Bonnie Said:

Practical Nursing?

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Becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse [LPN] can be a wonderful 'stepping_stone' towards a rewarding medical career! LPN's give direct patient care, treatments, medications & various procedures. LPN's also have charting responsiblities as well as fair share of paper-work but if you are one who rather be responsible for your own work & not one looking for supervisory positions, LPN is a good place to start. Becoming an LPN also allows one to discover whether the nursing field is good for you. Also, becoming an LPN is never a loss of time/education because there are terrific programs offered for those who wish to excel from the LPN position forward into RN & beyond...these programs offer 'challenging out' many areas of expertise an LPN has learned via clinical experience while working thus allowing you to take tests in areas you feel confident you are educated in & do not need extended class time in. These programs allow you to become an RN much quicker "IF" you are medically educated via 'hands-on' experience & expertise. The state board exams are 'tough' but necessary...usually taking an entire day of testing. Achieving a high score on state boards[usually over 600point] once permitted that individual to work anywhere in the USA without having to take every state's state board exam for licensing. Passing with high score in the state of Fl,Calif.NY & maybe others nowadays were the only states that offered the reciprocity for licensing, due to the higher level of education those states offered. You are allowed to re-take stateboard exams. GOOD LUCK~

Joan Said:

Is Practical Nursing a good career?

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Practical nursing is a good, rewarding career. You will not make as much as an RN, but you will have a good wage. In addition, you'll have plenty of job opportunities - there's a big shortage of nurses.

As for not thinking you have what it takes, I am a firm believer that you can do anything you set your mind to. If you're young, single and have no children, you have no obligations that keep you from achieving whatever you wish. Most colleges have tutors and academic advisers that are completely free. Have a problem in math? Go to the math tutor for *free*! Have a problem setting up your schedule? That's what academic advisers are for.

Good luck on whichever path you choose.

Stephanie Said:

Taking an interest of Practical Nursing! (philippines plz answer )?

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Kathryn Said:

What school will except my credits after I get my practical nursing license?

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I don't know where Concorde school of Nursing is but if they are accredited the credits transfer to almost any college. It is a state by state issue.
Here are the Accredited schools of Nursing listed on the California Board of Vocational Nursing site.
http://www.bvnpt.ca.gov/education/school…
There are 5 Concorde Career Colleges listed.
You should choose a college that you want to transfer to and take a copy of your unofficial transcript for a counselor to look at, and they will be able to tell you more!

Philip Said:

Do you have to take a Pre-Health Science course in order to take a course in practical nursing in college?

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You will need to contact the schools you are interested in attending and follow their requirements--they are the only ones that matter in the subject if you want to be accepted into the LPN program. Community Colleges as well as other schools have programs for all different costs--be wise in picking a good one--look for a State Accreditation on the State Board of Nursing's website for your state or call and ask..You do want to be from an accredited school, no fly by nite..

The Pre-Reqs are usually classes that all the medical students in all fields take--
They may be called Health Care Curriculum -HCC classes.
They cover things that all medical course students must know. It also gives you a taste of what is to come and weed out some students early.

Courses usually cover--Ethics, Law, Medical Terminology, Communication, Some Math, HIPAA, Safety, Health... Some term paper type writing. These are basics and all students need them and it then allows you to focus on Nsg when you get into the class.. Grades on these classes may also contribute to your standing and if you are eligible to be accepted into the School program.

They are not hard however you need to do the work and pay attention in class and study, make good grades.

If possible don't stop there, go on to an RN, check if there is a stair step program/ ladder program to do so. It will open up opportunities in the coming years that you won't have as an LPN and the Healthcare reform takes effect.

Best wishes