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It’s very similar. Same concern just more condensed and less in-depth in the PN program.

Yes, as someone who worked as an LPN before RN, you don’t know what’s different until you know. You cannot give IVP medications, often cannot hang the first IVPB, cannot give blood products, and at least in my state, cannot assess. You will likely be working under the supervision of an RN who also takes some responsibility of your patients.

I went through an 11-month LPN program and then through an 18-month LPN-RN bridge program 2 years later. I thought the LPN program was harder. The NCLEX-PN was much harder than the NCLEX-RN. I suppose I had experience to add by the time I went through the bridge program, but the LPN program was so condensed and quick and stressful. Many 2-year ADN programs will let you sit for the NCLEX-PN after the first year so I don’t really think it’s less physiology or anything of that nature. I don’t think I learned anything new in the bridge program, maybe just a little deeper into it? Although I’m grateful for the experience I received as an LPN, I wouldn’t recommend going that route unless you have to. For me, I was newly married and young and needed to start making more money ASAP. I was also nervous I wouldn’t get into an RN program as I lived in a very competitive area. It was the correct route for me at the time, but it was much more time consuming and expensive to do LPN and then the bridge vs straight RN. LPNs make significantly less money and have an eighth of the job opportunities that RNs have.

I went to Galen in Tampa Bay for their bridge program- I had a good experience. A classmate had attended the San Antonio campus for her LPN and thought it was run better. Definitely not cost effective though, imo. I only chose it because of the hybrid option, otherwise I would have chosen somewhere less expensive. Have you looked into a program specifically for students who already have their BA/BS? Maybe consider going for your ADN at a junior college and then taking an online BSN program. You could potentially take on less than $15k that rate depending on the programs. Best of luck.

I went through an LPN program and an LPN-RN bridge program and I never once learned how to draw blood and I frankly don't even remember it being covered. We did practice IV skills on fake arms in both programs but I never had the opportunity to insert one in clinical. Luckily my first job as an LPN was through a major hospital and they offered a day of shadowing/working with the outpatient phlebotomists and I was able to get major practice. I truly learned IV skills on the job as an RN. You truly learn on the job, in my opinion. I think those skills should have been (nearly) perfected with your preceptor in my opinion. You can always learn skills, but ability to work well with coworkers/patients, and common sense can't be learned imo. Most managers I've interacted with would rather train the right person than hire someone who can't get along with people but can hit the floor running.... anyway... If psych is where you want to be, I say go for it. Don't kill yourself doing something you aren't loving just because you think it's what you're supposed to do. I'm sort of going through something similar. Best at of luck!

I would do 3 in a row or 2 on, a few days off and then 1. My hospital just went to block scheduling with one day of manditory OT per pay period. So the schedule is now 3 on, 1 off, 3 on, 3 off, 1 on, 3 off. I work nights and want to rip my hair out. Not what I was expecting or wanting.

I apologize, I typed that incorrectly. I used to work for a clinic who routinely took care of post-exposure patients. It is routine to draw titers for Hep B and C. You can show immunity to Hep B of course, and Hep C should come back as "nonreactive." These lab draws need to be repeated throughout the year (1 month, 3 month, 6 month, 9 month and 1 year if I remember correctly). I worked for a large hospital system that required all employees to have a Hep C titer drawn for employment. Only hospital out of 5 that did though. Still not positive what they would do if it came back reactive...nothing? Educate importance of standard precautions?

Come up with a good reason for taking the time off. If you don't want to explain your own health issues, perhaps you took time off to take care of your ill mother? I took 9 months off after having my second child. Thankfully I still got interviews and no one seemed to really bat an eye that I had the employment gap. I was surprised, but most people seemed to really understand. The work-life balance is hard for us all. I wouldn't bring up that you're close to graduating from your NP program. Don't even go there.

People are nuts. í ½í¹„í ½í¹„ You did the right thing though. You have to report facts, which include the patient stating he fell and hit his head. If the patient is AOx4, steady on their feet, etc. I would have allowed him privacy as well. I usually stand next to the door or behind the curtain though so I probably would have questioned the patient, "you fell? I was right here and didn't hear a thing. Wow, how did you manage not to spill that full commode?" and maybe prompted him to be truthful. If he maintained that he fell, then of course I'd have no choice but to follow protocol.

The only thing they would do with the new BFE is test this patient. By now you should already know if you are immune to Hep B and C, should be up to date on your Tdap, and know if you are HIV negative. You should be having routine visits for the first exposure for one year so you will know if anything changes. Try to breathe and slow down. You'll be okay. Edit to say that of course the right thing is to report it. You're only human.

Any review will be beneficial, but I think you might be better off going by your course syllabus and reviewing your class notes/PowerPoints and reading the assigned/correlating chapters in your textbook. I've found that the book really does give you a better understanding of disease process and treatment than lecture alone. Of course it's possible to fail a second time...but you should have a good idea of what you need to brush up on and I'm certain you can be successful! Best of luck.

Are you decent with computers? Maybe a clinical applications analyst/coordinator for IT? Or insurance companies pay well for chart review and you can sit at home in your undies.

If you're looking to get more relevant nursing experience... I think becoming a CNA will get you a lot more exposure and have more flexible hours for nursing school. And at least in Florida....you'd be making close to the same amount of money. I have worked alongside MAs who are fantastic, but the education and thought process is vastly different. You'd likely have some good injection and medication skills but you'd work in an office or urgent care and it would t help a ton if you were to work inpatient later. If you wanted to spend 8-9 months in a program before becoming an RN, I'd recommend going through an LPN program which is typically 11-12 months. Then you would have great nursing experience and could do an LPN-RN bridge program. Just my opinion.

I took NCLEX-RN a little over a year ago and had an error when attempting to sign out with my palm as well. The lady told me due to not being able to sign out, she would have to file a routine incident report and that my account would be locked and it may take a bit longer to get my results. I tried the trick when I got home but I didn't get the good or bad pop-up. I can't remember exactly what the message said, but it was more of an error message. I had taken NCLEX on a Friday and got the weird message all weekend. On Monday I tried and got the good pop up and then checked the state BON website to see my name on it! I'm sure your account is under review as well if you weren't able to sign it correctly. Hope you passed!

I recently graduated from the hybrid bridge program. Overall I liked the program and fee like I got a good education. What hours do you work M-F? I think there were only 2 people in my cohort that ended up being able to work full time during the program. They did have to request off about one day a week for clinical and leave early one day for lab 5pm. The beginning few quarters aren't too bad because there are later labs for AP and Micro (like 6 or 7pm start time) but the last 3 quarters or so require clinicals during the day (there are not always weekend clinicals offered and when they are, they fill up in minutes and the labs started at 5pm. Test days are also on different days than lab so I'd say on average you will be there 2 nights a week and occasionally 3 nights when you have an exam. You also sign up for courses 2-3 weeks before start so you may not know when you need off very far in advance. I don't really feel like the course work itself is too difficult. To me, most of it was a review or building from what I already knew/learned as an LPN. The kicker is how much time you need to dedicate.