Summer/Fall 2013 LPN class updates and how's it going

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Just a follow up for all of us whom have started or about to start. Check in to let everyone know how things are going, what you've encountered, and just to share your thoughts. The road ahead may get rocky soon and we want have time to do so.

I start my orentation tomorrow.....im not afraid just ready to get started. I haven't really wrapped my mind around the whole thing yet, just really seems unreally. Being this was a desire of mine for so long that was always put off, but i'm here now and ready.

Wish the best to all!

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Nice of you to ask. :)

My experience has been great so far. I've completed the summer session courses and am resuming the program this fall. I have my first clinicals then as well. Just trying to keep my grades up there and learn as much as I can.

Remember, your grades and performance are not based on luck or divine intervention. This is you. Take a lot of time to study (1-2 hrs per day), own your material, be the nurse you would want for yourself!

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Hi, welcome future nurse!

The first quarter will be hectic because the adjustment of taking in more work than other reg. college classes. I had 4 exam every wk and to read 8 chapter/wk. No joke and having to answer q's within 1.3/ minute;it was insane. I thought I couldn't have made it but I did:nurse:

Do not cram, always ask for help, know your lab values and A & P, prepare to dedicate time for studying, and be organize.

I had to teach 80% of the content to myself, our instructor are busy. I don't blame them. We started with 66 students and end up with 47. Sadly, not enough instructor.

If I had trouble , I usually just "you tube" it and I find it more helpful.

I hope this tip helps and I wish you the best of luck!

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Hi all!

I will start Aug 19, I just found out Friday that I was accepted. so I have 13 days to get everything ready! Im super excited but freaking out about my books. I was not planning on school this year so I have no money to buy $1000 give or take of textbooks. I will talk to financial aid tomorrow (monday) and hopefully will be able to get a student loan and books ordered! I already did my FAFSA in February but I know it can take 2 weeks to get books! Good luck!

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Hi all!

I will start Aug 19, I just found out Friday that I was accepted. so I have 13 days to get everything ready! Im super excited but freaking out about my books. I was not planning on school this year so I have no money to buy $1000 give or take of textbooks. I will talk to financial aid tomorrow (monday) and hopefully will be able to get a student loan and books ordered! I already did my FAFSA in February but I know it can take 2 weeks to get books! Good luck!

Can't you just buy your first semester books for now? I got mine on amazon and half dot com. Saved a ton of money. Just for two classes I have five texts/DVDs.

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Had orenitation on Monday and it went well! We got our books, teacher introduction, giving calendars, reading and hw assignments.....we had about 15-20 students. We didn't have class yesterday, but will tonight. Seems to be a very open and helpful environment.

I feel positive about the chose i've made and think I will succeed!

Best of luck to all! Share your experiences

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We aren't having orientation, I guess we are just diving in on the first day of class! (Aug 14) I got my physical and chest xray (previous positive ppd) yesterday, and all of my records and paperwork are ready to go. I am excited to get started! I look forward to reading how everyone is progressing!

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My program starts on the Aug 26, first semester 17 credit hours, books are estimated 523 thats from school bookstore. Im super excited because now that I see its real. Congrats to every one on their determination on getting accepted study study study.

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School starts here on the 26th of August, so excited AND nervous at the same time. Good luck to us all.

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Good luck everyone. I definitely remember these days.

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Week 2 and first quiz. Hope everyone is hanging in ok.

Good luck to all!

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Yes I did, thanks for the website. I have 10 recommended books just for fall, I ordered on half.com and only paid 472.00!! I start monday, and am uber excited!

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