

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

    Amen! I couldn't agree
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    How many LPN's Don't Plan To Pursue the RN Title?

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

    Update: I'm in an RN bridge program that began in May. Now I see the i mportance of moving up the nursing ladder and becoming an expert in one's chosen profession, a fact that I didn't realize when I...
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    LPN to RN Bridge at Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations (WPB, FL)

    CLUVRN replied to CLUVRN's topic in LPN to RN

    Well, LPN's can work in a variety of settings, such as nursing homes, jails, home health, private duty, clinics, etc. However, hospitals (at least the ones in South Florida) have eliminated the role...
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    LPN to RN Bridge at Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations (WPB, FL)

    CLUVRN replied to CLUVRN's topic in LPN to RN

    Hi DerrickCleveland, If you're taking pre-reqs now, that means you'll start the core program in September, right? Yeah, we at campus at the same time as the RN program is 5p-11p as well. I'll PM you...
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    LPN to RN Bridge at Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations (WPB, FL)

    CLUVRN replied to CLUVRN's topic in LPN to RN

    Thanks, to you as
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    LPN to RN Bridge at Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations (WPB, FL)

    CLUVRN replied to CLUVRN's topic in LPN to RN

    West Palm Beach,
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    LPN to RN Bridge at Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations (WPB, FL)

    CLUVRN replied to CLUVRN's topic in LPN to RN

    Thanks! I hope I see you around campus when you start in
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    LPN to RN Bridge at Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations (WPB, FL)

    CLUVRN replied to CLUVRN's topic in LPN to RN

    Okay so it's the end of the week and orientation was Wed the 15th and Thurs the 16th. Got to meet the instructors and the other classmates, of course. From what I was told the people present at...
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    Just bought my textbooks - a mini-grumbling session

    CLUVRN replied to NightNerd's topic in General Students

    Thank God my books are included in my
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    LPN to RN Bridge at Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations (WPB, FL)

    CLUVRN replied to CLUVRN's topic in LPN to RN

    Orientation is tonight and tomorrow from 5p-11p. Official begin date is this coming Monday. I will let everyone know how things go!
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    How Expensive Is Nursing School?

    CLUVRN replied to __patiently_waiting's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My LPN education was around $5K. Paid in full thanks to a government workforce investment grant. My LPN-RN bridge program (which starts in two weeks--yikes!) is a little over $15K (most of the cost...
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    LPN to RN Bridge at Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations (WPB, FL)

    CLUVRN replied to CLUVRN's topic in LPN to RN

    @Nyrvab-Let's see: You can transfer your pre-reqs from an accredited school (which is what I did) or you can take your pre-reqs directly through ANHO, which will extend your time in the program by...
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    Do you wanna be an RN??

    CLUVRN replied to smartypantsnurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    At ceegee82-Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations in West Palm Beach,FL. It is 100% in
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    Do you wanna be an RN??

    CLUVRN replied to smartypantsnurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've been an LPN for three and a half years. Learned alot, gained experience. I can pay my monthly bills and have money left over at the end of the month. However, I feel stagnant in my career and...
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    How did you become a LPN?

    CLUVRN replied to HeatherMax's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I attended a vocational school in 2008-2009 for about $5,000 (which I didn't pay for--its was funded by a WIA grant). Have never had trouble finding employment as an LPN, but am due to start an 11...
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    LPN to RN Bridge at Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations (WPB, FL)

    CLUVRN replied to CLUVRN's topic in LPN to RN

    Update: Did not start last May as life got in the way and had to give up my seat. Things are better now and I am due to begin the one year bridge program starting May 20, 2013. Anyone one on this site...
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    Health Safety-Mystudygroup101

    CLUVRN replied to rhudo's topic in Excelsior College

    Yes I used study group 101 as my only source to prepare for my nursing exams. From beginning prereqs to becoming FCCA eligible took 5 months. Hope to be finished with the FCCA by the end of this...
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    From Never Having Taken A College Class in June to FCCA Bound!

    CLUVRN posted a topic in Excelsior College

    I completed 22 out 31 general education credits and all the nursing exams with Life Span 3 passed yesterday! All this was completed in about 5 months! I spoke to my advisor and she told me to look out...
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    From Never Having Taken A College Class in June to FCCA Bound!

    CLUVRN replied to CLUVRN's topic in Excelsior College

    Natnat122, I used studygroup 101 to reinforce the information that I already knew. About ninety percent of material on nursing exams I had committed to memory since I was taught the same material in...
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    Health Safety-Mystudygroup101

    CLUVRN replied to rhudo's topic in Excelsior College

    Everyone studies using material that works best for them. I used studygroup 101 guides as my sole study material for all the nursing exams as well as for a few of my general education requirements; I...
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    Bad news, worse news (Utica CPNE)

    CLUVRN replied to tnmarie's topic in Excelsior College

    This has definitely got me worried. You were so prepared and I definitely made note of your CPNE prep tips from your previous posts. I felt like if anyone would pass this monster the first time...
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    My CPNE Notes

    CLUVRN replied to NursingUpNorth's topic in Excelsior College

    Thanks so much for the posting this! I'm in the midst of the FCCA, but will definitely refer to your notes when studying for the CPNE. This will be a big
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    Not a nurse? Then, why does LPN stand for Licensed Practical Nurse?

    CLUVRN replied to tjmiller's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Ignore the haters. No one can make you feel inferior unless you let
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    Jan fcca

    CLUVRN replied to cjwilliams's topic in Excelsior College

    Count me in as well! Both
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    FCCA Finals

    CLUVRN replied to KitkatPRN's topic in Excelsior College

    Yay!