Hello from NJ!

6 posts · started Apr 23, 2009

Dawn674 Apr 23, 2009, 12:42 PM
Hi everyone.... My name is Dawn and I am just starting my Nursing education. I am almost a CNA and will be entering an LPN program in August. My goal is to become an RN/BSN. I'm starting in an LPN program because the waiting lists for RN are crazy in my area!! I am also starting a bit later in life so that is the route that best works for me.
Have a great day and I look forward to getting to know you and all this website has to offer. :cool-nurse:
cougarnurse Apr 24, 2009, 2:47 AM


Glad to have you with us, Dawn!

Yes, the wait lists are crazy, but you can always 'earn and learn'; ain't nothing wrong with that. :)

I hope to see you as often as possible, and look forward to your posts.

'Cat'
nursinghumor May 2, 2009, 9:35 PM
Hello Dawn,

I'm a South Jersey person :) Bout 30 minutes from Philly.

Wish at times I had done CNA before my nursing program. It would have saved me a lot of fumbling in clinicals :(

You need to take what programs are available. My two cents to you would be start the RN programs as soon as you can after you complete your LPN. (Maybe you'll be higher on the waiting list by then . . . )

The LPN will get you working and put a paycheck in your pocket, for most these days that is the most important thing.

Lots of info online for LPNs:
http://www.nursefriendly.com/lpn

Hope your nursing program goes smoothly . . . .

Hope that is helpful.

Andrew Lopez, RN
http://www.4nursing.com