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  1. For Current working LPN's

    amjowens replied to egglady's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I just graduated from a LPN program, and am in my first semester of a regular RN program (4 semesters, not a bridge). I'd just have to sum it up, as, there better be a HUGE increase in the pace of...

  2. Work Opportunities in Ohio at present time?

    amjowens replied to barefootlady's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I'm in NW Ohio. Getting a job here is pretty competitive. There are a lot of schools here, so new grads competing

  3. New LPN vs. Older CNA's

    amjowens replied to carbaminohemoglobin's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You seem to be very nice and genuine. Whatever you do, don't stop being who you are!!! But, it sounds like you could benefit from actively working on developing a "professional" separate from the...

  4. New LPN vs. Older CNA's

    amjowens replied to carbaminohemoglobin's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm a new grad LPN, and recently got a job as a GN. I'm essentially working as a tech at the facility, but also being trained to be a nurse for the open LPN position. I'm in an RN program, and I...

  5. Thinking it's time to get my RN

    amjowens replied to BigB's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It doesn't seem like a great time for the LPN profession (overall--I know very regional). I just graduated from an LPN program, but am already in a regular ADN program (started a few weeks ago). I had...

  6. I hate nurses, what should I do?

    amjowens replied to brentster_us's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think this kind of reactionary stuff is the basis of the whole problem. I mean, the "mean" nurses get treated badly by some rude doctor or mean instructors in the past, then go on to be bitter to a...

  7. RN student assigned to LPN???

    amjowens replied to Sara5229's topic in General Students

    I'm a new LPN, and in RN school. I'm only in my first semester, and while I don't readily announce the fact that I'm an LPN, word has gotten out. So, rather than just go through the motions of doing...

  8. I hate nurses, what should I do?

    amjowens replied to brentster_us's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Okay, as I posted earlier, I absolutely understand how disappointing it is to be exposed to nurses who don't meet our expectations. But, the thing about "hating" nurses is so narrow, extreme, and...

  9. I hate nurses, what should I do?

    amjowens replied to brentster_us's topic in First Year After Licensure

    When I first started NS, I imagined nurses to generally be a "safe", compassionate, and overall wonderful group of people. I felt honored to have the opportunity to join this profession. Now that...

  10. Getting scared of all this talk about LPNs not in need/phasing out/"good for nothing"

    amjowens replied to midnight*sky's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am about a month into my RN program, but finished the LPN in December. I AM SO GLAD I DID MY LPN FIRST! Like you, I was concerned about the talk about LPNs not getting jobs, and as I live in an...

  11. RN program; not much credit given to LPNs!!!

    amjowens posted a topic in LPN to RN

    I just graduated from a LPN program, PROUDLY! I learned so much, and am very thankful for the year. I know my LPN program has prepared me well for the kind of nurse I want to be (patient-centered, not...

  12. Well, I was spared being laid off but I'm still down

    amjowens replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in NW Ohio/SE Mich, where unemployment has been a topic for some time. When I think of all the families who are hurting so badly, it's just horrible. There's a lot of people who think health...

  13. RN program; not much credit given to LPNs!!!

    amjowens replied to amjowens's topic in LPN to RN

    My school (I went to Owens CC in Ohio) had a tough program, and I'm now able to attend my RN there mostly part-time because many classes transfer. I took pharm, anatomies, micro, math, humanities,...

  14. Too Young?

    amjowens replied to Jennifer0512's topic in General Students

    People are always going to have opinions, it seems. There are concerns of older students about getting along with younger classmates in NS, then there are the younger students who are worried about...

  15. RN program; not much credit given to LPNs!!!

    amjowens replied to amjowens's topic in LPN to RN

    I really appreciate this site because the "OVERLY SENSITIVE" types of topics that aren't appropriate at school or work can USUALLY be discussed freely here, and people help with their opinions. The...

  16. LPN to RN to BSN

    amjowens replied to hdoss72's topic in LPN to RN

    I started the RN right away. I attend a community college, and did my RN pre-reqs the year before I did my LPN. I applied to the RN program and the LPN program. I was accepted to both, but did the...

  17. RN program; not much credit given to LPNs!!!

    amjowens replied to amjowens's topic in LPN to RN

    Thank you for your perspective, but parts of your comments are exactly what is demeaning. As for the critical thinking, this is common thinking regarding LPNs. I'm sure some LPNs are challenged by...

  18. Don't quite know what to do.

    amjowens replied to Duckyaryj's topic in LPN to RN

    Would you want to stay where you are when you graduate from RN school? That should answer your question, as with our careers, we have to look at the big picture to make the difficult "small"...

  19. How expensive is your program?

    amjowens replied to ZanatuBelmont's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Before you do anything, make sure to get your confidence and mind in order!!! I heard that the reason the rate of passing goes down with the more times you take the NCLEX is likely because of what...

  20. Help with job searching

    amjowens replied to Keenay99's topic in LPN to RN

    I just graduated from a LPN program, and started a regular ADN program last week (not a bridge program). Most of this semester is looking to be a review of what I learned in LPN school, and I'd like...

  21. Any other ADNs wishing they had done BSN??

    amjowens replied to newbie08's topic in General Students

    In theory, your teacher sounds wonderful. I agree that an examination of how professions "work" shows that the longer the title and education, the greater the reward (status/money/etc.). I have a...

  22. Maximum work hours

    amjowens replied to pam619's topic in General Students

    It all depends on your situation. Other than first semester, I'll be scheduling virtually all of my classes online, with one clinical per week. I've already taken a lot of the classes that I could...

  23. Any other ADNs wishing they had done BSN??

    amjowens replied to newbie08's topic in General Students

    I got my LPN last year (2008), and started a regular ADN immediately (this past week), and intend to do the same thing for my BSN. My goal is to become a nurse practitioner. I did a lot of thinking...

  24. Now I've heard it all

    amjowens replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    With the economy turning like it is, even affecting nurses in some regions, employers can pretty much decide as they wish regarding what requirements they expect of new grad nurses. As for...

  25. Looking for LPN school in Michigan

    amjowens replied to morgan32's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I don't know about a pharmacology certification, but pharmacology is a course requirement in both the LPN and RN programs. There might be a way to test out of the course, or maybe on the site the...