SarahLPN2RN LPN

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   Graduating!

   SarahLPN2RN posted a topic in Excelsior

   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 of years, and then I had kids. I made the choice to...
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   Active License but havent worked in 7 years

   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 jump into the deep end, sink or swim. I didn't stay l...
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   Excelsior student-questions!

   SarahLPN2RN replied to LPNDebbie's topic in Excelsior

   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 option at $510/credit hour for 12 credits they waiv...
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   Best Online LPN to BSN Bridge Program???

   SarahLPN2RN replied to kgallagher's topic in Online Learning

   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 of the program (the CPNE). Excelsior is accredite...
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   HELP! Struggling on AP class

   SarahLPN2RN replied to nikool11's topic in Pre-Nursing

   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 helps.
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   Excelsior

   SarahLPN2RN replied to Devon77's topic in Excelsior

   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 unit I worked on used RN's and LPN's almost interch...
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   Starting The ADN Program This Fall!

   SarahLPN2RN replied to SarahLPN2RN's topic in Excelsior

   I read both. Thanks Pixie for all you input, it really is helpful and encouraging.
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   Starting The ADN Program This Fall!

   SarahLPN2RN posted a topic in Excelsior

   Anyone else? I will be doing the courses. Advice from anyone who has started or finished?
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   Losing my way....how did you find your Niche?

   SarahLPN2RN replied to amazingme's topic in Career Support

   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 from health care. I took a job as a nanny, moved to...
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    Banished to 'The Land of No Return"?

    SarahLPN2RN replied to SarahLPN2RN's topic in Career Support

    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 encouraged, I was so scared that I couldn't go back, but I d...
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    I was a stripper ..

    SarahLPN2RN replied to FutureLPNNursing's topic in Career Support

    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 for you. Many hospitals/ nursing homes will train ...
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    Banished to 'The Land of No Return"?

    SarahLPN2RN replied to SarahLPN2RN's topic in Career Support

    Update...I applied to several places online over the weekend, I have TWO interviews scheduled this week! Yay.
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    Banished to 'The Land of No Return"?

    SarahLPN2RN posted a topic in Career Support

    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 four kids and many years latter, I want to return to ...
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    Leaving Bedside Nursing

    SarahLPN2RN replied to Deebuzz's topic in Career Support

    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 from, congrat's on never having to experience that. ...
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    What are they telling us/not telling us

    SarahLPN2RN replied to holly2422's topic in LPN/LVN

    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 their responsibility to properly orient. I worked h...