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So I have a bit of a predicament that I would love to gain some insight on from my more experienced peers here at allnurses, after all, there is wisdom in a multitude of counselors. So, I'm going to be taking my NCLEX soon and I am eager to find a place to work and gain experience. However, we've just learned that my wife's grandmother has become ill, and it doesn't look like she'll recuperate. This turn of events may mean that we might have to move cross country to help take care of her since nobody else in the family seems to want to do that for her. Since this theoretical move isn't going to happen for at least a couple months, what do you all think about how this should affect my job search. Should I not say anything and then when the moment comes explain that due to a family members health we'll have to relocate? Should I disclose this possibility upfront? Should I just wait until we move to the new state to begin looking for work, which may be a while, not mention waiting for license reciprocity? I really look forward to hearing from you all on this issue and I'll definitely take your opinions and advice into consideration when making my decision.

I appreciate all your comments and suggestions. I wouldn't have a problem working med/surg but the thing is that in my rural area the local hospital only employs LPN's in their urgent care facilities and doctor's offices. I could commute about 65 miles away to another hospital system that does use them, but I discoverd that they start their LPN's We also don't have any long-term acute care facilities in my area, which would leave LTC. I'd really like to avoid long-term care if possible.

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So I have a quick question that you all might be able to help me with. I just finished my LPN program and I'm waiting to take the NCLEX, hopefully soon. During my program, I got to choose a preceptor for Transition to Practice clinicals (last 120 hours), so I chose an RN that I had worked with before in the emergency department. I really fell in love with working in the ED. The scope of practice for LPN's is pretty wide here in this state so I pretty much got to do everything while I was precepting with them. I enjoyed the excitement and the camaraderie that was there. Albeit, the hospital wasn't in a huge city so it wasn't like we were seeing huge traumas come in all the time, but what we did get was a great learning experience. Anyways, my question is in regards to where I should look for work when I get my license. I know that around this area they don't hire LPN's for the ED, and I'm okay with that. I've already begun the steps to bridge to RN so I realize the ED might have to wait till then. In the meantime, what do you all think about working in an urgent care facility? I did get the chance to spend a few independent clinicals at two such facilities and I enjoyed them, but it's been a while ago. I know one of the places told me to come back and apply after I got my license so it is a viable option. Do you think that it's the closest thing to working in the ED that I can enjoy at the moment? I look forward to hearing your thoughts and past experiences. Hope everyone is having a good week so far and thanks in advance for the replies.

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They have housekeeping? Wow, every urgent care that I did clinicals in during my LPN program had nowhere near this amount of staff. I can see your point now.

The program I just finished included A&P, but we could take it beforehand to cut off time from the program length. There are some colleges like New Mexico Junior College that offer A&P with lab online. I took it there because I could transfer the credits to OU for their LPN-BSN bridge program.

I remember a little over a year ago I made a post talking about finishing the first month of my LPN program and my thoughts about it. Well, I made it, I finally finished the program this month, ahead of graduation (June 1st). Now the only thing that remains is prepping for the NCLEX, which I'm hoping to take in the next couple of weeks. I look forward to continuing on and bridging to RN, hopefully later this year or the start of next year. One thing that I do want to say is this website has been an invaluable source of information throughout my program and I want to thank the community here at allnurses for helping me through LPN school. I look forward to joining the ranks as a nurse soon, and I hope that I might possibly help students that are starting this year to be successful in their programs.

I'm only a few days from finishing my LPN program, I've completed all my tests and studying for the NCLEX now. More to the point, the last part of my program dealt with management/delegation. Most of my last few tests had to do with delegating appropriate tasks to assistive personnel. Taking vital signs would fall under a task that we could delegate out to a tech/CNA. I have to agree with SourLemon, that seems like an odd policy if that really is the case.

Actually, I took Spanish clep and transferred it to New Mexico Junior College, got 16 credits for it. I taught myself Spanish, had never taken a class before, so I was a little nervous about how it would turn out. However, 16 years of speaking it and being around the community really paid off.

LPN-BSN track - BSN | College of Health and Human Services There are some stipulations about which states you can take the course in, however, if you notice it states no campus visits. When you download the clinical information sheet it says you need to find BSN preceptors for each clinical module.

