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  1. SCC? I'm a little nervous...

    luv4nursing replied to ladybella's topic in Florida Nursing

    yeah, this program sounds very ideal for u, busylady! Good

  2. Where to start work as LPN?

    luv4nursing replied to April Showers's topic in Florida Nursing

    good point! I tend to shy away from applying for jobs that require experience. Ill keep this in

  3. Where to start work as LPN?

    luv4nursing replied to April Showers's topic in Florida Nursing

    you can always work for a home health agency. The pay is good and the job is easy. LTC facilities and Assisted Living Facilities are always hiring as well. Good luck on passing boards and with ur...

  4. IV Certification through Medtexx

    luv4nursing replied to darby249's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    if I were you I would call around to hospitals and LTC facilities to see if they have any certifcations coming up. I only paid $75 for mine and its one of the only ones in the country that transfers...

  5. Orange county SCC or VCC?

    luv4nursing replied to paulinek34's topic in Florida Nursing

    Im glad u got the answers u needed! Im a big advocate of becoming an LPN and bridging over. Its One of the best decisions I ever made and had I not went that route I probably wouldnt be where I am...

  6. FL RN Salaries....yes another salary thread lol

    luv4nursing replied to luv4nursing's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thanks for the helpful info FLOBRN and Tweety! I appreciate it and will definitely look into getting certified. Anything for a higher pay

  7. Confused

    luv4nursing replied to nubiafl's topic in Florida Nursing

    dont feel bad busylady, it took me around that amount of time to get to where I was able to go to LPN school too. When I moved to FL I knew thats what I wanted but it took a while, then when I moved...

  8. Starting out

    luv4nursing replied to byrdnest's topic in Florida Nursing

    hello and :welcome: ! Well first of all, there will be some general pre reqs u will need to take no matter where you go to school. Do u know which school u want to go to? Its good that u are...

  9. FL RN Salaries....yes another salary thread lol

    luv4nursing replied to luv4nursing's topic in Florida Nursing

    Would u mind saying which hospital u work at? Also, what is RNC? Sorry Im slow...just came home from the neverending shift

  10. Is this average?

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

    my program was just under 4k at a vocational/technical school. Also check with financial aid bc often there are programs u may qualify for that arent related to ur FAFSA. I was able to get a financial...

  11. How do u work nights and have a life?

    luv4nursing posted a topic in General Nursing

    Do you feel your family life, your relationship with your husband or significant other, and/or your social life suffers due to working night shift? How do you adjust your life around it and still...

  12. How do u work nights and have a life?

    luv4nursing replied to luv4nursing's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks A LOT,

  13. You Know You're a Young(er) Nurse when...

    luv4nursing replied to cristina26houston's topic in General Nursing

    Oh lawd......the SMELL, THE CONSISTENCY.....THE

  14. You Know You're a Young(er) Nurse when...

    luv4nursing replied to cristina26houston's topic in General Nursing

    *When u work for a home health agency (where u are supposed to choose your shifts!), and get stuck working weekends for a family who thinks they own you, are are too chicken to take a stand and tell...

  15. How do u work nights and have a life?

    luv4nursing replied to luv4nursing's topic in General Nursing

    lol....this is funny...good

  16. FL RN Salaries....yes another salary thread lol

    luv4nursing replied to luv4nursing's topic in Florida Nursing

    unfortunately, you are absolutely right about the respect level of RNs. Everytime I mention to someone Im an LPN they are like "oh that nice"...and then when I say Im going back to school for my RN...

  17. How do u work nights and have a life?

    luv4nursing replied to luv4nursing's topic in General Nursing

    thats funny...I like that idea

  18. Quick med schedule question

    luv4nursing posted a topic in General Nursing

    Im a first year nurse in home health and have a question that probably sounds like a no brainer to you guys, but I would rather be safe than sorry. Ok, my patient had surgery today, so she was NPO...

  19. SCC? I'm a little nervous...

    luv4nursing replied to ladybella's topic in Florida Nursing

    yeah u will need to take the NET. You will be fine, its just basic reading comprehension and math like u said. Yes, u can take a class at more than one cc at a time. I took micro at dbcc this past...

  20. SCC? I'm a little nervous...

    luv4nursing replied to ladybella's topic in Florida Nursing

    lol @ "first useless degree".....understandable. Well that sounds like a great idea if u can move somewhere less expensive so u wont have to work and can go full time. I think with your previous...

  21. SCC? I'm a little nervous...

    luv4nursing replied to ladybella's topic in Florida Nursing

    hello, Im not sure about SCC specifically, but I know that most of the generic track RN programs in the area have about a 1yr+ wait. But I think u are right about SCC having u reapply each year, so u...

  22. Is there enough time?

    luv4nursing replied to EthnicBeauty's topic in LPN to RN

    It depends on how long it takes to get admitted to the LPN program, but I found it was the best option for me and if may be for u as well. The LPN program is normally 1 year if full time and 18...

  23. What age were you when you went to nursing school?

    luv4nursing replied to Imissthefall's topic in General Nursing

    I started my LPN at 25, finished at 26. Now Im starting an LPN to ASN program and will be 27 when I finish. I plan to get my BSN after that and possibly MSN. Time will

  24. Online Adult or Family FNP MSN

    luv4nursing replied to LTNurse's topic in Post Graduate Students

    someone mentioned that you dont have to pay out of state tuition at UAB, but they have rates listed on the site. How do you get in state rates as an out of state student? thanks for all the great...

  25. Money for School

    luv4nursing replied to JUBSN's topic in Florida Nursing

    I was able to get this program for LPN school and it was a blessing. It may not be the exact one though, bc I did have to pay for books and uniforms and there was no extra money for gas, etc....but I...