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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?

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 that is scary to me- I will look into Erwin as I never heard of it-

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- I have to work-Galen offers evening LPN programs as SPC you have to start at 1-I have a full time job and have to keep it-once I receive my LPN license I'll apply to USF & complete the bridge program-while I'm in the RN program I can work and gain experience as a LPN

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 perceive....

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 spending that much money without first having experience-plus wouldn't people want to hire me if I've been a LPN first?

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 times they accept new students? I recieved some informaion from the school but I didn't see it- Thanks!

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 the credits transfer? Any assistance would be great!

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! :heartbeat

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-

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 for me training for a second career seems a little overwhelming-if I become an LPN isn't that a nurse? Won't that be the stepping stone I need if I want to further my education if I want? Also for the person who is sick of being an LPN-it happens in other fields as well-everyone asks to speak with the CPA and the CFO-because I don't have tha title people think I'm dumb...trust me you have a have thick skin-I could care less-I do the best job I can everyday...

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 RN program more-I need 2 prerequ-I'm in one now( just started)-I try not to worry if I can't "cut it" so to speak...should I start studying for the entrance exam now? Did you?

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 schools- I'm in Human Anatomy right now and I'll take Anatomy II in the spring, then I'll either apply to LPN or RN school. I have to do this part time as I need a full time job to pay the bills...I think that is why I'm so nervous...I can't do the business thing any longer-I hate sitting all day and not making a difference-my job has no meaning-I was about to enter my second year of my MBA and I can't do it anymore....

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...

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 received so much advice..don't do this, do this...i just want to change careers and have a career not a job.

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 reason I never pursued it-so did you like being a CNA? What was your days like? How do you like LPN school?

really? why do you want to switch careers? i'm 39 and feel like i'm way too old-

great! thanks for the information-as anyone become a nurse as a second career?

Great-thank you for your assistance-we will see what the future holds

Thanks for your help-may I ask one more question? What type of entrance exam did you take? I'm sure I can find study guides?

I just turned 39-you have no idea how bad I want to be a nurse-I'm taking Human Anatomy I next week-I want to know though did you have to go through a waiting period? I guess I"m not sure what route to take-if I take LPN classes I should be able to complete it within a year (I've read it takes anywhere from 9 months to a year to become an LPN). I was 4 classes into my MBA-I received good grades but I'm miserable-I have no interest in accounting or business-I received a Psychology degree because that's what I was interested in (my college didn't have a nursing program)..

Hi all! I'm sure this has been asked a zillion times-I live in St. Pete Florida and I'm ready for a career change-I have a bachelor's degree in Psychology and I am in an MBA program-I hate it! I've wanted to be a nurse for a LONG time and I never had the nerve to try it-well I'm miserable sitting behind a desk crunching numbers all day- Here are my questions: Which is easier to get into-an LPN program or RN program ( I mean easier as in no waiting lists)? I noticed in Florida the nursing shortage is bad and the nursing teaching shortage is worse..can anyone give me names of schools that are desecent? I've looked at St. Pete college and Galen school of nursing... Thank you