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Wow....I was away from the computer this weekend and when I got on here Monday, I didn't see this thread. The title had been changed and I am just now realizing that. Thanks everyone for posting. Nursel56- thank you for taking up for me:)

Ok I have yet another question.... Many of you said that a big difference is the education. RNs have more nursing classes, plus pre-reqs. I have an associates degree (general) and I have applied to an LPN program because that's the route I want to go right now. I will probably want to bridge to RN sometime or another. If I get accepted into this program, do you guys think that having the associates degree would possibly able me to make more, even though I wouldn't be an RN? Thanks

Good for you! Congrats I don't know for sure about how they do the interviewing process, but I wouldn't worry about it!

Hey there Well, that's the only reason why I didn't apply. I have all my pre-reqs done but I've applied to an LPN program instead. The deadline has already passed for the fall '10 class though... Did you apply? If so, good luck!!

CathyLew- I can totally see your point. (the end of your post) Like I said, I'm not a nurse...but I know exactly what you mean. At my non-nursing job, for example, manager calls to check up, "I want you to have so and so work on this, etc. Yadda Yadda, this and that." Thankfully there have been no BIG problems, but I've wanted to say so many times, "LOOK, I DON'T GET PAID TO DO THIS. If you'd like to give me a raise, then I'd be more than happy." So I can totally see your point there. I think that goes for many professions.

But what are those differences (responsibilities) ?

I've been wondering about this lately... Just from reading on here, I've become aware of some of the differences between LPNs and RNs. Some of the things I've read were pushing IV meds and a few other things I can't recall them. But it doesn't seem like there is a whole lot of difference between the pn and rn. Am I wrong? Please fill me in... I am not a nurse. I've applied to an LPN program...hoping & praying I get in. Here's my question to the nurses- If there aren't THAT many differences between the 2, why is there such a difference in pay? And if I am wrong, please inform me.... Thanks so much everyone:)

Hey there I was hoping to apply there but by GPA was not high enough..

Hey guys I have a question....hopefully someone might know a little information. I have an associates degree (general transfer) so I have done all of my general education courses. I realize that in the Excelsior LPN-RN program, you have to have so many hours of general ed courses, along with your nursing courses. I have applied to an LPN program and waiting to hear something. (Right now, this is the best route for me) Here's my hopefully simple question....I think my gen ed classes would transfer to excelsior- So, say I achieve my goal by completing school and becoming an LPN...then the online lpn-rn....since I already have my gen ed classes would that mean that my time spent to become an RN would be cut down? Would I have to take MORE gen ed classes?? Or worse, take them OVER?! Sorry if that was confusing! Thanks for any help

Hi everyone I know someone who is in a Surgical Tech program. She told me that someone (maybe an instructor, I don't know for sure) told her something to effect of.....There are a couple "classes" that you can take after becoming a certified S.T. where you would then be able to work as a nurse. What confuses me is that taking a "couple of classes" to become a nurse (even though already a S.T.) doesn't sound right to me. If this is true, does that mean that you could go to school and become a S.T. then turn around and become a licensed nurse in no time? Or- if you become a nurse, does that mean that you could take a "couple of classes" and become a Surgical Tech? Like I said, doesn't quite sound right....but I could be wrong. I have never heard of this before. Anyone with any input or information would be greatly appreciated!!!