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Has anyone enrolled into Concorde for the LVN or RN program in Dallas (not Arlington)? I am looking to enroll into school for an RN or LVN program in the DFW Dallas, TX area. I've looked into Community Colleges including Brookhaven College, El Centro...

Congrats, I too, am hoping to be an OB nurse. That's really inspiring.

What are the hours for night and weekend classes at B&S?

I've been searching and doing research on which schools to go to. I am willing to go either route, LVN or RN, I just want to start school already geesh! Concorde has a class starting in June and El Centro, well there's all the pre-reqs and waiting t...

I guess nobody has enrolled or is not speaking up!

I went to a for profit school so my credits did not transfer unfortunately. I wish I was able to tranfer something and the medical assistant training counted for something but community colleges aren't excepting medical assistant training as valid.

So do you have to pay monthly installments? I will not be working during school at all.

Yes I was thinking of applying but was a little afraid of the hefty school loan that I'll be stuck with after completing the program. I am supposed to be going in to speak with someone about the program pretty soon and was just wondering about others...

How has nursing changed your life? Best decision you've ever made? Tell us how it has played a positive role in your life.

Wow! I didnt know having a family had such an impact on the work schedule. Makes plenty of sense to me.

@GrnTea that's exactly what I wanted to know, how nursing has changed your life and others around you. Your response put a smile on my face. As the old saying goes: Knowledge is POWER!

Concorde grads where are you now? How was your experience at this particular school? Which program did you choose? LVN or RN? I am asking because I'm thinking of taking the entrance exam to attend this school for the 15 month RN program. Please give ...

@britbrat23 How did orientation go?

True. Maybe it will help someone else searching for these types of schools. :)

Have you ever thought about going to a private school? I know, I know its expensive but maybe they will give you a chance.

Your classes taken at DNI will not transfer to a university. Your LVN certification WILL transfer though. You just can't quit in the middle of the program. Once you are finished you'll be able to bridge from LVN-RN and your school of choice will let ...

Is there anyone out there who has been denied employment because of the school you graduated from? What are your experiences and how did you overcome it?

New grads, where are you? What school did you go to? Was it hard for you to find a job? Did you take the first job that was offered to you? What are your experiences in the field vs the classroom?

Yes but when the shoe is on the other foot, what goes around comes around.

Yes that is how it is in Dallas. The VA hospital requires a graduate from an accredited nursing program while other hospitals and facilities do not. I was just wondering if going to a for-profit school made a difference. That's awesome that you two...

A school does not have to be ACEN or CCNE accredited in order to be approved by the BON. Students will still be able to sit for the NCLEX exam but the credits will not transfer if you quit in the middle of the program. To further your education the a...

Thank you, I have narrowed down to 2 schools now that I want to attend.

I saw that on the website, its changed now. I called and asked, forgot the person's name but I was informed it doesn't have to be med-surge anymore. Employment just has to be verified by the employer now. That makes it a little easier now to bridge.

I was thinking the same thing about DNI's ADN program, they make you do more than universities & community colleges to get admitted.

Congrats! Thats great that you got the job. Maybe that was the place for you to be, back home in HH I didnt know it was that hard to find a job. There should be compensation for job searching. (Smile) In Home Health, what will you be doing different...