The link might be broken yes, but I just googled the first one at Indiana State University and they still have their program. It offers local clinicals where you are at, and online classes. I'm not saying that they're the best options but there are LPN-BSN options out there for those that need them.

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Same thing here in Oklahoma. I really am surprised that it happens in other states too.

Pretty sure they said they aren't going to be a nurse. On another note, I wonder how many posters here have actually lived in an area where ice storms occur. In all my many years of driving the only time I've ever been in an accident was in an ice storm, and that was driving a very nice new car as well. While I agree that we should do everything in our power to maintain a safe vehicle, I'm sure you also agree that showing compassion for someone in an unfortunate situation is a vital quality. One that sadly is missing all too often today.

Just curious what BSN program are you looking at? I'm about to finish school in a few months and that's my plan. There is a bridge program here in Oklahoma that goes from LPN to BSN with the requirement of one year working as an LPN to apply (along with prereqs of course). That is the one I'm planning on.

Sorry for the late reply, ever since clinicals have started it's been very busy. From what I remember I just made sure to read the assigned areas of the textbook thoroughly. The other thing is that when I took the class there were two different professors offering it. I don't know which one that you have (or if both are still teaching there for that matter) but If I recall correctly they have vastly different teaching methods. When I took A&P there the professor for that class (who also teaches BIO) likes to give you tons of assignments, and it can feel a little overwhelming at times. The teacher I had for BIO was not like this and was very easy going. I think the best suggestion that I can give you is to make sure and communicate often with your professor and let them know how you're doing and if they have any suggestions for you. I hope this helps a little bit.

Thanks for the response and encouragement! My program is like that as well. You are only allowed to fail a course one time, if you fail again you're out of the program. I just finished up another exam and lab for fundamentals today. I'm definitely enjoying it, and getting to know some of the other students is helping a lot. Especially since I have no previous health care experience I've been relying on several of them to give me tips that will help out with patient interaction.

Thanks for your suggestions, I really appreciate it. I've already been practicing NCLEX PN questions and reviewing material for it.

Well I'm finishing up the first month of my LPN program this week. So far it's been a great learning experience, albeit a little nerve-racking at times especially since I haven't really had any medical experience prior to this. I wasn't quite sure what to expect at first, and I remember how nervous I was coming in to our orientation. That nervousness was completely eclipsed by how nervous I was for my first lab demonstration and my first exam. I'm sure I'll be saying the same thing when I get to go to my first clinical. I do feel like I'm starting to get into a pattern now, but at the same time I know I'm just in my first month and I'm sure things are going to get shaken up soon. I do have to say though that one thing that has been helping me out immensely is my very supportive wife. I don't think she'll see this post, but I hope she knows how much she means to me and what an encouragement she has been in my recent career changing decisions. I doubt I could accomplish any of this without her. All being said though, I've been really enjoying my schooling thus far. Not only do I enjoy what I'm learning, I'm excited about what is ahead for me in the future, both in the program and beyond. If you have a minute, I would love to hear your suggestions or any tips that helped out during your programs, whether you're still in them or you've already finished. I've always loved perusing the boards here at allnurses as they've been so helpful and encouraging. I look forward to hearing back from the community that I'm working to be a part of!

I took biology online from New Mexico Junior College after making sure the credits would transfer to the school where I plan on getting my BSN. They offer quite a few courses you can take online. The biology course was great and the tuition was very affordable at NMJC.

I'm 32 and just got accepted to an LPN program here in Northeast Oklahoma. I was a little worried about getting a late start as well. However, looking at posts here and talking to some friends that are nurses helped reassure me. Now I'm excited to start finally, my class begins march 1st. Looking to eventually bridge my LPN to a BSN at OU.

Pretty much any of these will work for what you need. I've always had good success with ASUS machines and as a bonus most ASUS laptops come with a 1 year accidental damage warranty included with their standard warranty. Personally I would stay away from any AMD processors and stick with Intel I5's or if you need to save money go with an Intel Core I3 processor. Every AMD laptop processor I've had just doesn't last. Amazon.com: asus laptop - Intel Core i5 or Intel Core i3 / Windows 1 / Traditional Laptops ...: Electronics

So how has the program been going for you? This is the program I would like to use to Bridge once I'm finished with my LPN and prereq's.