wanting to become a lpn...pls help.

[pypersmomma]

ok... i really want to become a nurse, i haven't even started taking classes yet. i've been reading some of the forums and i'm starting to freak. this is something i want to do for me and my daughter. i want a better life for us, but i'm so scared that i'm not going to get through it. my family is not being as supportive as i would've hoped, my b/f is very supportive, but i'm still scared. can someone please help me understand a little more about what i will have to go through. how tough are the classes? and any other info that you think i might need would be greatly appreciated.

[EricJRN, MSN, RN]

Once you begin taking prerequisites for the LPN program, you'll have at least a little better idea of what it's like. It's a little difficult to answer questions about difficulty because everyone comes from a different background with different ideas about what is hard and what isn't.

[Tweety, BSN, RN]

Basically, when there's a will, there's a way. It's a tough and demanding program but we make it through.

We have an LPN forum, and I'll move your post there, so peole can better answer your question.

Welcome and be confident in yourself. You can do this.

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

:welcome: Welcome!

Some people feel the LPN program is academically challenging, while others think it is an easy breeze. Some people are underprepared for school, whereas others had excellent scholastic preparation throughout their lives. Since we all bring different strengths and weaknesses to the table, I cannot tell you if your own personal experience with an LPN program will be "hard" or "easy."

For me, the hardest aspects of the LPN program involved the immature classmates, political instructors, and gossip. School was socially difficult because I do not care about cliques and peer groups.

[AngelaLPN08]

:welcome: Welcome!

Some people feel the LPN program is academically challenging, while others think it is an easy breeze. Some people are underprepared for school, whereas others had excellent scholastic preparation throughout their lives. Since we all bring different strengths and weaknesses to the table, I cannot tell you if your own personal experience with an LPN program will be "hard" or "easy."

I agree with that statement!

For me, I loved school! I enjoyed studying and learning all of the aspects I could about being a LPN! I was lucky and met some of my best gals I have ever met. We had a very serious program as far as teachers, the standards were set and you either met it or were no longer in the program. I loved it, kind of strange but I miss it! But I just finished at the end of June!

Good Luck

[tiptip]

:yeah:If you put your mind to it you can do it...I'm so serious...we had a lot of folks in our class who did not really have the desire to complete the program. 7 people out of 35 dropped out. It all is based apon your previous education and discipline. I found lpn school to be quite time consuming due to the fact that I was an active duty military member full time and a full time student from 8 to 230. But I found a lot of people in my class had families and still were determined to make it. So in all actuality its up to you and your willingness to complete lpn school. I had a lot of people tell me there is no way you will do it. But with less than 5 hours of sleep for a full year and working, I am finallly called a nurse...and it feels great

[Miwila]

I agree with all of the above and I am also sorry that your family does not support you. I don't know why anyone would not support a family member pursuing a legitimate career that will help you financially as well as perhaps bring you a great deal of personal fulfillment.

[Elektra6, ASN, BSN, RN]

I don't think LPN school is "hard" per se, but it's relentless. You ALWAYS have studying to do or clinicals to go to. It can become a grind to study EVERY DAY. But I found it was very do-able.