Maryvette

Iam new to the Spring Hill area and taking few pre-requisites courses needed before attemting to get into the actual nursing program. Graduated 20+ years ago and some courses are not acceptable anymore because of lenght of time. Is anyone in the forum actually attending to Pasco Comm. College nursing program? How are the instructors, are the nursing courses harder than on the LPN program? Are the instructors supportive or encouraging towards the students? Iam just too apprehensive, I really dont want to fail at this point in time in my life. I need some input from anyone out there in Tampa or Spring Hills area. Thanks so very much. Sincerely Maryvette

Hello, I dont know if this advice will be good but as for me, I worked in LTC for 4 years and really its very hard work, mentally and physically. If you are going to school, you need a lot of quality time to study and been tired its not going to be good at all. Maybe you should stay with the clinic for now, you can always do agency at least one day a week to get exposed to nursing situations and sharpen your skills but thats just something to consider. LTC usually give you 2 weeks orientation (some places offer more time if needed) but its only to get acclamated to unit routine, policies and procedures, and patients as well. Dont know where you are going to look for LTC job but, the majority of places you will have about 30 residents to do plus treatments, paperwork, emergencies and the extras. Does this sounds suitable or appealing to you? How much time will you have left to study? Think about it. Good luck!!!

:flowersfo Hi, is this any help or encouragement I been an LPN for 4 years and doing the transitional program and since I graduated 20+ years ago I have to repeat both A&P's (1&2) but nevertheless I dont care how long will take me I will finish. Iam in my mid-fifties. Go for it, you will be sorry later on. Disregard any negative comments and going foward at your own pace, its my advice:pumpiron:

Hi, hope you think it over. If nursing is your passion and what give you most satisfaction just go for it. Been realistic about the economy is not been pessimistic is been aware that times are very hard right now, nevertheless this should not be a concern on whether or not you will pursue your goal to become a nurse. What is what you really want? Is nursing is your true interest then, go ahead that by the time you finish school there will be plenty to choose from.

Hi, I live in South Jersey and the rate pay without experience is $19-21.00 an hour average for LTC and hospitals will most likely not hire LPN's. You also have shift and weekend differential in most facilities. Good luck, since jobs during this time, with the nation's economy as it is are hard to find. Maryvette