Greater Lowell Tech

U.S.A. Massachusetts

Published

Hi all,

I am new to this site and new to nursing - hopefully! I am applying to the LPN program at GL Tech evening division. Is anyone else here going or has gone to that program? I am taking the NET in June (the last test date) and I just ordered study materials. I have to pass it because it is the last time they offer it!!! I am 40yrs old and completely changing my career so I am hoping I am not the oldest in the program if I get in. So send out a hello if you are going to the program at Lowell Tech.

Thanks

Susan

Specializes in Nursing Assistant.

OMG Good luck!!!! Let us know how it goesssss!!

Hi Ladi & First....I also had my interview today. To refresh your memory....I applied in June and although scoring almost perfect on the NET I was waitlisted because of my lack of experience. So I took a CNA course and an online A&P couse and had my new letters of recommendation from my instructors. I couldnt post anything before because I was afraid that I would jinx myself but I found out at my interview that I WAS ACCEPTED!!!!!!! I am beyond thrilled. I will be starting Aug 2010 in the evenings!!!

So dont give up, be determined that you are going to get in and do everything in your power to make yourself the best candidate that you can be. I will be sending positive thoughts your way!!:up:

Prisi...are you still around? I hope you are going to re-apply - let me know how things are going!

Jmarie - If you still read here shoot me an email and let me know how the program is going.

Specializes in CV Surgical, ICU.

I feel good! It was very informative! :) Let me know how your test goes Ladi! It's this weekend isn't it?

Thanks Sawyer and congratulations!! I know you worked hard for this, and finally it all paid off, you must be so excited! I won't find out until the 18th.. How come you found out so early? If you don't mind my asking :)

Hey first....Thanks for the congrats. Glad you felt it went good - now the waiting is the hardest part. I think he told me I was accepted because I was on the waitlist from June & kept in touch w/ him and he just knew I was determined and maybe he wanted to put me out of my misery of not knowing! But I will get the formal letter after the 18th and then it will feel real....and what a great xmas present! Sending good vibes your way - did you apply for day or nite?

Specializes in CV Surgical, ICU.
Hey first....Thanks for the congrats. Glad you felt it went good - now the waiting is the hardest part. I think he told me I was accepted because I was on the waitlist from June & kept in touch w/ him and he just knew I was determined and maybe he wanted to put me out of my misery of not knowing! But I will get the formal letter after the 18th and then it will feel real....and what a great xmas present! Sending good vibes your way - did you apply for day or nite?

Ahhh, I see. Well that's awesome, I was just wondering because it made me think maybe I was just going to get waitlisted or something because he didn't say anything on the spot! haha! That was really nice of him to 'put you out of your misery'! :)

I applied for days. I put either initially but the more I thought about it, since I have a little bit of a hike (I live in NH) it would really give me little time for homework. Unless I wake up early in the mornings and such.. and I know how I can be in the mornings, unless I have something to actually be late for, I have a hard time getting up.. And the thought of being late for school will certainly get my butt rolling in the AM!

I was really thinking nights because I thought I'd continue to work my 7-3 job, but I decided to cut to per diem, so it really doesn't matter now. I can always work weekends, you know?

I LOVE how it's gonna fall right around Chrismas too, I agree with you, it'll a fabulous present!! :heartbeat :yeah:

Specializes in Nursing Assistant.

That is awesome Sawyer! I am so happy for you!! You deserve it. I remember that drama from earlier in the year. I was rooting for all of you for real!! First I am sure you will get in I'm positive of it. I am retaking my test in January to give myself some more time to prepare myself. In the meantime I'm sending all of my positive vibes your way guys!! :D;)

Specializes in CV Surgical, ICU.
That is awesome Sawyer! I am so happy for you!! You deserve it. I remember that drama from earlier in the year. I was rooting for all of you for real!! First I am sure you will get in I'm positive of it. I am retaking my test in January to give myself some more time to prepare myself. In the meantime I'm sending all of my positive vibes your way guys!! :D;)

Thank you! And to youu too Ladi! :)

First....he specifically said that "I am going to do things differently with this interview" so dont worry.... you will find out soon. It doesnt seem real to me yet - cant wait for the letter.

Ladi - good luck on re-taking the NET - did you study from the NET book? if not def buy it. I started studying for about a month before the test - I would just constantly take the practice tests evey nite. I even had to have my 13 yr old cousin teach me some of the math!!!! Look online for practice tests too. To me I thought the math wasnt bad but it was the reading that was hard - too much to read in a short period of time so practice those tests and time yourself. I am just glad they didnt change the test to the TEAS - that one has science and just seems so hard to me.

Positive vibes heading both your ways!!

term II just began and it's crazzzzy already. we started out with 40 people and we have 31 now. when they say term I will be a breeze with your 7 classes compared to your 5 classes term II they are absolutely correct. i know a lot of us are feeling a bit overwhelmed b/c now we only have 2 days of class during the week now so all of our exams fall on wed and thurs.

to all that have been accepted for next year congrats and i wish you the best of luck! it's a rough road and you have absolutely no time for anything or anyone so be prepared but it will all pay off in the end. just remember that.

jmarie is doing fantastic as well, she and i sit together in class :-)

ditto with days. We had an hour and 1/2 break from first term to second. There isn't a break- and we are just as overwhelmed. We lost 4 total. 2 were gone early one by choice and two at the end of term. Its hard to see empty seats. Good luck nights looking forward to graduating with you all in July.....

Specializes in CV Surgical, ICU.

Just got the letter...

I was accepted into the days program!! Woooooo!! I'm so excitedddddd!!! I hardly know what to do with myself!

Thank you for all the encouragement girls!!! :)

Woohoo first!!! Good job... I got my acceptance today too so I finally feel it is real!!!! Anyone else out there....

allweh0pefor...good to hear from you - wow I cant believe there are only 31 left. Do you think its because the material is hard or do you think that they had real life get in the way? Whenever you find a chance post more about the program....I am dying for any little but of info! Send my best to JMarie - glad you to hit it off!!

gltech....what do you mean 1h 1/2 break - do you guys get any time off at Xmas?

+ Add a Comment