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1. What LPN program is accredited in Tampa/St. Pete

   Dcrane replied to Dcrane's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Ohh I see the "jobs" that no one can fill are non-exsistent-well maybe I will finish with my pre-req's then see if the job market gets better for nurses-did you ever think of going into another healthcare field?

2. What LPN program is accredited in Tampa/St. Pete

   Dcrane replied to Dcrane's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Wow! Great advice!!! I guess reading the news and headlines are always: Nurses are in demand! So I decide to get into nursing because: I can make a difference, pay seems good=but being on this forumn I noticed that a lot of people can't find jobs and...

3. What LPN program is accredited in Tampa/St. Pete

   Dcrane replied to Dcrane's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I received my B.S.degree in Psychology from Regis University in Denver, CO (private Jesuit college)-everything is completed except Anatomy II and Microbiology-which I will take in the spring- I'm leaning more towards the LPN at Galen and here's why- ...

4. Sick of being a LPN

   Dcrane replied to lilaclover6984's topic in LPN/LVN

   To Blondie and RNhopeful: You will always find evil people everywhere in every profession-it's a fact of life-but both of you please believe that you are making a difference in this world and stay positive! It's what you believe not what others perce...

5. What LPN program is accredited in Tampa/St. Pete

   Dcrane replied to Dcrane's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Wow! You have been very helpful-may I ask you a question? What made you want to become a LPN instead of going straight into an RN program? My thinking is I've never been in the health field-I want a second career and I'm not willing to gamble on spe...

6. What LPN program is accredited in Tampa/St. Pete

   Dcrane replied to Dcrane's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Okay-I've completed 2 out of the three pre-req's-I have a bachelor degree in Psychology so all of my general classes are completed-as well. So you liked Galen? Is there a wait? I'm going to try and take a tour in the next week-do you know how many ti...

7. What LPN program is accredited in Tampa/St. Pete

   Dcrane posted a topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Hi Everyone: I've decided to become an LPN! I have no idea which colleges/programs are accredited and will be accepted to become an RN-I honestly have only found one. I spoke with Galeon Nursing School in St. Petersburg-anyone ever been there? Do th...

8. Sick of being a LPN

   Dcrane replied to lilaclover6984's topic in LPN/LVN

   Wow! What can I say..I'm sorry and I'm sure you are a great nurse! If it gives you any comfort that kind of thing happens in all careers-I worked for a company where no one had people skills-keep your head high knowing that you make a difference! :he...

9. Sick of being a LPN

   Dcrane replied to lilaclover6984's topic in LPN/LVN

   Wow Thanks for the great advice! I need to do a little more research-I live in Florida-hardley any schools have nursing (any that are in a 50 mile radius)and massive waiting lists-

10. Sick of being a LPN

    Dcrane replied to lilaclover6984's topic in LPN/LVN

    I have a question for the LPN's-I have asked on other posts about getting into nursing-I have a degree and work in Accounting (shoot me in the head)-anyway, a lot of people tell me NOT to become an LPN first-why? I have no healthcare experience and f...

11. Nursing School Assistance

    Dcrane replied to Dcrane's topic in Florida

    Wow! We are similar in terms of what we want-I agree, I wonder everyday why I'm in the job I am (finance/accounting) I'm not passionate about it and I am beginning to dread going to work everyday-so what's the point? Yes, I think I will look into the...

12. Nursing School Assistance

    Dcrane replied to Dcrane's topic in Florida

    How funny! I just moved to Florida a few months ago so I don't know the schools yet-I'm in St. Pete/Tampa area-I was thinking of going for my LPN then doing the bridge to RN-I have a degree already but I heard there is a massive wait list to get into...

13. Nursing School Assistance

    Dcrane replied to Dcrane's topic in Florida

    What's FAU? What made you decide that the career change is the right time? I guess I'm scared-I really want to do this but it's going to be a big change...

14. Nursing School Assistance

    Dcrane replied to Dcrane's topic in Florida

    really? well right now i'm starting human anatomy-i quit my mba program-i hate it..i work in the accounting/finance field-i hate it-so may i ask where you live? i would love for you to keep me posted, as i seem overwhelmed by where to start-i've rece...

15. Nursing School Assistance

    Dcrane replied to Dcrane's topic in Florida

    NO Not TMI-that is great! My dad was a cop and I tried out twice-but it didn't work out for me...I would be put on a waiting list then my application would expire and I would have to start over-anyway I wanted to be a nurse since college and for some...