Roll Call, LPN to RN Students!!!

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Specializes in pediatric, private duty nursing, clinics.

Hello everyone. I have been an LPN for 9 years and just enrolled with RUE to get my RN thru Excelsior College. I have read some posts re: this and now wonder if that was such a good idea. Too late now, I believe, but anyone have any suggestions? Anyone else get their degree by going thru RUE Ed?

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Hello everyone! my name is Melvisha, I'm 25 yrs old and I'm married with 2 kids ages 2 and 4. I have been a LPN for 6 years and I am currently enrolled in an ADN program to obtain my RN. I am very excited even though it is a lot of hard work. I think it's a little easier for me since I decided to take all of my pre-reqs before hand. I would recommend that to everyone.

I currently work part-time as a substance abuse nurse and it's a great job, very interesting. I will graduate from the program in May 2007, I can't wait. Well good luck to everyone on your nursing journey.

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Wanted to say a quick hello! I'm an LPN currently going to school to get my RN degree. My experience being an LPN has not been very positive, I find that a lot of people (pt's and RN's alike) do not recognize my title as being a "real" nurse, so I'm hoping as an RN I will finally be recognized for the efforts I make. It's unfortunate. LPN's are REAL nurses.

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Hello guys... Is that hard to be accepted in to a bridge tipe of program (RN TO LPN) when you have completed your LPN in a business college, like APOLLO COLLEGE?

:bow:

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i just passed the nclex-pn !!!!! :balloons: just started the first of 3 semesters of the bridge program! i'm almost 40, divorced, and have 3 kids...so it hasn't been easy....but...i made it!!

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Specializes in HH,private duty, ortho, hospice, ent,.

Hi,

I am an LVN working in an ENT surgical practice for almost 2 years. I have been a nurse since 1991, am working on my ADN. I am doing the self paced thing and have 3 courses left before I can sign up for the CPNE. I am soooooooooo burned out right now I am wondering what the heck am I doing going on to school!!! :stone I am 47 years old and for the first time EVER I am ready to stay home. Worn out is the word for it I think:monkeydance: . I have 2 grown children, 2 grown step-children and 7 grandchildren. I love to read, sew, spend time with the grandkids, and hubby of course.

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Specializes in Med surg and Psych.
Hello my name is Traci, and I live in Texas. I am currently using the college network study guides to help ease into excelsior. I want my RN soooo bad! I have not taken a single test at this time. In fact...I am going to start studying nursing concepts 1 on Monday. I have been an LVN for four years now, mostly as a psych nurse. Anyway...Just wanted to say hi, and congrats to you guys that have already made it and good luck to all that are close or are in the same boat as me. LOL!
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i just received college network's microbiology that i purchased on ebay. can anyone tell me: did you find that the test questions in the back of each section cover enough info to enable you to pass the test?

thanks.

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I totally agree with grad2008, I just got tired of hearing for 10 yrs that I was "JUST A LPN" or can I speak to the RN..so thank GOD on 6/26/06 I just graduated from RN school, I believe I will be a LPN at heart for life..RN is just a title..to get the respect that I know I deserve..so to all of you fellow LPNs on the road to reach your goal as a RN...GO FOR IT!!!!!!!!:monkeydance: GOOD LUCK!!

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Specializes in Psychiatry/Substance Abuse.

Hi everyone,

I have been taking pre-reqs since I was in LPN school. Still have 4 more then will transition to Fast-track program at local community college. With working full time and 5 kids, it has taken it's toll. My wife is an RN and works PRN. We both work Psych. I have had experience in Home Health, LTC, Substance abuse. Wondering if I should try to expedite the process and go through Excelsior. At the pace I'm going at, it could be a couple more years. That is quite some time considering the pay difference.

Anyway, good luck to all. It will be well worth it when we accomplish our goals.

MHM

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Contact Your Senator To Oppose Safe Rn Staffing Bill 2663.

Mna Is A Large Labor Union For Rns And Does Not Include Lpns. This Bill Excludes Lpns From Practicing In Certain Healthcare Agencies.

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Specializes in Almost everywhere.

Hi there everybody!

Graduated from LPN school August of 1989 and have been a LPN ever since. Have worked in all settings with the exception of Home Health, OR, and clinic-type settings. Currently work in Med/Surg and have wanted to be an ICU/CCU nurse since like forever. Need to be a RN to do this and finally after all of these years, I am back in school, part-time and will finish May 2007. Great to see you all out there!!!!

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