moneyline702

In this town I am a little concerned about my employability. To me it seems like there is a preference of BSN graduates over the ADN graduates. Now with my past dealings with CSN (an AWESOME school in general) I feel very comfortable in the knowledge...

Not only has UNLV said it but now NSC has too. I can't EVER be in their respective nursing programs. Why? Because I took College Algebra too many times. Nearly 10 years ago!!! I'm just going to take this as an ominous sign. I see that if I want a BSN...

OK here goes... I took MATH 124 at UNLV and only got a C grade. Problem one: I need a B grade. Problem two: I already took the class three times (once I dropped and the other time I failed). Problem three: UNLV only allows you to take the class tw...

Anyone applying to CSN's LPN program for 2011 (Fall)? I am and wish everyone the best of luck and hope to see some of you there in classes (assuming I get in too, lol) Only got 14/19 points though (1 for CNA license, 1 for working, 2 for TEAS and 10...

I am a hospital sitter. I make $12/hr there and no benefits. Since they won't hire me as a CNA I have to cultivate more options. A CNA here (Nevada) makes $16/hr. I know that LPN's are primarily in skilled nursing here in town and I'm ok with that. A...

It's quite boring. But kids were there when I attended. I'm sure the parents in the room will certainly understand.

I am a hospital sitter. I make $12/hr there and no benefits. Since they won't hire me as a CNA I have to cultivate more options. A CNA here makes $16/hr. I know that LPN's are in skilled nursing here and I'm ok with that. Also, I with my completed co...

I never said I could bypass anything. I know the classes needed. Aside from the general eds that I have done, I have BIOL 189 done and look forward to 223, 224 & 251. That will take a year. The only debt is out-of-pocket. I have general eds, up t...

If I were able to get a job as a CNA here at my current job I'd just pursue my BSN. I need more than the $12/hr I get and benefits. I can't get financial aid like I mentioned before. Since even with experience my employer won't hire me as a CNA I nee...

Given that I would have to do a year of prereq's before I get into RN school the LPN route seems better economically. I do have a CNA license but my current employer won't hire me as one. And yes, I do have over a year experience as a CNA in SNF's an...

Now if only I can get the Medical Terminology class in this upcoming Spring and take the TEAS soon I'll be set for Fall 2012 to start LPN school at CSN.

I've been grateful to have worked as a CNA in SNF's. I also had work at UMC as well. The market is hard here for EVERYONE regardless of title in health care. CNA, LPN or RN the road is tough everywhere.

Nevada doesn't use medication aides. However, there was talks about expanding the role of the CNA (for which I'm already certified). Now the $16/hr for CNA is only in hospitals. The SNF's are paying at most $11.25/hr to start. I've applied for every...

The 7 week course is over summers. Online with ------- is the best. It is wise to inquire as to what clinical class is associated with a particular site. I got lucky in that my clinical was a half mile from my home.

Best of luck to you both. I guess the LPN program isn't as popular. Bully for us. I'll take that and run with it.

My job: CNA: $12.00/hr, LPN: $24.00/hr, RN: $37.00/hr To start. To stay (for a while).

For as much as you say they are equal yet different you fail to state that the "working with people" and "working with data" aspects of the job are in fact interchangeable. A better statement would be "If you enjoy working with people and being on a ...

I applied for a CNA position at a medium security correctional facility. This was in August of 2010. I received a phone call first week of April asking if I was still interested and I said yes. Had an interview and 3 weeks later was offered a positio...

I know the total points system at CSN. I tried looking on here to see if anyone had posted about their LPN points for acceptance. So far I have not seen a post on this. Does anyone from any cycle know what points were the cutoff for the LPN program a...

my mistake. i received two points for community service NOT work experience.

Oh that's ok. I was just trying to gauge where I would stand. I looked at the selection criteria sheet for the LPN program. I have now 16 out of a possible 19 points. One for being a CNA, two for work experience, ten for the ENG 101 grade and three f...

Apply now, apply later. Always apply. At least that's what I'd do. Eventually they'll give you a firm NO or an interview. Bug the mess outta them until you get the interview!! They'll get to know you and may never forget ya!

Wow!! 27 was the cutoff? Insane. I'm truly sorry you didn't get in. People often have said "I don't see why one point for CNA is worth getting". Tell that to the person that got 26 points and the cut was 27. Exactly. Do what you must to get in. Take ...

Thanks 4 the advice, Angel. I am wishing to move to CO when I finish school though.

I'm ok with working in a SNF. I work in one now as a CNA. For reasons I won't get into I don't want to go directly into an RN program (ADN or BSN) right away. I would much prefer it this way. I'm just rather up in the air as to whether being an LPN h...