So I finally decided on going to a year and a half program that would get me a diploma in Practical Nursing, and then maybe continuing my education while working since most workplaces offer this, but am not quite sure of what type of bridge programs there are for this since it is only a diploma verses an associates.
My new dilema is I emailed the hospital I want to work at eventually for some information, and they replied that they rarely hire LPN's, seeing as they are "mostly for nursing homes" (which I didn't think that was the case, but ok), and that they really only hire RN's and NA1 and NA2's (I think she meant CNA?).
This frustrated me, because why would they hire someone with a certificate over an LPN? I need to get into some sort of school and time is running out, plus I don't exactly have 2-3 years for school which is why I originially decided to get my diploma in PN....someone please help me I feel so lost all of the sudden!!! I am in the Raleigh area, and the only real place there is is Wake Tech, but it is a 2 year program and I can't get into it until Fall 2010! Any ideas?
Have you looked at Watts School of Nursing in Durham? I don't think there's a waiting list, but I'm not quite sure how the application process works. It was a school I was considering when I lived in Raleigh. Why not complete your RN if possible. Just a thought.
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Have you looked at Watts School of Nursing in Durham? I don't think there's a waiting list, but I'm not quite sure how the application process works. It was a school I was considering when I lived in Raleigh. Why not complete your RN if possible. Just a thought.
http://wattsschoolofnursing.org/
Good luck!