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No. 20
from susanr12
Old Jun 01, 2009, 09:46 AM

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Prisi - Thanks for all of the info!!! I am glad the test is on paper rather than the computer.

JMaire - Good Luck to you too!!! I am going to do a drive by tonite just to make sure I know where I am going (I know I am too paranoid but I dont want to take any chances). I am tring to just stay calm - I havent studied at all this weekend because I was away so I am freaking a bit.

KeKe - Glad there is another 40ish person attending the evening program (I just turned 41 Saturday). I hope I get to see you at orientation because that means I will have been accepted!!! Did you have any previous health care experience? I am just trying to figure out how to "WOW" them if I pass the NET and get the interview since I have no prior experience. I guess I can just be honest about how passionate I am to attend LPN school.
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No. 21
from Jmarie24
Old Jun 01, 2009, 10:22 PM

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Susan! i LOVE it! i dont blame you about doing a dry run! I am like that too..fortunately my mother lives aorund there and have driven by it a few times..its massive and hope i find the entrance!! HA! I am leavin abnormally ealry for that reason want to find the room ..once I am where i am supposed to be and accounted for i can relax..a little bit... It is 11:21pm and I hope I can sleep .... i too have not been able to study as I would have wanted due to work obligations....and honestly WHEN you go for your interview..lol...I agree jus show your passion on becoming a nurse..I think they are just weeding out people coz there is only so many slots... So if you pass the NET but have no social skills then too bad for you..or if you show up looking homely....ya know? hhahaa im totally guessing but that is what is making me feel better about it but of course step 1..pass the dang NET!!! I bought nursing shoes the other day ..they are staring at me so I better pass now! OK well tmrw......oooh boy....i just hope I can focus on the english part.... ok i should rest up....ill study a bit in the morning...and then just TRY to relax and pray I pass.....ok GOOD LUCK!!!!!
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No. 22
from susanr12
Old Jun 03, 2009, 09:27 AM

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JMarie - OMG what did you think? I was surprised how easy the math was but the reading....that was hard! Did you think that some of the answers had more than one correct one? When the proctor said 5 min left - I had 6 blank answers, so I hurried to finish them. What did you think of the essay? I didnt care for that topic at all and mine wasnt all that long either. Where were you sitting in the room? I was up front - maybe 3rd row from the front all the way on the last seat on the left side.

During the break I overheard some people talking and one woman was taking it for the second time and another must not have studied at all because she didnt know there would be percentage problems on the math portion.

Now we must sit and wait 3-4 weeks!!! I think I am gonna go a bit nuts!!! Let me know what you thought.
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No. 23
from prisiRN2b
Old Jun 03, 2009, 10:47 AM

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How did you ladies do on your test?? I'm glad you thought the math was pretty easy. It was the other way around for me! I hate math!! LOL
You should get your results back in exactly three weeks.
I have my interview this Friday and I'm super nervous about it!!I usually interview just fine and I'm always pretty collected but I'm seriously stressing over this one little interview that may determine the next year of my life!!
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No. 24
from Jmarie24
Old Jun 03, 2009, 10:51 AM

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HEY!!!! There were a lot of people there...my goodness...you figure that many people attended each testing session..and there i believe only 40 slots open?? So the math for me I had a bit of a mind freeze but agree was not bad. The English oh man...The subject content was MUCH easier than I thought it would be but I agree I had to go back in each passage to try to find the answer. The essay I think I did ok...I wish I was able to write in pencil had about 7 crossouts due to grammatical errors or me just zoning out... I honestly do not know how I did...65 is passing right or is it 75???
4 weeks..ughhhh....

Ok so too funny um do you have a coach bag with pink trim on top? I think I was right next to you!! I was wearing bright blue sweater shirt! HAHAHA I was looking around and honestly didn't say anything coz you look young!! LoL

I do not know what to do with myself now..I spent last night thinking about test....4 weeks..ya...lol
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No. 25
from Jmarie24
Old Jun 03, 2009, 10:59 AM

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Prisi! Oh Good luck on interview!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...There must have been 50 people at me and susans session...Im just thinking step 1 pass the NET ..but I cant help but think is there a spot for me anyways?? Will I have a high enough score? I went to school for dental assisting but that was 7-8 years ago! And that is all my professional medical experience I hold. Personally I have taken care of people my whole life...sick family members that had cancer and whatnot...Soooo I dont know..only time will tell..so 3 weeks huh? 3 is better than 4 but still too far away!!! I just hate it because I feel like I did OK but know there is a good chance I did not make the grade per say and seeing that long expected letter saying I failed will be awful....


ok Im laughing now....talk about over thinking it huh?

I am a very impatient person can ya tell? My mind creates mountains out of anthills as I wait!
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No. 26
from Jmarie24
Old Jun 03, 2009, 11:01 AM

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oha nd PLEASE tell us how your inteview goes? You will do great!
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No. 27
from susanr12
Old Jun 03, 2009, 11:05 AM

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JMarie - That was me with the coach bag!!!! OMG that is too funny that we sat right next to each other. I did think to myself "hmmm I wonder if that is JMarie" but I didnt want to say "Do you post to allnurses.com" because then if it wasnt you I would look like a crazee- I loved your burberry!!!! I saw you writing the essay and it looked like you wrote a lot so good for you!!!! I couldnt believe how many people were there and the fact that so many seemed to not follow the directions with the director calling out to them!!! I totally agree about the subject content being easy to read but I thought there were a lot of trick questions. I forget what we are supossed to score for the reading - I'll have to go back to the GL website to see. Thanks for thinking I look young - you made my day!!!! I was glad to see a few people who looked older so I dont think I was the oldest one there - but there were a few in scrubs so do you think that they get first preference?

Prisi - Good Luck with your interview - I am sure you will do fine - Positive thoughts coming your way. Let us know how it went.
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No. 28
from Jmarie24
Old Jun 03, 2009, 11:13 AM

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HAHHAHAA TOO funny!!!! Same here didnt want to sound nutso! LOL
Oh my I know ..about people not paying attention..hey did you see that one girl leave during middle of testing? I wonder if she just left on her own or if she was asked to leave? I saw the people in scrubs and was thinking exactly what you asked...If they pass then yes coz they do prefer if youre already in the heathfield... We need to think positive...coz if they didn't pass the test and that is a possibility then better for us! That sounds awful..but I am rooting us on ..aka the people that need a life change that just need a chance!
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No. 29
Old Jun 03, 2009, 04:18 PM

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Hi,

Congrats on taking the test and it sounds like you both did well.

When I went in for my interview it was very informal. The interview consisted of Mr. Yavarow discussing the program, payment options and then made sure I had sent in my transcripts, references and a brief paper about my intent. He told me that another woman makes the final decisions and he also said that they accept approx. 10 people from each testing session for a total of 80 people (40 day and 40 night). That was pretty much it! I left feeling like I didn't even have a chance to talk about myself and my goals.

Keep us posted on how your results and interviews go and I look forward to meeting you all soon.

Best of luck!!!
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