pjharrelson

I have committed to a career in nursing...now I just have to decide what path way I'm going to take to reach my end goal. I am 26 years old, married and have two wonderful children, one of which is under the age of one. I would get decent financial aide and I have a supportive husband (he is going back to school full time to get his Masters). I'm just trying to work out if I should take it in stages so that I can work along the way or attempt to get my BSN right off the bat. I know the BS takes four years and you don't get your LPN along the way to help with the bills. I'm so lost at what to do. Part of me wants to get my BSN that way I don't have to go back (unless I want to go for NP or something). But with the bridge method I can work along the way and make money as well as attend school. Argh....anyone have any thoughts or experience?? Thank you!!

I am attempting to attend a LPN program with the eventual goal to bridge to RN after I spend some time in the field. The college I am planning on attending has a few medical certification programs they offer. CNA and Phlebotomy along with a few others. I am considering taking at least Phlebotomy if not both while I am doing the five or so Gen. Ed. classes the LPN program requires. I feel as long as I am there already might as well take a few steps to better myself in the long run. If I'm able to draw blood a little better without causing pain because I've had more training then my peers I feel that is a plus. I enjoy preparing myself and I think it might offer me some more insight in the future. I just want to make sure it is worth it in the long run? Would this be a sound idea? Thank you!

Thank you so much!! I was really starting to be a little upset about it....I didn't know if I could refuse and still pass if it actually came down to it. I was wondering about the insurance aspect of it, some of the practicing could get a little costly if a mistake was made. I'm not even for sure what all a LPN is required to learn/can do here. So I'm not even sure if it would come up...but I was still worried lol. Thank you all again!

Hello! I'm a little behind the times on this but I was wondering if you did go on to Black River Tech. and if so how was it? If you did would you mind answering a few questions about? I am considering going there as well, if my husband goes back to ASU this fall for his Masters. Thank you very much!

I am in the process of applying to a local LPN program as soon as I get all my ducks in a row. I have been doing a lot of searching as to what all tasks a LPN can and cannot perform in my state and what is required for LPN's the learn in school. I have a general idea. My only fear at this point when it comes to school is if they will ask me to allow other students to practice inserting a NG tube on me. I am fine with shots and IV's and even bed baths as long as I can keep some undies on. I just have a very big fear of things in my nose/mouth/throat and gagging. I know it seems silly but I just...I can't help it. So I was wondering if anyone knows if this is done in Arkansas. Thank you!