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  1. Is AANAC certification worth it?

    Matthew700 replied to lvnlrn's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Hi, Just joined aanac.

  2. Excelsior CA limitation

    Matthew700 posted a topic in California Nursing

    Regarding Excelsior college RN grads being able to sit for certain state boards, if I get the LVN-RN through Excelsior but get my BSN through chamberlain.edu or another program does this help. I...

  3. $20k+ for LVN school....is it worth it?

    Matthew700 replied to 020405Mama's topic in Texas Nursing

    To me the money is worth it if it helps me to accomplish my goals as quickly as possible. To me the cost is not as important as is the terms that the money is repaid. Thanks to my aid I didn't come...

  4. Does LPN/LVN Med-Surg Experience count?

    Matthew700 posted a topic in Travel

    Hi, My goal is to become a travel nurse once I complete RN school. When the ads ask for 1+ yr's med-surg experience does it matter that it was received while a LPN/LVN? I would like to complete RN...

  5. Does LPN/LVN Med-Surg Experience count?

    Matthew700 replied to Matthew700's topic in Travel

    Anybody got a e-mail address to their travel nurse agency

  6. Does LPN/LVN Med-Surg Experience count?

    Matthew700 replied to Matthew700's topic in Travel

    Thank you for your response. To clarify, by time I eventually graduate as a RN I would have 1 yr of med-surg. experience. I'm just not sure if it mattered that it would be obtained while I was a...

  7. Dallas Platt College June 23, 2008

    Matthew700 posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi everyone. This is my first post & I'm glad that this forum is available. Everyone here has saved me so much time on research. I'm starting the June 23, 2008 Platt LVN class & I can't wait...

  8. Which school is better in Dallas, Texas for LVN? Concorde,Platt, or Dallas Nursing In

    Matthew700 replied to kw29student's topic in Texas Nursing

    Does anyone really like their school while attending it? I know I don't but when I graduate as a ready to go lvn then I will probably recommend them. If these schools told us the truth about some...

  9. Dallas Platt College June 23, 2008

    Matthew700 replied to Matthew700's topic in Texas Nursing

    Well, this is my 4th week at clinicals. I'm neutral on the nursing home experience. We are just getting used to the patients and not doing anything past cna level. It boring but they say they have a...

  10. Dallas Platt College June 23, 2008

    Matthew700 replied to Matthew700's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks for the support. What I know so far is that we do our next 8 wks at a 2 different nursing homes. 1 of them also has a rehab center connected. I will review my skills book some because trach...

  11. Dallas Platt College June 23, 2008

    Matthew700 replied to Matthew700's topic in Texas Nursing

    Congrats on making it through. What a week but now I can join your ranks as a sophomore student. My instructor says that was the hardest part but we'll see. I start clinical on Monday from 2-PM....

  12. Dallas Platt College June 23, 2008

    Matthew700 replied to Matthew700's topic in Texas Nursing

    Wow, a whole week off. Y'all get treated better. LOL. Labor day was our 1st day off & we still had to make it up on Friday. Everyone is so waiting on Christmas week to get a real break. Yeah...

  13. Dallas Platt College June 23, 2008

    Matthew700 replied to Matthew700's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi, Glad all is well. Same here. The reality has set in that this will be going on for a while so kinda been quiet letting some time pass. I'm really looking forward to clinical in Oct. Finally,...

  14. Texas LVNS doing Excelsior College

    Matthew700 replied to Granna3's topic in Texas Nursing

    I think Excelsior is a great option & I wish it was for me. I've decided when it's time to becaome a RN to not go that route only because I wish to work in CA,etc down the road. Thank you for...

  15. Dallas Platt College June 23, 2008

    Matthew700 replied to Matthew700's topic in Texas Nursing

    Glad you are thinking about bridging because that's my plan as soon as I graduate in Oct. 2009. It's good to know that I may have your encouragement for an extra year.

  16. Dallas Platt College June 23, 2008

    Matthew700 replied to Matthew700's topic in Texas Nursing

    I hope all is well with you. Everything is going good with me. How do you find our thread? I'm subscribed so when you "posted" it notified me via e-mail so I could respond. I guess I could keep the...

  17. Which school is better in Dallas, Texas for LVN? Concorde,Platt, or Dallas Nursing In

    Matthew700 replied to kw29student's topic in Texas Nursing

    Just another matter of

  18. Excelsior CA limitation

    Matthew700 replied to Matthew700's topic in California Nursing

    Thank you for the detailed clarification. I understand and can now get this thought out of my

  19. Excelsior Limitation

    Matthew700 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Regarding Excelsior college RN grads being able to sit for certain state boards, if I get the LVN-RN through them but get my BSN through chamberlain.edu or another program does this help. I assume the...

  20. Excelsior Limitation

    Matthew700 replied to Matthew700's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Well, that solves that. Thank you for the

  21. Texas LVNS doing Excelsior College

    Matthew700 replied to Granna3's topic in Texas Nursing

    Regarding Excelsior college working in certain states limitations, if I get the LVN-RN through them but get my BSN through chamberlain.edu or another program does this help. I assume the State board...

  22. Texas LVNS doing Excelsior College

    Matthew700 replied to Granna3's topic in Texas Nursing

    You would go to the Education office on the base & they should show you the steps for utilizing the Dantes &

  23. Indiana State University

    Matthew700 replied to dekatn's topic in LPN to RN

    In general, why would a state not want to accept the LVN-BSN from

  24. Looking for assistance to get started as an LPN in Houston

    Matthew700 replied to dfbzeke's topic in Texas Nursing

    In Texas we are called LVN's. Search the Board of Nurse Examiners at www.BNE.state.tx.us for all the LVN programs in the state. Only use a program off the list. Then you compare the public vs...

  25. Weekend RN option

    Matthew700 replied to RNMommy2's topic in General Nursing

    Did you work your way up to the "Baylor Plan" option or is it available to new grad hires? Seems perfect while I continue my schooling down the road?