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  1. Any Everest Institute lpn graduates out there?

    molly9 replied to hopesgramcracker's topic in Michigan Nursing

    My mom is an RN at a Hospice facility. She has mentioned that they have at least a couple of LPN's there from Everest. I checked into the program but found out the cost was more than triple of the...

  2. New LPN students to start soon !! Come share your experiences :)

    molly9 replied to Ericad85's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I have a BA in Education, however the teaching jobs in my area are few and far between. My dream has always been to help others and make a difference in others lives, so here I am, going back for the...

  3. New LPN students to start soon !! Come share your experiences :)

    molly9 replied to Ericad85's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Great post! I will start LPN school this fall. Just curious, how many of you are planning on continuing your education to RN/BSN or something else. Are you using the LPN to open doors or does this...

  4. LPN/LVN rate of pay in your area.

    molly9 replied to Couture_Honey's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    When you work for an agency, can you still get benefits? I see the pay is much higher with an agency. Are there drawbacks to working for an

  5. Any older people in pre-nursing?

    molly9 replied to Dancinagain's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I currently have a BA in education, a field that is literally saturated in Michigan. After not being able to find a job in education and doing some soul searching, I am going back to school for a...

  6. Any older people in pre-nursing?

    molly9 replied to Dancinagain's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You have much life experience and so much to offer. Your future patients will be lucky to have someone with the compassion and life experiences as you

  7. Any older people in pre-nursing?

    molly9 replied to Dancinagain's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just curious, I also have a BA in education and going back for nursing. Can I ask what made you switch careers? By the way, good luck to you. As older students, we have the benefit of life...

  8. New Grad Blues

    molly9 replied to sunshineyday's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, that is really too bad that you are experiencing conditions such as this. I would not stay at a place that you are not happy with. There are plenty of other jobs out there that will allow...

  9. Southwest Michigan??

    molly9 replied to middypiegirl's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hi Emilie, I was just reading through some older threads and came accross yours. Just curious as to how you are doing back in Michigan and if you found a job okay? I hope all is going well for

  10. Southwest Michigan LPN's & Average Salary/Benefits

    molly9 posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    I currently hold a BA in Education in Michigan. Though I graduated at the top of my class and have additional certifications for reading/writing beyond my degree, I have found in educaiton it is all...

  11. Southwest Michigan LPN's & Average Salary/Benefits

    molly9 replied to molly9's topic in Michigan Nursing

    AnnaN5 I was looking into the BSN at GVSU.. Like yourself, the cost of the acellerated BSN program is holding me back, along with the possibility that I would not get in due to the competitiveness. I...

  12. Southwest Michigan LPN's & Average Salary/Benefits

    molly9 replied to molly9's topic in Michigan Nursing

    AnnieMc, Thank you for the information. Do you happen to know (from your friend) how competitive the accellerated BSN is? I thought about this possibility, but the possible wait to get in and cost was...

  13. LPN/LVN rate of pay in your area.

    molly9 replied to Couture_Honey's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    $21.50 for LTCF is awesome. I am interested in LTCF as an option. Can you tell me any additional details on your job? Do you work weekend options? What are your hours like? Benefits? I am from SW...

  14. Should I be able to find a nursing job in Michigan?

    molly9 replied to RDH1's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I just wanted to wish you the best of luck. I have a BA in education and, like you, have student loans on a degree that I am not using. When I started my BA in education, I wanted a career where I...

  15. LPN/LVN rate of pay in your area.

    molly9 replied to Couture_Honey's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congratulations on your job! I am just in the beginning steps of becoming an LPN. I currently hold a BA in education and as you know (being from MI), education jobs are nearly impossible to get (at...

  16. is being an lpn so bad???

    molly9 replied to da_hood_model's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    What exactly is the "nitty gritty" work? Can you explain what a typical day is for you? I would like to obtain my LPN, then go on for my BSN through the second degree program (I have a BA in...

  17. Hesi Preparation

    molly9 replied to alfeff's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    When I took the HESI, there was Reading, Vocab, and Math. I hear that as of July 1st they are adding Grammar. For the Reading section, make sure to read the questions VERY carefully. I have a BA in...

  18. is being an lpn so bad???

    molly9 replied to da_hood_model's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Just curious (as a soon to be nursing student), why would an RN wish that they were an

  19. Need advice and insight

    molly9 replied to youknowhowwedoit77's topic in Men in Nursing

    My husband is also debating a career change. In the spring, summer, and fall he works 6 days a week. After talking to my mom (who is an RN in Hospice) and dealing with many nurses during our...

  20. Career Change: Education to Nursing

    molly9 replied to molly9's topic in General Nursing

    Faeriewand- That is terrific that you are now an LVN and going on for your BSN! This is definately something I will look into as well. I am somewhat anxious about the science classes since it has been...

  21. Career Change: Education to Nursing

    molly9 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I currently have a BA in education and am thinking about switching careers to nursing. The job outlook in education (in Michigan) is not very promising with so many job seekers and not enough retirees...

  22. Career Change: Education to Nursing

    molly9 replied to molly9's topic in General Nursing

    I truly appreciate all of your replies. I am new to this forum and it already has proven to be such a great asset in talking to others who have faced similar

  23. Career Change: Education to Nursing

    molly9 replied to molly9's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all so much for the replies! I appreciate your time in letting me know your thoughts and suggestions. I was thinking about the LPN program simply because the wait list is only a year...