I went looking about two minutes after I passed the state test and had my temporary license (same day) in my hand. I got three job offers within two weeks. No one would even talk to me while I was...
I think what your instructor meant was, for example I am in the (L) PN program right now. However, I'm not an LPN upon graduation, only after passing the test. Just like you don't become a CNA when...
I think you put it in the right place. I did the same thing earlier today too :) I want to be a psychiatric nurse, but who knows, I may discover something I like better during
You can't even take the state CMA test in our state until you have been working as a CNA for at least six months. I think that it is definitely good that you aren't a CNA anymore because it's obvious...
I actually went through the CNA program the month before I started nursing school for several reasons: 1. I want to know how every area works in a facility so I know better how things work when I...
Long story short, I was born with a birth defect that left me after three reconstructive surgeries with a cadeaver Acheille's Tendon and screws in my foot. Because of this I have chronic pain issues...
jolly_tamale replied to marineswife0809's topic in LPN, LVN Students
This is really a decision only you can make. I took all my prereqs online while I stayed at home with my kids. Once they both started school I decided to apply for the LPN program. Personally, I'm...
Hi everyone! I'm late to finding this message board, but I am so glad I did. I'm joining this 2010 class :). I am loving class. I'm a CNA, but I feel like I've learned more since starting class than I...
Erica- I'm interested in looking into LTC when I get done with LPN school. What kind of work do you do there? For example, what's a typical day look like for
I would. It's always reassuring to me to have that CNA card in my wallet, it's a good thing to have until you get done with nursing school. If you make it through clinicals and the written part of...
I think you have a great attitude about it. I think google "test anxiety" and see if you can find any tips, because it definitely sounds like that might be your problem. I'd take advantage of whatever...