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...
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 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...
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...
I live in upstate, also. I know how competitive ADN programs around here are. That being said, don't bother with LPN school if an RN is your goal. I'm an LPN working on returning for my RN after years...