[missy120808]

Originally Posted by heymeghann

I'm twenty years old with a GED and no college education to speak of.
Is it unrealistic of me to concentrate on enrolling into the local community college and becoming an LPN? Would I even be accepted into any of the nursing programs?

You should go and check it out I am sure you should be able to register for LPN classes because I think most community colleges just require a GED or High school dipolma. My CC just want high school transcripts or GED and college transcripts if I had them. I would just go to the CC and talk to a counselor who will be able to help you ok, I wish you luck!!!! keep me posted ok!!!!

[missy120808]

Originally Posted by rholman

It doesn't matter to any CC if you have a high school diploma or GED. I have my GED and will be starting pre-req classes on May 5 for NP. The CC does not ask for your high school transcript they only ask transcripts if you are transferring from another College.

Thank GOD they don't look at high school transcripts because I would be toast. I was a truent throughout highschool and barely passed any of my classes. I finally dropped out of high school in my senior year due to partying with my friends and 3 months later received my GED. That was 25 years ago. This is my second time around in College and it didn't stop me then or now.

Go for it, you MUST aim high to achieve your goals in life. I know you can do it.

That is great I wish you the best!!!! Unfortunatley my CC wanted to see my high school transcripts oohh!!! I did not do so great in high school never really applied myself but I passed barely so embrassed!!!! but 13 years later here I am ready to start on my way towards my dream of becoming an RN!!!! By the way is NP Nurse Practioner-hope I spelled that right so sorry.

[LeapofFaith]

I agree with everyone here...go for it!!

Good luck

[rholman]

Originally Posted by missy120808

That is great I wish you the best!!!! Unfortunatley my CC wanted to see my high school transcripts oohh!!! I did not do so great in high school never really applied myself but I passed barely so embrassed!!!! but 13 years later here I am ready to start on my way towards my dream of becoming an RN!!!! By the way is NP Nurse Practioner-hope I spelled that right so sorry.

Wow, the CC in Central Orlando don't ask for HS Transcripts. If they did I would be very embarrassed as well. We can't be too hard on ourselves. We were kids then and now we are adults and ready

As for NP, I meant Nursing School. I don't think Nurse Practioner is in my career path, but hey,you never know

[Csantos]

do you mean valencia CC?

[rholman]

Originally Posted by Csantos

do you mean valencia CC?

I was considering Valencia at first but they do not offer an evening/weekend program so I am attending Seminole Community College.

[Natingale]

Ok I had a cruddy high school transcript. Who gets a 65 in bowling?

Who?

I did.

I went to maybe 2 years of highschool, the first 2 I was there for maybe a month tops. The last 2 I busted my bum and when I was actually IN school, I did really well. 95 on english 90 on history ..65 in bowling LOL.

Long story short, Im "tentatively" in a nursing program in a highly competitive school. 1700 applicants, 140 seats.

Hard work, dedication, faith will all pay off. Above all, a positive attitude! Put your past behind you, you cant change it. Focus on the bright future in front of you.

Good luck, we may run into each other one day.

[Siberian Husky]

Hey Meghann, let me tell you a brief anecdote.

I barely graduated high school with a gpa below 2.0 (they just let me go due to pitty i think). Doing nothing with my life, while the rest fo my peers transfered to respectable colleges, I was 20 years old, working for PETsMART of all places with nothing more to my name than weekly measley paychecks that barely covered gas and food when I decided to get my life together.

At 20. i enrolled in my local community college, gave it my best, with a new-found respect for life and myself, and here i am now.I am 22 years old, I start nursing school in the fall as i have gotton my first acceptance letter from a state school in my area (woohoo). Alot happened to me in just 2 years. in 730 days, i changed my entire life around and gave myself a bright future. You can do it in 730 days too (or less!), you just have to commit to day "#1," and dont give up!!!!


NEVER sell yourself short!

[rholman]

Originally Posted by Siberian Husky

Hey Meghann, let me tell you a brief anecdote.

I barely graduated high school with a gpa below 2.0 (they just let me go due to pitty i think). Doing nothing with my life, while the rest fo my peers transfered to respectable colleges, I was 20 years old, working for PETsMART of all places with nothing more to my name than weekly measley paychecks that barely covered gas and food when I decided to get my life together.

At 20. i enrolled in my local community college, gave it my best, with a new-found respect for life and myself, and here i am now.I am 22 years old, I start nursing school in the fall as i have gotton my first acceptance letter from a state school in my area (woohoo). Alot happened to me in just 2 years. in 730 days, i changed my entire life around and gave myself a bright future. You can do it in 730 days too (or less!), you just have to commit to day "#1," and dont give up!!!!


NEVER sell yourself short!

I like your determination. Meghann, listen to his testimony.