CappucinoMama

Just wanted to say that I am so very sorry ..sending very special prayers and thoughts to you and your family. Lisa

Possibly the selection process is different at the state universities..I am a community college student and I am a member of PTK (Phi Theta Kappa) honor society - I can't speak for others, but as for my experience being in this honor society, it did not make 2 cents worth of a difference on my application as plenty of students are admitted into our ASN program w/o being a member of it ..but I can say this...it sure looks good hangin' on my wall! LOL Our program like so many others is very competitive - the wait list is terrible, so after two previous application processes, I just found out I am #13 on the alternate list for the upcoming January program..rah..will see how that goes. Congratulations on your acceptance into DEI tho! I would think they would look more at the fact that you have documented shadowing hours but ..IMO, it never hurts to put the HS on the application - it is a hard earned accomplishment that you've been recognized for..:) so I would be sure to list it in your letter or app. Good luck to you! Lisa

Hello Youngin's!! :) I am 47...hoping, praying (ok..pleading!! LOL) to be accepted into the May 06 ASN Program here in North Florida...will be taking the CNA course in October and Micro in January...that should finish me up..I mean out! LOL Lisa

sending good wishes to you all who will be in school as well!! :) :) lisa

this will be wonderful to have this "place" to come to share our support and concerns....i feel like this is such a positive step in my life and career...will definitley check back to see how everyone is doing ..sending good look vibes to you all!! :) lisa "the late bloomer"..:)

hello all..just got my acceptance letter today from the school i will be attending here in jacksonville, fl (fccj) along with the financial/cost info. in-state tuition for me will run $2892.50 - this is for an 11 mos. program - 3 semesters. there are other costs to factor in as well such as state licensure exam processing fee, books, uniforms, steth - etc...which adds up to quite a bit..so i would say grand total is a little over 4100.00 with the odds and ends figured in also. lisa the late bloomer

i am sooo happy to see that there is a sticky for those of us in the lpn program! :) i have enjoyed reading about everyone and where they are at in their lives and where they are going to school..:) my name is lisa ..i am 47, happily married and have two children - a 24 yr old daughter and a 22 yr old son. yup..i am a late bloomer folks with school!! lol well...hope you don't mind if i join you guys here as i just received my acceptance letter today (yahhhhoooooooooooo!!) for the fall program at fccj in jacksonville, fl.!! :balloons: our orientation is august 11th and so much to do before that..background checks , physicals and such. my goal is either to bridge to the rn at some point or possibly to work towards my bsn while working as an lpn. actually, i have already finished all my prereqs for the rn - but the wait time is horrendous here to get in any of the rn programs...i feel so positive about doing the lpn program tho and very very excited!! just curious ..how long is everyone's program? mine is 11 mos. and we can take the iv therapy course after graduation. lisa the late bloomer..:)

i was soooo nervous that i was not going to be accepted into the program...i knew i did well on my entrance test and my college gpa is pretty good (3.54)..but you know those "what if's" just kept poppin' up and i was 2nd guessing on how i did ...gotta work on that! lol anyway!! i will be starting the fall lpn program at fccj in jacksonville, fl on august 29th!! :) btw..my program is 11 mos. in duration. i have orientation august 11th.. looking forward to sharing our nursing classroom/clinical experiences with each other as we progress thru this time. lisa "the late bloomer!" :)

Congratulations on passing!! You have worked so hard for this moment..:) Lisa

Congratulations!! and you are going to do so well!! :) I am 47 and hoping to post soon that I rec'd my acceptance letter also for our FALL LPN Program! :) I truly feel that we limit ourselves if we embrace that idea that "I'm to old"..I know in most of my classroom settings we have had such a variety in age ranges...we had one lady who is 60 in my micro class going for her RN and doing great ..I just love her outlook on life. Lisa

Ok, wierd.....don't know why my siggy with my name did not appear, it didn't show on the LPN/LVN board either - I need to fix that..I thought I had that in there..but just to let you guys know..my name is Lisa.. :) Lisa :)

Ok...don't know why my siggy with my name did not appear - need to fix that..I thought I had that in there..but just to let you guys know..my name is Lisa..:) Lisa..:)

hello...i also posted this on the "florida" board but hoping to get some feedback from anyone that works as an lpn here in the jacksonville, fl area. i actually live in a small town called middleburg (near orange park) which is on the outskirts of jacksonville ....anyhooo... i am considering going for my lpn due to the fact that the waiting lists for the rn programs are a fairly long wait in this area..i am in my last class (micro) that will finish out my prereqs for the asn ..i also know it will be a good year from now ..possibly two (2) before i even get in the program - and then at least another 16 - 18 mos of nursing classes after i am in...in the meantime, i know i need to get a j-o-b soon..lol dh and i were discussing getting my lpn first since it is an 11 mos program here which begins in august at fccj - then bridging to the rn or possibly going for my bsn while working as an lpn..fyi, i have already applied for the lpn program - however, probably won't know until the end of july if i am accepted...if i am not, then i guess that solves that..lol but..if i am (and i am hoping that is the case!) ..is their anyone on here that can shed some light on where lpn's can work in this area? are they basically employed in ltc?.... and do you know if lpn's are hired in our local hospitals? also..for someone just out school..what is the avg. rate of pay in the jacksonville area for an lpn? i did see on the shands site that starting pay for their lpn's is around 12.05? :uhoh21: that seems very low to me..but maybe it is more universal here than i thought. thanx for any feedback that can be offered on lpn career options and rate of pay.

