I just wanted to let everyone know this program was wonderful for me, although significant changes have been made since I started.
I went through my LPN program in the mid 90's, worked a bunch...
SarahLPN2RN replied to brotherbear's topic in General Nursing
I'm an LPN and I took a 13 year hiatus. I was terrified no one would hire me. However, there are alot of long-term facilities that only care that you have a license and a heartbeat. Be prepared to...
Hi, I am in the Excelsior LPN-RN program. If you want to see how the website works there is a course demo: http://www.excelsior.edu/course-demo . As far as the course options, if you take the course...
There are true LPN-RN bridge programs that do not require clinicals, but instead require proof of proficiency through exam. Excelsior College is all online except the clinical capstone exam at the end...
The CrashCourse A&P videos on youtube helped me. After watching the videos I had a mental framework to dive deeper into the course materials. Hope this
diddyL24, Makes me wonder what is being taught in LPN schools these days. I graduated from LPN school in the mid 90's. We were taught to do head to toe assessment, then (right or wrong) the Med/Surg...
SarahLPN2RN replied to amazingme's topic in Nursing Career
Renew your license, but consider taking a year to do something completely unrelated, or maybe do volunteer nursing, where you travel for a year. After several years in the hospital, I needed a break...
SarahLPN2RN replied to SarahLPN2RN's topic in Nursing Career
UPDATE: I landed 3 interviews, and received 3 job offers! I start orientation latter this month with an organization that I think is a really good fit. I hope all you stay at home moms are...
SarahLPN2RN replied to FutureLPNNursing's topic in Nursing Career
So, it seems like you're not really committed to being a nurse. Perhaps, maybe a CNA to start with may give you the clarity and insight into the profession as to whether or not this is the profession...
I'm a LPN. I've had great experience in the coveted acute care, I've worked LTC and home care. Then I made a life choice that was right for me. I left work to stay home with my children. Now after...
SarahLPN2RN replied to Deebuzz's topic in Nursing Career
Deebuzz, I'm sorry you had such a terrible experience. All acute care nursing is hard, but it sounds like you were in a toxic work place. So, for all of you who don't understand where she's coming...
Sorry you had such a terrible experience. As far as being a new nurse in home health/ hospice, it's fine. The problem is your agency. No matter who (LTC, agency, or hospital) hires a new nurse, it's...