bmarrero

Thanks again for all the responses. MAXCAT - Where is the part time LPN Program you attend? NY?

Many thanks for all the responses. This website is so helpful. It keeps me inspired to pursue my goal. I currently work as an Executive Assistant. Granted I make a decent living, but it is time for change. I actually met an LPN yesterday who also advised this was a good idea. Folks I will keep you posted. All the best, Barbara

I have currently applied to the LPN program at La Guardia Community College. Due to financial responsibilities, I cannot take the time off to pursue a RN right now. Would pursuing an LPN be a good move to transition from one career into the nursingy field?

Thanks. It sounds worth pursuing.

I recently got accepted to LaGuardia and hope to start in the Fall. I am switching carreers, and cannot pursue a BSN right now do to financial reasons. I hope LGCC is the right choice, and I can indeed make it into the Nursing Program. Kudos to you on the impressive GPA that is needed to the competitive Program.

Thanks for all the replies. I appreciate it.

Great, thanks for the reply. I had someone tell me I may not want to be a CNA, and should go straight into becoming a Registered Nurse. They said I may be turned off by some of the grunt work the CNAs do, that a REgistered Nurse would never do.

Thanks. I will definitely take this under consideration.

So I am at a job I truly hate, and have made the decision to go back to school to become a registered nurse. I have applied to CUNY schools, and am waiting for a response. I have been thinking it may make sense in the to become a CNA, then a patient care technician (which pays a bit more) so while I go to school (full time) I can work as one part time (I still need to make a living). It would also give me the opportunity to get a taste of this field as I currently work as a secretary. Does anyone have any feedback, suggestions on this path?