Hi MVM2, Thanks for answering my questions. For my 1st question I guess I should have phrased it differently; however, I think that I can pretty much figure out the answer to the question based on...
Hi MVM2, I saw your reply to the OP and I wanted to pick your brain more about Home Care. Currently I am in the midst of a career change and applying to nursing schools also. I plan on taking a CNA...
Hi Everyone, I'm a 33yr old single mom and caregiver to my disabled mom. I have been teaching elementary & middle school for the last 8 years. I started teaching because after graduating in 1998...
Unequaledbeauty30 replied to JenileeAshe's topic in Florida Nursing
Hi Jenilee How are things going for you at Galen? I have a friend that completed their LPN program and now she is completing the Galen bridge to RN program in St. Pete. Since I am considering going...
Unequaledbeauty30 replied to Unequaledbeauty30's topic in LPN, LVN Students
The local community college ADN program is approx. $11,300 and LPN brigde to RN program is approx. $10,150. So if I do LPN then bridge to RN that is estimated about $15,650. Which is still a whole...
Unequaledbeauty30 replied to Unequaledbeauty30's topic in LPN, LVN Students
Hi all, Thanks for your reply. The problem that I am running into with public ADN and BSN programs is my pre-req GPA. With the pre-reqs that I had completed between 1999-2002 my pre-req GPA is like a...
Unequaledbeauty30 replied to Unequaledbeauty30's topic in LPN, LVN Students
Hi WideOpenHeart, Thanks for the ((HUG)). I needed that. Ok, to answer all your questions as best as I can... 1. My gut is tell me LPN program but because its a lottery program of course I am nervousN...
Hi All, Ok, I know the ULTIMATE decision is up to me; however, I need some help rationalizing and thinking things through. Weighing the pros and the cons of my actions. I made the decision to pursue...
Unequaledbeauty30 replied to MiamiLPNstudent's topic in LPN, LVN Students
Interesting that I saw this post because I am currently going through the application process for the RN program at Keiser University in Lakeland, FL. I will have to retake 4 of my gen edu courses...
Unequaledbeauty30 replied to Unequaledbeauty30's topic in LPN, LVN Students
Hi Lyndaa, Yes, I am very concerned about how this decision will affect my family. My son has mild autism (some would say Asperger's syndrome because he is very high functioning) and a...
Unequaledbeauty30 replied to Unequaledbeauty30's topic in LPN, LVN Students
Hi HeatherMax Yes, there are LPN-BSN programs near me. That's an option I will consider as well. Right now I just need to look at the pros & cons of doing LPN then bridge or doing a ASN. Like I...
Unequaledbeauty30 replied to Unequaledbeauty30's topic in LPN, LVN Students
Hi Lite Candles, Thanks for responding :) I plan to become an RN... eventually. I guess I see LPN as a way to get my foot in the door considering my GPA is low and I am having a difficult time getting...