Greater Lowell Tech

Hi! thank you guys for the congrats I am still in shock I think... The cut off date for deposit was the 9th but this was an unusual circumstance so when I picked up my packet and letter today I gave him the check in person.. I am a little behind because I guess it takes like 3 weeks for uniforms...I thought I could go to Heroes find my size and in a week (coz of the emblems) be able to pick em up...immunizations I have to do... I will definately be gong to all the nights for bootcamp..

Oh I know what you mean about finding students say from last year who maybe had the same books...they get some money back and we would pay wayyy less...um question on the steth color...in the packet on the Heroes order form it says for steth color two colors i think grey and blue or something...can we get any color we want? Id like to get like purple or pink or something fun..Not trying to look unprofessional but I need a splash of color somewhere!!! umm....im sure ill think of something else to say or ask but for now I am going to just process all this information I just got....

sooo much to think about...

I was at the doctors today having my physical and the nurse suggested getting our scrubs at the Thorndike outlet in Lowell. She said they are the best price around. She also said that AJ Wrights in Lowell has a decent selection.

thorndike outlet..hmmm ill have to check it out..i guess as long as it is the same color...so much to do! My physical and immunizations are Thursday...

Wow you guys I am so jealous!!!! No seriously, good luck in the program and I hope you will post once in a while to keep me updated on your progress. I have been researching my other options because I dont want to wait another year and I found an accredited program in Malden, MA - Medical Professional Institute. I called and the next LPN program starts in January 2010. I have to take a pre-test and then the TEAS test and then the interview so I think I am just gonna go for it. Malden is much closer to me than Tyngsboro but the price is about twice that of GL Tech but I dont care - I just want in! Unfortunately I tried to see if my NET applied but it doesnt so it looks like I will be studying again!!

Anyone know anything about the TEAS test?

Jmarie24- I emailed not too long ago inquiring about the color of the stethoscope b/c my mother had purchased me a maroon one with my initials. She said it was OK. It really takes 3 weeks for the uniforms to be ready for pick up from Hero's? I might have to go there after all b/c I can't find any suitable color anywhere or online =/

I have one more vaccination at Saints on the 3rd, that day I'll also be going to Hero's to buy uniforms. So, I hope they'll be ready in time before class begins.

What is the exact start date of class? I know we have orientation on the 25th 4-10:30, which we don't have to wear our uniforms for but bring a notebook.

Sawyer - That program in Malden is partially accredited...I tried looking for it on the Mass Board of Nursing but it's not there. They have you take a pre-test on which you need to score at least an 80% to be eligible to take the TEASE test. The TEASE test is a lot harder than the NET from what I've heard. It has Math, Reading and Science. After passing the TEASE test you'll then be eligible to apply to the actual program. Sounds like WAY too much work for twice the money and half the accredidation...which will hurt you when looking for a job once your licensed.
I did the same thing and tried looking for another school or another route...but the fact that you were wait listed is pretty much a garauntee that if you re-apply you'll have a spot. And you can take the rest of this year and get your CNA which is HUGE to them and get a job, even if it's part time of per diem.
I know it sucks...but Greater Lowell has an awesome rep and this school in Malden might not have the best NCLEX pass rate, while Greater Lowell had a 93% pass rate last year; 53 out of 57 students passed their NCLEX.
There's a lot to consider!

Oh Sawyer I agree with Prisi-get your CNA work 1 day a week if you can or even per diem if u can and honestly the cost is a lot less the accredidation is a HUGE thing to consider especially considerin it is not exactly very easy to get a job right out of school as it is.. AND ya you would definately be ahead of the game for 2010...Take the NET the first testing date so you know that all the spots are not filled up.....and if you can save up some money in the meantime...I am partially nauseated...I just handed over a check that was my life savings...I was you Sawyer not but 72 hours ago and that is what I was going to do..I tried looking up other schools as well but its just not worth it at all... But it is a good solid plan..in the meantime do what you can like me and Prisi said ((HUGS)) everything happens for a reason..I honestly believe that...

class is day after orientation - the 26th! The clinicals Ive been thinking about and I am scared to death! Fear of the unknown...I do not know what to expect but I cannot wait to meet you guys so we can support each other... I just hope to God they are not like "do this" and leave you alone and then someone else like a nurse tries to order you to do something else....I only say this because my coworker finished her clinicals and that is what happened to her!! One time she was stuck in a closet where they keep the bedding for 30 minutes! I would die! I can embarass myself easily when I dont fully understand something..and I mean easily hahahaha

Prisi - I looked for MPI on the MA board of nursing and it was on there but I didnt read the fine print about it only being in the initial stages of accredidation - I knew it was too good to be true!!! Thanks for mentioning that so I didnt lose $17,000 and a year of my life!

JMarie - I am sticking with the plan. Ive already signed up for an A&P class at North Shore CC and I am going to take the CNA class - actually GLTech has one so I will prob just do it there. MR Y said that I wouldnt have to take the NET again since my scores were so good - he said just get some experience so thats what I am doing.

I'll keep my day job for now and maybe work as a CNA one day a week or so.

GOOD LUCK to you guys who are attending GL Tech and keep on posting. Prisi - keep me updated too!!

Prisi - are you applying to GL tech for the first testing date? I am not sure if I will be done with my classes by then so I dont know if I should wait for the second date so that I have everything finished. I am scared to wait past the first date tho because I want in!!!! Maybe I'll just sign up for the first date and then just explain my circumstances.