hello...will also be posting this on the lpn/lvn board but hoping to get some feedback from you guys here in the jacksonville area. i actually live in a small town called middleburg (near orange park) which is on the outskirts of jacksonville ....anyhooo... i am considering going for my lpn due to the fact that the waiting lists for the rn programs are a fairly long wait in this area..i am in my last class (micro) that will finish out my prereqs for the asn ..i also know it will be a good year from now ..possibly two (2) before i even get in the program - and then at least another 16 - 18 mos of nursing classes after i am in...in the meantime, i know i need to get a j-o-b soon..lol dh and i were discussing getting my lpn first since it is an 11 mos program here which begins in august at fccj - then bridging to the rn or possibly going for my bsn while working as an lpn..fyi, i have already applied for the lpn program - however, probably won't know until the end of july if i am accepted...if i am not, then i guess that solves that..lol but..if i am (and i am hoping that is the case!) ..is their anyone on here that can shed some light on where lpn's can work in this area? are they basically employed in ltc?.... and do you know if lpn's are hired in our local hospitals? also..for someone just out school..what is the avg. rate of pay in the jacksonville area for an lpn? i did see on the shands site that starting pay for their lpn's is around 12.05? :uhoh21: that seems very low to me..but maybe it is more universal than i thought. thanx for any feedback that can be offered on lpn career options and rate of pay.

i am considering lpn school in jacksonville...anyone from this area who can offer insight as to what a new grad makes just out of school? lisa

rnkitty04. just wanted to say congratulations on passing!! i am so excited for you! :) i've followed and enjoyed your posts as i am attending sjrcc as well and will be submitting my app for the may 05 program this coming week.. so this is just awesome news to read! i know you have worked hard for this!! :balloons:

hi guys!..been so interesting to read where everyone is from and what you are doing work and/or education wise. i live in the jacksonville area and currently i am in the prereq phase of my education....but almost done thank the lord! :) i am 46 yrs. old and attending st. johns river comm college in orange park with plans to apply in october for the may 2005 adn program. keeping fingers, paws and whatever else needs to be crossed to get in...lol i love the north florida area..but oh if i had my druthers would really love to live and work in the bradenton or sarasota area...the foliage and atmosphere is so different..not to mention most of my family is in the tampa/brandon area...now just to convince hubby to make the move...lol

michelle, long boat key is absolutely beautiful...ooh i think i need to move to manatee county...lol

i love florida !! this was my first trip there..... imho, the best beach is siesta key - a couple of miles west of sarasota....!! a close second and third is destin and clearwater.... lol..passing thru i have to agree with you..i live in the jacksonville area so of course my trip to the beach is usually st. augustine...but ohh my when i hit the gulf beaches there is no comparison....we normally rent a block of condos during laborday weekend on anna maria island/holmes beach...i don't want to cone back when i am there! lol i am glad you had a nice experience tho!! :)

nursie30, i am so sorry this happened to you...no matter what was said by you, it takes a person with zero class to do this sort of thing - we should all be able to share on the forums w/o worry of someone trailing where you've been and using it against you...sending prayers that life will start looking up for you very soon. normally folks that do this have alot of sweeping behind their own back door to do..but for some reason seem to enjoy riding that broom rather than cleaning up their own act. take care.

i am still in prereq phase - not in any clinical settings as yet, but even then, i would wear still some makeup just to look alive and have some color on my face..i do not like the tired look on me which is how i appear when i do not have any makeup applied to my face.

ahem!! thatldo missy :) hehe..i thought i heard sopranic yodeling last night....lol congratulations!! :)

this is so inspiring...also makes one appreciate the selfless act of those who encourage and lift the spirits of others when it's needed most. thank you for sharing this.

Hello! At the CC I attend in North Florida, admittance to the program is geared to how many points you have acquired (mostly thru your grades)..for those applying to the nursing program, a CNA (EMT & LPN also) is awarded an extra 20 points on their application..whew..thinking I should get that certificate just for the clinical and points value alone before I apply! :)

Cappucinomama - Thatsa Me!! :)....cappucino cafe has got me thru many loan closings when I was working up the #'s to assist our credit union members (previous job)...now I am hoping, praying....no BEGGING (LOL) for it get me thru the RN program! awww...I do believe in cappucino magic!! :) hehe Even my anatomy book has cappucino to book mark the pages...I think it works..:) I feel a permanent IV hook up comin' on by next spring..LOL