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Thanks to everyone who replied. Again I'll say, the traditional RN program is not something that I'm leaning towards. My household needs 2 incomes. My husband can not take care of us and our 2 year old alone. Therefore, my full time job (with an employer that is not flexible when it comes to school) is a necessity. These programs are not tailored to someone who has a family to support. The online program as I've previously stated is self study. Given the choice of no deadlines whatsoever, and the thousands of other things going on each day, its hard to say that I will actually open those books. And let's be real, a lot of people try to convince themselves that they will actually study. I'm being honest up front. Lol. I've been on the hospice area of nursing for a few years now and I actually like it. That's why I was happy to find the Bachelors in Health Sciences program because it will focus in end of life care, which is obviously what I'm doing now in hospice. I've given myself up until the beginning of October to chose either one. Thanks again for your input, I'll keep checking back and responding. Take care.

I've been having quite a dilemma lately. I cant figure out what path I'd rather go down. I've been an LPN for over 6 years now. Decided to get my RN. I also finished all of my pre-reqs at a community college. A traditional RN program will not work for me because I have a family to support and can not quit my job to deal with the rigorous school/ schedule that they offer. An online RN program seems like the best option for me BUT it is not structured, it is self study. I know myself, I will not be as focused as I would be if I were forced to do the coursework in a tradional program. Another option that i've been toggling with is to do my Bachelors in Health Sciences with an emphasis in End of Life Care. Im a hospice nurse now so it seems like a good choice for me. PLUS the program is completely structured even though it is done online. Sooooooo does anyone have advice as far as which one to do? Or not do? Leaning towards Health Sciences because it is a Bachelors as opposed to getting an Associates degree, and also because you can become a manager/supervisor which equates to more money. Again, I need help deciding. Thanks in advance

I am doing flu vaccines through mollen immunization clincs. But as you know, the flu season doesn't last all year. So within a month or so, I will be struggling once again to make ends meet. Very frustrating.

I live in ft. Lauderdale. If I were u, I would start looking immediately... Not sure what the case may be in gainesville but better to start early than late

It always seems like wherever you go, you will hear that there is a nursing shortage. But yet, Ive been searching for a full time job for months now to no avail. Im not sure what the problem is. Ive been an LPN for over 4 years now and have been looking high and low. There are more jobs for medical assistants because they pay them at lower rate and then train them to do the job of a LPN. It seems like the LPNs role is disappearing. I even know of many RNS who come out of school and cant find a job either. This is very bad especially when you invest time and money into school thinking that you are guaranteeing yourself a secure career and that has not been the case in florida.

I definitely know how nervous/anxious you are feeling. I graduated from mcfatter about 4 years ago. The best advice that I can give u is to develop great study habits very early. Even when it will seem simple in the beginning, its gets much more difficult. Mcfatters lpn program is extremely hard. If you have a job or children, they will take a back seat to your studies for the duration of the program. You will learn a lot and become an excellent nurse if you work hard at it. In the end, it will be worth the all night studying, sleepless nights, and living on potato chips.conrats and good luck!!