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  1. Spring Arbor University ADN-BSN

    amjowens posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    I spoke with an advisor from Spring Arbor University who was visiting my school. She made it sound so smoothe, with one class per week. It sounds like they are very flexible with transferring...

  2. Worth it? Step-by-step LPN-RN-MSN?

    amjowens posted a topic in LPN to RN

    Since I was on a waiting list for my RN program (begins Jan '09), I decided to do a one-year LPN program. It began in Jan '08. I have straight As, find it challenging but not too difficult, but am...

  3. If you graduated between 2008 and 2009,how long did it take to find a job ?

    amjowens replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in General Nursing

    Graduated in Dec.'08. I applied for jobs in December, hoping to at least work as a GN or CNA until I took and passed my NCLEX. I did get a job, started in mid-Jan working as a CNA/GN. I now work...

  4. LPN outlook

    amjowens replied to loved84's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thank you for recognizing the knowledge/skill base of LPNs. There aren't many new RNs who recognize this, so it's refreshing to hear of a RN who is open to recognizing LPNs. I graduated from my LPN...

  5. Hard time going from LPN to RN????

    amjowens replied to ppersad's topic in LPN to RN

    I think it all depends on your situation. I chose to do a regular RN program directly after I graduated from LPN school. I hadn't taken my NCLEX-PN yet when I started RN school. I'd applied to this...

  6. LPN and RN

    amjowens replied to Sizz's topic in LPN to RN

    I completed my LPN in Dec 08 and am in my third semester of a RN regular ADN program. I plan to continue on for my BSN prob a semester after I graduate from my ADN, and my goal is to become a DNP....

  7. LPN to RN Bridge programs.... Does the LPN program have to be accredited?

    amjowens replied to newway's topic in LPN to RN

    I don't think the accreditation is the issue here, I think it's the school sounding to be one of the proprietry kind. Nothing transfers from those schools. You get your license, you have your...

  8. Why is it so easy to get an LPN or ADN so easily riled up?

    amjowens replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    I am laughing reading some of these comments! This is SO human nature, and reason for all the anger...the whole hierarchy thing! I mean, what's the argument? A nurse aide with a college degree saying...

  9. Going on 6 months since Licensure, still no LPN job.. depressed!!

    amjowens replied to Miss Tay's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I am REALLY hoping for you that you get this

  10. Obnoxious classmates that turn into great nurses

    amjowens replied to newtress's topic in General Nursing

    I think some of the best nurses are those who aren't afraid to be different, who do their "own" thing. These are going to be the nurses who advocate for pts, who will do what they believe in, not...

  11. Happy, "I love my job!!" stories - do tell...

    amjowens replied to mmh2's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I'm in my third semester of my RN program and work full-time as a LPN. I love my job, love school, and wouldn't want to be doing anything other than what I'm doing! There is a lot of negativity not...

  12. Going on 6 months since Licensure, still no LPN job.. depressed!!

    amjowens replied to Miss Tay's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I graduated in Dec 2008. I think I was the last graduating class with hope of getting a job after graduation. It was still a struggle, and I ended up getting a job about an hour north of where I...

  13. Relatively new LPN going for RN

    amjowens replied to jensmomrn11's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think it's best to go back asap. I didn't even take my NCLEX yet before starting a regular ADN program, not bridge. I just kept open mind, like all new material so that I didn't get into thinking...

  14. Is it hard to get a part time job at a hospital as an RN

    amjowens replied to duke1010's topic in General Nursing

    I don't want to leave my full-time job when I graduate, either! I LOVE working as a LPN in assisted living. I'm able to be the kind of nurse I want to be. I am very independent, able to provide the...

  15. Looking for a school.....HELP!!!

    amjowens replied to MsAshley's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Look into Toledo, OH schools. Lourdes College is in the northern part of Toledo, also Mercy College has an ADN and BSN and is also located relatively close to the border. I work in Ann Arbor, but...

  16. How many hours do you work?

    amjowens replied to jensmomrn11's topic in LPN to RN

    I work 40 hours a week. I am in a regular ADN program, not a bridge, and am about to enter my third semester. I have clinical once a week on Monday. My lecture courses are online. I'm taking med-surg...

  17. RN to BSN or RN to MSN

    amjowens replied to LoneWolfRN2010's topic in General Students

    I'm considering the same and also graduate in December 2010! I got my LPN in Dec of 08 and went right into a regular ADN program. I had the idea that I'd work as a nurse along the way and earn...

  18. LPN - Observation/Question

    amjowens replied to rn2b2011's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I have nothing against a community college! In fact, I finished my LPN at one and am currently about to enter my third semester of RN program at the same community college! I can't say enough good...

  19. Michigan State ADN-BSN?

    amjowens posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    I'm in my second sem of RN program at a community college, but hoping to continue on for BSN after I pass my NCLEX. I've done research online so I can do pre-reqs, and came across MSU program looking...

  20. Please Help! Which job would you choose?!

    amjowens replied to **All Heart RN**'s topic in General Nursing

    I'd go with Hospital B because what matters is YOUR experience and what YOU learn. It sounds as though Hospital A sounds good, but what you want is solid learning experiences for you in a...

  21. What you wished you'd reviewed?

    amjowens replied to bjl18's topic in General Students

    Conversions, math for meds...the dimensional analysis

  22. Back to school for the less than perfect?

    amjowens replied to ER_TraumaQueen's topic in General Nursing

    You might want to take pre-req science courses again and get As. Also, I think the gen population and media is becoming more informed that nursing isn't a recession-proof job, so in a year or so I...

  23. did your job give you a holiday gift??

    amjowens replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    $75 from administrator and $85 from resident council.

  24. Lets get a current salary thread going for 09/10

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

    Ann Arbor, MI. Assisted Living. Full-time with benefits, day and evening shifts, 6mo. experience

  25. OU Nursing vs. UMich Nursing

    amjowens replied to wbrogers's topic in Michigan Nursing

    It doesn't matter where you graduate from in nursing like it might in other fields. To continue on for an advanced degree you've got to have high grades regardless from where you've graduated. If you...