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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 smart for that; you should have just went straight...

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 experience?

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 RN programs and Rad Tech programs are 22-24 mos l...

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

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 acceptable performance standards and medical evidence...

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 much better RN when I later further my education. I w...

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 whom have confirmed that it will not be a problem. ...

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 the this accreditation lost will not affect the LPN ...

Yes, Sweetgeorgianurse I am referring to CVCC.

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 over 25 years. The faculty were upfront to say tha...

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 more?

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 sure that you are very attentive (takes notes if po...

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 . Theres nothing wrong with you going back for RN, b...

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 noticed that the job market for Rns & Lpns in m...

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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 hopes of being accepted soon? I am so confused. I...

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

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 really did not want to be a LPN, but by Aug 2010 I'...

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 complete the program or take my chances with RN pr...

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 in the event someone does not meet other preadmiss...

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? I've heard that many hospitals are cutting costs and...

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 semesters. If I don't get accepted into the fall ad...

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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 is a very good program from what I've heard and fr...

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 at the other school. However, If I do not get acce...