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Well for instance none of my credits from my Lpn would count toward the RN program at any college except for excelsior and carrington. You are just more limited on where you can work, as an RN who graduated from carrington you aren't able to work at most of the hospitals like Luke's or als. They want accredited nursing programs. Also, a lot of hospitals aren't hiring lpns anymore, as an Lpn you are mostly limited to nursing homes and clinics. The Lpn program was okay, it was 5 days a week, full time. It takes commitment but is doable. You have to choose what works best for you. Best of luck.

Carrington is approved by the board of nursing to test for RN licensure, however it is not accredited by the nursing accreditation such as nlnac (ace) or the other one ccne

I am going through Idaho state university for my Lpn to RN. I went to carrington for my Lpn but the RN program is not accredited. I would say choose another program unless you want to work in LTC.

What about Med surg certified nurses? We run our butts off and deserve the same pay as anyone else.

Just got mine too! Sooo exciting

I got a job on a med/surg floor two years ago. I've learned how to do so much I've acquired some strong skills. I would suggest med/surg to any new nurse.

Med surg is definitely not an easy floor to work. Burn out is extremely high, if it werent for my amazing coworkers I don't think I would last much longer. Our patient load usually runs 1:4-5 usually with 3-4 discharges and 3-4 admits, surgeries, or transfers. We get tons of detoxing pts who can be combative. We also get a ton of confused pts who get dumped on our floor because their care center refuses to take them back. When I leave at the end of each shift if I'm not nearly in tears then it was a good day.

I think it's the best shift for a new nurse, you can take your time and there are still staff on if you have any questions, usually much more laid back. Esp. At a SNF

I applied literally everywhere. Got my first job about a month after I got my license at a SNF working PRN. It was definitely not ideal, I worked many double shifts, but about 3 months later I landed a job at the VA hospital on a med surg floor.

Med surg floor in Idaho 16.61 ?

I would be taking the course through the school I'm hoping to attend for my RN so that shouldn't be an issue. I've taken many courses online and they do seem to be more work with research and the discussion board.

I am a mom of two and I definitely feel like getting my LPN first has set me back a bit time wise. It's definitely hard to work and try to gain that experience while still going to school for RN. The RNs where I work make about $10 more per hour than LPNs. If I had it to do over I would probably just go straight for RN

Has anyone taken biology 2 online? How was it? I have the option to take lecture and lab online, I just had a baby so the more time I can be at home the better. What about microbiology online? I have taken many classes online, but never a science one. Any advice would help.

I have ADHD and work med surg. Sometimes I drive myself crazy with how distracted I can become, but I always manage to get everything done and on time.

If a pharmacist who went for school for many more years than I said something isn't compatible as well as Micromedix, which is evidence based it's pretty obvious you should listen.