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  1. Become a nurse in just 12 months!!!

    L&D_2b replied to askater11's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I also have a bachelors degree in a non-nursing field and live near Pittsburgh also. Did you look at the programs at Robert Morris and Waynesburg College? I believe their programs are a little over...

  2. Miss

    L&D_2b replied to MaxineH's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm not sure where you are located, so why don't you first try your state Board of Nursing for LPN programs in your state. You can also try a search for lpn programs at:...

  3. Age when you had your first child?

    L&D_2b replied to sugabuga's topic in Ob/Gyn

    #1 at 18 (a boy) #2 at 22 (a boy) #3 at 26 (a boy) soon to be #4 at 29 ( a 70% chance of a girl--YEAH) I had my first son three months after my husband and I graduated high school. However, I still...

  4. How far do you guys drive to school?how much was your tuition?

    L&D_2b replied to mynameizjim's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm going to be driving 47 miles each way to LPN classes. That comes out to be about an hour drive for me. It's the closest part time evening/weekend program around here. Since I have small...

  5. Anyone take the NET or know of Lenape School of PN?

    L&D_2b replied to L&D_2b's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Thanks for the reply. It's been some time since I have been in school and I get real nervous about any tests right now. I'll look into the study

  6. No money for school, sorry it's long..

    L&D_2b replied to emndarmic's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Around here (Western PA), many of the nursing homes will hire you and train you to become a CNA. However, some also will let you work weekends as a CNA while THEY pay for you to go to LPN or RN...

  7. A&P not for me?

    L&D_2b posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Is it just me, or did any of you struggle with A&P as well? I'm thinking about just giving up on my dream of being a nurse. I'm doing well in everything else I'm taking, but A&P is driving...

  8. Anyone take a part time LPN program?

    L&D_2b replied to L&D_2b's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    My part time program is in Greenville, PA. There are actually a few p/t programs here in PA. Why not go to http://www.discovernursing.com and search under LPN programs for VA? You would have to...

  9. Need good care plan book

    L&D_2b posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Does anyone know of any good care plan books for a beginning nursing student?

  10. You are my hero! Thank you, Thank you.

    L&D_2b posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I just wanted to say "thank you" to all of you who have chosen to work in a NICU. My son was born ten weeks early at 2 lbs 12 ozs a little over ten years ago. We didn't know I had an incompetent...

  11. Any Healthcare facilities that offer Paid apprenticeship /Internship to be a LPN?

    L&D_2b replied to goodgirl1977's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I just ran across this web address in another post at allnurses and I thought it might be what you are looking for. http://baycarejobs.com Click on the right side of the screen on a link that says:...

  12. Anyone out there pregnant and/or was while in school?

    L&D_2b replied to NurseLeeLee's topic in General Nursing

    I'm set to start a part time LPN program in January. I'm also currently 6 weeks pregnant, so I'll be delivering my "newbie" in the spring also. This will be our fourth child, so I know what to...

  13. Anyone take a part time LPN program?

    L&D_2b replied to L&D_2b's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Thanks for all of the replies. The program I am enrolled to start is 24 months in length (instead of 12) at a vocational school. It will be between 2-3 days a week (it changes every few months). I...

  14. News Flash !!!!!!!

    L&D_2b replied to n8isgr8's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Let me be the first here to say "congratulations"! I'm so happy for you Now it's time to grab your little boy by the hand and head out the door to celebrate :balloons: Good luck to you and keep us...

  15. LPN distance education

    L&D_2b replied to Little Panda RN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm going for my LPN via distance education also. I'm doing mine with Deaconess. I'll sit for the LPN license half way through the program, and then continue on with them to get my RN. Good luck to...

  16. A&P not for me?

    L&D_2b replied to L&D_2b's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I greatly appreciate the offer for assistance and the encouragement. Believe me, I need it. I think my biggest problem has been the fact that I decided to take the lecture portion of the class...

  17. Questions about DCN

    L&D_2b replied to new_mom26's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Sorry, I was talking about Deaconess College of Nursing in St. Louis, MO starting a fall semester. I apologize for the

  18. Questions about DCN

    L&D_2b replied to new_mom26's topic in Online Distance Learning

    They started a fall session as well that starts in August. I'm not sure if that interests you or not, so give them a call if it does. Good

  19. Any Pennsylvania Deaconess grads?

    L&D_2b posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I was just wondering if there were any PA Deaconess grads out there and if they had trouble sitting for the boards in PA because of attending an online program? I've been searching the state BON...

  20. Deaconess students in Louisiana

    L&D_2b replied to MitchF's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You wouldn't happen to have an idea of which ones exactly, would you? I've been calling and emailing the PA BON and no response

  21. I was accEPTED TO DCN for MAY! Happy dance, happy dance!

    L&D_2b replied to ImaEMT's topic in Online Distance Learning

    No, the school doesn't arrange the clinical experiences, you do. However, you can contact Deaconess because they might already have a clinical contract set up in your area. It's hard to get...

  22. Any Pennsylvania Deaconess grads?

    L&D_2b replied to L&D_2b's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Opal, Did you sit for the Nclex-PN after you finished the first year of the program? That's what I plan to do before I go on to complete the second half of the program. I was just concerned that I...

  23. Decisions. decisions

    L&D_2b replied to aspire711's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No, you can get your LPN license with Deaconess as well. The entire program is two years long. After completion of the first year, you can sit for the Nclex-PN, and after the second year the...

  24. Decisions. decisions

    L&D_2b replied to aspire711's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Why not look into the distance nursing programs like Deaconess College of nursing at http://www.deaconess.edu. You can get your ASN with them. Or the accelerated program at the University of...

  25. Medtexx

    L&D_2b replied to mc3's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My brother also took their phlebotomy course back in October in Cleveland, OH and he loved it. He has been working as a phlebotomist since. Hope this