What would be good experience?

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hello everyone. Im new to bursing. I was trying to figure out what career would be fufilling, pays well and has many career options especially for a mother of two. I was planning to attend Medical school but the time and money is a bit much. So I was talking to my cousin and she told me be a nurse so I have been doing some research for several week, I have decided this is the perfect option for those who want to study medicine but do not have the time or money to commit to medical school. I have registered for classes at a community college and have an advisor at the university I hope to attend once I get 24 credits to transfer for the remainder of my pre nursing clinicals, but I have a question regarding LPN programs. I would like to know what other options are there to LPN degrees. In my city, St.Louis, Missouri there are very expensive Vo-Tec schools to become an LPN ,BUT the credits do not transfer and I was told it would be a huge waste of money like $20,000.00. I am working towards a BSN and eventually like to become a nurse practioner. But I would like to work part time and get some experience in the field, especially if I dont get picked for clinical on my first try. I have applied for a couple of Medical assistant jobs at my local hospitals as well. If any one can giv eme advice on what would be a good part time job while I am studying I would greatly appreciate it. Or would it be better to simply focus on my studies.

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Specializes in ccu cardiovascular.

If you really think you will further your education I would just apply to rn schools mostly because of lpn credits do not transfer. I would start with getting a cna certificate and while you take your precourses or wait to get in school I would get a job in a hospital that might support you with tuition benefits to continue for your Rn. Start on a telemetry/stepdown unit or med surgical unit. You will pick up so many things and will be truely ready for school. Let the nurses know you want to learn about anything out of the ordinary and they will seek out opportunities for you. Good luck in your endeavors.

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Specializes in MICU.

If you already have a bachelor degree, you could try the accelerated BSN. I think it only takes 1 1/2 to 2 years. I know a few people that have done it. I am from the Pittsburgh area and there are about 3 or 4 programs offerings this option. I would work in a hospital setting as a nurse assistant or tech. I did and it was the best choice I think I made besides getting into nursing. Helps a great bit!

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Question: I have taken all my pre-reqs for nursing school and I am just awaiting a start date. It will probably be around Fall 2009. Do you have any recommendations for me getting a job at a hospital? I have emailed a number of different hospitals but have not received the response I want....what do you recommend? I am thinking about taking a CNA course but I would rather be trained in a hospital.

Any suggestions?

If you really think you will further your education I would just apply to rn schools mostly because of lpn credits do not transfer. I would start with getting a cna certificate and while you take your precourses or wait to get in school I would get a job in a hospital that might support you with tuition benefits to continue for your Rn. Start on a telemetry/stepdown unit or med surgical unit. You will pick up so many things and will be truely ready for school. Let the nurses know you want to learn about anything out of the ordinary and they will seek out opportunities for you. Good luck in your endeavors.

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Specializes in CNA - starting LPN school January 2009!!.

sorry to be blunt, but if you are thinking that being an RN is a good sub for those who do not want to spend the time or $ to go to medical school, you are in for a very rude awakening.

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Specializes in ccu cardiovascular.

No, but not everyone was meant to be a doctor either. I for one love the profession and I have never regretted choosing what I do even on my worst days. Granted some days I wonder why I put up with the crap we do but I still love being a nurse. Anyways, I have known many nurses completing their degrees and furthered their education to become nurse practioners or physcian assistants.

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Specializes in ICU.

RUN do not walk away from LPN school. if you're going to do this, do an RN program. at least at the end you'll be sure to get a job in a hospital (if you're planning on going on to be a practitioner) hospital may be denying it, but they are definately phasing out LPN's. :cry:

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No, but not everyone was meant to be a doctor either. I for one love the profession and I have never regretted choosing what I do even on my worst days. Granted some days I wonder why I put up with the crap we do but I still love being a nurse. Anyways, I have known many nurses completing their degrees and furthered their education to become nurse practioners or physcian assistants.

I believe that jooilia was responding to the OP, who stated that s/he really wanted to go to medical school but didn't want to invest the time and money, and was asking about nursing specifically as an alternative to medicine.

I agree that, if that's your primary motivation for going into nursing, it would be a good idea to think that over very carefully.

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Not at all and I am sorry you took it that way. I just was asking a question and I figured this was a good way to get a response. I guess I will try to contact someone else. I apologize for intruding. Good luck.

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