MAnders1405

I just don't understand. I looked into 2 RN programs and 1 PA program all with schedule your own clinicals. I've grown tired of searching for a program. I've decide to get a second bachelors degree in hopes of the RT Initiative passing through congress and an advanced RT credential being established.

Ok just so you all know, I am an RRT, CPFT, AE-C. I work in a 30 bed Trauma center emergency dept. I do all of the following every shift... All respiratory duties to include intubation Accuchecks Nose/throat swabs EKG IV insertion Phlebotomy Orthostatic vital signs Splinting Patient transport Foley catheter insertion OG insertion Patient assessment Suture assist Wound care Holter monitor placement Radial A line insertion I am one of 10 RTs that are trained to do this.

Yes I do all those. And I'm not above doing clinical rotations. Im all for it. Clinical rotations can be scheduled around 12 hour rotating shifts. Classroom attendance usually can't. All I'm saying is there are RN, NP, PA and other programs online with local clinical assignments, why not an LPN program?

OK, I understnad that. So are there any programs that do that? I mean, there are NP porgrams online that have classroom requiremntes. There are PA programs online that have classroom requirements. Why are there not any LPN programs like that?

I posted this question in 2009. Have there been any new LPN or LVN programs ONLINE in that time?

I know this is an old post but I am looking for an online LPN program. The need for classroom study for an LPN program may be true for someone who has never done anything like that but I am an EMT-B and a RRT. I have earned the CPFT and AE-C credentials. I work in an ER and do many tasks that nurses do like Foley catheters, starting IVs, venous blood labs, arterial blood labs, EKG and vital signs just to name a few. I have a BS from a local university. I believe I would be able to do an online LPN program as well as an online RN program. A bridge course for RTs, EMT Bs and Ps, CNAs would be a good course for online students.

Wow, you've been through the ringer. The med error is a big deal but you did what is required of you and that is that. As far as the comment that landed you in a meeting with the NM, I'm not sure that is an offense that can get a license pulled. That coupled with the med error may have been enough to jeopardize your job. Where I live, if a nurse or other highly need employee gets fired, they are usually allowed to re apply in one year. I've seen it happen before. The thing is, RNs in today's society are in such demand, you probably can go other places and get a job. I don't mean across the country, across town. The link below is a news story about the government hiring 55,000 nurses and doctors over the next three years. Government work is another topic in its self. http://finance.yahoo.com/news/273000-new-government-jobs-cnnm-3282677853.html?x=0&.v=1 I know it was a blow to your ego and your betting your self up about it but, you are going to be just fine. Trust me.

A different perspective, you may want to try other certifications like AE-C Asthma Educator - http://www.naecb.org/ or one of the many certifications listed on this page http://www.testprepreview.com/nursing_certifications.htm

I have been looking for a change. I am currently a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Certified Asthma Educator (AE-C), and a Certified Pulmonary Function Technician (CPFT) Licensed Emergency Medical Technician with both a 2 and 4 year degrees. I looked into several of these Accelerated BSN Programs and was very disappointed. One program wanted me to get my CNA certification first. I'm sorry but after being an RRT for 9 years, working acute care, ICU and now ER, I think getting my CNA would be a few steps backward. My local university just started an 18 month Accelerated BSN but they will not honor my science classes because they were done at a local vocational school. They were good enough for a junior college to give me an Associate Degree in Respiratory Science but not good enough for the local U. So now, I have been rejected from two Accelerated BSN Programs and one program never even bothered to contact me. I will have to laugh if I am accepted into a PA-C program. I have an application pending with a school.

My thought, A BSN can go on to NP, they can teach and manage. A BHA can not do NP and most teach or manage. That said I heard there was a U in TN that would let anyone into their NP program if that had enough money, however I digress. I think you can do anything a BHA can with a BSN but not the other way around. Matt

I know this post is almost a year old, but I have to ask, where did you find an accelerated nursing program that can be completed in one calender year?

I learned White - Right, Red Ribbs, Smoke over fire (black over red), clouds over grass (white over green) and brown in the middle.

What was the one in MN??