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Jun 21, 2008 12:14 PM

I got in the 1+1 program!


Hey guys,

I got into OSU-OKC's 1+1 program! For those of you who arent familiar with it, its basically the same as a trad RN program ONLY, the first year is an LPN curriculum and assuming you pass the LPN board you are guranteed a spot in the 3rd semester of RN school.

Is anyone else in a 1+1 program???

I'm just a little nervous about the whole thing. I think it's mostly because I wont be spending the full 2 years in RN school, it'll only be 1 yr instead. I feel like I'm going to have to prove myself to the other nursing students when I come in the 3rd semester. They say the LPN students are pretty prepared to start 3rd semester, but it still feels like I'm at a disadvantage. I dont know. Any thoughts???

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from Jules A
Old Jun 21, 2008, 12:30 PM

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Congratulations! It sounds similar to what we did with the bridge. I was worried that I would be behind especially because I went to a totally different school for my LPN but was happily surprised that I was right where I needed to be. The RN students were so kind and generous to me in helping me get the hang of the new program. I hit the ground running and graduated among the top in the class. Go in with an open mind and friendly smile and hopefully you will have great classmates also.
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from Ambitiouz
Old Jun 22, 2008, 01:14 AM

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One student that i know that attended lpn school was so glad that she went to lpn school first, it helped her be more successful in her rn program. Good luck
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from Bronx_RN
Old Jun 22, 2008, 11:22 AM

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Congrats! I got my LPN via a 1+1 program last December and now I am in the first semester of the second year for my RN. It's been the hardest thing that I have ever done but you can't beat doing your pre-reqs, LPN, and RN in two years flat. Now, I am working as an LPN part-time and it's great because I am gaining experience and even better than that, I'm not broke like I was last year when I was going through the LPN year.

I feel like the second year (so far) is really a very thorough review of what we learned during first year. I'm not having a hard time keeping up with school and working at the same time.

Good luck!
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from NICUplease
Old Jun 22, 2008, 07:26 PM

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Thanks guys, I appreciate the feedback. I too heard that LPNs actually have a an advantage in the aspect of clinical experience because they spend more time on the floor in the program than the RN students. Hopefully you guys are right. Nevertheless, I am so excited!!! The plan is to get my ASN then go straight in to the RN-BSN program at OU. By May 2011, I should have my BSN!!

Oh, by the way... what do you guys think about working during the LPN program? Is it impossible? I went through a dental assisting program and was able to work with no problem... Can I work during the LPN without hurting my studies???
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from akanini
Old Aug 21, 2008, 07:43 PM

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I just graduated from PN school and didn't work for a whole year. However, some students did and had very good grades. Its all up to you. Just do your best!
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from EmsMom1
Old Aug 22, 2008, 06:33 AM

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Congrats! I just started the day program at Metro Tech and plan to bridge straight to RN next Fall. I had a friend who went through OSU-OKC's 1+1 last year, and actually she said she felt very, very prepared and thought that MT did a better job preparing her than OSU-OKC simply because at MT she had two 12-hr clinicals each week, and had a lot of "hands on" time. She said the main difference was that once starting the RN part it was a lot more bookwork and study time involved.
Good luck! I'm sure you'll do great My friend just got into OCCC 1+1 at metro tech and I'm jealous
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from p2of7
Old Aug 22, 2008, 07:36 AM

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That is awesome! Thank you so much for sharing. I have not heard of that. I am graduating in one week from LPN school and I plan on going back for RN. Just not right now. As for working, yes it is possible. I have a family of 7 children, a husband, two dogs (children is more like it) and a cat! (sorry for the weird humor). You give up alot, but what you get back, is worth so much more!
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from Butterflybee
Old Aug 23, 2008, 11:27 PM

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Lots of my friends are doing this program. I decided to go and work first ...then, Ill go for it. I worked so hard in the LPN program, needed a break. Your post is a real inspiration to me and gets my 'want to be an RN' juices flowing.
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from bobs201
Old Sep 14, 2008, 07:09 PM

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Congrats, and good luck.
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