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1. Surviving LPN to RN (traditional) program- Tips

   lacod30 replied to lacod30's topic in LPN-RN

   I got my LPN about 14 yrs ago. People used to always say, "They're gonna do away with Lpns so get your Rn". I was young and I was'nt trying to hear that. I just wanted to get done and make some money. I quickly found that I was not happy with being a...

2. Is it possible to get into an accelerated BSN program without taking Chem?

   lacod30 replied to Ted D's topic in General Nursing

   I've not heard of any program that would allow taking a science with nursing classes. It would be very difficult since nursing is also a science. Go ahead & take the Chem so you can have it under your belt and next time you get confronted with it...

3. Is it possible to get into an accelerated BSN program without taking Chem?

   lacod30 replied to Ted D's topic in General Nursing

   My program requires 3 sciences no matter what they are. I took Chemistry anyway and it was'nt as bad as I'd always thought. It actually improved my math conversion skills. Don't let Chem stop you from getting your degree. Good luck!!

4. Surviving LPN to RN (traditional) program- Tips

   lacod30 replied to lacod30's topic in LPN-RN

   Thanks. I wish I'd known these things too. It was a constant struggle for the LPNs to keep up with the current material and review old material like basic nursing. It seems like schools should make the LPNs aware of the fact that their previous educa...

5. Surviving LPN to RN (traditional) program- Tips

   lacod30 posted a topic in LPN-RN

   here are a few tips to help you make it through. #1 no negative self talk. #2 review fundamentals/med surg. #3 know for clinical- know meds on a cellular level, know your patho and lab values, never tell an instructor you don't know, tell them you ha...