111th ADN, LPN

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 like...

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 t...

I wasn't finding any recent information on Galen, so I started a new topic. I met with an adviser and toured Galen College in Tampa a few days ago and am really interested in the school. I would be transferring as many credits as possible to make th...

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 hybri...

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 inser...

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. ...

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."...

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 a...

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 usuall...

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 firs...

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 ...

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...

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 i...

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 pro...

I took theory online with an on-ground lab and preferred it that way. I'd be wary if your lab was online. Will that credit transfer if you go on to get your BSN?

Personally, I gained a lot of experience and realized I really DID want to be a nurse while working as a CNA. If you were seriously considering becoming a CNA because of tuition reimbursement, I would ask around a bit before basing your decision on ...

Keep in mind that if you do find a state that will allow you to test as an LPN, you most likely will not be able to get licensure by endorsement for any state that requires you to have graduated from an approved LPN program.

Is there a specific specialty you're hoping to work in once you have graduated nursing school? Sometimes if the unit manager likes you, you are able to be hired on as an RN once you graduate. If it's being well-rounded that you're hoping for... Med/s...

Shrimp, if you go on campus there is a bulletin board in the lounge where people post books and whatnot. The student success coordinator also has books to loan out that other students have donated.

They register for you the first quarter, but after that you register on your own online. You will be able to pick your clinical dates/sites then. Definitely get all your vaccine info/physical/drug screen into verified credentials looong before the th...

You're getting a good grade? Keep trucking along! A+P is hard and some of it IS hard to understand. One cool thing about nursing and science is that it all ties together. When you get into your med/surg and pharm classes (and you will!) you will star...

My overall opinion: "meh." I'm doing to hybrid bridge and it was the best option for me as far as flexibility and no wait. I am in QTR 3 of 6. If you're taking the hybrid, just expect to be teaching yourself with some guidance. If you prefer the clas...

My hospital hired sitters who were not CNAs and were unable to even cover the patient up with a blanket if asked (true story). Maybe she was just clarifying that you were a member of the clinical team?