Im going to school for lpn. Is it worth it or not?

I'm 20 yrs old with 2 kids. I'm a cna now but the job is too much and pay horrible. I was planning to get the lpn and then take the bridge test for the RN. Also, is porter and Chester a good school for lpn? There is no test for the bridge to RN. You

Working as a Nurse AND a Business Owner

Hey all! I'm a new grad from Molloy College, and proud to be standing in the ranks of such fine and admirable people!

To help pay for college, I started doing some photography part time and I really began to love it and become passionate about it.

RN after the Navy

Hi im new to the us Navy and want to pursue becoming a RN when I get done with my time. I want to use my gi bill to earn my AS in nursing. Wondering what things I should do to get prepared for college after the navy. Any advice or comments on this su

Jobs rejection

I recently passed my NCLEX on Dec 1 the next Tuesday had an interview at a LTC paying around $17. I have two kids the position was 3-11pm I told her I would call her back b4 the day ended. I did she had given it away. I was sad and mad but I had to t

To get a job as a RN.

Hello,
I graduated with BSN in May of 2012 and got my RN license in July. However, I have not been able to get a job. I have applied more than I care to count (from May to December) but answer from the other end has been no. I would love if someone c

Where is the Nursing Shortage?

The majority of my classmates from nursing school was unable to get hired, even a year later. And I know a great many nurses, both new and experienced, searching hard for nursing jobs right now. Yet people outside the field keep telling me they hear

Lpn jobs

Is it me or is it harder and harder to find Lpn positions out there?

Becoming a PCT then a Pediatric Oncology Nurse

Hey there,


Im looking for advice from people with experience. I recently became a CNA in sacramento, I have been thinking of doing a job as a PCT because you have more involved in that job and a wider range of places to work. Wondering if anyone know

Got the job...

but wont be starting til after feb but HR told me to turn in my notice this week, the job is in the same hospital system. She said all she needed was to talk to my manager for a reference (see if i have any marks, or write ups which i dont.) I was ho

salary of florida nurses

was having a discussion with some coworkers about floridas pay rate (in hospital). does anyone have any knowledge of what florida pays? all ive heard is its one of the worst, and i was hoping to move down there.

thanks! Check the Florida nursing forum