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Hello motown Thanks for your feedback I will definitely consider that :)

Hello angeloublue22 :) I am still undecided with what field I would like to work in at this time.I really want to get out and do whatever I can since I am fairly new to the field. I am interested in things like E.R,Hospice,Hematology Oncology ,Cardiac and Labor and Delivery.In clinical I really enjoyed those particular rotations.The Director or nursing at the job I am working at now suggested that I take a job at a rehab eventually. She said "Although this is a good starting point,if you plan to advance your career or go far I would suggest working at a rehab facility or hospital". Her words kind of caught me off guard but I understood her point.I will also definitely consider the on-call position that you suggested when I feel comfortable enough to do so. Thank you again. :) Happy Holidays

The LVN school I attended was just about the same.Grades are strictly based off tests as well.It also depends on the school and the way their curriculum is set up. We had lecture exams for each week during the course and afterward we had to take an exam similar to NCLEX through a program called ATI. We were given practice tests prior to our proctored ATI exam though.But If we failed ATI we failed the class. Even if our lecture grade was an A+ it all went down the drain if we failed ATI. I suggest you look around and go to open house or information sessions and ask questions about the curriculum at different schools and see what best matches what you think you may be able to handle. Good luck

Hello everyone :) I want to first thank anyone who is taking the time to read my post. Here is my story..... I recently got licensed in October.After two months I have finally gained employment at a pediatric private duty nursing home health company.I have not chosen a specialty yet, but pediatrics is where it all started for me.I volunteered at a childrens hospital in highschool. I mainly took this job because I love children and this job also seems that it will provide a great amount of flexibility as far as scheduling.I am also planning to go back to RN school after I get at least a year of experience working as an LVN.This company also seems to offer great training opportunities such as trache and vent training,Iv cert and things like that.They also start off with low level patients and then slowly allow you to work your way up to patients that need more critical care.My main goal is to get as much experience and knowledge as I can. Is this a good starting point? What is the best way to start out as a new grad in order to gain good experience and to be a marketable employee moving forward? Are there any other suggestions or tips to help me increase my knowledge and skills base? What areas in nursing provide the best learning experiences? Any suggestions are greatly appreciated thanks in advance

@Nibbles1 where is the lvn to bsn program located that your attending?

Wow I couldnt imagine how I would feel if I were you. Sounds like scuicide lol jk.But I havent had this experience all of my lecture and labs have been coupled. But I am glad to know your doing well. Personally I think even though it is difficult it will prepare you for what nursing school will be like.So if you can survive this you can survive nursing school. Good Luck and God bless

@akulahawkRN- Wow thanks you gave alot of information ill definitely need to know I really appreciate that.But I will definitely try this suggestion you have made thanks for the encouragement.

@ dorkypanda Yes ive thought about ADN programs but I guess I was just thinking they'd be equally as competitive. But ill never know untill i try right? :)

I'm sure this question has been asked a thousand times but I would like to know which route I should take.I have been working on completing my basics at a community college and I will finally be done by the end of December. I will be receiving a Pre-nursing associates degree but I am at a stand still when it comes to which route I should take as far as going to nursing school after receiving my associates. My GPA is a 3.0 right now but I know nursing schools are extremely competitive.So I am having doubts that I will even get into a BSN program here in San Antonio.Most of the schools here go not only by GPA but they also look at TEAS or entrance exam scores vs the LVN programs ive looked into are not so big on GPA.So if GPA does become a problem for me and I do get denied from a BSN program ,should I bridge my way up from being an LVN or should I retake some courses to boost my GPA and attempt to get into a bsn program?Please help and thanks in advance to everyone.