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As for me, spent 3 yrs. Doing preriq partime. Then I switched gears went to 5 mos. AUA program at votech. Worked 1 yr in hospital, loved it. Now on 3 rd week of LPN school. Love it but challenging. I don't want to wait on waiting list or sit in boring lectures. This is best rout to go to get hands on skills for RN program later down the road. Ok off to class I go.

Congrats to everyone! I start PN program tomorrow, 9/24, in okc,ok. Super excited but nervous.

My two cents I am 40 starting LPN in 10 days, yay, I was worrying about my age but after reading posts on here I know I we can do this. Woohoo 40s rock!!

I am 40y/o & I have been a tech for a year & my feet, knees, back you name it HURTS. It has even caused me to doubt if I should go to nursing school because of the pain & my age. However, after reading posts I am not the only one beginning in her 40s. I thank you for sharing some tips to try such as, DAH, TED hose I am buying a pair today!!

I will be starting PN school Sept 24, I have my AUA/ CNA & thankfully I have found an agency that has a lot of shifts available. It is nice to get a call several times a day & I choose when I want to work & where I want to go. I like that freedom & the pay is daily, which is nice. Hopefully, the places I have gone will get my foot in the door when I become licensed. Possible look for agency job for $$ support. Goodluck!

I think maybe since you had applied at many jobs, as I myself, maybe you should try making your resume look good. Check the resume help on here. Hospital jobs is a long process to get a callback. However, if you can get the bedside nursing in LTC i would do that because that can give a greater chance you get look at. I have heard that hospitals can cross train an CNA to become AUA depends on the state maybe. With an AUA you can give venipunctures.

Thank you! Thank you! Your post has made stand a bit taller with chin held high. Im ready to start LPN in Sept. no matter the cost

No I am in Okc. DARN. Goodluck & hope to chat with ya on here in near furture.

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Hello, I am beginning my career in nursing & I have had two CNA/AUA jobs & currently accepted into LPN program this Sept. My question is my resume is starting to look like I am unreliable & tends to jump from job to jobs. Each incident is expainable. If I could get any feedbacks on my resume it will be appreciated. XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX@XXXX (XXX)XXX-XXXX OBJECTIVE Dedicated, service-focusedprofessional seeking to transition into healthcare as an Advanced Unlicensed Assistant.Reliable worker with the ability to quickly learn new concepts and skills.Passion for helping others and eagerness to work as a team. Education 01/2011- 6/2/2011 XXXXXXXXXXXX, Norman,Oklahoma - Certification,Advanced Unlicensed Assistant, AUA - Practicum:AUA instruction 240 hours, AUA clinical 40 hours, Long Term Care clinical 16hours. - CourseHighlights: Perform assistive role to licensed nurses in acute care settings.Includes: sterile specimen collection, suture removal, catheterization,nasogastric feeding, feeding techniques, recording vital signs, transfer,positioning, and turning, infection control, emergency procedures, and maintaincommunication with patients, families, and health care workers. 8/2008 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma - Degreepending, AAS Nursing - Practicum:Medical Terminology 3 hours, Anatomy and Physiology 3 hours, Nutrition 3 hours,Psychology Development 3 hours, Nursing Overview 1 hour - Completionof 35 college credit hours ClinicalExperience - VALong Term Care Facility 60 hours - PurcellMunicipal Hospital 40 hours - EmergencyDepartment, Phlebotomy, Medical Surgical rotation Certifications - AdvancedUnlicensed Assistant - HomeHealth Aide / Long Term Nurse Aide - CPR/ First Aide - Bloodborne / Airborne Pathogens - HIPPA - OccupationalBarber Licensure WorkHistory 03/01/2012- NurseAssistant Oncology/Med-Surge for XXXXX Hospital, Okc, Oklahoma - Monitor vital signs and post op vitals - Establishing patient rapport - Perineal care - Patient transport - Monitor strict intake/output - Patient comfort care 08/28/2011- 02/20/2012 NurseTech Med-Surge for XXXXXXXXXXX, Okc, Oklahoma Perform vital sign, EKG, telemetry monitoring Collection of intake/output Establish glucose reading Insure patient safety Conduct routine personal care Repositioning of patient 12/2009- 1/2011 Primary CareProvider in XXXXXX, Oklahoma - Responsibilityfor the care of mentally impaired parent suffering from congestive heartfailure - Administeredmedication - Assistedpatient financial account, daily living needs, and feedings - Scheduleddoctor's appointment 8/2007- 3/2008 IndependentContractor for XXXXXXXXX, Moore, Oklahoma - Deliveryin all weather conditions and to work well under stressful environment - Dead-linedriven of orders made - Documentedpayments received 12/1996 - 11/2006 Barber for XXXXXXX Barber Shop, Tinker, Oklahoma - Performedmilitary regulation haircuts - Workedwell in fast-pace environment - Followedprotocol of sanitary procedures - Strongteam player .

Thank yall I feel somewhat excited about attending Platt. It is true its how you make it or break it to graduation. I'm not going to focus on the cost just that I want to be a dang Nurse at any amount. :)

I have wanted to go to Francis Tuttle LPN program but my compass scores were not high enough. However, I did get accepted into LPN program at Platt starts in September. I have heard some pros & cons of the school but I am just excited to finally get in somewhere. I hope Im making a good decision

I am also going to LPN school in September but I have had my AUA/ CNA for a year now. I will tell I started off on med- surge unit in a hospital & was able to see & train for many skills as well as learn the language in healthcare. Then after 7 mos of seeing & doing the unthinkingable, mind you this was at a state downtown hospital, I transfer to nights on oncology unit. Which that hospital was smaller but just as demanding. I found that going to school 8-4 m- f & working 3/12 HR shift will be a nightmare!! So I found out if u can get 6-12 mos experience as CNA there are agencies that pay more & place u in many areas. Like hospitals, LTC, nursing homes, & home health. What a way to learn what might be your speciality. I'm more confident going into nursing school since I was able to work side by side Rn,RT, OT,PT, & FEW DR. So maybe you can see more but work your a** off moreso in hospital setting than office. However, I want to work in clinic & do home health. Hope I didn't ramble on & I hope I helped.

Well said, I'm a AUA working getting LPN, you hit it right on. We all have a duty to patients, if we are a team it all goes well.

I was wondering what program you are starting? I will be starting in Sept. I am little worried if I'm making a good decision of school