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I need serious help!
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Posted about 5 years ago Hi. I decided to become an lpn.but heres the thing I dont know where to start. Im in a bit of a situation. I left school in 10th grade and got my GED. Which means I have no assistance from the school and my family isnt really apart of my life so im trying to do this by myself. I dont know where to start. Do I become a CNA...Im hoping I wont have to considering the fact that im broke...im from new jersey and im not sure if this is a requirement....but yeah Ive applied to some nursing schools..but im confused ive read some article and im not sure if i am supposed to go to college first...if so what classes do i take...and does it have to be a certain college..can i just go to nursing school...will they except me with a ged..Im so confused.... |
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| Posted about 5 years ago i have my ged already... |
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| Posted about 5 years ago You should start by calling different lpn schools in your area and find out their requirements. You have a GED, I don't see where this would be a problem. most schools have financial assistance programs. Good luck |
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| Posted about 5 years ago Congrats on your decision to better yourself and your financial situation. I am in my 30's and returned to school... I thought like you at first, wanting to get the LPN license... but I went to a community college in Orlando Florida and got my RN instead....I was researching about it and came to the conclusion that being an LPN makes a difference in some states.... for instance, in Florida it is preferable to have the RN license rather than the LPN license unless you have been an LPN for many years and have comparable experience as the RN. Also once you graduate and become an RN the pay difference between an RN and LPN (at least in Florida is about 20% more!) is significant. Now a days there are many ways to go to school. For instance, I did not have much money to pay for my tuition, but I was able to apply to some scholarships. Firsts decide which of the colleges you are interested in going... then talk to a nursing advisor or counselor in the admissions office to help you draw a game plan and set your goals. Then ask them if there are any scholarships you can apply for that can give you free money for school tuition and books.... also look in websites such as www.fastweb.com and fill the questionnaire... its kind of long, but its worth it. Be brave and persistent... and you will get what you want.... don't aim for the bottom, aim for the top! Good Luck! |
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| Posted about 5 years ago If you become a CNA first, there are lots of employers that provide some financial assistance for nursing school. It's also a way to make sure this is something you really want to do. |
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| Posted about 5 years ago Back in the day..employers would help with tuition but you had to sign a contract to work for them a given amount of time. Need to check on that. Everyday is a gift. |
