tlgreer

Hi, First I'd like to say that I love this forum. I have gotten so much good info here, that I couldn't find anywhere else. So thanks everyone. I have a few specific questions, and I would be so appreciative if anyone could help me out w/ these. I first, was wondering how one would go about setting up thier own clinicals. Secondly, does anyone happen to know when the application deadline for Fall 06 for Deaconess is? Thanks again TAra

Hi, I just wanted to say thank you for taking the time to respond to my questions. I've decided to take some local classes to get my prereqs. done, and then I will take it from there. I will probably enroll in Deaconess to get my LPN and then transfer to Excelsior. I'm hoping to get grants and loans if needed. Nursing is definately the field I know I was meant to be in. It took me having a child, and knowing what it really meant to take care of someone to realize this. I really appreciate everyone taking the time out of their schedules to help me better understand how to accomplish this. I would also like to say that I look forward to being a member of this distinguised group of individuals, and sincerely I thank you for trying to help me w/ my dilema.

Hi, first I'd like to thank you for your response. I really appreciate the suggestions. I did just have one question for you about an ADN program. I will do some research about that tonight, but if you happen to get a sec, if you could just explain to me what that is...Thanks again.

Let me quickly explain my situation. My name is Tara, (im new to the forum) and i'm 22. My husband, who serves in the military, and I were recently transferred to Kodiak, AK. The problem is that Kodiak is an island 250 miles off the coast of Alaska. They do have a comm. college, however, they only offer their nursing program every 4 years. It's not scheduled to start again until 2007. (This is about as rural of a community as is gets. We have about 20 mi. of paved road on the island. The rest is mountains and forrest. )The only way I could attend school living here is to fly to anchorage for my classes. This is absolutely not doable. I have a husband and one year to take care of, not to mention the expense. I been desperately trying to find online courses, however, they all require that you already have a license. The only school that I've found that will train you for your LPN lic. is DEaconess College. This was great for me until I found out they want $406/credit hour. I simply cannot afford this. It would cost me upwards of 30g's to get my LPN license. At this point, I am desperate. (Its ironic that it took me this long to decide what I wanted to do, and then it seems almost impossible.) Anyway, if anyone has any suggestions/comments, or could offer any info on online programs I would be so appreciative. Thanks in advance. Tara