Tom2T

I passed my LPN NCLEX and soon will be taking the RN NCLEX with quite a break (3 years) between tests. My plan is to gather as many NCLEX testing books I can find and study off of them, if I am unsure of the material the question is asking about I will then hit my books and re read. You will be surprised how much you remember

Micro can be pretty intense. Unless you are an excellent student with plenty of study time available I would advise against taking micro with any other 200 level sciences.

I would get a job for the experience. I've worked as a LPN for almost three years in a SNF, LTC, and providers offices. I just started a bridge program and can tell you that clinically I am leaps and bounds ahead of the traditional RN students, the book stuff I'm still trying to catch up and remember :). But nothing beats being able to hit the floor running during clinical. You will learn more because you have more time (assessments, skills you'll be quick with) and you will be able to possibly impress future employers. This is the route I went and I would not change it for anything.

I'm currently taking pre reqs for my community colleges lpn program. However the college I'm currently enrolled in does not offer an LPN to RN program. I understand that it is difficult to get into a RN or even LPN program. And I was told over the weekend by a friend that it is even more difficult to go LPN to RN while hopping schools. Anyone know if this is true? My plan is to go, LPN to RN and possibly a BSN. Any advice? Thanks

Through a worker retraining program. Starting this winter I'll be taking some prerequisite classes for my local community college's practical nursing program. After finishing and receiving my license I plan on applying to an Rn program and then possibly moving on to a bachelors degree. Would you agree or disagree that this is the best path? My other options are an AA to BA skipping the RN all together or a LPN to BA or an AA to RN to BA. Please keep in mind this is all brand new to me. Although i've always thought of becoming a nurse (my aunt is a CNA and my Grandmother was a nurse) this is all new to me. I'm a 24 old male who's worked construction nearly his entire life. So I could be completely wrong on how all this works, I'm only going off of the limited information i've received from advisors within the past week. Also one more question... a few years back I did attempt to pursue a degree in business (until I received an amazing job offer from a construction company) while in the business program I did my fair share of drinking. Theoretically.. lets say I got hammered one night and missed a final in a Political science class.... and maybe possibly keeping this in theoreticals breezed my way through some electives barely showing up to class. I think in this time period my GPA ended up being a 3.1. Will this effect me later? when i'm applying for different nursing programs? I've been told that even though Nurses' are in high demand that the programs are very competitive for spots. Any other tips would be appreciated. I'm tired and know there was more I wanted to ask but I've forgotten. Should I attempt to find a job within a hospital while I'm doing all this? What kind of position would I seek? From what i've read and heard from my family members I know this is a field I want to get into.