val&corey

I have tried numerous times (probably over 20) to talk to a counselor at Lake Land. I always get voicemails, transfers to no where, and promises that they will send me information that NEVER comes. Here is my dilema: I am enrolled in 4 classes (Algebra, Intro. to Psychology, Intro. to Sociology, and Composition I) I am currently majoring in Social Work and then changed my mind. I want to be an RN. Someone on here told me that I could go to Lake Land and get my RN in 2 years as an associates. Does Lake Land offer that? And then I could get my BSN later. Is it hard to get into the nursing program at Lake Land? And would I even need those classes that I am enrolled in if I get my RN in two years. Isn't it strictly nursing classes instead of general classes? I figure the classes I am in now are only useful for the BSN!? I have tried talking to the counselors about it because I don't want to pay all that money for nothing. And since classes start the 23rd I am kind of running out of time! By the way, what is an ADN?? I also called and asked for information about the CNA class because if it is going to be a year before I get accepted into the nursing program then I want to start working and getting experience. Any advice you could give me would be great!! P.S/ He would have to leave his job if we moved away because he works at T-Town and if we moved a couple hours away or something then he would lose it!

I am going to Lake Land. I am going there to get my generals out of the way. I thought that is what you were supposed to do if you were getting your BSN. I was going to go to Lake Land for 2 years and then transfer somewhere (that is what I am trying to figure out) to finish my nursing stuff. Do I have this all wrong? I definitly want to get my BSN, but I was told to take my generals at Lake Land because they are cheaper and a lot easier at a community college since you get more help with your classes because there aren't a ton of students. The stuff I am taking at Lake Land is Pre-Nursing, it is an Associate in Science Degree, but it transfers to a 4 year college. I guess I need to find out what college I am going to attend now, because Lake Land says each school has different requirements. I don't know, this whole college thing is confusing!!

I am from Effingham and start my general education classes Aug. 23 at Lake Land College (community college). I was wondering if anyone knew where there is a college (fairly close) that I could get my RN. My husband has a good job and I don't want him to have to leave it unless it is completely necessary. If anyone can help that would be great!!

I am going to school to become a RN and just starting my general classes Aug. 23. I didn't know if I should get my CNA when I am in the process of getting my RN or if when I get to nursing school I am already a CNA. Or is that something you have to do separate. Basically I am wondering if any of the classes you take to become an RN make you a CNA anyway!?

Thank you all for your help. I have decided to get my CNA through the junior college I am attending right now and then working at the hospital. All your advice really helped me in deciding what I should do! Thanks Again, Valerie

I have known my whole life that I have wanted to do something to help people, and I think that going into nursing is the answer! I have decided that I want to get my BSN to become a registered nurse. But that is just it, I am not really sure, and I feel like an idiot for asking, but if I get my BSN does that automatically make me an RN or are there other steps involved? I have had no experience in nursing. I of course want to get experience, I know that to work at the hospital near me you have to at least be a CNA, I just don't know how to go about getting that!? Does anyone have any suggestions to help me out? Valerie