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  1. Extra certifications....

    andreasmom02 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've been an LPN since 2007, but am currently not working. I'm a stay at home mom at the moment. I plan to go back to work in the next year or two, when my kids are older. I keep my LPN license valid,...

  2. Are ther any Work from home jobs for LPN?

    andreasmom02 replied to blessnme's topic in General Nursing

    I've kind of wondered the same thing... I'm an LPN, & am currently not working, because I'm a stay at home mom at the moment. I remember when I was pregnant, an RN called me who worked for the...

  3. LPN vs RN

    andreasmom02 replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in LPN to RN

    I went to an LPN program such as this. The LPNs & RNs both go through the same training. The only difference is the RNs get two more semesters of management type nursing classes. I felt we were...

  4. LPN vs RN

    andreasmom02 replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in LPN to RN

    lol so

  5. LPN vs RN

    andreasmom02 replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in LPN to RN

    I agree... Both LPN's & RN's work hard, & can do equal the work in my opinion. I've seen some awesome LPN's & RN's both. I'm an LPN & proud to be.... I would like to get my RN though,...

  6. How old were you when you finished nursing school?

    andreasmom02 replied to pgray1229's topic in General Nursing

    Got my LPN @ 27. Need two more semesters of nursing school to have ADN. Hope to get that in the next couple years! I'm 30 @ the

  7. How much time elasped between graduating and taking the Nclex

    andreasmom02 replied to sasha08046's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I took my LPN boards in VA. Two or three weeks after taking the test, I went on VA. Board of nuring's website, & went to licensure lookup. I looked up my name & social security number &...

  8. LPNs with a Diploma vs LPNs with an Associate's Degree

    andreasmom02 replied to avigrrl80's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Sorry for the confusion... My associates will be in Registered nursing. I technically need 2 more semesters to "completely" have the associates. Since I exited the program early, I have a diploma at...

  9. LPNs with a Diploma vs LPNs with an Associate's Degree

    andreasmom02 replied to avigrrl80's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am an LPN with an associates degree. I got my LPN through a local community college. The way that college's nursing program works, you work on your associate degree in nursing until you become an...

  10. Dialysis nurse training...

    andreasmom02 replied to andreasmom02's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Do you know if I would have to have a year previous experience to get on with such a company? My late stepdad was a patient of Davita dialysis several years. I always thought it would be nice to work...

  11. Entry Level LPN Jobs

    andreasmom02 replied to Steph26's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You're welcome! Good luck... let us know what happens. I'm sure you'll find something... just keep

  12. Entry Level LPN Jobs

    andreasmom02 replied to Steph26's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Selenak, you should try a flu shot clinic, like Mollen immunizations. They were going to hire me with hardly any experience at all last year. I didn't take the job cause of my kids, but I wanted to....

  13. Entry Level LPN Jobs

    andreasmom02 replied to Steph26's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I also forgot to add, you guys should try national flu shot clinics, they hire all the time. They were also going to hire me last year if I wanted to work. I didn't get a chance too

  14. Entry Level LPN Jobs

    andreasmom02 replied to Steph26's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm in a similar situation. I graduated LPN school in '07, and have barely worked... I found out I was pregnant with our 2nd child right after I took my nursing boards! My husband and I don't have...

  15. LPN to BSN @ Indiana State U...here is the info i got!!!

    andreasmom02 replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Indiana State University

    Does anyone know of any approved clinical sites in southwest or southern,

  16. LPN to BSN @ Indiana State U...here is the info i got!!!

    andreasmom02 replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Indiana State University

    I'm interested in ISU's LPN-RN program, & have been reading a little bit about it on here. I'm glad this topic is on allnurses for those of us interested! I'm an LPN & have been since '07, but...

  17. Stay at home mom LPN...

    andreasmom02 replied to andreasmom02's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thanks so much for everyone's comments! I really appreciate them! :) They make me feel a lot better. I guess I do need to realize my babies are only little once. I stayed home full time with my first...

  18. Can't find a job I like......

    andreasmom02 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Any other new nurses can't find a job they like? I graduated in '07, and don't have much experience, so I can see why it's hard to find my dream job... But I just can't seem to find a job I like. I...

  19. Re: Does anyone regret becoming an LPN?

    andreasmom02 replied to lacy99's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes & no... No, I don't regret it because I want to be an RN someday, and I had to become an LPN first to get my RN at the college I've been attending. I'm working on my associate RN degree. The...

  20. Really struggling with first job in nursing home

    andreasmom02 replied to Pegasus65's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You sound like me... I graduated in '07 as an LPN and have already quit 2 jobs because of pt. load & anxiety! One was LTC, the other was an urgent care clinic that was swamped! Im also a SAHM, and...

  21. What do I do with my license??

    andreasmom02 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm an LPN who graduated in 2007 from nursing school. I haven't worked much because of my kids (they're little & I'm a SAHM), and it doesn't look like I'm going to be able to work much until...

  22. What do I do with my license??

    andreasmom02 replied to andreasmom02's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thanks, but I live in VA., not

  23. What do I do with my license??

    andreasmom02 replied to andreasmom02's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I was a beautician before becoming an LPN, but only worked a year at that part time. I didn't like being a beautician, so I became an LPN. I got pregnant as soon as I got my LPN license, lucky me! lol...

  24. What do I do with my license??

    andreasmom02 replied to andreasmom02's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Oh ok, thanks for your reply. I will try to contact my state board soon and see if they can tell me what I need to do. Had you worked any when you decided to go inactive?I haven't worked much, and...

  25. LPN-BSN through Indiana state...

    andreasmom02 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm an LPN & stay at home mom. I'm interested in possibly doing ISU's LPN-BSN program in the future... I just had a few questions I was wondering if someone could answer. 1. I'm currently not...