takamine98

i work in tampa on a hospital med-surg unit. our patient ratio is 6 to 8 and the turnover is high.

thanks to both of you. hadn't considered that I might have to reach RN level first. currently in RN school through Excelsior so I'll get there. thanks again!

Greetings to everyone, I am a new LPN with four months experience on a hospital med-surg unit and considering moving over to Emergency Dept once I get a year seniority. My question has to do with my age...I am 56 yrs old, male, normal weight, plenty of energy and wanting to expand my experience. What do you think? Thanks...from Tampa!

Nurses are no different than the general population and a great many of us are not in favor of federal funds going to planned parenthood, governmental intrusion into religious institutions or abortion on demand. On the surface, your idea sounds interesting but upon further reflection, I find it flawed and probably not realistic. DanB Tampa, FL

@prettyinblue: thanks for the heads-up on Galen. it would be a long drive from where i live but is significantly less expensive that Rasmussen, which i have been considering.

i too am changing careers (at age 54) and am enrolled in LPN at Erwin Tech in Tampa. total cost is under $5k for a 14 month program (days or nights). its part of the hillsborough county school system and a good program, i am very pleased. my decision to go LPN first is because I want to get working asap. from what i understand, most LPN to RN bridge programs give preference to LPN's...at least in the public system. so, as i make my way through LPN i am beginning to plan for RN bridge and it seems the private schools will cost $20k - $30k. seems like a lot but on the other hand, they are more flexible for the working student and in 15 months you can be completed. be happy to hear more on this from other more experienced nurses. thanks. danb