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  1. Nursing or hospital jobs for foreign nurses in the US

    luv4nursing replied to almoret's topic in LPN to RN

    Check out the NCLEX forum here on allnurses.com There is a study program that uses the book/cd Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX RN. Susan is a moderator on this forum and she has a study...

  2. RN to LPN to RN

    luv4nursing replied to ruiji29's topic in International Nursing

    Hello there, Im not sure of the answer to your question but I wanted to suggest checking with local community colleges....many offer a RN refresher course. It targets those who have been out of the...

  3. CNA or Phlebotomy/EKG to LPN

    luv4nursing replied to para's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Phlebotomy/EKG courses can be taken as short CEU classes once u get your LPN. Also, during my LPN course, after the 1st 6 weeks we got a Nursing Assistant Certificate and were eligable to take the CNA...

  4. This can not possible be true!

    luv4nursing replied to Coloradogrl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Im an LPN and I made around 10k in overtime this past year working an average of one extra shift a week. My normal schedule is 4 12 hr shifts. So Im assuming if I had worked an additional day to make...

  5. LPN to RN...questions

    luv4nursing replied to djkmc1998's topic in LPN to RN

    You could complete the pre reqs for the LPN to RN bridge program within 2 semesters, and Ive known ppl who did them during the summer (6 week courses)...its usually only a handful of classes. But it...

  6. Study Guide for the NET

    luv4nursing replied to spb1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree...I passed the NET with a decent score the first time without studying, but I had to retake it at another school I applied to bc the scores werent acceptable if over 2 years old...that time I...

  7. Holmes Regional in Melbourne

    luv4nursing replied to Cerebrum's topic in Florida Nursing

    busylady, you and I are having the same reaction to these salary rates....lol. I was really thinking the pay rates would be at least $22-$24 an hour...that mor up my alley!) It makes me question...

  8. Orange county SCC or VCC?

    luv4nursing replied to paulinek34's topic in Florida Nursing

    busylady, yeah thats pretty much what I mean. Basically, you have tons and tons of more employment options as an RN than u do as an LPN. I mean, even if u get tired of clinical nursing u can do...

  9. Orange county SCC or VCC?

    luv4nursing replied to paulinek34's topic in Florida Nursing

    hey again, just click on my name in the blue and click send private message. Orlando tech is a good program and yes I did well (graduated with highest gpa and Im a previous college flunk out/drop out...

  10. well i finally enrolled in school

    luv4nursing replied to lilbitloa's topic in Florida Nursing

    Welcome, and good luck!

  11. CA LVN to RN difficulties

    luv4nursing replied to SanDiegoLVNdude's topic in LPN to RN

    What schools offer this option? Im trying to help my friend find a bridge program in or near San

  12. Florida LPN school?

    luv4nursing replied to mgalloLPN's topic in Florida Nursing

    Haaa, lol @ the little man praising! lol Yes, u can, Im living proof! And Im the lazy one among the group of my fellow classmates bc I wasnt ambitious enough to go make at least 2 or 3 more bucks an...

  13. student to be

    luv4nursing replied to soon2blpnmarie's topic in Florida Nursing

    does it have to be a private school? Have u tried the tech schools and community colleges? Depending on the time of year their program starts and the selection process, u may be able to start sooner...

  14. Orange county SCC or VCC?

    luv4nursing replied to paulinek34's topic in Florida Nursing

    Valencia grads do tend to have a better reputation from what Ive heard around. Im an LPN and Im getting ready to start their bridge program (LPN to RN transition) in a few weeks. If u are just...

  15. Holmes Regional in Melbourne

    luv4nursing replied to Cerebrum's topic in Florida Nursing

    hi everyone, I live in Orlando, but Im considering Melbourne is a possible place to go when I finish. Im an LPN starting the RN bridge in a few weeks. Ive been an LPN for a year working in peds home...

  16. What are you taking this Spring?

    luv4nursing replied to LindseyLou2222's topic in LPN to RN

    This will be my first semester of the bridge, and Ill be taking Transition into Professional Nursing and

  17. Florida LPN school?

    luv4nursing replied to mgalloLPN's topic in Florida Nursing

    Can u ladies tell I live on the internet? lol. I have an internet addiction! Im on allnurses and myspace all day lol. Im always on at work when I work nights (if my laptop can get an internet signal...

  18. Once you are a LPN how hard is it to be RN

    luv4nursing replied to mydee's topic in LPN to RN

    That is smart thinking and is exactly what I did! I applied a few times to the generic RN program and didnt get in, so I got my LPN first and decided I would take the bridge to RN. Well I got in the...

  19. How soon after LVN did you start RN???

    luv4nursing replied to pink2blue1's topic in LPN to RN

    I really wanted to attend a local program that was recenty placed online, and the time of year I graduated caused me to miss the application deadline. I graduated in September 05 and the application...

  20. Florida LPN school?

    luv4nursing replied to mgalloLPN's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thats true! I was lucky to have a friend who is graduating the LPN-RN bridge program Im about to start, and she loaned me her books so I dont have to buy them. She gave me a whole stack of papers,...

  21. Whos is in the florida area, and can tell me the salary for LPNs?

    luv4nursing replied to Ltorres5351's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    hey Lizzy, I live in FL...I work in pediatric home health...its very laid back and non-stressful. I make 16.50 but the pay is anywhere from $15-$21 an hour depending on the acuity of your patient. I...

  22. Florida LPN school?

    luv4nursing replied to mgalloLPN's topic in Florida Nursing

    Lizzy, I wanted to let u know that Orlando Tech will classify u as a florida resident as long as u have a FL drivers license. At least that is what they told me when I looked into the program shortly...

  23. how is the net test

    luv4nursing replied to wyndiwells's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I agree with getting the NET study guide. I took the NET the first time and I passed, but barely (57th percentile or something, u had to be in at least the 50th percentile)....I took it without...

  24. Florida LPN school?

    luv4nursing replied to mgalloLPN's topic in Florida Nursing

    sorry, you werent talking to me directly but I thought Id answer anyway lol. LPNs make anywhere from $15-$21/hr in this area, depending on whether you work in home health, assisted living, or LTC...

  25. Advanced Medical Training Accelerated LPN program??

    luv4nursing replied to flower2007's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Now that you mentioned it, one of my friends from school was considering the RN program ( I believe they will let u bridge over from LPN). I dont know any of the details though....Id be interested in...