Quincy College LPN program Grads/Current students

[Boston-RN]

OK I admit it, I am very anxious to start the LPN program in Sept. I have been reading all these posts about care plans and clinicals and all kinds of stuff, but I hear it's all specific to the program...

Can anyone that has gone through the program (or at least the first semester) let me know what it's like. Where are your clinicals? What are they like? How many classes are you taking at one time? What are the hardest classes? What kind of equipment is needed to start? Any instructors to be aware of (of course that may want to be kept to PM instead of posting) Anything you would like to share?

Thanks in advance.

EDITED:

Oh and I forgot....do you recommend/use a PDA during class/clinicals? If so, which model/software for school?

[bizo]

does anyone know the location of our classes? and one more thing. i want to know if it's possible to bridge to rn right after the lpn. i don't wanna wait a whole yr b4 i start.

good luck to y'all and i hope we all make it thru the next 10 months.

[Mikestah]

I thought that it was funny that the registration form did not have the classrooms listed. I guess we will find out either today or tomorrow where the classes are. I was hoping to have to have all of them at Temple Street.

From what I remember at the open house before the orientation was that in order to be accepted into the bridge program you had to have your lpn license. I did not think we will see our license till early August and the Bridge program is usually full by that time.

Has anyone heard if jobs will let you start work as a LPN if you have taken the boards and passed but do not have the actual license yet?

Mike

[Boston-RN, RN]

Re the bridge program....

You need to be licensed and you need to have the pre-reqs....chem w/ lab, A&P 1 &2, Eng comp 1, Micro w/ lab and Gen Psych...

I know the P/T bridge starts in Jan and last year in Dec there was still room....If not, I know Massasoit offers a bridge program too I just don't know what the requirements are.

See you all tomorrow morning!! I'll be the one with the blue cast on my arm LOL I can't believe we're actually starting tomorrow

[bizo]

i've got all my prereqs so i think i'll do the p/t after i get my license.

[M1022]

Soooo... these posts were from over 5 years ago. I just got accepted into QC's full time RN program that starts September 2010. If any of you are still on here that posted on this thread... whats your nursing career like now since graduating from Quincy College? Any advice is appreciated. Thank you

[Mikestah]

1. If you need to make sacrifices to make it through the program. Do it. It is worth it.

2. Do not underestimate mastering the most menial tasks. Doing bedside care is the best way to

assess your patient.

3. Show up early to clinicals and class. It will prepare you for your first job. If you are late

it will tick off the person you are to relieve and others will be less likely to help you out.

4. Pay attention to your instructors as they are trying to impart a certain nurse logic that is only

gained through experience.

5. When you graduate do not work more that 32 hours. Nursing is hard work, construction is a lot easier.

I quit a great first job because it was just too much for me.

6. Do not get flusted .... count to ten and call for help.

Good luck, It is really worth it.

Mike

[M1022]

Thank you so much for replying! That was great advice. Its great to hear it from someone who has been through it first hand. Thanks again

[Boston-RN, RN]

Great post by Mike. A few things to add....there is such thing as a stupid question but please ask anyway if you don't know the answer. Don't be afraid to change jobs until you find something you LOVE (but always make sure you have something lined up first). I agree with the time limit...I work 3-12hr shifts and that is PLENTY, otherwise you will get burnt out. Take constructive criticism well but do not become a punching bag....there is a difference.

One thing I have always done at the end of clinicals and at the end of every day of orientation I have had.....take just a minute or 2 and ask the person teaching you...."how did I do" or "what can I do better next time" You'd be surprised the feedback you get. Some people are reluctant to give you feedback unless they know you want it and can take it. What they tell you can only make you better

** and last but not least....always be prepared. If you are ill prepared you will become a target (not in a good way) have your books/equipment and studying done before hand....