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  1. Bashed for pursuing lpn route

    soladylike1 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am so tired of people downing me for going the LPN route first instead of straight to RN. What is wrong with being an LPN first? What is the big deal? I had an old instructor say to me, "you're too...

  2. Does having LPN experience count????

    soladylike1 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Will having LPN experience get you a higher pay rate when you become an RN or do you get treated like a new RN grad without any previous nursing

  3. LPN or RN

    soladylike1 replied to ANurseWannaB's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I agree with Justiceforjoy try job shadowing each field first. I guess it also depends on you and the area you live in. I live in AL right on Ga state line. LPN programs are generally 12 mos long. The...

  4. Need Help !!!! New LPN student

    soladylike1 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Does anyone have any advice on websites or tips that I can use to be successful in pharmacology? Any information provided is greatly

  5. Can you become a LVN w/ Hepatitis B! PLEASE HELP

    soladylike1 replied to lily123's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am not a nurse yet, so I inquired to my college's Exposure Control Officer. She advised me that you can not be discriminated against due to your conditions. However, you must be able to meet the...

  6. Bashed for pursuing lpn route

    soladylike1 replied to soladylike1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thank you all for your comments. I feel much more confident about my decision of pursing an LPN education first. I just had orientation and my first class starts this week. I know that I will be a...

  7. Chattahoochee Valley Community College Phenix City Al

    soladylike1 replied to sweetgeorgianurse75's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Yes CVCC did lose their nursing accreditation from the NLNAC. Most students are going to complete the program. The school advised us that they have met and discussed this matter with local employers...

  8. Does it matter if LPN graduates from a NLNAC accredited program?

    soladylike1 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have been accepted to a school that just recently lost it's NLNAC accreditation for it's Associate's Degree RN program. I was accepted into the school's LPN program. The school has explained that...

  9. Does it matter if LPN graduates from a NLNAC accredited program?

    soladylike1 replied to soladylike1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes, Sweetgeorgianurse I am referring to

  10. Does it matter if LPN graduates from a NLNAC accredited program?

    soladylike1 replied to soladylike1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The school will not have the opportunity to regain their accreditation for 2 or more years. The school stated that their LPN program has never been NLNAC accredited. They have had the LPN program for...

  11. Does it matter if LPN graduates from a NLNAC accredited program?

    soladylike1 replied to soladylike1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thanks Commuter, I feel more comfortable with accepting the LPN slot at this school. I was so afraid of not being hired in the future on that basis alone. Do you think it may affect RN students

  12. Confused

    soladylike1 replied to Ancy1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Sorry Ancy1 I should have mentioned I am not a nurse yet; so I dont have any special tips that might help you impress your DON. However, I know that you will be nervous but try to be confident! Make...

  13. Confused

    soladylike1 replied to Ancy1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I can understand your frustration but try not to be discouraged. Go ahead and continue to look to for work as an LPN, don't give up! You did not go to college to become a LPN to not use the license ....

  14. NEED ADVICE Lpn or Medical assistant?

    soladylike1 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I was recently accepted to a Lpn program about 30 miles from where I live. I accepted this route only because I have been wait listed for a local Rn program and I'm tired of waiting. However, I have...

  15. NEED ADVICE Lpn or Medical assistant?

    soladylike1 replied to soladylike1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If you've registered, submit your question or topic under the forum you're addressing. Click at the top,submit new thread. Thanks for your

  16. Is lpn before rn a mistake?

    soladylike1 posted a topic in Georgia Nursing

    I recently received my acceptance letter for a Waiting list for a RN program I applied to. However, I was accepted to a LPN program further away. Should I accept the LPN slot or wait on the RN slot in...

  17. Is lpn before rn a mistake?

    soladylike1 replied to soladylike1's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Good suggestion Caliotter3, I may just do that. Thanks for your

  18. Is lpn before rn a mistake?

    soladylike1 replied to soladylike1's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Thanks for your input! I am so far down the waiting list that the nursing advisor was honest about my chances of getting in this go round. Im almost a sure in for next Aug 2010. The problem is, no I...

  19. Lpn before rn < mistake?

    soladylike1 posted a topic in Alabama Nursing

    I recently received my acceptance letter for the waiting list for a RN program I applied to. However, I was accepted to a LPN program at another school further away. Should I accept that LPN slot and...

  20. Lpn before rn < mistake?

    soladylike1 replied to soladylike1's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Thanks for your input! In regards to the wait period; I am #23 on a waiting list of 25 for a chance to get accepted into the RN program starting in Aug 09. They will only start accepting wait listers...

  21. LPN OR RN

    soladylike1 posted a topic in Alabama Nursing

    I need some honest advice. In out current economy, would it be better to go to school to be an LPN or RN? Which license will give you a better chance for jobs opportunities in the current economy?...

  22. Help Need Advice ,RN or LPN?

    soladylike1 posted a topic in Georgia Nursing

    I am in a delimma and in real need of some solid advice. I applied to my local ADN program that starts this fall. The college only accepts applicants in the ADN program twice a year, fall and spring...

  23. Help Need Advice ,RN or LPN?

    soladylike1 replied to soladylike1's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Southern Union Community

  24. Helppppp i need help in deciding.

    soladylike1 replied to 2bLeonurse1989's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I attended Columbus State in 2005- 2006 (pretty good college overall). I was not in the nursing program but I have friends and associates that have graduated from Columbus State's nursing program. It...

  25. Need Advice>RN or LPN?

    soladylike1 posted a topic in Alabama Nursing

    I'm applying to my local ADN program this fall, but I am also considering applying for an LPN program at a school 25 miles away as a backup plan. I am almost guaranteed accetance into the LPN program...